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Minnesota / Veterans Affairs Department

Agency file

Veterans Affairs Department

Source file: Minnesota — State Employee Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Veterans Affairs Department serves military veterans — benefits, healthcare, and support programs.

In 2025, this agency had 2,034 employees with median total compensation of $55,734; the highest distinct record was $290,477.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$117.6M
Employees
2,034
Median total
$55,734
Highest record
$290,477

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 2,034 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($55,734) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$50,860 (88%)
  • Overtime$4,794 (8%)
  • Other$2,187 (4%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$7,698
$27,451
$55,734
$78,097
$111,221

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $111,221 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $7,698. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 2 published years.

YearTotal payrollEmployeesMedian pay
2024
$96.6M
1,648
$55,238
2025
$117.6M
21.8%
2,034
23.4%
$55,734
0.9%

Record list

Employees

Page 14

Alyson Olson

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$56,330
Sub-department
MVH-Luverne Direct Care
Base pay
$48,847
Overtime
$6,960
Other pay
$523
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,330
Hire date
2021-03-11
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

Alyson Olson is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Luverne Direct Care. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working part-time, 0.9 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $56,330. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Karen Demuth

Cook/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$56,302
Sub-department
MVH-Luverne Indirect Care
Base pay
$52,361
Overtime
$2,826
Other pay
$1,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,302
Hire date
2014-12-16
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
62
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Karen Demuth works as a Cook for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Luverne Indirect Care. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Karen earned $56,302 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Hilary Kaftan

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$56,250
Sub-department
MVH-Montevideo Nursing
Base pay
$55,164
Overtime
$985
Other pay
$101
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,250
Hire date
2023-08-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Chippewa

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Hilary Kaftan holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Int at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Montevideo Nursing. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,250. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Victoria Ojo

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$56,184
Sub-department
Mpls 22 Nurse Staff E
Base pay
$48,065
Overtime
$4,898
Other pay
$3,220
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,184
Hire date
2020-12-02
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

Victoria Ojo is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff E. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $56,184. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Margaret Prill

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$56,175
Sub-department
Mpls Doms Staff
Base pay
$38,116
Overtime
$16,409
Other pay
$1,650
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,175
Hire date
1989-10-23
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

Margaret Prill holds the role of Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Doms Staff. They have served since 1989 (about 36 years) as a part-time, 0.6 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,175. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Brandi Sandberg

Account Clerk Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$56,144
Sub-department
Mpls Accounts Payable
Base pay
$56,073
Overtime
$71
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,144
Hire date
2019-05-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Brandi Sandberg works as a Account Clerk Senior for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Accounts Payable. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. Brandi earned $56,144 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Shaely Rakow

Recreation Therapist/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$56,100
Sub-department
Mpls Recreation Staff
Base pay
$54,892
Overtime
$1,207
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,100
Hire date
2023-01-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Shaely Rakow is a Recreation Therapist at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Recreation Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $56,100. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nila Lorenzen

Office & Administrative Specialist/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp
$56,055
Sub-department
MVH-Luverne Direct Care
Base pay
$48,114
Overtime
$5,451
Other pay
$2,490
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,055
Hire date
2013-03-27
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.7
Work county
Rock

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Nila Lorenzen works as a Office & Administrative Specialist for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Luverne Direct Care. Hired in 2013, they have about 11 years of service as a part-time, 0.7 FTE employee. Nila earned $56,055 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Anthony Darby

Veterans Claims Representative Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$56,053
Sub-department
Medical Center Staff
Base pay
$56,053
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,053
Hire date
2023-06-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Anthony Darby is a Veterans Claims Representative Senior at Veterans Affairs Department within Medical Center Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $56,053. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sarah Lutz

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$55,998
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay
$55,967
Overtime
$31
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,998
Hire date
2001-09-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sarah Lutz is a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $55,998. They are represented by Clerical.

