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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Phyllis Barwuah

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$172,560

Sub-department: Mpls 22 Nurse Staff C
Base pay: $58,204
Overtime: $99,956
Other pay: $14,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,560
Hire date: 2018-12-05
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

Phyllis Barwuah is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff C. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $172,560. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Christian Ebubeogu

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$169,825

Sub-department: Mpls 21 Nurse Staff A
Base pay: $58,419
Overtime: $99,409
Other pay: $11,998
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $169,825
Hire date: 2016-08-08
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

Christian Ebubeogu works as a Human Services Technician for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff A. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. Christian earned $169,825 in 2025. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Oluwole Joseph

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$154,228

Sub-department: Mpls 21 Nurse Staff A
Base pay: $58,419
Overtime: $86,324
Other pay: $9,485
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,228
Hire date: 2016-08-08
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

Oluwole Joseph is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff A. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $154,228. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Wayee Kesseh

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$150,609

Sub-department: Mpls 22 Nurse Staff E
Base pay: $58,867
Overtime: $86,765
Other pay: $4,977
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,609
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

Wayee Kesseh is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff E. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $150,609. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Ramin Afsharieh Moshkan

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$146,923

Sub-department: Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E
Base pay: $57,774
Overtime: $79,827
Other pay: $9,322
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,923
Hire date: 2013-09-03
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, Ramin Afsharieh Moshkan serves as a Human Services Technician within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $146,923. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Edith Ziah

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$136,549

Sub-department: Mpls 19 Nurse Staff B
Base pay: $59,535
Overtime: $67,798
Other pay: $9,216
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,549
Hire date: 2020-05-06
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

Edith Ziah works as a Human Services Technician for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff B. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years) as a full-time employee. Edith earned $136,549 in 2025. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Issa Kaba

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$129,166

Sub-department: Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E
Base pay: $59,549
Overtime: $59,002
Other pay: $10,614
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,166
Hire date: 2014-09-08
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, Issa Kaba serves as a Human Services Technician within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,166. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Joan Demey

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$128,971

Sub-department: Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E
Base pay: $58,419
Overtime: $63,087
Other pay: $7,465
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,971
Hire date: 2003-07-21
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

Joan Demey is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $128,971. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Agnes Lado

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$127,657

Sub-department: Mpls 21 Nurse Staff B
Base pay: $59,399
Overtime: $58,587
Other pay: $9,671
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,657
Hire date: 2013-11-12
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

Agnes Lado is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff B. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $127,657. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Libargachew Binega

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$126,183

Sub-department: Mpls 22 Nurse Staff E
Base pay: $58,419
Overtime: $60,547
Other pay: $7,218
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,183
Hire date: 2017-01-03
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, Libargachew Binega serves as a Human Services Technician within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff E. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,183. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Shree Thakur

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$125,798

Sub-department: Mpls 21 Nurse Staff B
Base pay: $58,419
Overtime: $61,773
Other pay: $5,606
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,798
Hire date: 2017-02-27
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

Shree Thakur works as a Human Services Technician for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff B. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years as a full-time employee. Shree earned $125,798 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Mohamed Kamara

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$125,263

Sub-department: Mpls 19 Nurse Staff B
Base pay: $59,521
Overtime: $56,180
Other pay: $9,561
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,263
Hire date: 2014-09-10
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, Mohamed Kamara serves as a Human Services Technician within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff B. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,263. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Emma Morris

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$120,907

Sub-department: Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E
Base pay: $57,963
Overtime: $57,369
Other pay: $5,574
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,907
Hire date: 2006-11-06
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

Emma Morris works as a Human Services Technician for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years as a full-time employee. Emma earned $120,907 in 2025. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Paul Ntege

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$118,218

Sub-department: Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E
Base pay: $54,259
Overtime: $61,462
Other pay: $2,498
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,218
Hire date: 2016-06-15
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

At Veterans Affairs Department, Paul Ntege serves as a Human Services Technician within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working part-time, 0.6 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,218. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Evangeline Marquez

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$115,563

Sub-department: MVH-Montevideo Nursing
Base pay: $51,432
Overtime: $56,571
Other pay: $7,561
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,563
Hire date: 2024-01-03
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: 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

Evangeline Marquez holds the role of Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Montevideo Nursing. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,563. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.