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MN State Academies

Source file: Minnesota — State Employee Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The MN State Academies operates a public higher-education institution — instruction, research, and student services.

In 2025, this agency had 254 employees with median total compensation of $46,488; the highest distinct record was $174,195.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $12.5M
Employees: 254
Median total: $46,488
Highest record: $174,195

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$211$123,750+

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

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 254 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($46,488) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $47,209 (96%)
Overtime — $334 (1%)
Other — $1,768 (4%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$6,065

$25,155

$46,488

$71,006

$91,247

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $91,247 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $6,065. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Special Education Program Assistant

75 · $39,642

Human Services Technician

37 · $30,511

Special Teacher: Ma/Ms/5Yr+Lic

20 · $83,737

Special Teacher:Ma/Ms+Lic+30Gr

13 · $98,349

Special Teacher:Ba/Bs+Lic+10

11 · $35,255

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 2 published years.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2024	$11.5M —	246 —	$44,064 —
2025	$12.5M ▲ 8.7%	254 ▲ 3.3%	$46,488 ▲ 5.5%

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Elizabeth Shallbetter

Special Teacher:Ba/Bs+Lic+10/MN State Academies

2025 total comp

$9,871

Sub-department: MSAB Teacher Ints
Base pay: $9,871
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,871
Hire date: -
Employment type: Intermittent
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.01
Work county: Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E44
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Elizabeth Shallbetter holds the role of Special Teacher:Ba/Bs+Lic+10 at MN State Academies within Msab Teacher Ints. Their hire date on record is - as a intermittent, 0.01 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,871. Union affiliation: Insufficient Work Time.

Kim O'Donnell

Special Education Program Assistant/MN State Academies

2024 total comp

$9,264

Sub-department: MSAB Intermittent Staff
Base pay: $9,027
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $236
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,264
Hire date: 1982-01-11
Employment type: Intermittent
Pay grade: 63
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.01
Work county: Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: E44
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kim O'Donnell holds the role of Special Education Program Assistant at MN State Academies within Msab Intermittent Staff. Hired in 1982, they have about 42 years of service as a intermittent, 0.01 FTE employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $9,264. They are represented by Insufficient Work Time.

Patrice Anderson

Human Services Technician/MN State Academies

2025 total comp

$9,154

Sub-department: MSAD Tate Hall Intermittents
Base pay: $8,479
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $675
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,154
Hire date: 2018-09-24
Employment type: Intermittent
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.01
Work county: Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E44
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Patrice Anderson works as a Human Services Technician for MN State Academies within Msad Tate Hall Intermittents. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a intermittent, 0.01 FTE employee. Patrice earned $9,154 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Insufficient Work Time.

Cullen Keath

Special Education Program Assistant/MN State Academies

2025 total comp

$8,928

Sub-department: MSAD SEPAs
Base pay: $8,803
Overtime: $125
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,928
Hire date: 2019-09-09
Employment type: Intermittent
Pay grade: 65
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.1
Work county: Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E44
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Cullen Keath holds the role of Special Education Program Assistant at MN State Academies within Msad Sepas. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a intermittent, 0.1 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,928. They are represented by Insufficient Work Time.

Jeannie Fisher

Special Education Program Assistant/MN State Academies

2025 total comp

$8,838

Sub-department: MSAB Intermittent Staff
Base pay: $7,305
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,534
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,838
Hire date: 2004-07-14
Employment type: Intermittent
Pay grade: 65
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.1
Work county: Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E44
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jeannie Fisher holds the role of Special Education Program Assistant at MN State Academies within Msab Intermittent Staff. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years as a intermittent, 0.1 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,838. They are represented by Insufficient Work Time.

