Minnesota / Human Services Department

Agency file

Human Services Department

Source file: Minnesota — State Employee Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Human Services Department delivers health and social services — programs such as Medicaid, public assistance, child welfare, and support for aging and disabled residents.

In 2025, this agency had 3,101 employees with median total compensation of $78,085; the highest distinct record was $235,515.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $226.1M
Employees: 3,101
Median total: $78,085
Highest record: $235,515

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$29$149,458+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 3,101 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($78,085) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $71,026 (97%)
Overtime — $720 (1%)
Other — $1,162 (2%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$11,554

$46,822

$78,085

$98,486

$114,007

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $114,007 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $11,554. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Human Services Program Representative 2

508 · $90,886

Human Services Program Representative 1

240 · $82,921

Human Services Program Consultant

221 · $106,620

Behavior Modification Assistant

152 · $14,263

MN Health Insurance Program Representative 2

147 · $64,086

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 2 published years.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2024	$623.3M —	8,684 —	$70,399 —
2025	$226.1M ▼ 63.7%	3,101 ▼ 64.3%	$78,085 ▲ 10.9%

Record list

Employees

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Jeanine Wilson

Human Services Supervisor 4/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$125,133

Sub-department: Adsa Ds Hcbs
Base pay: $125,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,133
Hire date: 2012-05-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 24
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Human Services Department, Jeanine Wilson serves as a Human Services Supervisor 4 within Adsa Ds Hcbs. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,133. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Taylor Kearns

Human Services Supervisor 4/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$125,133

Sub-department: ADSA DS Integration
Base pay: $125,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,133
Hire date: 2012-01-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 24
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Taylor Kearns is a Human Services Supervisor 4 at Human Services Department within Adsa Ds Integration. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $125,133. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Matthew Knutson

Human Services Supervisor 4/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$125,133

Sub-department: ADSA DS Services & Standards
Base pay: $125,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,133
Hire date: 2005-02-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 24
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Matthew Knutson is a Human Services Supervisor 4 at Human Services Department within Adsa Ds Services & Standards. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $125,133. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Titilope Oladipupo

Human Services Supervisor 4/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$125,115

Sub-department: HCA HRQ RDA Supervisors
Base pay: $125,115
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,115
Hire date: 2013-07-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 24
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Titilope Oladipupo holds the role of Human Services Supervisor 4 at Human Services Department within Hca Hrq Rda Supervisors. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $125,115. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Vernon Laplante

Human Services Manager 4/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$125,083

Sub-department: DHS Deputy Commr
Base pay: $95,541
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $29,543
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,083
Hire date: 1992-11-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Vernon Laplante works as a Human Services Manager 4 for Human Services Department within DHS Deputy Commr. They have served since 1992 (about 32 years) as a full-time employee. Vernon earned $125,083 in 2024. Union affiliation: Manager.

Maureen Chiefredo

Registered Nurse Admin-Supv/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$125,065

Sub-department: Nursing Adm Supervisors
Base pay: $125,065
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,065
Hire date: 2019-10-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 27
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Maureen Chiefredo holds the role of Registered Nurse Admin-Supv at Human Services Department within Nursing Administrative Supervisors. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $125,065. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Mary Mcclernon

Director Care and Treatment Manager 2/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$125,019

Sub-department: MHSATS Northern Region Site Ld
Base pay: $124,019
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,019
Hire date: 2019-10-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Carlton

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Human Services Department, Mary Mcclernon serves as a Director Care and Treatment Manager 2 within Mhsats Northern Region Site Ld. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $125,019. Union affiliation: Manager.

Brooke Thorson

Director Care and Treatment Manager 2/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$125,019

Sub-department: MHSATS Northern Region Site Ld
Base pay: $124,019
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,019
Hire date: 2011-11-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: -

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Brooke Thorson is a Director Care and Treatment Manager 2 at Human Services Department within Mhsats Northern Region Site Ld. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 13 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $125,019. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Cathy Malvin

Behavior Modification Assistant/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$124,953

Sub-department: MSOCS FC Lakeland 1
Base pay: $59,807
Overtime: $37,279
Other pay: $27,866
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,953
Hire date: 1991-11-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 65
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Kandiyohi

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Cathy Malvin works as a Behavior Modification Assistant for Human Services Department within Msocs Fc Lakeland 1. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 33 years as a full-time employee. Cathy earned $124,953 in 2024. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Richard Coffin

Psychiatrist 2/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$124,939

Sub-department: FOR Med Spec Fellow
Base pay: $124,939
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,939
Hire date: 2022-10-10
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Excluded All Others
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.4
Work county: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 221
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Richard Coffin holds the role of Psychiatrist 2 at Human Services Department within For Medical Specialist Fellow. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service as a part-time, 0.4 FTE employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $124,939. Union affiliation: Excluded All Others.

Christopher Amah I

Mental Health Program Assistant/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$124,904

Sub-department: Unit Golf
Base pay: $57,146
Overtime: $60,970
Other pay: $6,789
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,904
Hire date: 2016-04-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 65
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Christopher Amah I holds the role of Mental Health Program Assistant at Human Services Department within Unit Golf. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $124,904. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Elizabeth Tessmer

Registered Nurse Senior/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$124,887

Sub-department: Unit Bravo
Base pay: $109,168
Overtime: $9,734
Other pay: $5,986
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,887
Hire date: 2021-11-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 58
Union / bargaining unit: MN Nurses Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 205
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Elizabeth Tessmer holds the role of Registered Nurse Senior at Human Services Department within Unit Bravo. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $124,887. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Ashley Clifton

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$124,647

Sub-department: DCT Administration
Base pay: $121,665
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,982
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,647
Hire date: 2012-09-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ashley Clifton is a State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Human Services Department within Dct Administration. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 12 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $124,647. Union affiliation: Manager.

Cecelia Morris

Registered Nurse/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$124,625

Sub-department: CARE Anoka Nursing
Base pay: $105,461
Overtime: $14,766
Other pay: $4,398
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,625
Hire date: 2015-08-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 57
Union / bargaining unit: MN Nurses Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 205
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Cecelia Morris is a Registered Nurse at Human Services Department within Care Anoka Nursing. They have served since 2015 (about 9 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $124,625. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Jalete Negassa

Registered Nurse/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$124,575

Sub-department: AMRTC D and E POD
Base pay: $97,996
Overtime: $19,188
Other pay: $7,390
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,575
Hire date: 2021-05-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 57
Union / bargaining unit: MN Nurses Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 205
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jalete Negassa holds the role of Registered Nurse at Human Services Department within Amrtc D and E Pod. They have served since 2021 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $124,575. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Robert Schweisthal

Group Supervisor/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$124,562

Sub-department: Forensics Night Supervisors
Base pay: $106,707
Overtime: $3,538
Other pay: $14,317
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,562
Hire date: 2005-11-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 20
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Robert Schweisthal works as a Group Supervisor for Human Services Department within Forensics Night Supervisors. Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service as a full-time employee. Robert earned $124,562 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.