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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

Julie Langeslag

Physical Therapy Assistant/MN State Academies

2025 total comp

$56,823

Sub-department: Student Support Services
Base pay: $56,823
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,823
Hire date: 2002-08-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 68
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

Julie Langeslag works as a Physical Therapy Assistant for MN State Academies within Student Support Services. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years) as a full-time employee. Julie earned $56,823 in 2025. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Mary Lipinski

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/MN State Academies

2025 total comp

$56,335

Sub-department: MSA Maintenance
Base pay: $56,335
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,335
Hire date: 2011-05-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 61
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

Mary Lipinski holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Int at MN State Academies within Msa Maintenance. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,335. They are represented by Clerical.

Jessica Rademacher

Special Education Program Assistant/MN State Academies

2025 total comp

$56,304

Sub-department: MSAD SEPAs
Base pay: $46,699
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,605
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,304
Hire date: 2019-09-09
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

Jessica Rademacher is a Special Education Program Assistant at MN State Academies within Msad Sepas. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working part-time, 0.88 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $56,304. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Steven Hubmer

Special Education Program Assistant/MN State Academies

2025 total comp

$55,889

Sub-department: MSAD SEPAs
Base pay: $52,288
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,601
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,889
Hire date: 2003-10-06
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

Steven Hubmer is a Special Education Program Assistant at MN State Academies within Msad Sepas. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years), working part-time, 0.88 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $55,889. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Richard Adams

Human Services Technician/MN State Academies

2025 total comp

$55,680

Sub-department: MSAD TH Residential
Base pay: $50,667
Overtime: $1,566
Other pay: $3,447
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,680
Hire date: 2012-05-09
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: Yes
Agency Number: E44
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Richard Adams is a Human Services Technician at MN State Academies within Msad Th Residential. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $55,680. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Christian Deaton

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

2024 total comp

$55,116

Sub-department: MSAD Teachers
Base pay: $51,000
Overtime: $361
Other pay: $3,756
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,116
Hire date: 2009-08-28
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, 2024: No
Agency Number: E44
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Christian Deaton is a Special Teacher:Ba/Bs+Lic+10 at MN State Academies within Msad Teachers. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 15 years, working intermittent, 0.01 FTE. 2024 total compensation came to $55,116. Union affiliation: Insufficient Work Time.

Christine Adams

Human Services Technician/MN State Academies

2025 total comp

$54,172

Sub-department: MSAD TH Residential
Base pay: $48,517
Overtime: $732
Other pay: $4,923
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,172
Hire date: 2019-04-24
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: Yes
Agency Number: E44
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Christine Adams holds the role of Human Services Technician at MN State Academies within Msad Th Residential. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,172. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Nichelle Steffen

Group Supervisor/MN State Academies

2025 total comp

$53,926

Sub-department: MSA Administration
Base pay: $53,616
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $310
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,926
Hire date: 2024-11-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 20
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
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: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At MN State Academies, Nichelle Steffen serves as a Group Supervisor within Msa Administration. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,926. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Amanda Melchert

Special Education Program Assistant/MN State Academies

2025 total comp

$53,323

Sub-department: MSAD SEPAs
Base pay: $52,573
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,323
Hire date: 2005-11-28
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

Amanda Melchert works as a Special Education Program Assistant for MN State Academies within Msad Sepas. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years) as a part-time, 0.88 FTE employee. Amanda earned $53,323 in 2025. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Judy Ferguson

Special Education Program Assistant/MN State Academies

2025 total comp

$53,292

Sub-department: MSAB Special Ed Prog Asst
Base pay: $52,690
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $602
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,292
Hire date: 1991-05-15
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

Judy Ferguson holds the role of Special Education Program Assistant at MN State Academies within Msab Special Education Program Assistant. They have served since 1991 (about 34 years) as a part-time, 0.88 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,292. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Ronald Palma

General Maintenance Worker/MN State Academies

2025 total comp

$53,185

Sub-department: MSA Maintenance
Base pay: $52,035
Overtime: $1,099
Other pay: $51
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,185
Hire date: 2012-09-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
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: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ronald Palma holds the role of General Maintenance Worker at MN State Academies within Msa Maintenance. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,185. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Nicole Argentina

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

2025 total comp

$53,043

Sub-department: MSAD Teachers
Base pay: $49,682
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,361
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,043
Hire date: 2009-09-14
Employment type: Intermittent
Pay grade: 3
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: No
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, Nicole Argentina serves as a Special Teacher:Ba/Bs+Lic+10 within Msad Teachers. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service, working intermittent, 0.1 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,043. Union affiliation: Insufficient Work Time.

Meryl Caddy

Special Education Program Assistant/MN State Academies

2025 total comp

$53,039

Sub-department: MSAD SEPAs
Base pay: $52,139
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,039
Hire date: 1999-03-15
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, Meryl Caddy serves as a Special Education Program Assistant within Msad Sepas. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service, working part-time, 0.88 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,039. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Michelle Clark-Palmer

Special Education Program Assistant/MN State Academies

2025 total comp

$52,473

Sub-department: MSAB Intermittent Staff
Base pay: $38,863
Overtime: $7,694
Other pay: $5,917
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,473
Hire date: 2013-10-01
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

Michelle Clark-Palmer is a Special Education Program Assistant at MN State Academies within Msab Intermittent Staff. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working intermittent, 0.01 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $52,473. Their bargaining unit is Insufficient Work Time.

Kristi Keath

Special Education Program Assistant/MN State Academies

2025 total comp

$52,461

Sub-department: MSAD SEPAs
Base pay: $51,343
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,118
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,461
Hire date: 2000-01-31
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

Kristi Keath is a Special Education Program Assistant at MN State Academies within Msad Sepas. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service, working part-time, 0.88 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $52,461. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Terry Houglum

General Maintenance Worker/MN State Academies

2025 total comp

$52,312

Sub-department: MSA Maintenance
Base pay: $51,180
Overtime: $1,084
Other pay: $48
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,312
Hire date: 2017-11-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
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: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Terry Houglum works as a General Maintenance Worker for MN State Academies within Msa Maintenance. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. Terry earned $52,312 in 2025. They are represented by Service.

Mark Jakala

General Maintenance Worker/MN State Academies

2025 total comp

$52,080

Sub-department: MSA Maintenance
Base pay: $52,035
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $46
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,080
Hire date: 2014-09-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 60
Union / bargaining unit: Service
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: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Mark Jakala works as a General Maintenance Worker for MN State Academies within Msa Maintenance. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years as a full-time employee. Mark earned $52,080 in 2025. They are represented by Service.

Nancy Markeson-Evenstad

Special Education Program Assistant/MN State Academies

2025 total comp

$51,866

Sub-department: MSAB Special Ed Prog Asst
Base pay: $51,623
Overtime: $217
Other pay: $25
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,866
Hire date: 1981-07-23
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

Nancy Markeson-Evenstad works as a Special Education Program Assistant for MN State Academies within Msab Special Education Program Assistant. They have served since 1981 (about 44 years) as a part-time, 0.88 FTE employee. Nancy earned $51,866 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.