Minnesota / Labor & Industry Department

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Labor & Industry Department

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

The Labor & Industry Department supports the workforce — employment services, unemployment benefits, and enforcement of labor standards.

In 2025, this agency had 685 employees with median total compensation of $87,888; the highest distinct record was $178,451.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $56.4M
Employees: 685
Median total: $87,888
Highest record: $178,451

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$25$143,098+

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

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 685 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($87,888) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $81,451 (99%)
Overtime — $189 (0%)
Other — $744 (1%)
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

$36,757

$61,497

$87,888

$105,566

$117,505

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $117,505 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $36,757. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Construction Code Representative 1

108 · $98,525

Labor Investigator Senior

37 · $80,727

Construction Code Representative 2

27 · $113,918

Const Codes Licensing Supvsr

25 · $120,360

Security Guard

24 · $894

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	$42.5M —	526 —	$86,947 —
2025	$56.4M ▲ 32.7%	685 ▲ 30.2%	$87,888 ▲ 1.1%

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Scott Mckown

Assistant Director Construction Codes & Lic/Labor & Industry Department

2024 total comp

$206,051

Sub-department: Construction Codes & Licensing
Base pay: $206,051
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $206,051
Hire date: 2005-06-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 19
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

Scott Mckown works as a Assistant Director Construction Codes & Lic for Labor & Industry Department within Construction Codes & Licensing. They have served since 2005 (about 19 years) as a full-time employee. Scott earned $206,051 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Nicole Blissenbach

Commissioner-Labor & Industry/Labor & Industry Department

2025 total comp

$178,451

Sub-department: Deputy Commissioner
Base pay: $174,262
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,189
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $178,451
Hire date: 2019-06-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
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: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Labor & Industry Department, Nicole Blissenbach serves as a Commissioner-Labor & Industry within Deputy Commissioner. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $178,451. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Mary Perushek

Deputy Commr Labor & Industry/Labor & Industry Department

2025 total comp

$175,750

Sub-department: Commissioner, Labor & Industry
Base pay: $171,544
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,206
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,750
Hire date: 2017-02-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 26
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: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Mary Perushek holds the role of Deputy Commr Labor & Industry at Labor & Industry Department within Commissioner, Labor & Industry. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $175,750. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Jessica Stimac

General Counsel 2/Labor & Industry Department

2025 total comp

$168,693

Sub-department: Commissioner, Labor & Industry
Base pay: $165,008
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,685
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $168,693
Hire date: 2006-09-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 24
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

Jessica Stimac holds the role of General Counsel 2 at Labor & Industry Department within Commissioner, Labor & Industry. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $168,693. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Kristy Swanson

Assistant Commr Labor & Industry/Labor & Industry Department

2025 total comp

$165,008

Sub-department: Commissioner, Labor & Industry
Base pay: $165,008
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,008
Hire date: 2008-12-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 24
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: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kristy Swanson works as a Assistant Commr Labor & Industry for Labor & Industry Department within Commissioner, Labor & Industry. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years) as a full-time employee. Kristy earned $165,008 in 2025. Union affiliation: Manager.

Todd Green

Director Constru Codes and Lic/Labor & Industry Department

2025 total comp

$158,384

Sub-department: Safety Codes & Services
Base pay: $154,657
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,727
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,384
Hire date: 1997-11-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 22
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, Todd Green serves as a Director Constru Codes and Lic within Safety Codes & Services. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $158,384. Union affiliation: Manager.

Jessica Stimac

Assistant Commr Labor & Industry/Labor & Industry Department

2024 total comp

$155,352

Sub-department: Commissioner, Labor & Industry
Base pay: $151,667
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,685
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,352
Hire date: 2006-09-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 24
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: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jessica Stimac holds the role of Assistant Commr Labor & Industry at Labor & Industry Department within Commissioner, Labor & Industry. Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $155,352. Union affiliation: Manager.

Laura Zajac

Staff Attorney Supervisor/Labor & Industry Department

2025 total comp

$151,766

Sub-department: Legal
Base pay: $151,766
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,766
Hire date: 2010-08-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 27
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: B42
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Laura Zajac works as a Staff Attorney Supervisor for Labor & Industry Department within Legal. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years as a full-time employee. Laura earned $151,766 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Lowell Bradbury

Const Codes Licensing Supvsr/Labor & Industry Department

2025 total comp

$149,984

Sub-department: CCLD Electrical Inspections Su
Base pay: $116,239
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $33,744
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,984
Hire date: 2014-11-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 23
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: -

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: B42
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Labor & Industry Department, Lowell Bradbury serves as a Const Codes Licensing Supvsr within Ccld Electrical Inspections Su. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $149,984. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Elizabeth Baron

Administrative Services Director/Labor & Industry Department

2025 total comp

$149,464

Sub-department: Financial Services
Base pay: $149,464
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,464
Hire date: 1982-11-15
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, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B42
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Elizabeth Baron holds the role of Administrative Services Director at Labor & Industry Department within Financial Services. They have served since 1982 (about 43 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $149,464. They are represented by Manager.

