Minnesota / Public Safety Department / State Patrol Trooper

Job-title file

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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Ksapa Veaux

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$94,364

Sub-department: Mankato D 2200 Troopers
Base pay: $89,197
Overtime: $3,859
Other pay: $1,308
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,364
Hire date: 2021-07-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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, Ksapa Veaux serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Mankato D 2200 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,364. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Nicholas Kirick

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$94,279

Sub-department: St Cloud D 2600 Troopers
Base pay: $81,991
Overtime: $12,171
Other pay: $117
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,279
Hire date: 2021-01-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Nicholas Kirick holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within St Cloud D 2600 Troopers. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,279. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Dalton Miller

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$93,989

Sub-department: Rochester D2100 Troopers
Base pay: $90,107
Overtime: $3,883
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,989
Hire date: 2021-07-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Dalton Miller works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Rochester D2100 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a full-time employee. Dalton earned $93,989 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jeffrey Zerwas

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$93,712

Sub-department: East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay: $89,554
Overtime: $4,159
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,712
Hire date: 2021-07-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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, Jeffrey Zerwas serves as a State Patrol Trooper within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,712. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Thomas Saunders

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$93,654

Sub-department: St Cloud D 2600 Troopers
Base pay: $85,383
Overtime: $8,270
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,654
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: 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

Thomas Saunders holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within St Cloud D 2600 Troopers. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,654. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Cleopatra Nystrom

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$93,587

Sub-department: West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay: $86,413
Overtime: $7,174
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,587
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: 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

Cleopatra Nystrom works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. Cleopatra earned $93,587 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Nicole Marshik

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$93,475

Sub-department: St Cloud D 2600 Troopers
Base pay: $88,890
Overtime: $4,585
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,475
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: 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, Nicole Marshik serves as a State Patrol Trooper within St Cloud D 2600 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,475. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Carter Pavek

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$92,967

Sub-department: East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay: $81,599
Overtime: $11,368
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,967
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

Carter Pavek is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $92,967. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Alexander Wright

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$92,795

Sub-department: West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay: $85,561
Overtime: $7,234
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,795
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: 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

Alexander Wright is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $92,795. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Hannah Potts

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$92,493

Sub-department: East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay: $91,126
Overtime: $1,368
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,493
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

Hannah Potts works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a full-time employee. Hannah earned $92,493 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Terrance Gavic

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$92,362

Sub-department: West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay: $89,786
Overtime: $2,576
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,362
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: 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

Terrance Gavic works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Terrance earned $92,362 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Kyle Oswald

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$92,344

Sub-department: East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay: $81,990
Overtime: $10,354
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,344
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

Kyle Oswald works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Kyle earned $92,344 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Mason Turman

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$92,282

Sub-department: Thief River Falls D3200 Troope
Base pay: $83,689
Overtime: $7,116
Other pay: $1,477
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,282
Hire date: 2022-02-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Mason Turman works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Thief River Falls D3200 Troope. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. Mason earned $92,282 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Andrew Gallagher

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$92,243

Sub-department: St Cloud D 2600 Troopers
Base pay: $84,026
Overtime: $6,299
Other pay: $1,918
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,243
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: 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

Andrew Gallagher is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within St Cloud D 2600 Troopers. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $92,243. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

John Peterson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$92,148

Sub-department: Eveleth D 3100 Troopers
Base pay: $84,485
Overtime: $6,174
Other pay: $1,488
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,148
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: 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, John Peterson serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Eveleth D 3100 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,148. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jessica Liimatainen

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$91,962

Sub-department: Duluth D 2700 Troopers
Base pay: $86,877
Overtime: $5,085
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,962
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: 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, Jessica Liimatainen serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Duluth D 2700 Troopers. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,962. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Christopher Lohmer

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$91,912

Sub-department: East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay: $90,670
Overtime: $1,242
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,912
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

Christopher Lohmer is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $91,912. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Every Gyi

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$91,563

Sub-department: East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay: $82,380
Overtime: $9,183
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,563
Hire date: 2021-10-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Every Gyi works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. Every earned $91,563 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Ryan Fuchs

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$91,525

Sub-department: Thief River Falls D3200 Troope
Base pay: $84,824
Overtime: $5,082
Other pay: $1,619
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,525
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: 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

Ryan Fuchs is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Thief River Falls D3200 Troope. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $91,525. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Michael Stillings

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$91,521

Sub-department: West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay: $86,638
Overtime: $4,883
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,521
Hire date: 2022-02-14
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

At Public Safety Department, Michael Stillings serves as a State Patrol Trooper within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,521. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

John Thao

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$91,488

Sub-department: West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay: $82,769
Overtime: $7,419
Other pay: $1,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,488
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

