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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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Vu Nguyen

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$86,253

Sub-department: East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay: $83,820
Overtime: $1,133
Other pay: $1,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,253
Hire date: 2024-01-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Vu Nguyen holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,253. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Eric Olson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$85,776

Sub-department: West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay: $81,582
Overtime: $4,193
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,776
Hire date: 2023-08-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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 Olson works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Eric earned $85,776 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Dalton Hoffman

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$85,247

Sub-department: Mankato D 2200 Troopers
Base pay: $82,815
Overtime: $1,808
Other pay: $624
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,247
Hire date: 2022-09-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Dalton Hoffman is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Mankato D 2200 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $85,247. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Kristopher Doyle

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$84,855

Sub-department: Mankato D 2200 Troopers
Base pay: $72,719
Overtime: $6,639
Other pay: $5,497
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,855
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: Blue Earth

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

Kristopher Doyle is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Mankato D 2200 Troopers. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $84,855. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Yahya Abdi

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$84,456

Sub-department: East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay: $81,599
Overtime: $1,607
Other pay: $1,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,456
Hire date: 2023-08-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Yahya Abdi holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,456. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Wade Chit

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$83,973

Sub-department: East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay: $81,616
Overtime: $2,357
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,973
Hire date: 2023-08-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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, Wade Chit serves as a State Patrol Trooper within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,973. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Brendan Wappes

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$82,879

Sub-department: West Metro D 2500 MNPASS
Base pay: $81,616
Overtime: $1,263
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,879
Hire date: 2023-08-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Brendan Wappes is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Mnpass. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $82,879. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Delaney Row

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$82,680

Sub-department: West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay: $82,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,680
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

Delaney Row is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $82,680. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Collin Harstad

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$81,680

Sub-department: Rochester D2100 Troopers
Base pay: $80,319
Overtime: $1,361
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,680
Hire date: 2023-08-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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, Collin Harstad serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Rochester D2100 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,680. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Ryan Geiser

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$81,551

Sub-department: Marshall D 2300 Troopers
Base pay: $79,559
Overtime: $1,075
Other pay: $917
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,551
Hire date: 2024-01-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Ryan Geiser holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Marshall D 2300 Troopers. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,551. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Carrie Rindal

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$79,576

Sub-department: East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay: $75,829
Overtime: $1,658
Other pay: $2,088
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,576
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: Washington

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

At Public Safety Department, Carrie Rindal serves as a State Patrol Trooper within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,576. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.