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State Program Administrative

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

19 employees hold this title in Public Safety Department. Median total compensation for the role is $60,102, below the department median of $76,256.

Employees: 19
Total payroll: $931.1K
Role median: $60,102
Agency median: $76,256
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$2,156$80,532+

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How total compensation varies among the 19 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.

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This role across Minnesota

State Program Administrative is held in 39 Minnesota departments. In Public Safety Department, the median of $60,102 ranks #20 of 39.

Highest-paying departments for this role

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$71,003 · 1

Physical Therapy Board

$71,000 · 1

Military Affairs Department

$71,000 · 1

Children Youth & Families Department

$71,000 · 1

Natural Resources Department

$70,052 · 11

Corrections Department

$69,956 · 5

MN Management & Budget

$67,927 · 17

Agriculture Department

$67,227 · 8

Foster Youth Ombudsperson

$67,217 · 1

Education Department

$66,709 · 5

Racing Commission

$66,263 · 1

Commerce Department

$64,843 · 10

Median total compensation for the State Program Administrative role in other Minnesotadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Employees with this title

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Nolan Pasell

State Program Administrative/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$83,091

Sub-department: Fire Support Manager
Base pay: $83,075
Overtime: $16
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,091
Hire date: 2017-12-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Nolan Pasell holds the role of State Program Administrative at Public Safety Department within Fire Support Manager. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,091. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Meloney Knight

State Program Administrative/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$75,983

Sub-department: Bca Training
Base pay: $70,935
Overtime: $3,764
Other pay: $1,284
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,983
Hire date: 2024-04-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Meloney Knight serves as a State Program Administrative within Bca Training. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,983. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Danay Freeman

State Program Administrative/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$71,286

Sub-department: HSEM RESP, REC & Mitigation
Base pay: $64,964
Overtime: $6,322
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,286
Hire date: 2001-01-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Danay Freeman is a State Program Administrative at Public Safety Department within Hsem Resp, Recreation & Mitigation. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $71,286. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Zachary Hunt

State Program Administrative/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$68,422

Sub-department: Bca Training
Base pay: $65,681
Overtime: $2,741
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,422
Hire date: 2018-08-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Zachary Hunt serves as a State Program Administrative within Bca Training. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,422. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Janell Twardowski

State Program Administrative/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$68,028

Sub-department: Bca Cios #4
Base pay: $67,927
Overtime: $101
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,028
Hire date: 2000-05-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Janell Twardowski holds the role of State Program Administrative at Public Safety Department within Bca Cios #4. Hired in 2000, they have about 24 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $68,028. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nicholas Freeman

State Program Administrative/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$66,563

Sub-department: HSEM RESP, REC & Mitigation
Base pay: $66,563
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,563
Hire date: 2010-11-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Nicholas Freeman serves as a State Program Administrative within Hsem Resp, Recreation & Mitigation. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 14 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $66,563. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Marilyn Sinclair

State Program Administrative/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$64,177

Sub-department: State Patrol Adm Support Staff
Base pay: $64,177
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,177
Hire date: 2011-10-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Marilyn Sinclair works as a State Program Administrative for Public Safety Department within State Patrol Administrative Support Staff. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. Marilyn earned $64,177 in 2024. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Eric Ray

State Program Administrative/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$60,409

Sub-department: State Patrol Adm Support Staff
Base pay: $60,349
Overtime: $61
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,409
Hire date: 2020-01-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Eric Ray serves as a State Program Administrative within State Patrol Administrative Support Staff. Hired in 2020, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $60,409. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Catalina Salgado

State Program Administrative/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$60,339

Sub-department: State Patrol Adm Support Staff
Base pay: $59,319
Overtime: $119
Other pay: $901
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,339
Hire date: 2023-10-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Catalina Salgado is a State Program Administrative at Public Safety Department within State Patrol Administrative Support Staff. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $60,339. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Timothy Conley

State Program Administrative/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$60,102

Sub-department: Bca Training
Base pay: $58,924
Overtime: $1,178
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,102
Hire date: 2023-09-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Timothy Conley holds the role of State Program Administrative at Public Safety Department within Bca Training. They have served since 2023 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $60,102. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Allison Marcus

State Program Administrative/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$55,499

Sub-department: MN Board of Firefighters Oper
Base pay: $54,892
Overtime: $606
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,499
Hire date: 2011-06-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Allison Marcus works as a State Program Administrative for Public Safety Department within MN Board of Firefighters Oper. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years as a full-time employee. Allison earned $55,499 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Paul Taggart

State Program Administrative/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$53,913

Sub-department: DVS VS Title & Registration 2
Base pay: $53,913
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,913
Hire date: 2019-11-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Paul Taggart holds the role of State Program Administrative at Public Safety Department within Dvs Vs Title & Registration 2. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,913. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Heather Hanson

State Program Administrative/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$52,168

Sub-department: State Patrol Adm Support Staff
Base pay: $52,168
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,168
Hire date: 2018-09-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Heather Hanson holds the role of State Program Administrative at Public Safety Department within State Patrol Administrative Support Staff. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $52,168. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sara Pianalto

State Program Administrative/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$45,745

Sub-department: State Patrol Adm Support Staff
Base pay: $45,694
Overtime: $51
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,745
Hire date: 1997-04-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Sara Pianalto is a State Program Administrative at Public Safety Department within State Patrol Administrative Support Staff. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $45,745. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jordynn Poferl

State Program Administrative/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$23,428

Sub-department: CJIS Training & Auditing
Base pay: $22,556
Overtime: $150
Other pay: $723
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $23,428
Hire date: 2019-10-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jordynn Poferl is a State Program Administrative at Public Safety Department within Cjis Training & Auditing. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $23,428. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tonya Wruck

State Program Administrative/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$10,765

Sub-department: Bca Training
Base pay: $10,214
Overtime: $551
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,765
Hire date: 2025-04-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Tonya Wruck works as a State Program Administrative for Public Safety Department within Bca Training. They have served since 2025 (under a year) as a full-time employee. Tonya earned $10,765 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Vadym Kerestesh

State Program Administrative/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$4,611

Sub-department: State Patrol Adm Support Staff
Base pay: $4,611
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,611
Hire date: 2025-05-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Vadym Kerestesh works as a State Program Administrative for Public Safety Department within State Patrol Administrative Support Staff. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year as a full-time employee. Vadym earned $4,611 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jeffrey May

State Program Administrative/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$4,435

Sub-department: HSEM RESP, REC & Mitigation
Base pay: $4,435
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,435
Hire date: 2025-05-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Jeffrey May serves as a State Program Administrative within Hsem Resp, Recreation & Mitigation. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,435. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mindy Keddington

State Program Administrative/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$2,156

Sub-department: HSEM RESP, REC & Mitigation
Base pay: $2,156
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,156
Hire date: 2017-11-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Mindy Keddington is a State Program Administrative at Public Safety Department within Hsem Resp, Recreation & Mitigation. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $2,156. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.