Todd Green

Assistant Director Construction Codes & Lic/Labor & Industry Department

2024 total comp

$147,784

Sub-department: Safety Codes & Services
Base pay: $144,403
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,381
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,784
Hire date: 1997-11-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 19
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: B42
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Labor & Industry Department, Todd Green serves as a Assistant Director Construction Codes & Lic within Safety Codes & Services. Hired in 1997, they have about 27 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $147,784. Union affiliation: Manager.

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.

Michelle Doheny

State Program Administrative Manager Principal/Labor & Industry Department

2025 total comp

$144,327

Sub-department: Workers Compensation Division
Base pay: $144,327
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,327
Hire date: 2006-03-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 20
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

Michelle Doheny is a State Program Administrative Manager Principal at Labor & Industry Department within Workers Compensation Division. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $144,327. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

James Krueger

State Program Administrative Manager Principal/Labor & Industry Department

2025 total comp

$144,327

Sub-department: Commissioner, Labor & Industry
Base pay: $144,327
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,327
Hire date: 1989-08-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 20
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 Krueger is a State Program Administrative Manager Principal at Labor & Industry Department within Commissioner, Labor & Industry. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 36 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $144,327. Union affiliation: Manager.

Karen Kask-Meinke

State Program Administrative Manager Principal/Labor & Industry Department

2025 total comp

$144,327

Sub-department: Workers Compensation Division
Base pay: $144,327
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,327
Hire date: 1982-08-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 20
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

Karen Kask-Meinke holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager Principal at Labor & Industry Department within Workers Compensation Division. Their tenure dates to 1982, about 43 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $144,327. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Daniel Kelsey

Engineer Administrative/Labor & Industry Department

2025 total comp

$143,212

Sub-department: CCLD Plan Review
Base pay: $143,143
Overtime: $69
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,212
Hire date: 2000-02-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
Union / bargaining unit: MN Govt Engineers Council
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: 212
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Daniel Kelsey holds the role of Engineer Administrative at Labor & Industry Department within Ccld Plan Review. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $143,212. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Michael Westemeier

Engineer Administrative/Labor & Industry Department

2025 total comp

$143,149

Sub-department: Plan Review Leadership
Base pay: $143,149
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,149
Hire date: 2021-10-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
Union / bargaining unit: MN Govt Engineers Council
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: 212
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Michael Westemeier works as a Engineer Administrative for Labor & Industry Department within Plan Review Leadership. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a full-time employee. Michael earned $143,149 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Jessica Grosz

State Program Administrative Manager Principal/Labor & Industry Department

2025 total comp

$143,098

Sub-department: Deputy Commissioner
Base pay: $143,098
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,098
Hire date: 2021-07-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 20
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

Jessica Grosz holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager Principal at Labor & Industry Department within Deputy Commissioner. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $143,098. Union affiliation: Manager.

Hared Mah

Research Scientist 3/Labor & Industry Department

2024 total comp

$143,052

Sub-department: Research & Data Analytics
Base pay: $143,052
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,052
Hire date: 2018-01-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Hared Mah works as a Research Scientist 3 for Labor & Industry Department within Research & Data Analytics. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years as a full-time employee. Hared earned $143,052 in 2024. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Gregory Metz

Assistant Director Construction Codes & Lic/Labor & Industry Department

2025 total comp

$142,546

Sub-department: Construction Codes & Licensing
Base pay: $139,196
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,351
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,546
Hire date: 2015-02-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 19
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

Gregory Metz works as a Assistant Director Construction Codes & Lic for Labor & Industry Department within Construction Codes & Licensing. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. Gregory earned $142,546 in 2025. They are represented by 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.

Maureen Ramirez

Assistant Commr Labor & Industry/Labor & Industry Department

2025 total comp

$142,126

Sub-department: Commissioner, Labor & Industry
Base pay: $142,126
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,126
Hire date: 2017-09-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 24
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: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Maureen Ramirez is a Assistant Commr Labor & Industry at Labor & Industry Department within Commissioner, Labor & Industry. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $142,126. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Dean Hunter

Assistant Director Construction Codes & Lic/Labor & Industry Department

2025 total comp

$139,295

Sub-department: Construction Codes & Licensing
Base pay: $134,425
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,871
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,295
Hire date: 1991-06-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 19
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

Dean Hunter holds the role of Assistant Director Construction Codes & Lic at Labor & Industry Department within Construction Codes & Licensing. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 34 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $139,295. Their bargaining unit is Manager.