Stephanie Franek

Licensed Practical Nurse/MN State Academies

2025 total comp

$8,048

Sub-department: Health Services
Base pay: $8,048
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,048
Hire date: 2025-04-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 70
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E44
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Stephanie Franek works as a Licensed Practical Nurse for MN State Academies within Health Services. They have served since 2025 (under a year) as a full-time employee. Stephanie earned $8,048 in 2025. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Marlen Monroe

Human Services Technician/MN State Academies

2024 total comp

$7,930

Sub-department: MSAD TH Residential
Base pay: $7,398
Overtime: $105
Other pay: $428
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,930
Hire date: 2008-09-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: E44
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Marlen Monroe holds the role of Human Services Technician at MN State Academies within Msad Th Residential. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $7,930. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Heather Maag

Special Education Program Assistant/MN State Academies

2025 total comp

$7,449

Sub-department: MSAB Special Ed Prog Asst
Base pay: $7,449
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,449
Hire date: 2025-04-07
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 65
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.88
Work county: Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E44
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At MN State Academies, Heather Maag serves as a Special Education Program Assistant within Msab Special Education Program Assistant. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working part-time, 0.88 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,449. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Jonathan Schmidt

Human Services Technician/MN State Academies

2025 total comp

$7,440

Sub-department: MSAD Tate Hall Intermittents
Base pay: $6,968
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $472
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,440
Hire date: 2024-11-14
Employment type: Intermittent
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.1
Work county: Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E44
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jonathan Schmidt works as a Human Services Technician for MN State Academies within Msad Tate Hall Intermittents. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a intermittent, 0.1 FTE employee. Jonathan earned $7,440 in 2025. They are represented by Insufficient Work Time.

Susan Weisinger

Registered Nurse/MN State Academies

2025 total comp

$7,398

Sub-department: Health Services
Base pay: $7,398
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,398
Hire date: 2024-12-10
Employment type: Intermittent
Pay grade: 57
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.1
Work county: Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E44
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Susan Weisinger holds the role of Registered Nurse at MN State Academies within Health Services. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a intermittent, 0.1 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,398. They are represented by Insufficient Work Time.

Kristi Borchardt

Special Education Program Assistant/MN State Academies

2025 total comp

$7,230

Sub-department: MSAB Special Ed Prog Asst
Base pay: $7,230
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,230
Hire date: 2025-02-26
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 65
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.91
Work county: Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: E44
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kristi Borchardt is a Special Education Program Assistant at MN State Academies within Msab Special Education Program Assistant. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working part-time, 0.91 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $7,230. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Dina Rademacher

Special Education Program Assistant/MN State Academies

2024 total comp

$7,095

Sub-department: MSAD SEPAs
Base pay: $6,845
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,095
Hire date: 1992-09-02
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 63
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.88
Work county: Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: E44
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At MN State Academies, Dina Rademacher serves as a Special Education Program Assistant within Msad Sepas. Hired in 1992, they have about 32 years of service, working part-time, 0.88 FTE. Their 2024 pay totaled $7,095. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Michael Wheatley

Human Services Technician/MN State Academies

2024 total comp

$6,271

Sub-department: MSAD TH Residential
Base pay: $5,858
Overtime: $133
Other pay: $280
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,271
Hire date: 2024-01-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: E44
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Michael Wheatley is a Human Services Technician at MN State Academies within Msad Th Residential. Hired in 2024, they have under a year of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $6,271. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Halli Zumbrunnen

Human Services Technician/MN State Academies

2025 total comp

$6,210

Sub-department: MSAB Residential
Base pay: $5,865
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $344
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,210
Hire date: 2025-03-12
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E44
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Halli Zumbrunnen holds the role of Human Services Technician at MN State Academies within Msab Residential. They have served since 2025 (under a year) as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,210. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Christina Douglas

Human Services Technician/MN State Academies

2025 total comp

$6,065

Sub-department: MSAD TH Residential
Base pay: $5,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $239
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,065
Hire date: 2022-08-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: E44
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At MN State Academies, Christina Douglas serves as a Human Services Technician within Msad Th Residential. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,065. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Jordan Rundquist

Special Education Program Assistant/MN State Academies

2025 total comp

$5,845

Sub-department: MSAD SEPAs
Base pay: $5,833
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,845
Hire date: 2024-12-11
Employment type: Intermittent
Pay grade: 65
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.1
Work county: Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E44
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At MN State Academies, Jordan Rundquist serves as a Special Education Program Assistant within Msad Sepas. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working intermittent, 0.1 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,845. They are represented by Insufficient Work Time.

Richard Jones

Human Services Technician/MN State Academies

2025 total comp

$5,425

Sub-department: MSAB Residential
Base pay: $3,671
Overtime: $473
Other pay: $1,281
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,425
Hire date: 1996-02-21
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8
Work county: Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: E44
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At MN State Academies, Richard Jones serves as a Human Services Technician within Msab Residential. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,425. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.