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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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Matthew Heaton

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$150,061

Sub-department: Duluth D 2700 Troopers
Base pay: $110,216
Overtime: $37,549
Other pay: $2,295
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,061
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

Matthew Heaton holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Duluth D 2700 Troopers. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $150,061. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jimmy Buggs

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$149,636

Sub-department: State Patrol Training Team 2
Base pay: $108,353
Overtime: $41,283
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,636
Hire date: 2017-09-25
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

Jimmy Buggs holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within State Patrol Training Team 2. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $149,636. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Gustavo Culbeaux

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$149,441

Sub-department: West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay: $105,274
Overtime: $42,867
Other pay: $1,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,441
Hire date: 2017-09-25
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

At Public Safety Department, Gustavo Culbeaux serves as a State Patrol Trooper within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $149,441. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Dennie Bloch

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$148,424

Sub-department: St Cloud D 2600 Troopers
Base pay: $115,775
Overtime: $32,649
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,424
Hire date: 1999-01-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Dennie Bloch holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within St Cloud D 2600 Troopers. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $148,424. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Nicholas Folger

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$148,329

Sub-department: CVI Mobile & Fixed Metro
Base pay: $114,388
Overtime: $33,942
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,329
Hire date: 2008-02-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Nicholas Folger works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Cvi Mobile & Fixed Metro. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service as a full-time employee. Nicholas earned $148,329 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Bradley Dingman

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$148,182

Sub-department: Brainerd D 2800 Troopers
Base pay: $106,643
Overtime: $38,714
Other pay: $2,825
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,182
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: 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, Bradley Dingman serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Brainerd D 2800 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $148,182. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Kevin Adrian

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$148,117

Sub-department: Capitol Sec Complex Troopers 2
Base pay: $109,526
Overtime: $38,591
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,117
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: 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

Kevin Adrian works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Capitol Secretary Complex Troopers 2. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years) as a full-time employee. Kevin earned $148,117 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Justin Dohlman

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$147,386

Sub-department: East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay: $116,362
Overtime: $31,024
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,386
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

Justin Dohlman 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 $147,386. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Steven Jepson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$146,074

Sub-department: Detroit Lakes D 2900 Troopers
Base pay: $109,890
Overtime: $35,979
Other pay: $204
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,074
Hire date: 1999-01-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Steven Jepson holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Detroit Lakes D 2900 Troopers. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $146,074. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Anthony Mains

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$146,020

Sub-department: East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay: $109,627
Overtime: $36,394
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,020
Hire date: 2012-10-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

At Public Safety Department, Anthony Mains serves as a State Patrol Trooper within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $146,020. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jeffery Stearns

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$144,878

Sub-department: CVI Mobile&Fixed 2200,2300
Base pay: $114,498
Overtime: $30,380
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,878
Hire date: 1999-01-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Jeffery Stearns is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Cvi Mobile&Fixed 2200,2300. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $144,878. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Joel Decesare

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$144,224

Sub-department: Marshall D 2300 Troopers
Base pay: $111,689
Overtime: $29,616
Other pay: $2,918
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,224
Hire date: 2014-10-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Joel Decesare holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Marshall D 2300 Troopers. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $144,224. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Aaron Bommersbach

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$143,289

Sub-department: Thief River Falls D3200 Troope
Base pay: $114,542
Overtime: $26,358
Other pay: $2,390
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,289
Hire date: 2014-05-19
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

Aaron Bommersbach holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Thief River Falls D3200 Troope. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $143,289. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Chaz Barrera

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$143,216

Sub-department: East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay: $40,718
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $102,498
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,216
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: 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

Chaz Barrera holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $143,216. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Ruben Marichalar

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$143,199

Sub-department: Brainerd D 2800 Troopers
Base pay: $109,744
Overtime: $31,158
Other pay: $2,297
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,199
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: 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

Ruben Marichalar is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Brainerd D 2800 Troopers. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $143,199. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Glenn Dirksen

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$143,106

Sub-department: Marshall D 2300 Troopers
Base pay: $110,858
Overtime: $31,244
Other pay: $1,004
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,106
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: 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

Glenn Dirksen holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Marshall D 2300 Troopers. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $143,106. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Benjamin Olson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$142,733

Sub-department: Air Patrol Surveilance
Base pay: $121,531
Overtime: $18,715
Other pay: $2,487
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,733
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: 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, Benjamin Olson serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Air Patrol Surveilance. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $142,733. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.