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Communications Specialist 3

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

16 employees hold this title in Public Safety Department. Median total compensation for the role is $71,700, below the department median of $76,256.

Employees: 16
Total payroll: $1.1M
Role median: $71,700
Agency median: $76,256
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$32,406$99,353+

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How total compensation varies among the 16 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

Communications Specialist 3 is held in 32 Minnesota departments. In Public Safety Department, the median of $71,700 ranks #25 of 32.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Mnsure

$99,587 · 1

MN St Colleges & Universities

$96,862 · 6

Commerce Department

$95,171 · 2

Agriculture Department

$94,705 · 1

Pollution Control Agency

$93,929 · 15

Employ & Economic Development Department

$91,949 · 9

Explore Minnesota Tourism

$91,553 · 3

Health Department

$91,289 · 31

Minnesota IT Services

$90,750 · 6

Natural Resources Department

$90,605 · 16

Transportation Department

$90,135 · 6

Housing Finance Agency

$89,669 · 2

Median total compensation for the Communications Specialist 3 role in other Minnesotadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Communications Specialist beyond Minnesota

This role is reported in 11 jurisdictions. In Minnesota, the median of $84,381 ranks #4 of 11. See Communications Specialist across all of Minnesota →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$199,185 · 19

City of Las Vegas

$103,803 · 93

District of Columbia

$103,510 · 10

Louisville Metro, Kentucky

$52,783 · 7

South Carolina

$50,825 · 23

Johnson County, Kansas

$45,515 · 10

New York Public Authorities

$44,581 · 9

Georgia

$43,591 · 7

Median total compensation for comparable Communications Specialist roles 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.

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Record list

Employees with this title

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David Boxum

Communications Specialist 3/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$100,047

Sub-department: Ooc Law Enforcement
Base pay: $99,641
Overtime: $406
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,047
Hire date: 2014-06-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Safety Department, David Boxum serves as a Communications Specialist 3 within Ooc Law Enforcement. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,047. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mark Karstedt

Communications Specialist 3/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Ooc Programs
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2022-12-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Mark Karstedt is a Communications Specialist 3 at Public Safety Department within Ooc Programs. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Scott Theisen

Communications Specialist 3/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$94,704

Sub-department: Office of Communications
Base pay: $90,793
Overtime: $3,911
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,704
Hire date: 2017-01-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Scott Theisen serves as a Communications Specialist 3 within Office of Communications. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,704. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Daniel Sundem

Communications Specialist 3/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$91,242

Sub-department: Office of Communications
Base pay: $91,242
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,242
Hire date: 2022-10-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Daniel Sundem holds the role of Communications Specialist 3 at Public Safety Department within Office of Communications. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,242. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Oliver Schuster

Communications Specialist 3/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$84,781

Sub-department: Ooc Law Enforcement
Base pay: $83,495
Overtime: $1,286
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,781
Hire date: 2023-05-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Oliver Schuster is a Communications Specialist 3 at Public Safety Department within Ooc Law Enforcement. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $84,781. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Erin Johnson

Communications Specialist 3/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$82,678

Sub-department: Ooc Programs
Base pay: $82,678
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,678
Hire date: 2016-10-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Erin Johnson serves as a Communications Specialist 3 within Ooc Programs. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,678. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nicole Roddy

Communications Specialist 3/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$81,114

Sub-department: Office of Communication 2
Base pay: $81,114
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,114
Hire date: 2022-04-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Nicole Roddy works as a Communications Specialist 3 for Public Safety Department within Office of Communication 2. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Nicole earned $81,114 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Bonney Bowman

Communications Specialist 3/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$78,863

Sub-department: Office of Communication 2
Base pay: $78,863
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,863
Hire date: 2022-03-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Bonney Bowman is a Communications Specialist 3 at Public Safety Department within Office of Communication 2. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $78,863. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jacob Seamans

Communications Specialist 3/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$64,538

Sub-department: Office of Communications
Base pay: $63,806
Overtime: $731
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,538
Hire date: 2012-09-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jacob Seamans works as a Communications Specialist 3 for Public Safety Department within Office of Communications. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. Jacob earned $64,538 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Catriona Stuart

Communications Specialist 3/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$59,595

Sub-department: Ooc Programs
Base pay: $59,595
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,595
Hire date: 2024-10-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Catriona Stuart holds the role of Communications Specialist 3 at Public Safety Department within Ooc Programs. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,595. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Eric Lightner

Communications Specialist 3/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$55,515

Sub-department: Ooc Law Enforcement
Base pay: $55,515
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,515
Hire date: 2018-10-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Eric Lightner works as a Communications Specialist 3 for Public Safety Department within Ooc Law Enforcement. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. Eric earned $55,515 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kyle Everson

Communications Specialist 3/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$54,051

Sub-department: Ooc Law Enforcement
Base pay: $52,464
Overtime: $1,587
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,051
Hire date: 2024-11-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kyle Everson works as a Communications Specialist 3 for Public Safety Department within Ooc Law Enforcement. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Kyle earned $54,051 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Katherine Barrett

Communications Specialist 3/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$43,933

Sub-department: Ooc Law Enforcement
Base pay: $43,933
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,933
Hire date: 2024-11-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Katherine Barrett serves as a Communications Specialist 3 within Ooc Law Enforcement. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,933. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Laura Perkins

Communications Specialist 3/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$42,321

Sub-department: Office of Communication 2
Base pay: $41,404
Overtime: $917
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,321
Hire date: 2025-01-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Laura Perkins holds the role of Communications Specialist 3 at Public Safety Department within Office of Communication 2. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,321. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Anthony Benson

Communications Specialist 3/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$32,738

Sub-department: Ooc Programs
Base pay: $32,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $32,738
Hire date: 2025-02-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Anthony Benson works as a Communications Specialist 3 for Public Safety Department within Ooc Programs. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year as a full-time employee. Anthony earned $32,738 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Ernster

Communications Specialist 3/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$32,406

Sub-department: Office of Communication 2
Base pay: $30,112
Overtime: $2,294
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $32,406
Hire date: 2025-02-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Michael Ernster serves as a Communications Specialist 3 within Office of Communication 2. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,406. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.