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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Roseline Yowo

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$77,817

Sub-department: Mpls 21 Nurse Staff B
Base pay: $55,746
Overtime: $20,703
Other pay: $1,369
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,817
Hire date: 2021-07-14
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

Roseline Yowo holds the role of Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff B. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,817. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Romulus Zaato

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$77,431

Sub-department: Mpls 19 Nurse Staff E
Base pay: $58,477
Overtime: $14,219
Other pay: $4,735
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,431
Hire date: 2024-06-12
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

Romulus Zaato works as a Human Services Technician for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff E. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Romulus earned $77,431 in 2025. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Emmanuel Merchant

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$77,300

Sub-department: Mpls 22 Nurse Staff C
Base pay: $57,203
Overtime: $15,362
Other pay: $4,735
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,300
Hire date: 2021-01-13
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, Emmanuel Merchant serves as a Human Services Technician within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff C. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,300. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Racheal Kolade

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$77,264

Sub-department: Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E
Base pay: $59,549
Overtime: $12,564
Other pay: $5,151
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,264
Hire date: 2024-06-12
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

Racheal Kolade works as a Human Services Technician for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Racheal earned $77,264 in 2025. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Jacqueline Villard

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$77,140

Sub-department: Mpls 22 Nurse Staff C
Base pay: $54,129
Overtime: $18,048
Other pay: $4,963
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,140
Hire date: 2017-10-09
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

Jacqueline Villard is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff C. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working part-time, 0.6 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $77,140. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Bendu George

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$76,949

Sub-department: Mpls 19 Nurse Staff E
Base pay: $58,419
Overtime: $17,379
Other pay: $1,151
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,949
Hire date: 2019-05-22
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

Bendu George is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff E. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $76,949. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Hermon Elias Ii

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$76,277

Sub-department: Mpls 19 Nurse Staff E
Base pay: $50,163
Overtime: $20,770
Other pay: $5,343
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,277
Hire date: 2021-02-24
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

Hermon Elias Ii holds the role of Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff E. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,277. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Tesfaye Teklu

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$76,209

Sub-department: Mpls 19 Nurse Staff A
Base pay: $58,377
Overtime: $14,979
Other pay: $2,854
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,209
Hire date: 2006-07-10
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, Tesfaye Teklu serves as a Human Services Technician within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff A. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,209. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Maria Camargo

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$75,929

Sub-department: MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay: $57,970
Overtime: $13,126
Other pay: $4,833
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,929
Hire date: 2015-12-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Maria Camargo is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $75,929. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Anna Fitii

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$75,725

Sub-department: Mpls 19 Nurse Staff A
Base pay: $42,569
Overtime: $25,722
Other pay: $7,435
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,725
Hire date: 2024-06-12
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: No
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Anna Fitii is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff A. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $75,725. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Anchinesh Woldesenbet

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$75,463

Sub-department: Mpls 22 Nurse Staff C
Base pay: $52,213
Overtime: $19,631
Other pay: $3,619
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,463
Hire date: 2020-01-15
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

Anchinesh Woldesenbet is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff C. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years), working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $75,463. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Yah Fahnbulleh

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$74,777

Sub-department: Mpls Escort
Base pay: $58,197
Overtime: $15,823
Other pay: $757
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,777
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, 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, Yah Fahnbulleh serves as a Human Services Technician within Mpls Escort. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,777. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Ndanga Bampeledi

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$74,451

Sub-department: Mpls 19 Nurse Staff E
Base pay: $57,608
Overtime: $15,748
Other pay: $1,095
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,451
Hire date: 2021-04-21
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

Ndanga Bampeledi holds the role of Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff E. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,451. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Evelyn Chonwi

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$74,268

Sub-department: Mpls 22 Nurse Staff A
Base pay: $51,639
Overtime: $20,783
Other pay: $1,847
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,268
Hire date: 2018-10-03
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

At Veterans Affairs Department, Evelyn Chonwi serves as a Human Services Technician within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff A. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,268. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Ruth Ndonyi

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$74,110

Sub-department: Mpls 21 Nurse Staff B
Base pay: $58,318
Overtime: $11,649
Other pay: $4,143
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,110
Hire date: 2019-07-17
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

Ruth Ndonyi works as a Human Services Technician for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff B. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. Ruth earned $74,110 in 2025. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Roseline Sackor

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp

$74,064

Sub-department: Mpls 21 Nurse Staff B
Base pay: $46,652
Overtime: $25,633
Other pay: $1,779
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,064
Hire date: 2021-07-14
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: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Roseline Sackor works as a Human Services Technician for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff B. They have served since 2021 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. Roseline earned $74,064 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Melisa Abels

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$73,642

Sub-department: MVH-Luverne Direct Care
Base pay: $54,832
Overtime: $14,299
Other pay: $4,511
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,642
Hire date: 2005-11-29
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

Melisa Abels works as a Human Services Technician for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Luverne Direct Care. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. Melisa earned $73,642 in 2025. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Sunday Nyantee

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$73,551

Sub-department: Mpls 22 Nurse Staff E
Base pay: $52,925
Overtime: $17,292
Other pay: $3,333
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,551
Hire date: 2005-12-12
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

Sunday Nyantee is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff E. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $73,551. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Michael Phiefer

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$73,412

Sub-department: MVH-Preston Nursing
Base pay: $42,379
Overtime: $25,824
Other pay: $5,209
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,412
Hire date: 2023-12-06
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: Fillmore

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

Michael Phiefer works as a Human Services Technician for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Preston Nursing. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Michael earned $73,412 in 2025. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Carolyn Page

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$73,290

Sub-department: MVH-Montevideo Nursing
Base pay: $39,829
Overtime: $28,806
Other pay: $4,655
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,290
Hire date: 2024-05-08
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: 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

Carolyn Page is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Montevideo Nursing. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $73,290. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Daniel Toweh Jr

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$72,681

Sub-department: Mpls 22 Nurse Staff B
Base pay: $58,419
Overtime: $13,203
Other pay: $1,059
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,681
Hire date: 2005-04-18
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, Daniel Toweh Jr serves as a Human Services Technician within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff B. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,681. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Deborah Cargeor

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$72,414

Sub-department: Mpls 21 Nurse Staff B
Base pay: $58,811
Overtime: $10,663
Other pay: $2,940
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,414
Hire date: 2012-10-01
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

Deborah Cargeor holds the role of Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff B. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,414. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Gloria Diaz

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$72,360

Sub-department: MVH-Luverne Direct Care
Base pay: $54,963
Overtime: $10,726
Other pay: $6,672
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,360
Hire date: 2023-03-29
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: 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

Gloria Diaz works as a Human Services Technician for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Luverne Direct Care. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Gloria earned $72,360 in 2025. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.