Minnesota / Public Safety Department / Forensic Scientist 2

Job-title file

Forensic Scientist 2

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

73 employees hold this title in Public Safety Department. Median total compensation for the role is $85,435, above the department median of $76,256.

Employees: 73
Total payroll: $6.4M
Role median: $85,435
Agency median: $76,256
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$12,568$122,936+

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

How total compensation varies among the 73 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.

Compared with the local labor market

Forensic Scientist 2 pay vs. Minnesota

Across all employers in Minnesota, the median wage for Forensic Science Technicians — about 140 people — is $76,960. Public Safety Department pays a median base salary of $78,775 for this role, 2% above that figure — about the 55th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Public Safety Department sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$58,660

$64,980

$76,960

$86,490

$107,170

Public Safety Department median · $78,775

The bar is the range of annual wages for Forensic Science Technicians across every employer in Minnesota, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Public Safety Department’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Forensic Science Technicians — about 19,120 people — is $72,060. Public Safety Department’s median base salary is 9% above that national figure, about the 57th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$48,250

$57,830

$72,060

$94,520

$117,250

Public Safety Department median · $78,775

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the Minnesota range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 141 of 146 people in this role paid at least $25,000 in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Public Safety Department is $80,922, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare jurisdictions

Forensic Scientist beyond Minnesota

This role is reported in 13 jurisdictions. In Minnesota, the median of $80,922 ranks #2 of 13. See Forensic Scientist across all of Minnesota →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

District of Columbia

$104,168 · 10

City of Baltimore

$80,420 · 200

City of Salt Lake City

$78,561 · 5

Texas

$78,318 · 440

Illinois

$76,900 · 146

Missouri

$76,117 · 55

Johnson County, Kansas

$73,681 · 12

Arkansas

$71,027 · 77

Median total compensation for comparable Forensic Scientist 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.

Same department

Other job titles in Public Safety Department

Record list

Employees with this title

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Sarah Pfeiffer

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$125,559

Sub-department: Bca Lab Bemidji 1
Base pay: $104,890
Overtime: $4,782
Other pay: $15,887
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,559
Hire date: 2000-02-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Beltrami

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, Sarah Pfeiffer serves as a Forensic Scientist 2 within Bca Lab Bemidji 1. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,559. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brent Matzke

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$123,395

Sub-department: Bca Lab Biology 3
Base pay: $105,296
Overtime: $4,841
Other pay: $13,258
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,395
Hire date: 2008-03-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
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, Brent Matzke serves as a Forensic Scientist 2 within Bca Lab Biology 3. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,395. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Amber Folsom

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$122,353

Sub-department: BCA Lab Biology 2
Base pay: $105,811
Overtime: $5,330
Other pay: $11,212
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,353
Hire date: 2006-05-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
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

Amber Folsom is a Forensic Scientist 2 at Public Safety Department within Bca Lab Biology 2. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $122,353. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alexis Berget

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$120,698

Sub-department: Bca Lab I&M 1
Base pay: $105,286
Overtime: $6,136
Other pay: $9,276
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,698
Hire date: 2022-07-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
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, Alexis Berget serves as a Forensic Scientist 2 within Bca Lab I&M 1. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $120,698. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Katherine Kingsland

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$114,337

Sub-department: Bca Lab Biology 3
Base pay: $105,296
Overtime: $2,078
Other pay: $6,963
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,337
Hire date: 2008-01-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
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

Katherine Kingsland holds the role of Forensic Scientist 2 at Public Safety Department within Bca Lab Biology 3. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,337. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ross Thomas

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$114,242

Sub-department: BCA Lab Biology 2
Base pay: $99,092
Overtime: $3,049
Other pay: $12,101
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,242
Hire date: 2006-05-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
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

Ross Thomas works as a Forensic Scientist 2 for Public Safety Department within Bca Lab Biology 2. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service as a full-time employee. Ross earned $114,242 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Joshua Mertens

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$112,967

Sub-department: BCA Lab Biology 2
Base pay: $82,948
Overtime: $22,683
Other pay: $7,336
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,967
Hire date: 2017-03-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
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

Joshua Mertens is a Forensic Scientist 2 at Public Safety Department within Bca Lab Biology 2. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $112,967. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Amy Granlund

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$108,730

Sub-department: Bca Lab Bemidji 1
Base pay: $107,766
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $963
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,730
Hire date: 1999-09-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Beltrami

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, Amy Granlund serves as a Forensic Scientist 2 within Bca Lab Bemidji 1. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,730. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kristin Mcdonald

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$107,513

Sub-department: Bca Lab I&M 2
Base pay: $107,310
Overtime: $203
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,513
Hire date: 2008-03-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
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

