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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

Page 1

Daniel Schmit

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$134,437
Sub-department
West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay
$98,492
Overtime
$35,945
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,437
Hire date
2022-07-17
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

Daniel Schmit holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $134,437. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Elijah Allen

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$134,340
Sub-department
Eveleth D 3100 Troopers
Base pay
$108,174
Overtime
$24,544
Other pay
$1,622
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,340
Hire date
2019-01-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Elijah Allen works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Eveleth D 3100 Troopers. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. Elijah earned $134,340 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Melissa Fischer

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$134,340
Sub-department
West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay
$114,457
Overtime
$19,883
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,340
Hire date
1998-01-21
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

At Public Safety Department, Melissa Fischer serves as a State Patrol Trooper within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $134,340. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Kenneth Dellwo

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$133,994
Sub-department
Mankato D 2200 Troopers
Base pay
$107,292
Overtime
$25,898
Other pay
$804
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,994
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

Kenneth Dellwo works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Mankato D 2200 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. Kenneth earned $133,994 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Brett Westbrook

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$133,897
Sub-department
Duluth D 2700 Troopers
Base pay
$111,705
Overtime
$20,638
Other pay
$1,555
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,897
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
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

Brett Westbrook is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Duluth D 2700 Troopers. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $133,897. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Troy Christianson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$133,882
Sub-department
StatePatrol Public Information
Base pay
$114,939
Overtime
$16,743
Other pay
$2,200
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,882
Hire date
2000-01-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

At Public Safety Department, Troy Christianson serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Statepatrol Public Information. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $133,882. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Nicholas Diederich

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$133,705
Sub-department
Brainerd D 2800 Troopers
Base pay
$107,496
Overtime
$25,034
Other pay
$1,174
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,705
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
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

Nicholas Diederich is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Brainerd D 2800 Troopers. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $133,705. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Anthony Kaiser

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$133,380
Sub-department
Rochester D2100 Troopers
Base pay
$106,600
Overtime
$26,092
Other pay
$689
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,380
Hire date
2005-05-23
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

At Public Safety Department, Anthony Kaiser serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Rochester D2100 Troopers. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $133,380. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Michael Cleveland

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$133,246
Sub-department
East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay
$108,846
Overtime
$24,400
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,246
Hire date
2010-11-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Michael Cleveland works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years as a full-time employee. Michael earned $133,246 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Eric Maikkula

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$133,144
Sub-department
East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay
$111,462
Overtime
$21,682
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,144
Hire date
2002-07-15
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

Eric Maikkula works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years) as a full-time employee. Eric earned $133,144 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Anthony Butler

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$133,132
Sub-department
Patrol Investigative Unit
Base pay
$106,542
Overtime
$26,590
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,132
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

At Public Safety Department, Anthony Butler serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Patrol Investigative Unit. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $133,132. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Parker Bluhm

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$133,071
Sub-department
Rochester D2100 Troopers
Base pay
$103,948
Overtime
$28,143
Other pay
$979
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,071
Hire date
2018-01-15
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

Parker Bluhm works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Rochester D2100 Troopers. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. Parker earned $133,071 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Dale Maciej

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$133,049
Sub-department
Brainerd D 2800 Troopers
Base pay
$107,496
Overtime
$24,353
Other pay
$1,199
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,049
Hire date
1993-11-26
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

Dale Maciej is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Brainerd D 2800 Troopers. Hired in 1993, they have about 32 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $133,049. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

William Tjon

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$132,968
Sub-department
Rochester D2100 Troopers
Base pay
$110,685
Overtime
$21,276
Other pay
$1,008
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,968
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

William Tjon is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Rochester D2100 Troopers. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $132,968. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Robb Ramacher

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$132,965
Sub-department
Capitol Sec Complex Troopers 2
Base pay
$114,391
Overtime
$18,574
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,965
Hire date
2000-01-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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

Robb Ramacher is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Capitol Secretary Complex Troopers 2. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $132,965. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Nathan Erickson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$132,748
Sub-department
CVI Mobile 2900, 3200 Northern
Base pay
$114,498
Overtime
$18,250
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,748
Hire date
2005-02-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Nathan Erickson holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Cvi Mobile 2900, 3200 Northern. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $132,748. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Kirk Haugen

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$132,586
Sub-department
Detroit Lakes D 2900 Troopers
Base pay
$107,518
Overtime
$23,851
Other pay
$1,216
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,586
Hire date
2005-02-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Kirk Haugen holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Detroit Lakes D 2900 Troopers. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $132,586. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jason Theel

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$132,566
Sub-department
East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay
$112,315
Overtime
$20,251
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,566
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
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

Jason Theel holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $132,566. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Alexander Anderson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$132,437
Sub-department
Thief River Falls D3200 Troope
Base pay
$105,031
Overtime
$25,421
Other pay
$1,986
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,437
Hire date
2022-02-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

At Public Safety Department, Alexander Anderson serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Thief River Falls D3200 Troope. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $132,437. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Tyler Milless

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$132,292
Sub-department
Patrol Investigative Unit
Base pay
$115,898
Overtime
$16,394
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,292
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
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

Tyler Milless is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Patrol Investigative Unit. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $132,292. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Deanna Wayne

