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Office & Administrative Specialist Senior

Provide administrative support — record-keeping, scheduling, correspondence, and customer service.

117 employees hold this title in Public Safety Department. Median total compensation for the role is $59,112, below the department median of $76,256.

Employees: 117
Total payroll: $6.2M
Role median: $59,112
Agency median: $76,256
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$3,600$70,578+

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How total compensation varies among the 117 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

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior is held in 56 Minnesota departments. In Public Safety Department, the median of $59,112 ranks #19 of 56.

Highest-paying departments for this role

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$68,144 · 1

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$66,108 · 1

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$62,586 · 4

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$62,403 · 1

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$61,946 · 1

Perpich Center for Arts Education

$61,946 · 1

Investment Board

$61,612 · 1

Public Utilities Community

$61,590 · 1

Commerce Department

$61,590 · 4

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$61,590 · 44

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$61,420 · 1

Military Affairs Department

$61,144 · 8

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

Record list

Employees with this title

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Denise Trass

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$60,354

Sub-department: DVS Dr Comp/Crash Records
Base pay: $60,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,354
Hire date: 2013-01-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 64
Union / bargaining unit: Clerical
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: 206
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Denise Trass is a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Public Safety Department within Dvs Dr Comp/Crash Records. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $60,354. They are represented by Clerical.

Angela Kohler

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$60,148

Sub-department: East Metro D 2400 Clerical
Base pay: $60,148
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,148
Hire date: 2015-02-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 64
Union / bargaining unit: Clerical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Washington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 206
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Angela Kohler is a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Clerical. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $60,148. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Nicole Mestere

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$60,145

Sub-department: DVS Admin Cashiers/Audit
Base pay: $55,228
Overtime: $4,917
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,145
Hire date: 2018-03-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 64
Union / bargaining unit: Clerical
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: 206
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Nicole Mestere holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Public Safety Department within Dvs Administrative Cashiers/Audit. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,145. They are represented by Clerical.

Latanya Boothe

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$60,076

Sub-department: OTS Traffic Safety Support
Base pay: $59,946
Overtime: $130
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,076
Hire date: 2011-03-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 64
Union / bargaining unit: Clerical
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: 206
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Latanya Boothe works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior for Public Safety Department within Ots Traffic Safety Support. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years) as a full-time employee. Latanya earned $60,076 in 2025. They are represented by Clerical.

Jennifer Fulton

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$60,072

Sub-department: East Metro D 2400 Clerical
Base pay: $60,072
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,072
Hire date: 2018-10-31
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 64
Union / bargaining unit: Clerical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Washington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 206
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jennifer Fulton is a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Clerical. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $60,072. They are represented by Clerical.

Crystal Pietrzak

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$59,767

Sub-department: Alcohol & Gambling Enforcement
Base pay: $59,190
Overtime: $577
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,767
Hire date: 2015-06-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 64
Union / bargaining unit: Clerical
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: 206
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Crystal Pietrzak is a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Public Safety Department within Alcohol & Gambling Enforcement. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $59,767. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Lisa Varela

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$59,573

Sub-department: OJP Crime Victims Reparations
Base pay: $59,573
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,573
Hire date: 1998-09-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 64
Union / bargaining unit: Clerical
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: 206
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Lisa Varela is a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Public Safety Department within Ojp Crime Victims Reparations. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $59,573. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Celia Knoblach

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$59,565

Sub-department: DVS VS Title & Registration 2
Base pay: $51,007
Overtime: $8,557
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,565
Hire date: 2017-03-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 64
Union / bargaining unit: Clerical
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: 206
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Celia Knoblach holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Public Safety Department within Dvs Vs Title & Registration 2. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,565. They are represented by Clerical.

Janice Daronco

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$59,498

Sub-department: Eveleth D 3100 Clerical
Base pay: $59,498
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,498
Hire date: 2015-07-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 64
Union / bargaining unit: Clerical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 206
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Janice Daronco works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior for Public Safety Department within Eveleth D 3100 Clerical. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. Janice earned $59,498 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Sharon Monshaugen

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$59,411

Sub-department: Mankato District 2200 Clerical
Base pay: $58,561
Overtime: $850
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,411
Hire date: 2007-09-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 64
Union / bargaining unit: Clerical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Blue Earth

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 206
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Sharon Monshaugen works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior for Public Safety Department within Mankato District 2200 Clerical. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. Sharon earned $59,411 in 2025. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Mary Qualseth

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$59,222

Sub-department: West Metro D 2500 Clerical
Base pay: $59,222
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,222
Hire date: 2019-10-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 64
Union / bargaining unit: Clerical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 206
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Mary Qualseth works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior for Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Clerical. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. Mary earned $59,222 in 2025. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Navay Mar

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$59,112

Sub-department: State Patrol Training Center
Base pay: $58,512
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,112
Hire date: 2015-06-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 64
Union / bargaining unit: Clerical
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: 206
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Navay Mar holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Public Safety Department within State Patrol Training Center. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,112. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Holly Sires

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$58,993

Sub-department: Rochester D2100 Clerical
Base pay: $56,539
Overtime: $255
Other pay: $2,199
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,993
Hire date: 2012-04-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 64
Union / bargaining unit: Clerical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Olmsted

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Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 206
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Holly Sires is a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Public Safety Department within Rochester D2100 Clerical. Hired in 2012, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $58,993. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Kara Thompson

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$58,915

Sub-department: Fire Data / Education Team
Base pay: $58,915
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,915
Hire date: 2022-07-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 64
Union / bargaining unit: Clerical
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: 206
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kara Thompson holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Public Safety Department within Fire Data / Education Team. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $58,915. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Dawn Klecker

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$58,389

Sub-department: ECN Business Staff
Base pay: $58,389
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,389
Hire date: 2003-12-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 64
Union / bargaining unit: Clerical
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: 206
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Dawn Klecker serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior within Ecn Business Staff. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,389. They are represented by Clerical.

Sheronda Benjamin

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$58,176

Sub-department: OJP Crime Victims Reparations
Base pay: $58,176
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,176
Hire date: 2022-05-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 64
Union / bargaining unit: Clerical
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: 206
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Sheronda Benjamin works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior for Public Safety Department within Ojp Crime Victims Reparations. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. Sheronda earned $58,176 in 2025. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Rochell Bartell Rotter

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$57,786

Sub-department: Bca Business Shared Services
Base pay: $57,786
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,786
Hire date: 2022-07-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 64
Union / bargaining unit: Clerical
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: 206
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Rochell Bartell Rotter serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior within Bca Business Shared Services. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,786. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.