Physical Plant Director

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

1 employee holds this title in Minnesota Zoological Garden. Median total compensation for the role is $116,549, above the department median of $46,651.

Employees: 1
Total payroll: $116.5K
Role median: $116,549
Agency median: $46,651
Comparison: Above

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This role across Minnesota

Physical Plant Director is held in 9 Minnesota departments. In Minnesota Zoological Garden, the median of $116,549 ranks #4 of 9.

Highest-paying departments for this role

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$123,348 · 2

Human Services Department

$118,414 · 1

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$118,104 · 2

Corrections Department

$116,533 · 10

MN St Colleges & Universities

$116,533 · 15

MN State Academies

$115,297 · 1

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$110,788 · 1

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$85,067 · 3

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Scot Walstrom

Physical Plant Director/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp

$116,549

Sub-department: Campus Planning & Management
Base pay: $116,533
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $16
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,549
Hire date: 2024-06-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 22
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E77
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Scot Walstrom holds the role of Physical Plant Director at Minnesota Zoological Garden within Campus Planning & Management. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,549. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.