Qunisha Bishop

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$55,982
Sub-department
Mpls 21 Nurse Staff A
Base pay
$48,222
Overtime
$4,425
Other pay
$3,334
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,982
Hire date
2024-08-21
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

Qunisha Bishop works as a Human Services Technician for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff A. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Qunisha earned $55,982 in 2025. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Allan Paul

Delivery Van Driver/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$55,966
Sub-department
MVH-Hastings Trans/Grounds
Base pay
$54,964
Overtime
$1,002
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,966
Hire date
1986-09-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Allan Paul serves as a Delivery Van Driver within Mvh-Hastings Trans/Grounds. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 39 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,966. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Cody Vadnais

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$55,943
Sub-department
MVH-Silver Bay Direct Care
Base pay
$45,826
Overtime
$5,434
Other pay
$4,683
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,943
Hire date
2022-11-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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, Cody Vadnais serves as a Human Services Technician within Mvh-Silver Bay Direct Care. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,943. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Zenah Bochet

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$55,921
Sub-department
Mpls 21 Nurse Staff A
Base pay
$55,799
Overtime
$122
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,921
Hire date
1987-12-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Zenah Bochet serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Int within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff A. They have served since 1987 (about 38 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,921. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Heather Eichstadt

Registered Nurse Supervisor/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp
$55,901
Sub-department
MVH-Bemidji Nursing
Base pay
$55,113
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$788
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,901
Hire date
2023-11-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
23
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Heather Eichstadt works as a Registered Nurse Supervisor for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Bemidji Nursing. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Heather earned $55,901 in 2024. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Joni Twito

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$55,845
Sub-department
MVH-Bemidji Nursing
Base pay
$36,389
Overtime
$14,374
Other pay
$5,083
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,845
Hire date
2024-01-17
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
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Joni Twito 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 $55,845. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Taylor Woltman

Recreation Therapist/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$55,806
Sub-department
Mpls Recreation Staff
Base pay
$53,973
Overtime
$1,650
Other pay
$182
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,806
Hire date
2023-07-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Taylor Woltman serves as a Recreation Therapist within Mpls Recreation Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,806. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Melissa Fischer

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$55,802
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay
$50,689
Overtime
$2,934
Other pay
$2,179
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,802
Hire date
2008-10-27
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

Melissa Fischer works as a Human Services Technician for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Melissa earned $55,802 in 2025. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Marian Rucker

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$55,801
Sub-department
MVH-Montevideo Nursing
Base pay
$46,179
Overtime
$3,673
Other pay
$5,948
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,801
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

Marian Rucker holds the role of Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Montevideo Nursing. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,801. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Jacqueline Sorenson

Pharmacy Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$55,753
Sub-department
Central Pharmacy Staff
Base pay
$55,753
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,753
Hire date
2008-01-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jacqueline Sorenson is a Pharmacy Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Central Pharmacy Staff. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $55,753. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Thearith Srey

Pharmacy Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$55,753
Sub-department
Central Pharmacy Staff
Base pay
$55,753
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,753
Hire date
2005-09-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Thearith Srey serves as a Pharmacy Technician within Central Pharmacy Staff. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,753. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Ethan Ness

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$55,751
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay
$44,243
Overtime
$6,023
Other pay
$5,486
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,751
Hire date
2021-06-23
Employment type
Intermittent
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.1
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

Ethan Ness holds the role of Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a intermittent, 0.1 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,751. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Paula Friemann

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp
$55,737
Sub-department
State Approving Agcy
Base pay
$55,737
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,737
Hire date
2014-01-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Paula Friemann is a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Veterans Affairs Department within State Approving Agency. They have served since 2014 (about 10 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $55,737. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Jennifer Crest

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp
$55,720
Sub-department
Mpls Scheduling Staff
Base pay
$54,004
Overtime
$1,484
Other pay
$231
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,720
Hire date
2014-03-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jennifer Crest is a Office & Administrative Specialist Int at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Scheduling Staff. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 10 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $55,720. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Tabby Hamilton

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$55,716
Sub-department
MVH-Bemidji Nursing
Base pay
$54,666
Overtime
$50
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,716
Hire date
2023-08-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Tabby Hamilton works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Int for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Bemidji Nursing. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Tabby earned $55,716 in 2025. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Leona Arvin

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$55,691
Sub-department
Mpls 22 Nurse Staff E
Base pay
$52,596
Overtime
$3,085
Other pay
$10
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,691
Hire date
2008-12-08
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
Hennepin

