State Program Administrative Manager

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

1 employees hold this title in Minnesota Zoological Garden. Median total compensation for the role is $120,895, above the department median of $46,651.

Employees: 1
Total payroll: $120.9K
Role median: $120,895
Agency median: $46,651
Comparison: Above

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State Program Administrative Manager is held in 37 Minnesota departments. In Minnesota Zoological Garden, the median of $120,895 ranks #4 of 37.

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Thomas Root

State Program Administrative Manager/Minnesota Zoological Garden

2025 total comp

$120,895

Sub-department: Campus Planning & Management
Base pay: $120,895
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,895
Hire date: 2019-09-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
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: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Thomas Root is a State Program Administrative Manager at Minnesota Zoological Garden within Campus Planning & Management. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $120,895. Their bargaining unit is Manager.