Minnesota / MN St Colleges & Universities / Information Technology Specialist 1

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Information Technology Specialist 1

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

102 employees hold this title in MN St Colleges & Universities. Median total compensation for the role is $63,608, above the department median of $62,587.

Employees: 102
Total payroll: $6.1M
Role median: $63,608
Agency median: $62,587
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$1,242$82,797+

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

How total compensation varies among the 102 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 1 pay vs. Minnesota

Across all employers in Minnesota, the median wage for Computer Occupations, All Other — about 4,180 people — is $91,750. MN St Colleges & Universities pays a median base salary of $93,775 for this role, 2% above that figure — about the 51st percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where MN St Colleges & Universities sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$65,260

$78,620

$91,750

$131,580

$165,210

MN St Colleges & Universities median · $93,775

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 MN St Colleges & Universities’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. MN St Colleges & Universities’s median base salary is 20% below that national figure, about the 35th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$55,940

$79,370

$116,580

$157,500

$188,470

MN St Colleges & Universities median · $93,775

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 617 of 652 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 MN St Colleges & Universities is $95,062, 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 1 is held in 5 Minnesota departments. In MN St Colleges & Universities, the median of $63,608 ranks #2 of 5.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Teachers Retirement Associate

$63,747 · 1

Minnesota IT Services

$58,015 · 40

Secretary of State

$56,011 · 1

State Auditor

$55,807 · 2

Median total compensation for the Information Technology Specialist 1 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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Larry Lorence

Information Technology Specialist 1/MN St Colleges & Universities

2024 total comp

$110,859

Sub-department: MnSCU N Hennepin CC MAPE/MMA
Base pay: $55,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $55,179
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,859
Hire date: 2012-08-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Larry Lorence works as a Information Technology Specialist 1 for MN St Colleges & Universities within Mnscu N Hennepin Cc Mape/Mma. Hired in 2012, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. Larry earned $110,859 in 2024. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Thomas Henderson

Information Technology Specialist 1/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$87,007

Sub-department: MnSCU NW E Grand Fk TC Class
Base pay: $87,007
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,007
Hire date: 2015-06-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Polk

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Thomas Henderson is a Information Technology Specialist 1 at MN St Colleges & Universities within Mnscu Nw E Grand Fk Tc Class. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $87,007. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Thomas Wesley

Information Technology Specialist 1/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$82,814

Sub-department: MnSCU Ank Ram CC Tech&Cntr Svc
Base pay: $74,671
Overtime: $8,143
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,814
Hire date: 2013-09-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At MN St Colleges & Universities, Thomas Wesley serves as a Information Technology Specialist 1 within Mnscu Ank Ram Cc Tech&Cntr Service. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,814. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jeffrey Haukos

Information Technology Specialist 1/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$81,957

Sub-department: MnSCU Mn State CTC FF Class
Base pay: $81,957
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,957
Hire date: 2005-08-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jeffrey Haukos holds the role of Information Technology Specialist 1 at MN St Colleges & Universities within Mnscu MN State Ctc Ff Class. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,957. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Matthew Haack

Information Technology Specialist 1/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$81,846

Sub-department: MnSCU Rochester CC MMA/MAPE
Base pay: $78,457
Overtime: $3,259
Other pay: $130
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,846
Hire date: 2005-06-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Olmsted

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Matthew Haack holds the role of Information Technology Specialist 1 at MN St Colleges & Universities within Mnscu Rochester Cc Mma/Mape. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,846. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Dana Poster

Information Technology Specialist 1/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$80,838

Sub-department: MNSCU OOC Classified A - E
Base pay: $78,456
Overtime: $2,313
Other pay: $69
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,838
Hire date: 2015-07-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
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: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Dana Poster works as a Information Technology Specialist 1 for MN St Colleges & Universities within Mnscu Ooc Classified a - E. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. Dana earned $80,838 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

David Anderson

Information Technology Specialist 1/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$80,613

Sub-department: MnSCU Ank Ram Camb CC Techngy
Base pay: $78,461
Overtime: $2,153
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,613
Hire date: 2019-02-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

David Anderson is a Information Technology Specialist 1 at MN St Colleges & Universities within Mnscu Ank Ram Camb Cc Techngy. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $80,613. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Peter Burkhartzmeyer

Information Technology Specialist 1/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$80,046

Sub-department: MnSCU St Paul TC MAPE Class
Base pay: $75,864
Overtime: $4,182
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,046
Hire date: 2023-06-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
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: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Peter Burkhartzmeyer holds the role of Information Technology Specialist 1 at MN St Colleges & Universities within Mnscu St Paul Tc Mape Class. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,046. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rebecca Kruetzfeldt

Information Technology Specialist 1/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$79,995

Sub-department: MnSCU Rochester CC MMA/MAPE
Base pay: $78,457
Overtime: $1,530
Other pay: $8
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,995
Hire date: 2002-10-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Olmsted

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At MN St Colleges & Universities, Rebecca Kruetzfeldt serves as a Information Technology Specialist 1 within Mnscu Rochester Cc Mma/Mape. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,995. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Brundige

Information Technology Specialist 1/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$79,704

Sub-department: MnSCU Henn South TC MAPE/MMA
Base pay: $78,457
Overtime: $1,246
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,704
Hire date: 2017-12-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Michael Brundige is a Information Technology Specialist 1 at MN St Colleges & Universities within Mnscu Henn South Tc Mape/Mma. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $79,704. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kristine Johnston

Information Technology Specialist 1/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$79,613

Sub-department: MnSCU OOC Classified F - K
Base pay: $78,457
Overtime: $1,145
Other pay: $10
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,613
Hire date: 2016-12-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
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: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kristine Johnston holds the role of Information Technology Specialist 1 at MN St Colleges & Universities within Mnscu Ooc Classified F - K. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,613. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jesse Krusmark

Information Technology Specialist 1/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$79,531

Sub-department: MnSCU Rochester CC MMA/MAPE
Base pay: $78,457
Overtime: $1,048
Other pay: $26
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,531
Hire date: 2004-12-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Olmsted

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jesse Krusmark is a Information Technology Specialist 1 at MN St Colleges & Universities within Mnscu Rochester Cc Mma/Mape. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $79,531. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jamie Jepperson

Information Technology Specialist 1/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$79,024

Sub-department: MnSCU Lk Sup Duluth MAPE
Base pay: $78,457
Overtime: $567
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,024
Hire date: 2003-12-31
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jamie Jepperson holds the role of Information Technology Specialist 1 at MN St Colleges & Universities within Mnscu Lk Sup Duluth Mape. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,024. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christine Torma

Information Technology Specialist 1/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$78,882

Sub-department: MnSCU Lk Sup Duluth MAPE
Base pay: $78,457
Overtime: $425
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,882
Hire date: 1989-02-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Christine Torma holds the role of Information Technology Specialist 1 at MN St Colleges & Universities within Mnscu Lk Sup Duluth Mape. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 36 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,882. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.