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$132,256
Sub-department
West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay
$111,973
Overtime
$20,283
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,256
Hire date
2013-10-14
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

Deanna Wayne is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $132,256. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Mihai Strogoteanu

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$132,019
Sub-department
West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay
$90,069
Overtime
$40,649
Other pay
$1,300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,019
Hire date
2021-02-22
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

Mihai Strogoteanu is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $132,019. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Daniel Dixon Jr

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$131,820
Sub-department
Patrol Investigative Unit
Base pay
$118,299
Overtime
$9,959
Other pay
$3,562
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,820
Hire date
2003-01-27
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

At Public Safety Department, Daniel Dixon Jr serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Patrol Investigative Unit. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $131,820. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Shawn Mathews

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$131,814
Sub-department
Patrol Investigative Unit
Base pay
$115,566
Overtime
$15,396
Other pay
$852
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,814
Hire date
1999-04-23
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

Shawn Mathews is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Patrol Investigative Unit. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $131,814. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Katy Carlson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$131,581
Sub-department
Executive Protection
Base pay
$108,199
Overtime
$23,381
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,581
Hire date
2010-11-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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, Katy Carlson serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Executive Protection. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $131,581. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Steven Quern

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$131,499
Sub-department
St Cloud D 2600 Troopers
Base pay
$110,853
Overtime
$20,646
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,499
Hire date
2005-02-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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, Steven Quern serves as a State Patrol Trooper within St Cloud D 2600 Troopers. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $131,499. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Cody Schyma

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$131,454
Sub-department
West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay
$109,643
Overtime
$21,812
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,454
Hire date
2023-02-12
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

Cody Schyma is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $131,454. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Eric Hessinger

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$131,393
Sub-department
West Metro D 2500 MNPASS
Base pay
$109,047
Overtime
$22,346
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,393
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
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

Eric Hessinger holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Mnpass. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $131,393. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Paul Kingery

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$131,390
Sub-department
Air Patrol Surveilance
Base pay
$114,329
Overtime
$16,933
Other pay
$127
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,390
Hire date
1999-01-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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

Paul Kingery holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Air Patrol Surveilance. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $131,390. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Shawn Rominski

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$131,242
Sub-department
Thief River Falls D3200 Troope
Base pay
$112,851
Overtime
$16,381
Other pay
$2,009
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,242
Hire date
1999-08-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

At Public Safety Department, Shawn Rominski serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Thief River Falls D3200 Troope. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $131,242. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Erin Struck

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$131,024
Sub-department
Rochester D2100 Troopers
Base pay
$108,859
Overtime
$21,690
Other pay
$475
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,024
Hire date
2014-10-20
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

Erin Struck holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Rochester D2100 Troopers. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $131,024. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Kevin Wellens

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$131,003
Sub-department
Mankato D 2200 Troopers
Base pay
$108,007
Overtime
$22,193
Other pay
$804
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,003
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
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

At Public Safety Department, Kevin Wellens serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Mankato D 2200 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $131,003. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Matthew O'Rourke

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$130,907
Sub-department
Eveleth D 3100 Troopers
Base pay
$106,498
Overtime
$22,815
Other pay
$1,595
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,907
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
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

Matthew O'Rourke works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Eveleth D 3100 Troopers. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Matthew earned $130,907 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Aaron Churness

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$130,338
Sub-department
Duluth D 2700 Troopers
Base pay
$114,999
Overtime
$15,339
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,338
Hire date
1996-07-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Aaron Churness works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Duluth D 2700 Troopers. Hired in 1996, they have about 29 years of service as a full-time employee. Aaron earned $130,338 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Keith Happke

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$130,332
Sub-department
CVI Mobile 2600, 2800
Base pay
$111,177
Overtime
$19,155
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,332
Hire date
1996-07-29
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
No
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Keith Happke holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Cvi Mobile 2600, 2800. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $130,332. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Kelsen Burrows

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$130,304
Sub-department
Detroit Lakes D 2900 Troopers
Base pay
$110,719
Overtime
$19,431
Other pay
$153
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,304
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

At Public Safety Department, Kelsen Burrows serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Detroit Lakes D 2900 Troopers. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $130,304. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Ryan Koenen

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$130,092
Sub-department
Marshall D 2300 Troopers
Base pay
$108,501
Overtime
$20,085
Other pay
$1,506
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,092
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
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

At Public Safety Department, Ryan Koenen serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Marshall D 2300 Troopers. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $130,092. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Chad Kucza

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$130,039
Sub-department
Eveleth D 3100 Troopers
Base pay
$114,351
Overtime
$14,993
Other pay
$695
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,039
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
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

Chad Kucza is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Eveleth D 3100 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $130,039. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Daniel Ryan

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$129,918
Sub-department
West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay
$116,101
Overtime
$13,817
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,918
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
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

Daniel Ryan works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. Daniel earned $129,918 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Keenan Jones

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$129,765
Sub-department
Air Patrol Surveilance
Base pay
$118,569
Overtime
$11,196
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,765
Hire date
2015-10-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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

Keenan Jones works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Air Patrol Surveilance. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. Keenan earned $129,765 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.