Minnesota / Veterans Affairs Department / Human Services Technician

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Human Services Technician

Operate, maintain, and repair equipment or facilities, performing skilled hands-on work.

611 employees hold this title in Veterans Affairs Department. Median total compensation for the role is $42,479, below the department median of $55,734.

Employees: 611
Total payroll: $25.2M
Role median: $42,479
Agency median: $55,734
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$97$120,369+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 611 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

Human Services Technician is held in 5 Minnesota departments. In Veterans Affairs Department, the median of $42,479 ranks #2 of 5.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Direct Care and Treatment Department

$55,922 · 330

Human Services Department

$42,138 · 489

MN State Academies

$30,102 · 48

Corrections Department

$23,417 · 4

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

Record list

Employees with this title

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Angela Moore

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp

$1,306

Sub-department: MVH-Preston Nursing
Base pay: $1,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,306
Hire date: 2023-11-28
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8
Work county: Fillmore

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Angela Moore serves as a Human Services Technician within Mvh-Preston Nursing. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,306. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Sonja Lahti

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$1,268

Sub-department: MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay: $1,233
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $35
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,268
Hire date: 2025-06-04
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.2
Work county: Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Sonja Lahti is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working part-time, 0.2 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $1,268. Union affiliation: Insufficient Work Time.

Shelby Moeller

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp

$1,252

Sub-department: MVH-Luverne Direct Care
Base pay: $1,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,252
Hire date: 2017-07-12
Employment type: Intermittent
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.1
Work county: Rock

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Shelby Moeller is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Luverne Direct Care. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years), working intermittent, 0.1 FTE. 2024 total compensation came to $1,252. Union affiliation: Insufficient Work Time.

Freddrikke Stroeh

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp

$1,029

Sub-department: MVH-Luverne Direct Care
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,029
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,029
Hire date: 2018-05-16
Employment type: Intermittent
Pay grade: 25
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.1
Work county: Rock

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Freddrikke Stroeh works as a Human Services Technician for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Luverne Direct Care. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service as a intermittent, 0.1 FTE employee. Freddrikke earned $1,029 in 2024. Union affiliation: Insufficient Work Time.

Andreynna Santana

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$988

Sub-department: MVH-Luverne Direct Care
Base pay: $942
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $46
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $988
Hire date: 2025-02-18
Employment type: Intermittent
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.1
Work county: Rock

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Andreynna Santana is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Luverne Direct Care. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service, working intermittent, 0.1 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $988. They are represented by Insufficient Work Time.

Karen Duncan

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$969

Sub-department: MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay: $939
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $30
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $969
Hire date: 2025-04-09
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.2
Work county: Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Karen Duncan is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service, working part-time, 0.2 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $969. Their bargaining unit is Insufficient Work Time.

Rosa Sanchez

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$848

Sub-department: MVH-Montevideo Nursing
Base pay: $848
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $848
Hire date: 2025-06-11
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.6
Work county: Chippewa

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Rosa Sanchez holds the role of Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Montevideo Nursing. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year as a part-time, 0.6 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $848. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Silvia Recuero

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$823

Sub-department: MVH-Luverne Direct Care
Base pay: $765
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $57
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $823
Hire date: 2024-05-22
Employment type: Intermittent
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.1
Work county: Rock

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Silvia Recuero serves as a Human Services Technician within Mvh-Luverne Direct Care. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working intermittent, 0.1 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $823. Union affiliation: Insufficient Work Time.

Jenna Carlson

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp

$763

Sub-department: MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay: $758
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $763
Hire date: 2023-04-17
Employment type: Intermittent
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.1
Work county: Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Jenna Carlson serves as a Human Services Technician within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service, working intermittent, 0.1 FTE. Their 2024 pay totaled $763. Their bargaining unit is Insufficient Work Time.

Aubrey Thunderhawk

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$756

Sub-department: MVH-Luverne Direct Care
Base pay: $518
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $239
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $756
Hire date: 2023-12-06
Employment type: Intermittent
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.1
Work county: Rock

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Aubrey Thunderhawk works as a Human Services Technician for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Luverne Direct Care. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a intermittent, 0.1 FTE employee. Aubrey earned $756 in 2025. Union affiliation: Insufficient Work Time.

Allan Nodes Ii

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$672

Sub-department: MVH-Bemidji Nursing
Base pay: $672
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $672
Hire date: 2024-07-10
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8
Work county: Beltrami

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Allan Nodes Ii is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Bemidji Nursing. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $672. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Emmah Laboso

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$623

Sub-department: Mpls 19 Nurse Staff E
Base pay: $623
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $623
Hire date: 2025-05-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Emmah Laboso works as a Human Services Technician for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff E. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year as a full-time employee. Emmah earned $623 in 2025. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Kamryn Spartz

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$351

Sub-department: MVH-Luverne Direct Care
Base pay: $320
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $30
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $351
Hire date: 2024-01-04
Employment type: Intermittent
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.2
Work county: Rock

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kamryn Spartz is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Luverne Direct Care. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working intermittent, 0.2 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $351. Their bargaining unit is Insufficient Work Time.

Augusta Dahn

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$336

Sub-department: MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay: $336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $336
Hire date: 2025-01-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Augusta Dahn is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $336. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Danielle Schimke

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp

$325

Sub-department: MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay: $325
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $325
Hire date: 2023-05-10
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 25
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.2
Work county: Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Danielle Schimke holds the role of Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service as a part-time, 0.2 FTE employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $325. Union affiliation: Insufficient Work Time.

Mariah Joy

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$241

Sub-department: MVH-Bemidji Nursing
Base pay: $224
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $17
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $241
Hire date: 2024-03-06
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.6
Work county: Beltrami

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Mariah Joy holds the role of Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Bemidji Nursing. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a part-time, 0.6 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $241. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Kula Sanyon

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp

$134

Sub-department: Mpls 19 Nurse Staff E
Base pay: $7
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $127
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134
Hire date: 2018-03-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Kula Sanyon serves as a Human Services Technician within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff E. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $134. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.