Kristin Mcdonald is a Forensic Scientist 2 at Public Safety Department within Bca Lab I&M 2. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $107,513. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michelle Pearlson

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$106,842

Sub-department: Bca Lab Biology 3
Base pay: $105,296
Overtime: $1,546
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,842
Hire date: 2007-08-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
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

Michelle Pearlson holds the role of Forensic Scientist 2 at Public Safety Department within Bca Lab Biology 3. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,842. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Martin Koolen

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$106,575

Sub-department: Bca Lab I&M 1
Base pay: $105,283
Overtime: $1,293
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,575
Hire date: 2001-01-31
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
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, Martin Koolen serves as a Forensic Scientist 2 within Bca Lab I&M 1. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,575. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Julie Fox

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$105,887

Sub-department: BCA Lab Biology 1
Base pay: $105,811
Overtime: $76
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,887
Hire date: 2006-05-31
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
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, Julie Fox serves as a Forensic Scientist 2 within Bca Lab Biology 1. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,887. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Adam Bazama

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$105,811

Sub-department: BCA Lab Biology 2
Base pay: $105,811
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,811
Hire date: 2006-06-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
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

Adam Bazama holds the role of Forensic Scientist 2 at Public Safety Department within Bca Lab Biology 2. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,811. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Teresa Mcguire

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$105,324

Sub-department: Bca Lab Bemidji 1
Base pay: $105,300
Overtime: $24
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,324
Hire date: 2006-11-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Beltrami

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

Teresa Mcguire is a Forensic Scientist 2 at Public Safety Department within Bca Lab Bemidji 1. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $105,324. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Andrew Benson

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$105,300

Sub-department: BCA Lab Chemistry 1
Base pay: $105,300
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,300
Hire date: 2012-12-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
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

Andrew Benson holds the role of Forensic Scientist 2 at Public Safety Department within Bca Lab Chemistry 1. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,300. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Carey Hall

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$105,296

Sub-department: Bca Lab I&M 1
Base pay: $105,296
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,296
Hire date: 2012-08-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
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, Carey Hall serves as a Forensic Scientist 2 within Bca Lab I&M 1. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,296. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Suzanne Birkholz-Maniak

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$105,296

Sub-department: Mnjis Management
Base pay: $105,296
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,296
Hire date: 1990-03-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
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: No
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Suzanne Birkholz-Maniak is a Forensic Scientist 2 at Public Safety Department within Mnjis Management. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 35 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $105,296. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jennifer Setterstrom

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$105,168

Sub-department: Bca Lab Toxicology
Base pay: $105,168
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,168
Hire date: 2005-05-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
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

Jennifer Setterstrom works as a Forensic Scientist 2 for Public Safety Department within Bca Lab Toxicology. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service as a full-time employee. Jennifer earned $105,168 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Stephen Langness

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$104,890

Sub-department: Bca Lab I&M 1
Base pay: $104,890
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,890
Hire date: 2024-05-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
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

Stephen Langness is a Forensic Scientist 2 at Public Safety Department within Bca Lab I&M 1. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $104,890. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rachel Olson

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$104,761

Sub-department: BCA Lab Chemistry 1
Base pay: $75,481
Overtime: $24,745
Other pay: $4,535
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,761
Hire date: 2018-12-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
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

Rachel Olson holds the role of Forensic Scientist 2 at Public Safety Department within Bca Lab Chemistry 1. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,761. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Joseph Cooksley

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$104,144

Sub-department: BCA Lab Biology 1
Base pay: $103,149
Overtime: $994
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,144
Hire date: 2004-07-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
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

Joseph Cooksley holds the role of Forensic Scientist 2 at Public Safety Department within Bca Lab Biology 1. Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $104,144. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Holly Hewitt

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$98,501

Sub-department: Bca Lab I&M 1
Base pay: $96,854
Overtime: $753
Other pay: $894
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,501
Hire date: 2022-09-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
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, Holly Hewitt serves as a Forensic Scientist 2 within Bca Lab I&M 1. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,501. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kelly Lingen

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$97,889

Sub-department: Bca Lab Toxicology
Base pay: $97,889
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,889
Hire date: 2019-06-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
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

Kelly Lingen works as a Forensic Scientist 2 for Public Safety Department within Bca Lab Toxicology. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. Kelly earned $97,889 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Krystalyn Danielowski

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$97,292

Sub-department: Bca Lab Bemidji 1
Base pay: $73,801
Overtime: $12,854
Other pay: $10,637
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,292
Hire date: 2020-04-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Beltrami

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

Krystalyn Danielowski holds the role of Forensic Scientist 2 at Public Safety Department within Bca Lab Bemidji 1. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,292. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

James Dahlke

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$97,237

Sub-department: Bca Lab Toxicology
Base pay: $97,237
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,237
Hire date: 2012-04-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
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

