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State Program Administrative Manager Senior

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

14 employees hold this title in Labor & Industry Department. Median total compensation for the role is $127,998, above the department median of $87,888.

Employees: 14
Total payroll: $1.7M
Role median: $127,998
Agency median: $87,888
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$43,736$143,830+

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How total compensation varies among the 14 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Minnesota

State Program Administrative Manager Senior is held in 33 Minnesota departments. In Labor & Industry Department, the median of $127,998 ranks #20 of 33.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Public Facilities Authority

$144,885 · 2

Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation

$143,596 · 2

Public Safety Department

$131,026 · 8

Direct Care and Treatment Department

$130,641 · 9

Climate Innovn Finance Authrty

$130,259 · 1

Transportation Department

$129,974 · 28

Secretary of State

$129,641 · 1

Health Department

$129,641 · 12

Agriculture Department

$129,641 · 6

Water & Soil Resources Board

$129,641 · 5

MN Management & Budget

$129,641 · 26

Pollution Control Agency

$129,641 · 3

Median total compensation for the State Program Administrative Manager Senior role in other Minnesotadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Record list

Employees with this title

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Nichole Sorenson Hefner

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Labor & Industry Department

2025 total comp

$144,327

Sub-department: Research & Data Analytics Mgr
Base pay: $144,327
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,327
Hire date: 2014-08-25
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, 2025: No
Agency Number: B42
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Nichole Sorenson Hefner holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Labor & Industry Department within Research & Data Analytics Manager. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $144,327. Union affiliation: Manager.

William Reinke

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Labor & Industry Department

2025 total comp

$142,415

Sub-department: CCLD Electrical
Base pay: $94,691
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $47,724
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,415
Hire date: 2000-06-07
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, 2025: No
Agency Number: B42
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

William Reinke holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Labor & Industry Department within Ccld Electrical. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $142,415. Union affiliation: Manager.

Gregory Metz

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Labor & Industry Department

2024 total comp

$136,362

Sub-department: Construction Codes & Licensing
Base pay: $133,156
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,206
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,362
Hire date: 2015-02-11
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: B42
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Gregory Metz holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Labor & Industry Department within Construction Codes & Licensing. They have served since 2015 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $136,362. They are represented by Manager.

Prairie Bly

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Labor & Industry Department

2025 total comp

$132,059

Sub-department: Wage & Hour Asst Director
Base pay: $132,059
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,059
Hire date: 2022-06-08
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, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B42
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Labor & Industry Department, Prairie Bly serves as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior within Wage & Hour Assistant Director. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $132,059. Union affiliation: Manager.

Brian Mak

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Labor & Industry Department

2025 total comp

$129,641

Sub-department: Workers Compensation Division
Base pay: $129,641
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,641
Hire date: 2018-10-24
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, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B42
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Brian Mak works as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior for Labor & Industry Department within Workers Compensation Division. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. Brian earned $129,641 in 2025. Union affiliation: Manager.

Anne Welch

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Labor & Industry Department

2025 total comp

$129,641

Sub-department: Deputy Commissioner
Base pay: $129,641
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,641
Hire date: 2009-06-22
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, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B42
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Anne Welch is a State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Labor & Industry Department within Deputy Commissioner. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $129,641. Union affiliation: Manager.

Kelly Cooper

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Labor & Industry Department

2025 total comp

$128,814

Sub-department: Construction Codes & Licensing
Base pay: $128,814
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,814
Hire date: 2010-03-01
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, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B42
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Labor & Industry Department, Kelly Cooper serves as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior within Construction Codes & Licensing. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $128,814. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Erin Larsen

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Labor & Industry Department

2025 total comp

$127,182

Sub-department: Deputy Commissioner
Base pay: $124,061
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,121
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,182
Hire date: 2019-10-28
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, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B42
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Labor & Industry Department, Erin Larsen serves as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior within Deputy Commissioner. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $127,182. Union affiliation: Manager.

Ryan Rehn

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Labor & Industry Department

2025 total comp

$125,437

Sub-department: MFG Structure-Code Services
Base pay: $124,937
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,437
Hire date: 2013-05-22
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, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B42
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ryan Rehn works as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior for Labor & Industry Department within Mfg Structure-Code Services. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. Ryan earned $125,437 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Dean Hunter

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Labor & Industry Department

2024 total comp

$122,597

Sub-department: Construction Codes & Licensing
Base pay: $120,486
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,112
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,597
Hire date: 1991-06-18
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: B42
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Dean Hunter works as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior for Labor & Industry Department within Construction Codes & Licensing. Hired in 1991, they have about 33 years of service as a full-time employee. Dean earned $122,597 in 2024. They are represented by Manager.

James Weaver

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Labor & Industry Department

2025 total comp

$122,243

Sub-department: CCLD Electrical
Base pay: $122,243
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,243
Hire date: 2003-06-04
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, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B42
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

James Weaver holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Labor & Industry Department within Ccld Electrical. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,243. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Adam Case

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Labor & Industry Department

2025 total comp

$107,813

Sub-department: Wage & Hour Asst Director
Base pay: $107,813
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,813
Hire date: 2013-10-02
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, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B42
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Adam Case works as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior for Labor & Industry Department within Wage & Hour Assistant Director. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. Adam earned $107,813 in 2025. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sandra Stoddard

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Labor & Industry Department

2025 total comp

$59,414

Sub-department: Workers Compensation Division
Base pay: $59,414
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,414
Hire date: 2025-01-02
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, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B42
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Sandra Stoddard is a State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Labor & Industry Department within Workers Compensation Division. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $59,414. They are represented by Manager.

Christopher Leifeld

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Labor & Industry Department

2025 total comp

$43,736

Sub-department: Workers Compensation Division
Base pay: $27,288
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $16,448
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,736
Hire date: 1998-01-14
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, 2025: No
Agency Number: B42
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Christopher Leifeld works as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior for Labor & Industry Department within Workers Compensation Division. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service as a full-time employee. Christopher earned $43,736 in 2025. They are represented by Manager.