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+

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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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Sergii Savin

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$62,451

Sub-department: Mpls 22 Nurse Staff A
Base pay: $45,499
Overtime: $12,133
Other pay: $4,819
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,451
Hire date: 2024-05-15
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

Sergii Savin is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff A. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $62,451. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Carolyn Norman

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$62,431

Sub-department: MVH-Luverne Direct Care
Base pay: $53,413
Overtime: $8,734
Other pay: $285
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,431
Hire date: 1994-03-22
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.9
Work county: Rock

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

Carolyn Norman holds the role of Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Luverne Direct Care. Hired in 1994, they have about 31 years of service as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,431. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Ashley Duckwitz

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$62,350

Sub-department: MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay: $50,528
Overtime: $7,053
Other pay: $4,769
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,350
Hire date: 2024-05-29
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: Otter Tail

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

Ashley Duckwitz holds the role of Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,350. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Leon Toe

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$62,248

Sub-department: Mpls 19 Nurse Staff A
Base pay: $47,390
Overtime: $8,959
Other pay: $5,899
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,248
Hire date: 2024-02-21
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: 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

Leon Toe is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff A. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $62,248. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Scott Huseth

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$62,124

Sub-department: MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay: $58,190
Overtime: $2,105
Other pay: $1,828
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,124
Hire date: 2010-09-29
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: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Scott Huseth works as a Human Services Technician for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years as a full-time employee. Scott earned $62,124 in 2025. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Tsige Bite

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$61,838

Sub-department: Mpls 21 Nurse Staff A
Base pay: $58,154
Overtime: $3,684
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,838
Hire date: 2013-05-28
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

At Veterans Affairs Department, Tsige Bite serves as a Human Services Technician within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff A. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,838. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Cora Sneh

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$61,807

Sub-department: Mpls 19 Nurse Staff B
Base pay: $52,660
Overtime: $4,121
Other pay: $5,026
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,807
Hire date: 2024-06-26
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

Cora Sneh holds the role of Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff B. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,807. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

John Ibe

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$61,766

Sub-department: Mpls 22 Nurse Staff B
Base pay: $55,540
Overtime: $2,644
Other pay: $3,583
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,766
Hire date: 2016-05-02
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

John Ibe is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff B. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $61,766. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Amy Christen

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$61,461

Sub-department: Mpls 19 Nurse Staff E
Base pay: $57,798
Overtime: $3,662
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,461
Hire date: 2019-03-27
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

At Veterans Affairs Department, Amy Christen serves as a Human Services Technician within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff E. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,461. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Sara Bandt

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$61,331

Sub-department: Mpls 22 Nurse Staff E
Base pay: $58,204
Overtime: $3,127
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,331
Hire date: 2016-09-26
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

At Veterans Affairs Department, Sara Bandt serves as a Human Services Technician within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff E. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,331. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Yah Saye I

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp

$61,289

Sub-department: Mpls Escort
Base pay: $51,522
Overtime: $9,259
Other pay: $507
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,289
Hire date: 2018-08-15
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: Yes
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, Yah Saye I serves as a Human Services Technician within Mpls Escort. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $61,289. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Jacques Simmons

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$61,089

Sub-department: Mpls 22 Nurse Staff B
Base pay: $59,073
Overtime: $2,007
Other pay: $10
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,089
Hire date: 1997-06-23
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

At Veterans Affairs Department, Jacques Simmons serves as a Human Services Technician within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff B. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,089. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Linda Parks

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$60,680

Sub-department: MVH-Silver Bay Direct Care
Base pay: $57,672
Overtime: $2,742
Other pay: $266
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,680
Hire date: 2000-06-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Lake

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

At Veterans Affairs Department, Linda Parks serves as a Human Services Technician within Mvh-Silver Bay Direct Care. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,680. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Achu Anye

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$60,563

Sub-department: Mpls 21 Nurse Staff A
Base pay: $45,133
Overtime: $10,183
Other pay: $5,247
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,563
Hire date: 2024-05-15
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

Achu Anye holds the role of Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff A. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,563. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Dina Christensen

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$60,449

Sub-department: Mpls 19 Nurse Staff E
Base pay: $51,900
Overtime: $6,873
Other pay: $1,677
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,449
Hire date: 2016-06-06
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: 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

Dina Christensen is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff E. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $60,449. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Autumn Martin

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$60,405

Sub-department: Mpls 22 Nurse Staff C
Base pay: $55,165
Overtime: $2,231
Other pay: $3,009
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,405
Hire date: 2022-03-30
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

Autumn Martin is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff C. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $60,405. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Abimbola Banire Oluwa

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$60,381

Sub-department: Mpls 22 Nurse Staff E
Base pay: $41,967
Overtime: $14,638
Other pay: $3,777
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,381
Hire date: 2018-03-14
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: 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

Abimbola Banire Oluwa is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff E. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working part-time, 0.6 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $60,381. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Lisa Swearegene

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$60,365

Sub-department: Mpls 21 Nurse Staff B
Base pay: $58,547
Overtime: $1,818
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,365
Hire date: 2006-04-10
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

At Veterans Affairs Department, Lisa Swearegene serves as a Human Services Technician within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff B. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,365. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

April Grothe

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$60,365

Sub-department: MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay: $56,635
Overtime: $2,721
Other pay: $1,008
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,365
Hire date: 2000-07-19
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: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

April Grothe is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $60,365. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.