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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

Shannon Wheeler

Food Service Worker/MN State Academies

2025 total comp

$14,883

Sub-department: Student Nutrition
Base pay: $14,709
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $174
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,883
Hire date: 2022-09-12
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Work county: Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E44
Bargaining Unit Number: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Shannon Wheeler works as a Food Service Worker for MN State Academies within Student Nutrition. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a part-time employee. Shannon earned $14,883 in 2025. They are represented by Service.

Brandon Burnett

Special Education Program Assistant/MN State Academies

2024 total comp

$14,533

Sub-department: MSAD SEPAs
Base pay: $13,830
Overtime: $217
Other pay: $486
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,533
Hire date: 2019-01-18
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, 2024: No
Agency Number: E44
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Brandon Burnett holds the role of Special Education Program Assistant at MN State Academies within Msad Sepas. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years) as a part-time, 0.88 FTE employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $14,533. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Skye Jeffries

Special Education Program Assistant/MN State Academies

2025 total comp

$14,375

Sub-department: MSAB Intermittent Staff
Base pay: $14,143
Overtime: $232
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,375
Hire date: 2022-07-06
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

Skye Jeffries works as a Special Education Program Assistant for MN State Academies within Msab Intermittent Staff. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a intermittent, 0.1 FTE employee. Skye earned $14,375 in 2025. Union affiliation: Insufficient Work Time.

Michael Nelson

Central Services Administrative Specialist/MN State Academies

2025 total comp

$13,357

Sub-department: MSA Maintenance
Base pay: $13,357
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,357
Hire date: 2025-03-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Clerical
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: 206
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At MN State Academies, Michael Nelson serves as a Central Services Administrative Specialist within Msa Maintenance. They have served since 2025 (under a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,357. They are represented by Clerical.

Kiefer Anderson

Special Education Program Assistant/MN State Academies

2025 total comp

$13,145

Sub-department: MSAD SEPAs
Base pay: $13,145
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,145
Hire date: 2025-01-21
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

Kiefer Anderson holds the role of Special Education Program Assistant at MN State Academies within Msad Sepas. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year as a intermittent, 0.1 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,145. Their bargaining unit is Insufficient Work Time.

Bonnie Fechter

Special Education Program Assistant/MN State Academies

2025 total comp

$12,874

Sub-department: MSAD SEPAs
Base pay: $12,868
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,874
Hire date: 2015-09-15
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

Bonnie Fechter holds the role of Special Education Program Assistant at MN State Academies within Msad Sepas. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a intermittent, 0.1 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,874. Union affiliation: Insufficient Work Time.

Beth Hamilton

Special Teacher:Ma/Ms+Lic+10Gr/MN State Academies

2024 total comp

$11,992

Sub-department: MSAD Teachers
Base pay: $11,992
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,992
Hire date: 2009-08-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: Residential Schools Education
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: 215
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Beth Hamilton holds the role of Special Teacher:Ma/Ms+Lic+10Gr at MN State Academies within Msad Teachers. Hired in 2009, they have about 15 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $11,992. Union affiliation: Residential Schools Education.

Stephen Anderson

Delivery Van Driver/MN State Academies

2025 total comp

$11,418

Sub-department: MSA Maintenance
Base pay: $11,145
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $273
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,418
Hire date: 2016-09-21
Employment type: Intermittent
Pay grade: 60
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

Stephen Anderson holds the role of Delivery Van Driver at MN State Academies within Msa Maintenance. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a intermittent, 0.01 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,418. They are represented by Insufficient Work Time.

Jenna Johnson

Special Education Program Assistant/MN State Academies

2025 total comp

$11,056

Sub-department: MSAD SEPAs
Base pay: $11,037
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,056
Hire date: 2012-03-12
Employment type: Intermittent
Pay grade: 65
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

At MN State Academies, Jenna Johnson serves as a Special Education Program Assistant within Msad Sepas. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service, working intermittent, 0.01 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,056. They are represented by Insufficient Work Time.

Amanda Beucler

Special Education Program Assistant/MN State Academies

2024 total comp

$11,016

Sub-department: MSAD SEPAs
Base pay: $11,016
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,016
Hire date: 2001-08-22
Employment type: Intermittent
Pay grade: 65
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

At MN State Academies, Amanda Beucler serves as a Special Education Program Assistant within Msad Sepas. Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service, working intermittent, 0.01 FTE. Their 2024 pay totaled $11,016. Union affiliation: Insufficient Work Time.

Janis Dugan

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/MN State Academies

2024 total comp

$10,901

Sub-department: Student Support Services
Base pay: $10,041
Overtime: $227
Other pay: $634
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,901
Hire date: 2003-01-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 64
Union / bargaining unit: Clerical
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: 206
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Janis Dugan holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at MN State Academies within Student Support Services. Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $10,901. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Connie Telschow

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

2025 total comp

$10,653

Sub-department: MSAB Teacher Ints
Base pay: $10,653
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,653
Hire date: 1976-08-25
Employment type: Intermittent
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Residential Schools Education
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: 215
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Connie Telschow holds the role of Special Teacher:Ba/Bs+Lic+10 at MN State Academies within Msab Teacher Ints. Hired in 1976, they have about 49 years of service as a intermittent, 0.01 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,653. Their bargaining unit is Residential Schools Education.