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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, Leona Arvin serves as a Human Services Technician within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff E. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service, working part-time, 0.9 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,691. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Amy Hirte

Human Resources Technician 2/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$55,680
Sub-department
Human Resources-Mpls Staffing
Base pay
$55,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,680
Hire date
2024-07-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
217
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Amy Hirte holds the role of Human Resources Technician 2 at Veterans Affairs Department within Human Resources-Mpls Staffing. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,680. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Jessica Recker

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$55,674
Sub-department
MVH-Montevideo Nursing
Base pay
$39,636
Overtime
$13,196
Other pay
$2,842
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,674
Hire date
2024-07-10
Employment type
Intermittent
Pay grade
57
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.1
Work county
Chippewa

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

Jessica Recker holds the role of Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Montevideo Nursing. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a intermittent, 0.1 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,674. Union affiliation: Insufficient Work Time.

Brooke Spaude

Food Service Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$55,669
Sub-department
MVH-Bemidji Dining Svcs
Base pay
$50,435
Overtime
$3,651
Other pay
$1,582
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,669
Hire date
2023-10-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Brooke Spaude serves as a Food Service Worker within Mvh-Bemidji Dining Services. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,669. They are represented by Service.

Renee Hendrickx

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$55,618
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay
$47,118
Overtime
$5,727
Other pay
$2,774
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,618
Hire date
2022-06-08
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
57
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5
Work county
Otter Tail

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Renee Hendrickx holds the role of Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a part-time, 0.5 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,618. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Hannah Berntson

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp
$55,560
Sub-department
MVH-Silver Bay Direct Care
Base pay
$45,688
Overtime
$8,236
Other pay
$1,636
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,560
Hire date
2021-08-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lake

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

Hannah Berntson is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Silver Bay Direct Care. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $55,560. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Corey Erickson

Accounting Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$55,554
Sub-department
MVH-Bemidji Finance
Base pay
$54,524
Overtime
$29
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,554
Hire date
2024-03-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Corey Erickson serves as a Accounting Technician within Mvh-Bemidji Finance. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,554. Union affiliation: Technical.

Samantha Aasmundrud

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp
$55,532
Sub-department
Mpls 22 Nurse Staff E
Base pay
$43,311
Overtime
$11,368
Other pay
$854
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,532
Hire date
2019-01-30
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

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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

Samantha Aasmundrud holds the role of Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff E. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years) as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $55,532. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Yeweynshet Gottel

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$55,514
Sub-department
Mpls Health Info Mgmt Staff
Base pay
$55,514
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,514
Hire date
2007-08-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Yeweynshet Gottel serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Int within Mpls Health Information Management Staff. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,514. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Vanessa Hernandez

Food Service Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$55,508
Sub-department
MVH-Montevideo Dining Svcs
Base pay
$50,887
Overtime
$3,343
Other pay
$1,278
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,508
Hire date
2024-01-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Chippewa

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Vanessa Hernandez holds the role of Food Service Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Montevideo Dining Services. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,508. They are represented by Service.

Sarah Lamb

Pharmacy Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$55,498
Sub-department
Central Pharmacy Staff
Base pay
$55,498
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,498
Hire date
2005-07-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Sarah Lamb serves as a Pharmacy Technician within Central Pharmacy Staff. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,498. Union affiliation: Technical.

Kelinsia Harris

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$55,498
Sub-department
Mpls 21 Nurse Staff B
Base pay
$48,972
Overtime
$2,125
Other pay
$4,400
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,498
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

Kelinsia Harris holds the role of Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff B. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,498. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Meghan Wickstrom

Pharmacy Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$55,496
Sub-department
Central Pharmacy Staff
Base pay
$55,496
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,496
Hire date
2023-08-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Meghan Wickstrom works as a Pharmacy Technician for Veterans Affairs Department within Central Pharmacy Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. Meghan earned $55,496 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Andrew Allison

Veterans Claims Representative/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$55,475
Sub-department
Claims West
Base pay
$55,475
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,475
Hire date
2023-09-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Cass

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Andrew Allison is a Veterans Claims Representative at Veterans Affairs Department within Claims West. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $55,475. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.