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Information Technology Specialist 5

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

642 employees hold this title in Minnesota IT Services. Median total compensation for the role is $139,009, above the department median of $123,142.

Employees: 642
Total payroll: $85.1M
Role median: $139,009
Agency median: $123,142
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$3,488$176,119+

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

How total compensation varies among the 642 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.

Compared with the local labor market

Information Technology Specialist 5 pay vs. Minnesota

Across all employers in Minnesota, the median wage for Computer Occupations, All Other — about 4,180 people — is $91,750. Minnesota IT Services pays a median base salary of $115,289 for this role, 26% above that figure — about the 65th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Minnesota IT Services sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$65,260

$78,620

$91,750

$131,580

$165,210

Minnesota IT Services median · $115,289

The bar is the range of annual wages for Computer Occupations, All Other across every employer in Minnesota, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Minnesota IT Services’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Computer Occupations, All Other — about 435,370 people — is $116,580. Minnesota IT Services’s median base salary is 1% below that national figure, about the 49th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$55,940

$79,370

$116,580

$157,500

$188,470

Minnesota IT Services median · $115,289

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the Minnesota range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 2,349 of 2,461 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Minnesota IT Services is $115,505, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across Minnesota

Information Technology Specialist 5 is held in 9 Minnesota departments. In Minnesota IT Services, the median of $139,009 ranks #3 of 9.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Public Safety Department

$140,795 · 2

Teachers Retirement Associate

$139,727 · 10

MN St Colleges & Universities

$139,009 · 43

Public Employees Retire Associate

$139,009 · 4

Lottery

$139,009 · 3

Secretary of State

$139,009 · 6

MN State Retirement System

$138,989 · 7

Housing Finance Agency

$135,366 · 20

Median total compensation for the Information Technology Specialist 5 role in other Minnesotadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Information Technology Specialist beyond Minnesota

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In Minnesota, the median of $112,296 ranks #1 of 2. See Information Technology Specialist across all of Minnesota →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

District of Columbia

$103,333 · 85

Median total compensation for comparable Information Technology Specialistroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Jorg Lueke

Information Technology Specialist 5/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$212,489

Sub-department: Database Operations
Base pay: $139,009
Overtime: $134
Other pay: $73,346
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $212,489
Hire date: 2020-08-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 19
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, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G46
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jorg Lueke holds the role of Information Technology Specialist 5 at Minnesota IT Services within Database Operations. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $212,489. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Melody Husted

Information Technology Specialist 5/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$204,613

Sub-department: Mainframe Systems Support
Base pay: $139,617
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $64,996
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $204,613
Hire date: 2007-08-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 19
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, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G46
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Melody Husted is a Information Technology Specialist 5 at Minnesota IT Services within Mainframe Systems Support. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $204,613. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Abdirahman Jama

Information Technology Specialist 5/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$199,886

Sub-department: DPS MNIT Operations
Base pay: $139,009
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $60,876
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $199,886
Hire date: 2015-01-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 19
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: -

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G46
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Abdirahman Jama works as a Information Technology Specialist 5 for Minnesota IT Services within Dps Mnit Operations. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. Abdirahman earned $199,886 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brian Jensen

Information Technology Specialist 5/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$196,458

Sub-department: DPS MNIT Operations
Base pay: $139,009
Overtime: $1,004
Other pay: $56,445
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,458
Hire date: 1990-06-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 19
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: -

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G46
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Minnesota IT Services, Brian Jensen serves as a Information Technology Specialist 5 within Dps Mnit Operations. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 35 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $196,458. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Duane Dorow

Information Technology Specialist 5/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$190,625

Sub-department: Firewall
Base pay: $139,009
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $51,616
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,625
Hire date: 2010-04-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 19
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, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G46
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Duane Dorow is a Information Technology Specialist 5 at Minnesota IT Services within Firewall. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $190,625. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

John Anderson

Information Technology Specialist 5/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$189,411

Sub-department: Preservation & DOT Systems
Base pay: $112,241
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $77,170
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,411
Hire date: 1986-04-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 19
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, 2025: No
Agency Number: G46
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Minnesota IT Services, John Anderson serves as a Information Technology Specialist 5 within Preservation & DOT Systems. Hired in 1986, they have about 39 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $189,411. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Paulla Mclellan

Information Technology Specialist 5/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$187,223

Sub-department: DHS MNIT ASD MAD .NET Dev
Base pay: $139,009
Overtime: $48,214
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,223
Hire date: 2004-07-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 19
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, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G46
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Paulla Mclellan holds the role of Information Technology Specialist 5 at Minnesota IT Services within DHS Mnit Asd Mad .Net Development. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $187,223. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Debra Baker

Information Technology Specialist 5/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$186,934

Sub-department: Architect/DBA/Middleware
Base pay: $139,009
Overtime: $17,850
Other pay: $30,075
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,934
Hire date: 1985-07-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 19
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, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G46
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Minnesota IT Services, Debra Baker serves as a Information Technology Specialist 5 within Architect/Dba/Middleware. Hired in 1985, they have about 40 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $186,934. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Yueqiang Ma

