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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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Michael Lautigar

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$236,646

Sub-department: Capitol Sec Complex Troopers 2
Base pay: $94,981
Overtime: $90,117
Other pay: $51,548
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $236,646
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: 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

Michael Lautigar holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Capitol Secretary Complex Troopers 2. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $236,646. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Adam Krambeer

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$228,811

Sub-department: Executive Protection
Base pay: $116,689
Overtime: $112,123
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $228,811
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: 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

Adam Krambeer holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Executive Protection. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $228,811. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Michael Thao

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$199,807

Sub-department: Executive Protection
Base pay: $116,641
Overtime: $82,266
Other pay: $900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $199,807
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

Michael Thao holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Executive Protection. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $199,807. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Adiel Wahl

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$197,110

Sub-department: Executive Protection
Base pay: $94,167
Overtime: $61,864
Other pay: $41,079
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,110
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: 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

Adiel Wahl holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Executive Protection. They have served since 1999 (about 25 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $197,110. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Troy Larson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$179,915

Sub-department: Brainerd D 2800 Troopers
Base pay: $91,396
Overtime: $32,932
Other pay: $55,587
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,915
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: 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

Troy Larson holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Brainerd D 2800 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $179,915. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Scott Zehr

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$179,653

Sub-department: Executive Protection
Base pay: $117,815
Overtime: $61,838
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,653
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: 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

Scott Zehr is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Executive Protection. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $179,653. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Scott Schneider

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$177,630

Sub-department: East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay: $115,610
Overtime: $62,020
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,630
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: 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

Scott Schneider is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $177,630. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Daniil Poptelecan

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$175,597

Sub-department: Executive Protection
Base pay: $115,562
Overtime: $59,134
Other pay: $900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,597
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: 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, Daniil Poptelecan serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Executive Protection. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $175,597. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Kerry Johnson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$171,977

Sub-department: Marshall D 2300 Troopers
Base pay: $112,589
Overtime: $57,659
Other pay: $1,730
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,977
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: 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, Kerry Johnson serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Marshall D 2300 Troopers. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $171,977. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Todd Winters

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$171,816

Sub-department: Capitol Sec Complex Troopers 2
Base pay: $110,147
Overtime: $61,669
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,816
Hire date: 2001-07-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Todd Winters is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Capitol Secretary Complex Troopers 2. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $171,816. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Scott Rudeen

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$168,843

Sub-department: Capitol Sec Complex Troopers 2
Base pay: $109,548
Overtime: $59,295
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $168,843
Hire date: 2001-07-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Scott Rudeen works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Capitol Secretary Complex Troopers 2. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years) as a full-time employee. Scott earned $168,843 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

James Koenig

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$168,692

Sub-department: East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay: $114,457
Overtime: $54,235
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $168,692
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: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 201
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

James Koenig holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $168,692. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Thomas Sarych

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$168,016

Sub-department: East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay: $97,833
Overtime: $20,053
Other pay: $50,129
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $168,016
Hire date: 1998-01-30
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, 2024: No
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 201
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Thomas Sarych is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. Hired in 1998, they have about 26 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $168,016. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Christopher O'Shea

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$165,010

Sub-department: Executive Protection
Base pay: $108,097
Overtime: $56,913
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,010
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: 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

Christopher O'Shea works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Executive Protection. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. Christopher earned $165,010 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Eric Bormann

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$164,766

Sub-department: Capitol Sec Complex Troopers 2
Base pay: $71,012
Overtime: $51,085
Other pay: $42,668
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,766
Hire date: 1995-01-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Eric Bormann is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Capitol Secretary Complex Troopers 2. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $164,766. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Thomas Erickson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$164,429

Sub-department: Executive Protection
Base pay: $115,562
Overtime: $48,866
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,429
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: 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

Thomas Erickson is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Executive Protection. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $164,429. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Kristie Hathaway

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$162,750

Sub-department: Capitol Sec Complex Troopers 2
Base pay: $108,703
Overtime: $54,046
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,750
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, Kristie Hathaway serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Capitol Secretary Complex Troopers 2. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $162,750. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Dau Yang

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$162,446

Sub-department: Capitol Sec Complex Troopers 2
Base pay: $110,124
Overtime: $51,022
Other pay: $1,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,446
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: 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, Dau Yang serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Capitol Secretary Complex Troopers 2. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $162,446. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Philip Jergenson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$162,149

Sub-department: Executive Protection
Base pay: $117,791
Overtime: $44,358
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,149
Hire date: 2007-09-10
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

Philip Jergenson holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Executive Protection. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $162,149. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Kevin Kloss

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$161,292

Sub-department: Executive Protection
Base pay: $108,043
Overtime: $53,249
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,292
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: 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, Kevin Kloss serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Executive Protection. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $161,292. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Wade Erickson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$161,174

Sub-department: Patrol Investigative Unit
Base pay: $116,712
Overtime: $44,462
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,174
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: 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, Wade Erickson serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Patrol Investigative Unit. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $161,174. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Michael Olson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$159,670

Sub-department: Air Patrol Surveilance
Base pay: $126,225
Overtime: $30,899
Other pay: $2,546
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,670
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: 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

Michael Olson works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Air Patrol Surveilance. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years as a full-time employee. Michael earned $159,670 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Stephen Willert

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$159,538

Sub-department: CVI Mobile 2100 & MIP South
Base pay: $114,498
Overtime: $44,040
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,538
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: 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

Stephen Willert works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Cvi Mobile 2100 & Mip South. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. Stephen earned $159,538 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Corey Sik

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$159,461

Sub-department: Marshall D 2300 Troopers
Base pay: $94,106
Overtime: $18,927
Other pay: $46,428
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,461
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: 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

Corey Sik holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Marshall D 2300 Troopers. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $159,461. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.