Minnesota / Public Safety Department / Fingerprint Technician

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Fingerprint Technician

Operate, maintain, and repair equipment or facilities, performing skilled hands-on work.

17 employees hold this title in Public Safety Department. Median total compensation for the role is $55,041, below the department median of $76,256.

Employees: 17
Total payroll: $905K
Role median: $55,041
Agency median: $76,256
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$5,786$78,255+

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How total compensation varies among the 17 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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Fingerprint Technician beyond Minnesota

This role is reported in 7 jurisdictions. In Minnesota, the median of $55,041 ranks #6 of 7. See Fingerprint Technician across all of Minnesota →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City of Chicago

$102,144 · 11

City and County of San Francisco

$90,261 · 6

City of Baltimore

$61,324 · 5

City of Phoenix, Arizona

$59,735 · 12

Illinois

$58,100 · 9

Arkansas

$43,088 · 7

Median total compensation for comparable Fingerprint Technician 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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Employees with this title

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Dawn Mercill

Fingerprint Technician/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$79,085

Sub-department: Biometrics Unit
Base pay: $68,774
Overtime: $6,026
Other pay: $4,285
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,085
Hire date: 2014-06-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 66
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
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: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Dawn Mercill holds the role of Fingerprint Technician at Public Safety Department within Biometrics Unit. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,085. Union affiliation: Technical.

Nathan Mork

Fingerprint Technician/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$76,491

Sub-department: Biometrics Unit
Base pay: $69,730
Overtime: $2,559
Other pay: $4,202
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,491
Hire date: 2001-03-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 66
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
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: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Nathan Mork works as a Fingerprint Technician for Public Safety Department within Biometrics Unit. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service as a full-time employee. Nathan earned $76,491 in 2025. Union affiliation: Technical.

Jeffrey Gumatz

Fingerprint Technician/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$68,113

Sub-department: Biometrics Unit
Base pay: $68,113
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,113
Hire date: 2013-01-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 66
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
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: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Jeffrey Gumatz serves as a Fingerprint Technician within Biometrics Unit. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,113. They are represented by Technical.

Casey Coussens

Fingerprint Technician/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$65,454

Sub-department: Biometrics Unit
Base pay: $57,817
Overtime: $4,339
Other pay: $3,297
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,454
Hire date: 2020-03-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 66
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
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: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Casey Coussens holds the role of Fingerprint Technician at Public Safety Department within Biometrics Unit. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,454. They are represented by Technical.

Phillip Swenson

Fingerprint Technician/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$61,658

Sub-department: Biometrics Unit
Base pay: $57,810
Overtime: $2,077
Other pay: $1,771
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,658
Hire date: 2015-04-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 66
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
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: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Phillip Swenson holds the role of Fingerprint Technician at Public Safety Department within Biometrics Unit. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,658. Union affiliation: Technical.

Tucker Hammel

Fingerprint Technician/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$61,561

Sub-department: Biometrics Unit
Base pay: $55,745
Overtime: $1,761
Other pay: $4,055
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,561
Hire date: 2022-02-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 66
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
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: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Tucker Hammel works as a Fingerprint Technician for Public Safety Department within Biometrics Unit. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. Tucker earned $61,561 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Tia Yang

Fingerprint Technician/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$59,716

Sub-department: Biometrics Unit
Base pay: $58,775
Overtime: $914
Other pay: $27
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,716
Hire date: 2019-12-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 66
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
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: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Tia Yang serves as a Fingerprint Technician within Biometrics Unit. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,716. They are represented by Technical.

Brooklyn Knoll

Fingerprint Technician/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$57,260

Sub-department: Biometrics Unit
Base pay: $52,618
Overtime: $1,668
Other pay: $2,974
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,260
Hire date: 2022-02-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 66
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Brooklyn Knoll works as a Fingerprint Technician for Public Safety Department within Biometrics Unit. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. Brooklyn earned $57,260 in 2025. Union affiliation: Technical.

Mitchell Schulner

Fingerprint Technician/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$55,041

Sub-department: Biometrics Unit
Base pay: $54,510
Overtime: $530
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,041
Hire date: 2022-02-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 66
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
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: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Mitchell Schulner is a Fingerprint Technician at Public Safety Department within Biometrics Unit. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $55,041. They are represented by Technical.

Chloe Wickerman

Fingerprint Technician/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$54,463

Sub-department: Biometrics Unit
Base pay: $54,245
Overtime: $215
Other pay: $3
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,463
Hire date: 2022-02-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 66
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
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: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Chloe Wickerman works as a Fingerprint Technician for Public Safety Department within Biometrics Unit. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. Chloe earned $54,463 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Peng Her

Fingerprint Technician/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$54,258

Sub-department: Biometrics Unit
Base pay: $54,251
Overtime: $6
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,258
Hire date: 2022-02-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 66
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
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: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Peng Her holds the role of Fingerprint Technician at Public Safety Department within Biometrics Unit. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,258. They are represented by Technical.

Nathan Wegleitner

Fingerprint Technician/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$52,814

Sub-department: Biometrics Unit
Base pay: $50,645
Overtime: $1,876
Other pay: $293
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,814
Hire date: 2022-07-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 66
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
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: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Nathan Wegleitner works as a Fingerprint Technician for Public Safety Department within Biometrics Unit. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. Nathan earned $52,814 in 2025. Union affiliation: Technical.

Colby Vonhaugg

Fingerprint Technician/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$52,685

Sub-department: Biometrics Unit
Base pay: $52,470
Overtime: $215
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,685
Hire date: 2021-04-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 66
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
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: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Colby Vonhaugg serves as a Fingerprint Technician within Biometrics Unit. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,685. They are represented by Technical.

Diah Johnson

Fingerprint Technician/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$50,650

Sub-department: Biometrics Unit
Base pay: $49,849
Overtime: $782
Other pay: $18
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,650
Hire date: 2022-08-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 66
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
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: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Diah Johnson is a Fingerprint Technician at Public Safety Department within Biometrics Unit. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $50,650. Union affiliation: Technical.

Kaitlyn Campbell

Fingerprint Technician/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$26,806

Sub-department: Biometrics Unit
Base pay: $24,533
Overtime: $1,562
Other pay: $711
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,806
Hire date: 2022-02-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 66
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
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: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kaitlyn Campbell holds the role of Fingerprint Technician at Public Safety Department within Biometrics Unit. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,806. Union affiliation: Technical.

Shoua Yang

Fingerprint Technician/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$23,205

Sub-department: Biometrics Unit
Base pay: $22,400
Overtime: $322
Other pay: $483
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $23,205
Hire date: 2021-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 66
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Shoua Yang holds the role of Fingerprint Technician at Public Safety Department within Biometrics Unit. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,205. They are represented by Technical.

Emily Thiessen

Fingerprint Technician/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$5,786

Sub-department: Biometrics Unit
Base pay: $3,990
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,796
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,786
Hire date: 2019-01-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 66
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Emily Thiessen serves as a Fingerprint Technician within Biometrics Unit. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $5,786. Their bargaining unit is Technical.