Information Technology Specialist 5/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$181,792

Sub-department: MNIT DCT Development
Base pay: $139,009
Overtime: $803
Other pay: $41,980
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,792
Hire date: 2015-03-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 19
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, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G46
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Yueqiang Ma works as a Information Technology Specialist 5 for Minnesota IT Services within Mnit Dct Development. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. Yueqiang earned $181,792 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nazek Hamdan

Information Technology Specialist 5/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$181,518

Sub-department: DHS Mn.It Ssea Esb
Base pay: $139,009
Overtime: $4,015
Other pay: $38,493
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,518
Hire date: 2001-07-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 19
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, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G46
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Nazek Hamdan works as a Information Technology Specialist 5 for Minnesota IT Services within DHS Mn.It Ssea Esb. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service as a full-time employee. Nazek earned $181,518 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kenneth Casper Jr

Information Technology Specialist 5/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$177,795

Sub-department: M365 Messaging
Base pay: $139,009
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $38,786
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,795
Hire date: 2007-05-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 19
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, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G46
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kenneth Casper Jr is a Information Technology Specialist 5 at Minnesota IT Services within M365 Messaging. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $177,795. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jeffrey Schmitt

Information Technology Specialist 5/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$177,559

Sub-department: DevOps-MMIS/MN-ITS/MPSE-Dev 3
Base pay: $139,009
Overtime: $201
Other pay: $38,349
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,559
Hire date: 2000-04-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 19
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, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G46
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jeffrey Schmitt is a Information Technology Specialist 5 at Minnesota IT Services within Devops-Mmis/Mn-Its/Mpse-Dev 3. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $177,559. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Paul Blonski

Information Technology Specialist 5/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$176,727

Sub-department: ASD MSDD Team 4
Base pay: $138,976
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $37,751
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,727
Hire date: 1990-08-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 19
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, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G46
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Paul Blonski is a Information Technology Specialist 5 at Minnesota IT Services within Asd Msdd Team 4. They have served since 1990 (about 35 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $176,727. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jeffrey Peil

Information Technology Specialist 5/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$175,985

Sub-department: Enterprise Active Directory
Base pay: $139,009
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $36,976
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,985
Hire date: 2000-04-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 19
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, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G46
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jeffrey Peil is a Information Technology Specialist 5 at Minnesota IT Services within Enterprise Active Directory. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $175,985. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Karthikeya Devarla

Information Technology Specialist 5/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$175,071

Sub-department: MNIT DCT Development
Base pay: $142,338
Overtime: $32,733
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,071
Hire date: 2018-08-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 19
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, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G46
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Karthikeya Devarla works as a Information Technology Specialist 5 for Minnesota IT Services within Mnit Dct Development. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. Karthikeya earned $175,071 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kurt Fauteck

Information Technology Specialist 5/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$174,505

Sub-department: ASD MSDD Team 4
Base pay: $139,009
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $35,495
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $174,505
Hire date: 2001-05-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 19
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, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G46
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kurt Fauteck is a Information Technology Specialist 5 at Minnesota IT Services within Asd Msdd Team 4. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $174,505. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jeffrey Barslou

Information Technology Specialist 5/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$172,902

Sub-department: Facilities Support
Base pay: $139,009
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $33,892
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,902
Hire date: 1994-01-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 19
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, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G46
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Minnesota IT Services, Jeffrey Barslou serves as a Information Technology Specialist 5 within Facilities Support. They have served since 1994 (about 31 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $172,902. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

John Lee

Information Technology Specialist 5/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$171,760

Sub-department: Mainframe Systems Support
Base pay: $139,009
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $32,751
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,760
Hire date: 2000-06-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 19
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, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G46
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

John Lee holds the role of Information Technology Specialist 5 at Minnesota IT Services within Mainframe Systems Support. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $171,760. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Hemanth Karumanchi

Information Technology Specialist 5/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$170,415

Sub-department: DevOps-MMIS/MN-ITS/MPSE-Dev 2
Base pay: $139,009
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $31,406
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,415
Hire date: 2016-08-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 19
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, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G46
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Hemanth Karumanchi is a Information Technology Specialist 5 at Minnesota IT Services within Devops-Mmis/Mn-Its/Mpse-Dev 2. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $170,415. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Priti Raval

Information Technology Specialist 5/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$170,334

Sub-department: Database Administration
Base pay: $139,082
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $31,252
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,334
Hire date: 1995-05-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 19
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, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G46
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Minnesota IT Services, Priti Raval serves as a Information Technology Specialist 5 within Database Administration. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 30 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $170,334. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Todd Billins

Information Technology Specialist 5/Minnesota IT Services

2025 total comp

$169,384

Sub-department: Enterprise Active Directory
Base pay: $138,989
Overtime: $3,786
Other pay: $26,609
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $169,384
Hire date: 2009-05-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 19
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, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G46
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Minnesota IT Services, Todd Billins serves as a Information Technology Specialist 5 within Enterprise Active Directory. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $169,384. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.