At Public Safety Department, John Thao serves as a State Patrol Trooper within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,488. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Aitana Johnson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$91,118

Sub-department: East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay: $87,270
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,848
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,118
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

Aitana Johnson 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 $91,118. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Bailey Anderson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$91,087

Sub-department: Thief River Falls D3200 Troope
Base pay: $84,437
Overtime: $5,205
Other pay: $1,445
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,087
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: 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, Bailey 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 $91,087. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Timothy Koehler

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$90,780

Sub-department: Capitol Sec Complex Troopers 2
Base pay: $39,416
Overtime: $5,070
Other pay: $46,295
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,780
Hire date: 2000-01-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
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, 2024: No
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 201
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Timothy Koehler is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Capitol Secretary Complex Troopers 2. They have served since 2000 (about 24 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $90,780. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Paul Tierney

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$90,174

Sub-department: East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay: $82,380
Overtime: $7,794
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,174
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: 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, Paul Tierney serves as a State Patrol Trooper within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,174. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Russell O'Fallon

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$90,150

Sub-department: St Cloud D 2600 Troopers
Base pay: $85,115
Overtime: $1,496
Other pay: $3,539
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,150
Hire date: 2014-01-27
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, 2024: No
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 201
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Russell O'Fallon works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within St Cloud D 2600 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 10 years as a full-time employee. Russell earned $90,150 in 2024. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Matthew Roiger

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$90,007

Sub-department: Mankato D 2200 Troopers
Base pay: $78,023
Overtime: $6,150
Other pay: $5,834
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,007
Hire date: 2018-08-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Blue Earth

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

Matthew Roiger works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Mankato D 2200 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years as a full-time employee. Matthew earned $90,007 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Kobie Lara

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$89,529

Sub-department: St Cloud D 2600 Troopers
Base pay: $84,001
Overtime: $3,650
Other pay: $1,878
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,529
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: 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

Kobie Lara holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within St Cloud D 2600 Troopers. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,529. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Benjamin Huebner

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$89,413

Sub-department: Rochester D2100 Troopers
Base pay: $85,206
Overtime: $3,607
Other pay: $601
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,413
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: Olmsted

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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

Benjamin Huebner works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Rochester D2100 Troopers. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Benjamin earned $89,413 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Nicholas Swanson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$89,370

Sub-department: Rochester D2100 Troopers
Base pay: $87,025
Overtime: $2,345
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,370
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: Olmsted

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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 Swanson is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Rochester D2100 Troopers. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $89,370. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Sarah Vaagenes

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$88,896

Sub-department: Duluth D 2700 Troopers
Base pay: $87,797
Overtime: $803
Other pay: $295
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,896
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

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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

Sarah Vaagenes is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Duluth D 2700 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $88,896. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Caleb Small

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$88,677

Sub-department: Rochester D2100 Troopers
Base pay: $79,179
Overtime: $8,979
Other pay: $519
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,677
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

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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

Caleb Small is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Rochester D2100 Troopers. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $88,677. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jeremy Plonski

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$87,722

Sub-department: West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay: $75,586
Overtime: $12,136
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,722
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

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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, Jeremy Plonski serves as a State Patrol Trooper within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,722. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Austin Smith

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$87,685

Sub-department: Thief River Falls D3200 Troope
Base pay: $82,505
Overtime: $3,489
Other pay: $1,691
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,685
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: Pennington

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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, Austin Smith 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 $87,685. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Catherine Barrie-Medellin

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$87,533

Sub-department: West Metro D 2500 MNPASS
Base pay: $81,616
Overtime: $5,917
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,533
Hire date: 2016-10-26
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

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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

Catherine Barrie-Medellin is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Mnpass. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $87,533. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Marshall Freeman

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$87,285

Sub-department: East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay: $64,273
Overtime: $8,280
Other pay: $14,731
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,285
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: Washington

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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

At Public Safety Department, Marshall Freeman serves as a State Patrol Trooper within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. They have served since 2021 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $87,285. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Daniel Orth

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$86,787

Sub-department: Patrol Investigative Unit
Base pay: $63,222
Overtime: $7,152
Other pay: $16,413
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,787
Hire date: 2003-06-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

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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

Daniel Orth is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Patrol Investigative Unit. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $86,787. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Emery Forsythe

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$86,745

Sub-department: West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay: $81,973
Overtime: $4,773
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,745
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

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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, Emery Forsythe serves as a State Patrol Trooper within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,745. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Louis Biondo Jr

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$86,724

Sub-department: East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay: $81,599
Overtime: $5,125
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,724
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

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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

Louis Biondo Jr is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $86,724. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.