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
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+

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

Highest-paid first / page 15

Katelyn Nelson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$74,146

Sub-department: Thief River Falls D3200 Troope
Base pay: $72,691
Overtime: $1,032
Other pay: $423
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,146
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: 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

Katelyn Nelson works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Thief River Falls D3200 Troope. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Katelyn earned $74,146 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Dylan Swanson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$66,381

Sub-department: West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay: $61,222
Overtime: $5,159
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,381
Hire date: 2021-05-07
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

Dylan Swanson is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $66,381. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Dylan Gaspard

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$66,348

Sub-department: West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay: $61,613
Overtime: $4,735
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,348
Hire date: 2024-08-12
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

At Public Safety Department, Dylan Gaspard serves as a State Patrol Trooper within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,348. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Evan Ginter

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$66,101

Sub-department: West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay: $61,222
Overtime: $4,878
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,101
Hire date: 2024-08-12
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

Evan Ginter is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $66,101. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Deacon Schlichting

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$66,051

Sub-department: Marshall D 2300 Troopers
Base pay: $60,898
Overtime: $5,153
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,051
Hire date: 2024-08-12
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

Deacon Schlichting is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Marshall D 2300 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $66,051. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Tyler Horn

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$66,019

Sub-department: West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay: $61,222
Overtime: $4,797
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,019
Hire date: 2024-08-12
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

Tyler Horn 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. Tyler earned $66,019 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Mason Schwerzler

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$65,976

Sub-department: East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay: $61,222
Overtime: $4,754
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,976
Hire date: 2024-08-12
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

Mason Schwerzler works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Mason earned $65,976 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Marc Sombke

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$65,958

Sub-department: West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay: $61,222
Overtime: $4,736
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,958
Hire date: 2024-08-12
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

Marc Sombke 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. Marc earned $65,958 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Nhiakou Vang

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$65,919

Sub-department: West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay: $61,613
Overtime: $4,306
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,919
Hire date: 2024-08-12
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

Nhiakou Vang holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,919. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Bryan Smallwood

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$65,889

Sub-department: Marshall D 2300 Troopers
Base pay: $60,898
Overtime: $4,992
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,889
Hire date: 2024-08-12
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

Bryan Smallwood holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Marshall D 2300 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,889. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Chad Ziemer

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$65,831

Sub-department: East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay: $61,222
Overtime: $4,608
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,831
Hire date: 2024-08-12
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

Chad Ziemer holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,831. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Quinn Robertson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$65,823

Sub-department: Eveleth D 3100 Troopers
Base pay: $61,278
Overtime: $4,544
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,823
Hire date: 2024-08-12
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

Quinn Robertson is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Eveleth D 3100 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $65,823. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Andrew Kolar

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$65,787

Sub-department: West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay: $61,222
Overtime: $4,565
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,787
Hire date: 2024-08-12
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

Andrew Kolar is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $65,787. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Eli Grubbs

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$65,747

Sub-department: Eveleth D 3100 Troopers
Base pay: $61,278
Overtime: $4,468
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,747
Hire date: 2024-08-12
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

Eli Grubbs is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Eveleth D 3100 Troopers. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $65,747. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Roger Fabian-Gonzalez

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$65,696

Sub-department: West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay: $61,222
Overtime: $4,474
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,696
Hire date: 2024-08-12
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

At Public Safety Department, Roger Fabian-Gonzalez serves as a State Patrol Trooper within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,696. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Trisha Bauman

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$65,632

Sub-department: Duluth D 2700 Troopers
Base pay: $60,898
Overtime: $4,735
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,632
Hire date: 2024-08-12
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

Trisha Bauman holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Duluth D 2700 Troopers. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,632. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Joseph Lemon

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$65,500

Sub-department: East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay: $61,222
Overtime: $4,278
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,500
Hire date: 2022-04-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Joseph Lemon holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,500. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Christopher Cholwek

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$65,476

Sub-department: Duluth D 2700 Troopers
Base pay: $60,898
Overtime: $4,578
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,476
Hire date: 2024-08-12
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

Christopher Cholwek holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Duluth D 2700 Troopers. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,476. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Bryan Mckerley

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$65,063

Sub-department: West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay: $61,222
Overtime: $3,840
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,063
Hire date: 2024-08-12
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

Bryan Mckerley is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $65,063. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Cain Sims

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$64,171

Sub-department: East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay: $61,613
Overtime: $2,558
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,171
Hire date: 2024-08-12
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

Cain Sims works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Cain earned $64,171 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

James Kotten

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$62,235

Sub-department: St Cloud D 2600 Troopers
Base pay: $21,293
Overtime: $1,311
Other pay: $39,631
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,235
Hire date: 1996-07-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
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

James Kotten holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within St Cloud D 2600 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 28 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $62,235. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Katelyn Janson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$62,216

