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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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Nathan Larson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$38,055

Sub-department: West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay: $34,731
Overtime: $3,324
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,055
Hire date: 2025-01-12
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

Nathan Larson holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,055. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Myles Mason

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$37,994

Sub-department: Eveleth D 3100 Troopers
Base pay: $34,406
Overtime: $3,588
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,994
Hire date: 2025-01-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

At Public Safety Department, Myles Mason serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Eveleth D 3100 Troopers. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,994. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jacob Angell

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$37,979

Sub-department: Marshall D 2300 Troopers
Base pay: $34,406
Overtime: $3,573
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,979
Hire date: 2025-01-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Jacob Angell is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Marshall D 2300 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $37,979. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Gavin Wagner

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$37,806

Sub-department: West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay: $34,731
Overtime: $3,075
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,806
Hire date: 2025-01-12
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

Gavin Wagner holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,806. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Alec Hatlestad

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$37,792

Sub-department: East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay: $34,731
Overtime: $3,061
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,792
Hire date: 2025-01-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Alec Hatlestad works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year as a full-time employee. Alec earned $37,792 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Hsa Lar

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$37,789

Sub-department: Marshall D 2300 Troopers
Base pay: $34,787
Overtime: $3,002
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,789
Hire date: 2025-01-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Hsa Lar works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Marshall D 2300 Troopers. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. Hsa earned $37,789 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Peyton Riley

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$37,551

Sub-department: Thief River Falls D3200 Troope
Base pay: $34,406
Overtime: $3,145
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,551
Hire date: 2025-01-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Peyton Riley is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Thief River Falls D3200 Troope. They have served since 2025 (under a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $37,551. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Dominick Baillif

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$37,429

Sub-department: West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay: $34,731
Overtime: $2,698
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,429
Hire date: 2025-01-12
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

Dominick Baillif works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. Dominick earned $37,429 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Madison Zavala

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$37,408

Sub-department: Rochester D2100 Troopers
Base pay: $34,406
Overtime: $3,002
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,408
Hire date: 2025-01-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Madison Zavala holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Rochester D2100 Troopers. They have served since 2025 (under a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,408. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Cecelia Lhotka

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$37,313

Sub-department: Marshall D 2300 Troopers
Base pay: $34,787
Overtime: $2,526
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,313
Hire date: 2025-01-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Cecelia Lhotka holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Marshall D 2300 Troopers. They have served since 2025 (under a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,313. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Mirna Lopez Chavez

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$37,285

Sub-department: St Cloud D 2600 Troopers
Base pay: $34,406
Overtime: $2,878
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,285
Hire date: 2025-01-12
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

Mirna Lopez Chavez holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within St Cloud D 2600 Troopers. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,285. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Michael Graves

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$37,033

Sub-department: Duluth D 2700 Troopers
Base pay: $34,406
Overtime: $2,627
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,033
Hire date: 2025-01-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

At Public Safety Department, Michael Graves serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Duluth D 2700 Troopers. They have served since 2025 (under a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,033. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jared Sturgill

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$34,005

Sub-department: West Metro D 2500 MNPASS
Base pay: $23,706
Overtime: $692
Other pay: $9,607
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,005
Hire date: 2007-09-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
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, 2024: No
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 201
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jared Sturgill is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Mnpass. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $34,005. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jacob Moen

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$33,163

Sub-department: St Cloud D 2600 Troopers
Base pay: $7,885
Overtime: $4,856
Other pay: $20,422
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,163
Hire date: 2019-07-01
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: No
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 201
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jacob Moen holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within St Cloud D 2600 Troopers. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,163. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Benjamin Dorren

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$30,808

Sub-department: Marshall D 2300 Troopers
Base pay: $24,923
Overtime: $897
Other pay: $4,988
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,808
Hire date: 2021-02-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
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, 2024: No
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 201
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Benjamin Dorren holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Marshall D 2300 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $30,808. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.