James Dahlke holds the role of Forensic Scientist 2 at Public Safety Department within Bca Lab Toxicology. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,237. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cary Johansen

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$96,378

Sub-department: Bca Dme
Base pay: $96,378
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,378
Hire date: 2016-04-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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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

Cary Johansen works as a Forensic Scientist 2 for Public Safety Department within Bca Dme. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. Cary earned $96,378 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Garen Frogner

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$94,958

Sub-department: Bca Lab Biology 3
Base pay: $94,958
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,958
Hire date: 2012-03-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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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

Garen Frogner works as a Forensic Scientist 2 for Public Safety Department within Bca Lab Biology 3. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. Garen earned $94,958 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Wade Baribeau

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$94,506

Sub-department: Bca Lab Toxicology
Base pay: $88,613
Overtime: $2,190
Other pay: $3,704
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,506
Hire date: 2019-11-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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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, Wade Baribeau serves as a Forensic Scientist 2 within Bca Lab Toxicology. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,506. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Leah Arnold

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$93,767

Sub-department: BCA Lab Biology 1
Base pay: $93,767
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,767
Hire date: 2013-01-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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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, Leah Arnold serves as a Forensic Scientist 2 within Bca Lab Biology 1. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,767. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Daniel Rossbach

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$89,357

Sub-department: BCA Lab Biology 2
Base pay: $79,418
Overtime: $2,933
Other pay: $7,006
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,357
Hire date: 2019-07-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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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 Rossbach is a Forensic Scientist 2 at Public Safety Department within Bca Lab Biology 2. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $89,357. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jessa Justen

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$88,476

Sub-department: BCA Lab Biology 2
Base pay: $78,802
Overtime: $2,273
Other pay: $7,401
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,476
Hire date: 2019-04-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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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

Jessa Justen is a Forensic Scientist 2 at Public Safety Department within Bca Lab Biology 2. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $88,476. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Samantha Olson

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$88,140

Sub-department: BCA Lab Chemistry 2
Base pay: $45,949
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $42,191
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,140
Hire date: 2016-01-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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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

Samantha Olson works as a Forensic Scientist 2 for Public Safety Department within Bca Lab Chemistry 2. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. Samantha earned $88,140 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jessica Bartak

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$88,041

Sub-department: Bca Lab Bemidji 1
Base pay: $84,205
Overtime: $633
Other pay: $3,203
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,041
Hire date: 2016-01-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Beltrami

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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, Jessica Bartak serves as a Forensic Scientist 2 within Bca Lab Bemidji 1. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,041. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michelle Nelson

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$86,462

Sub-department: Bca Lab Biology 3
Base pay: $86,462
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,462
Hire date: 2015-12-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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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

Michelle Nelson holds the role of Forensic Scientist 2 at Public Safety Department within Bca Lab Biology 3. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,462. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Travis Melland

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$86,462

Sub-department: Bca Lab I&M 2
Base pay: $86,462
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,462
Hire date: 2015-09-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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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

Travis Melland works as a Forensic Scientist 2 for Public Safety Department within Bca Lab I&M 2. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. Travis earned $86,462 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jordan Goelz

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$86,207

Sub-department: BCA Lab Biology 2
Base pay: $82,555
Overtime: $3,652
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,207
Hire date: 2017-02-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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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, Jordan Goelz serves as a Forensic Scientist 2 within Bca Lab Biology 2. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,207. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rachel Brustad

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$85,435

Sub-department: Bca Lab Chemistry 3
Base pay: $76,157
Overtime: $998
Other pay: $8,280
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,435
Hire date: 2019-03-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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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

Rachel Brustad works as a Forensic Scientist 2 for Public Safety Department within Bca Lab Chemistry 3. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. Rachel earned $85,435 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Samantha Nath

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$85,316

Sub-department: Bca Lab I&M 1
Base pay: $84,561
Overtime: $755
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,316
Hire date: 2016-01-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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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

Samantha Nath works as a Forensic Scientist 2 for Public Safety Department within Bca Lab I&M 1. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a full-time employee. Samantha earned $85,316 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Erik Koeppen

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$84,234

Sub-department: BCA Lab Biology 2
Base pay: $82,020
Overtime: $2,214
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,234
Hire date: 2013-06-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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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

Erik Koeppen holds the role of Forensic Scientist 2 at Public Safety Department within Bca Lab Biology 2. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,234. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Clair Beyer

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$83,794

Sub-department: Bca Lab Biology 3
Base pay: $73,327
Overtime: $4,998
Other pay: $5,469
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,794
Hire date: 2019-01-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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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

Clair Beyer holds the role of Forensic Scientist 2 at Public Safety Department within Bca Lab Biology 3. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,794. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.