Sub-department: Thief River Falls D3200 Troope
Base pay: $58,247
Overtime: $3,970
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,216
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: Pennington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: 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, Katelyn Janson serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Thief River Falls D3200 Troope. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $62,216. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Brent Kondziolka

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$61,106

Sub-department: Thief River Falls D3200 Troope
Base pay: $57,670
Overtime: $3,436
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,106
Hire date: 2024-08-12
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

Brent Kondziolka is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Thief River Falls D3200 Troope. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $61,106. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Darcy Gagnon

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$54,334

Sub-department: Brainerd D 2800 Troopers
Base pay: $41,677
Overtime: $4,287
Other pay: $8,370
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,334
Hire date: 1995-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Crow Wing

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

Darcy Gagnon works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Brainerd D 2800 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 30 years as a full-time employee. Darcy earned $54,334 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Mitchell Johnson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$52,417

Sub-department: East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay: $27,410
Overtime: $2,384
Other pay: $22,624
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,417
Hire date: 2005-03-25
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

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

Mitchell Johnson is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. They have served since 2005 (about 19 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $52,417. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Austin Christensen

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$50,779

Sub-department: Marshall D 2300 Troopers
Base pay: $18,220
Overtime: $8,113
Other pay: $24,445
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,779
Hire date: 2013-05-15
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: No
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 201
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Austin Christensen holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Marshall D 2300 Troopers. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,779. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Timothy Peterson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$50,088

Sub-department: Capitol Sec Complex Troopers 2
Base pay: $42,321
Overtime: $1,092
Other pay: $6,675
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,088
Hire date: 1994-03-09
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 Peterson works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Capitol Secretary Complex Troopers 2. Hired in 1994, they have about 30 years of service as a full-time employee. Timothy earned $50,088 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Joseph Zafke Sr

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$48,291

Sub-department: East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay: $10,038
Overtime: $503
Other pay: $37,749
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,291
Hire date: 1994-06-21
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

Joseph Zafke Sr is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. They have served since 1994 (about 31 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $48,291. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Troy Morrell

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$44,988

Sub-department: State Patrol Training Team 1
Base pay: $21,092
Overtime: $5,383
Other pay: $18,513
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,988
Hire date: 1998-01-21
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

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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

Troy Morrell works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within State Patrol Training Team 1. Hired in 1998, they have about 26 years of service as a full-time employee. Troy earned $44,988 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Trevor Schmidt

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$43,608

Sub-department: Thief River Falls D3200 Troope
Base pay: $21,261
Overtime: $2,655
Other pay: $19,692
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,608
Hire date: 2017-01-16
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: No
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 201
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Trevor Schmidt is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Thief River Falls D3200 Troope. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $43,608. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Travis Winter

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$42,081

Sub-department: Thief River Falls D3200 Troope
Base pay: $39,174
Overtime: $2,907
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,081
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

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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

Travis Winter works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Thief River Falls D3200 Troope. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. Travis earned $42,081 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Nicholas Foertsch

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$42,046

Sub-department: East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay: $34,123
Overtime: $4,400
Other pay: $3,523
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,046
Hire date: 2018-01-15
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

Nicholas Foertsch is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $42,046. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Kyle Olson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$41,666

Sub-department: Thief River Falls D3200 Troope
Base pay: $38,664
Overtime: $3,002
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,666
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

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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

Kyle Olson 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 $41,666. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Daniel Berggren

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$41,666

Sub-department: Thief River Falls D3200 Troope
Base pay: $38,664
Overtime: $3,002
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,666
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

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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

Daniel Berggren works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Thief River Falls D3200 Troope. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. Daniel earned $41,666 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Shane Roper

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$41,353

Sub-department: Rochester D2100 Troopers
Base pay: $21,908
Overtime: $4,113
Other pay: $15,331
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,353
Hire date: 2013-04-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Olmsted

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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

At Public Safety Department, Shane Roper serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Rochester D2100 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,353. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Tyler Evenson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$38,943

Sub-department: Eveleth D 3100 Troopers
Base pay: $35,941
Overtime: $3,002
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,943
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

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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

Tyler Evenson is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Eveleth D 3100 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $38,943. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Cole Neubauer

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$38,857

Sub-department: East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay: $35,728
Overtime: $3,128
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,857
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

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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

Cole Neubauer is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $38,857. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Sasha Schmidt

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$38,510

Sub-department: Thief River Falls D3200 Troope
Base pay: $34,911
Overtime: $3,598
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,510
Hire date: 2023-03-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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, Sasha Schmidt serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Thief River Falls D3200 Troope. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,510. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Touhoua Lee

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$38,453

Sub-department: Marshall D 2300 Troopers
Base pay: $35,403
Overtime: $2,850
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,453
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

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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

Touhoua Lee holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Marshall D 2300 Troopers. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,453. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Austin Dawley

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$38,351

Sub-department: Duluth D 2700 Troopers
Base pay: $34,911
Overtime: $3,439
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,351
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

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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

Austin Dawley holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Duluth D 2700 Troopers. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,351. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.