Minnesota / MN St Colleges & Universities / Business Manager 2

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Business Manager 2

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

11 employees hold this title in MN St Colleges & Universities. Median total compensation for the role is $109,057, above the department median of $62,587.

Employees: 11
Total payroll: $1.3M
Role median: $109,057
Agency median: $62,587
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$72,227$200,877+

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How total compensation varies among the 11 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

Business Manager 2 is held in 4 Minnesota departments. In MN St Colleges & Universities, the median of $109,057 ranks #1 of 4.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Legislative Auditor

$105,252 · 2

Administration Department

$91,044 · 2

Public Safety Department

$29,714 · 1

Median total compensation for the Business Manager 2 role in other Minnesotadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Business Manager beyond Minnesota

This role is reported in 8 jurisdictions. In Minnesota, the median of $94,326 ranks #2 of 8. See Business Manager across all of Minnesota →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

$105,431 · 9

$87,534 · 6

$84,289 · 23

$74,300 · 39

$57,992 · 30

Louisville Metro, Kentucky

$53,130 · 9

Cook County, Illinois

$19,678 · 64

Median total compensation for comparable Business Managerroles 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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Wayne Wolden

Business Manager 2/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$215,020

Sub-department: MnSCU Mn State CTC Class
Base pay: $100,805
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $114,215
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $215,020
Hire date: 1993-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Wadena

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Wayne Wolden holds the role of Business Manager 2 at MN St Colleges & Universities within Mnscu MN State Ctc Class. Hired in 1993, they have about 32 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $215,020. Union affiliation: Manager.

Diana Fliss

Business Manager 2/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$144,306

Sub-department: MnSCU MnWest Canby TC Prof/Sup
Base pay: $142,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,306
Hire date: 2001-08-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Yellow Medicine

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At MN St Colleges & Universities, Diana Fliss serves as a Business Manager 2 within Mnscu Mnwest Canby Tc Prof/Sup. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $144,306. Union affiliation: Manager.

Kimberly Mclaughlin

Business Manager 2/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$117,712

Sub-department: MnSCU Arrowhead CC Prof/Supr
Base pay: $112,504
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,208
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,712
Hire date: 1998-10-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kimberly Mclaughlin is a Business Manager 2 at MN St Colleges & Universities within Mnscu Arrowhead Cc Prof/Supr. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $117,712. They are represented by Manager.

Lori Johnson

Business Manager 2/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$116,212

Sub-department: MnSCU Henn North TC MAPE/MMA
Base pay: $112,504
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,708
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,212
Hire date: 2012-08-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Lori Johnson works as a Business Manager 2 for MN St Colleges & Universities within Mnscu Henn North Tc Mape/Mma. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a full-time employee. Lori earned $116,212 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Thomas Campion

Business Manager 2/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$112,504

Sub-department: MnSCU CtrlLk Brainerd CC Class
Base pay: $112,504
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,504
Hire date: 2023-05-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Thomas Campion is a Business Manager 2 at MN St Colleges & Universities within Mnscu Ctrllk Brainerd Cc Class. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $112,504. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Angela Shevchuk

Business Manager 2/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$109,057

Sub-department: MnSCU St Paul TC Prof/Supr
Base pay: $103,519
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,538
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,057
Hire date: 2019-04-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
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: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Angela Shevchuk works as a Business Manager 2 for MN St Colleges & Universities within Mnscu St Paul Tc Prof/Supr. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. Angela earned $109,057 in 2025. They are represented by Manager.

Megan Galarneau

Business Manager 2/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$108,113

Sub-department: MnSCU Alexandria TC Classified
Base pay: $106,113
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,113
Hire date: 2022-11-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Douglas

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Megan Galarneau is a Business Manager 2 at MN St Colleges & Universities within Mnscu Alexandria Tc Classified. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $108,113. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Rochelle Krantz

Business Manager 2/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$104,155

Sub-department: MnSCU St Cloud TC Classified
Base pay: $101,663
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,493
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,155
Hire date: 2008-07-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Stearns

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Rochelle Krantz is a Business Manager 2 at MN St Colleges & Universities within Mnscu St Cloud Tc Classified. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $104,155. They are represented by Manager.

Michelle Danielson

Business Manager 2/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$94,941

Sub-department: MnSCU Rochester CC Prof/Supr
Base pay: $92,669
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,272
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,941
Hire date: 1993-03-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Olmsted

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Michelle Danielson is a Business Manager 2 at MN St Colleges & Universities within Mnscu Rochester Cc Prof/Supr. Hired in 1993, they have about 32 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $94,941. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Emily Ahrens

Business Manager 2/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$93,785

Sub-department: MnSCU Arrowhead CC Prof/Supr
Base pay: $91,285
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,785
Hire date: 2008-08-11
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 13
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8
Work county: St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Emily Ahrens is a Business Manager 2 at MN St Colleges & Universities within Mnscu Arrowhead Cc Prof/Supr. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $93,785. Union affiliation: Manager.

Jody Wills

Business Manager 2/MN St Colleges & Universities

2024 total comp

$72,227

Sub-department: MnSCU S Cntrl Mankato TC Class
Base pay: $65,565
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,663
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,227
Hire date: 2022-01-31
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Blue Earth

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jody Wills works as a Business Manager 2 for MN St Colleges & Universities within Mnscu S Cntrl Mankato Tc Class. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years as a full-time employee. Jody earned $72,227 in 2024. They are represented by Manager.