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State Patrol Trooper

Enforce laws and maintain public safety — patrol, respond to incidents, investigate crimes, and make arrests.

626 employees hold this title in Public Safety Department. Median total compensation for the role is $116,573, above the department median of $76,256.

Employees: 626
Total payroll: $70.1M
Role median: $116,573
Agency median: $76,256
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$6,225$166,513+

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How total compensation varies among the 626 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.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Jarrett Siems

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$119,682

Sub-department: St Cloud D 2600 Troopers
Base pay: $110,102
Overtime: $9,580
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,682
Hire date: 2009-01-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Stearns

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 201
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jarrett Siems is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within St Cloud D 2600 Troopers. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $119,682. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Brandon Thongvivong

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$119,533

Sub-department: Marshall D 2300 Troopers
Base pay: $104,925
Overtime: $14,051
Other pay: $557
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,533
Hire date: 2020-01-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Lyon

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 201
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Brandon Thongvivong is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Marshall D 2300 Troopers. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $119,533. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Karl Gensmer

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$119,482

Sub-department: Rochester D2100 Troopers
Base pay: $109,094
Overtime: $9,167
Other pay: $1,222
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,482
Hire date: 2013-03-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Olmsted

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 201
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Karl Gensmer holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Rochester D2100 Troopers. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $119,482. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Dylan Jensen

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$119,458

Sub-department: Brainerd D 2800 Troopers
Base pay: $108,826
Overtime: $10,122
Other pay: $509
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,458
Hire date: 2023-01-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 201
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Dylan Jensen serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Brainerd D 2800 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $119,458. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Anthony Schmidt

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$119,430

Sub-department: Detroit Lakes D 2900 Troopers
Base pay: $107,130
Overtime: $12,250
Other pay: $51
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,430
Hire date: 2015-01-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Becker

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 201
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Anthony Schmidt holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Detroit Lakes D 2900 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $119,430. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Lee Mcclure

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$119,423

Sub-department: CVI Mobile 2600, 2800
Base pay: $114,360
Overtime: $5,063
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,423
Hire date: 2013-02-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Stearns

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 201
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Lee Mcclure serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Cvi Mobile 2600, 2800. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $119,423. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Brenden Bleess

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$119,416

Sub-department: CVI Mobile 2900, 3200 Northern
Base pay: $114,498
Overtime: $4,918
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,416
Hire date: 1999-04-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 201
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Brenden Bleess is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Cvi Mobile 2900, 3200 Northern. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $119,416. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Gilberto Trevino

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$119,325

Sub-department: Thief River Falls D3200 Troope
Base pay: $100,770
Overtime: $15,351
Other pay: $3,203
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,325
Hire date: 2024-02-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Pennington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 201
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Gilberto Trevino is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Thief River Falls D3200 Troope. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $119,325. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Michael Hill

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$119,250

Sub-department: Brainerd D 2800 Troopers
Base pay: $112,890
Overtime: $6,097
Other pay: $263
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,250
Hire date: 2004-01-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 201
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Michael Hill serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Brainerd D 2800 Troopers. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $119,250. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Scott Kuphal

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$119,193

Sub-department: Mankato D 2200 Troopers
Base pay: $111,190
Overtime: $6,348
Other pay: $1,656
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,193
Hire date: 2008-11-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
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: 201
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Scott Kuphal holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Mankato D 2200 Troopers. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $119,193. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Brady Winter

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$119,037

Sub-department: Detroit Lakes D 2900 Troopers
Base pay: $107,008
Overtime: $11,011
Other pay: $1,019
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,037
Hire date: 2009-01-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Becker

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 201
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Brady Winter works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Detroit Lakes D 2900 Troopers. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years) as a full-time employee. Brady earned $119,037 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Francis Tutell

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$118,927

Sub-department: Duluth D 2700 Troopers
Base pay: $110,194
Overtime: $8,733
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,927
Hire date: 2008-11-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
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: 201
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Francis Tutell holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Duluth D 2700 Troopers. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,927. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jonathon Carlson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$118,770

Sub-department: Duluth D 2700 Troopers
Base pay: $107,496
Overtime: $11,273
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,770
Hire date: 2001-06-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
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: 201
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jonathon Carlson works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Duluth D 2700 Troopers. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years) as a full-time employee. Jonathon earned $118,770 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Cody Carlson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$118,764

Sub-department: Thief River Falls D3200 Troope
Base pay: $107,807
Overtime: $8,982
Other pay: $1,976
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,764
Hire date: 2011-03-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Pennington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 201
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Cody Carlson works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Thief River Falls D3200 Troope. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service as a full-time employee. Cody earned $118,764 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Brian Erola

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$118,735

Sub-department: Rochester D2100 Troopers
Base pay: $108,088
Overtime: $9,427
Other pay: $1,219
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,735
Hire date: 2006-02-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Olmsted

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 201
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Brian Erola holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Rochester D2100 Troopers. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,735. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

David Rock

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$118,734

Sub-department: East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay: $109,129
Overtime: $9,605
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,734
Hire date: 2015-01-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
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: 201
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

David Rock works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. David earned $118,734 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Travis Koenen

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$118,673

Sub-department: Brainerd D 2800 Troopers
Base pay: $106,756
Overtime: $8,603
Other pay: $3,313
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,673
Hire date: 2013-02-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 201
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Travis Koenen works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Brainerd D 2800 Troopers. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. Travis earned $118,673 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Steven Solberg

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$118,658

Sub-department: West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay: $114,970
Overtime: $3,688
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,658
Hire date: 2009-01-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
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: 201
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Steven Solberg works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years as a full-time employee. Steven earned $118,658 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Matthew Hitchen

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$118,549

Sub-department: CVI Mobile 2900, 3200 Northern
Base pay: $114,498
Overtime: $4,051
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,549
Hire date: 2016-01-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 201
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Matthew Hitchen holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Cvi Mobile 2900, 3200 Northern. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,549. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Timothy Knutson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$118,510

Sub-department: Mankato D 2200 Troopers
Base pay: $108,711
Overtime: $8,192
Other pay: $1,608
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,510
Hire date: 2015-01-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
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: 201
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Timothy Knutson holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Mankato D 2200 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,510. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Adam Rochlin

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$118,485

Sub-department: Patrol Investigative Unit
Base pay: $100,550
Overtime: $9,528
Other pay: $8,407
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,485
Hire date: 2020-01-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
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: 201
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Adam Rochlin is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Patrol Investigative Unit. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $118,485. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.