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Jud Court Administrator I

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

12 employees hold this title in Trial Courts. Median total compensation for the role is $96,786, above the department median of $61,906.

Employees: 12
Total payroll: $1.1M
Role median: $96,786
Agency median: $61,906
Comparison: Above

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Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$55,253$117,068+

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How total compensation varies among the 12 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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Kelly Iverson

Jud Court Administrator I/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$118,348

Sub-department: 5th District Staff
Base pay: $118,139
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $209
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,348
Hire date: 1995-05-31
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 11
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Faribault

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Trial Courts, Kelly Iverson serves as a Jud Court Administrator I within 5Th District Staff. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,348. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Darlene Larson

Jud Court Administrator I/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$112,529

Sub-department: 3rd District Staff
Base pay: $109,365
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,164
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,529
Hire date: 2004-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 11
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Houston

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Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Darlene Larson holds the role of Jud Court Administrator I at Trial Courts within Third District Staff. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $112,529. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Patricia Amberg

Jud Court Administrator I/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$108,210

Sub-department: 5th District Staff
Base pay: $103,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,498
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,210
Hire date: 2000-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 11
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Redwood

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Trial Courts, Patricia Amberg serves as a Jud Court Administrator I within 5Th District Staff. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,210. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Catherine Celander

Jud Court Administrator I/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$103,836

Sub-department: 5th District Staff
Base pay: $103,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,836
Hire date: 2000-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 11
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Martin

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Catherine Celander is a Jud Court Administrator I at Trial Courts within 5Th District Staff. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $103,836. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Shannon Meyer

Jud Court Administrator I/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$99,577

Sub-department: 1st District Staff
Base pay: $99,077
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,577
Hire date: 2004-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 11
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Le Sueur

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Shannon Meyer works as a Jud Court Administrator I for Trial Courts within 1St District Staff. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service as a full-time employee. Shannon earned $99,577 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Shannon Asselin

Jud Court Administrator I/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$96,901

Sub-department: 3rd District Staff
Base pay: $94,178
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,722
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,901
Hire date: 2000-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 11
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Waseca

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Shannon Asselin holds the role of Jud Court Administrator I at Trial Courts within Third District Staff. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,901. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Jodie Geerdes

Jud Court Administrator I/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$96,671

Sub-department: 5th District Staff
Base pay: $96,171
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,671
Hire date: 2000-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 11
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Watonwan

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jodie Geerdes works as a Jud Court Administrator I for Trial Courts within 5Th District Staff. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. Jodie earned $96,671 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Heather Mickelson

Jud Court Administrator I/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$93,111

Sub-department: 10th District Staff
Base pay: $93,111
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,111
Hire date: 2012-01-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 11
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Kanabec

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Heather Mickelson works as a Jud Court Administrator I for Trial Courts within 10Th District Staff. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a full-time employee. Heather earned $93,111 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Aimee Mccormack

Jud Court Administrator I/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$92,842

Sub-department: 3rd District Staff
Base pay: $92,842
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,842
Hire date: 2004-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 11
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dodge

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Aimee Mccormack is a Jud Court Administrator I at Trial Courts within Third District Staff. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $92,842. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Shelby Lucht

Jud Court Administrator I/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$85,929

Sub-department: 5th District Staff
Base pay: $84,929
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,929
Hire date: 2019-02-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 11
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Nobles

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Shelby Lucht is a Jud Court Administrator I at Trial Courts within 5Th District Staff. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $85,929. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Kayla Mckinney

Jud Court Administrator I/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$85,593

Sub-department: 5th District Staff
Base pay: $84,593
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,593
Hire date: 2018-05-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 11
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Jackson

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kayla Mckinney works as a Jud Court Administrator I for Trial Courts within 5Th District Staff. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. Kayla earned $85,593 in 2025. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Lauren Hanson

Jud Court Administrator I/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$55,253

Sub-department: 3rd District Staff
Base pay: $53,888
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,365
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,253
Hire date: 2016-04-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 11
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Fillmore

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Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Trial Courts, Lauren Hanson serves as a Jud Court Administrator I within Third District Staff. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,253. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.