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Minnesota / Veterans Affairs Department

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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 17

Dylan Hanson

General Maintenance Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$52,323
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Indirect Care
Base pay
$49,750
Overtime
$1,481
Other pay
$1,092
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,323
Hire date
2022-06-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Dylan Hanson serves as a General Maintenance Worker within Mvh Fergus Falls Indirect Care. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,323. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Melissa Medecke

Cook/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$52,316
Sub-department
MVH-Bemidji Dining Svcs
Base pay
$44,914
Overtime
$2,444
Other pay
$4,957
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,316
Hire date
2023-12-06
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
62
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Beltrami

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

Melissa Medecke holds the role of Cook at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Bemidji Dining Services. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,316. Union affiliation: Service.

Nadia Hamza

Food Service Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$52,314
Sub-department
Mpls Food Service Staff C
Base pay
$46,304
Overtime
$4,997
Other pay
$1,014
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,314
Hire date
2007-07-31
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Nadia Hamza is a Food Service Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Food Service Staff C. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years), working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $52,314. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Bridget Grabowski

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp
$52,290
Sub-department
Veteran Homeless Programs
Base pay
$44,936
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,353
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,290
Hire date
2013-09-25
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

Bridget Grabowski works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior for Veterans Affairs Department within Veteran Homeless Programs. Hired in 2013, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. Bridget earned $52,290 in 2024. They are represented by Clerical.

Amy Fuerstenberg

Physical Therapy Aide/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp
$52,289
Sub-department
MVH-Luverne Direct Care
Base pay
$47,262
Overtime
$2,005
Other pay
$3,021
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,289
Hire date
1996-04-29
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
63
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.6
Work county
Rock

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

Amy Fuerstenberg is a Physical Therapy Aide at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Luverne Direct Care. Hired in 1996, they have about 28 years of service, working part-time, 0.6 FTE. 2024 total compensation came to $52,289. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Carrie Lorenzi

Registered Nurse Supervisor/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$52,255
Sub-department
MVH-Bemidji Nursing
Base pay
$44,171
Overtime
$1,446
Other pay
$6,639
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,255
Hire date
2023-10-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
25
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Carrie Lorenzi holds the role of Registered Nurse Supervisor at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Bemidji Nursing. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,255. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Alvin Watts

Food Service Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$52,239
Sub-department
Mpls Food Service Staff C
Base pay
$51,434
Overtime
$805
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,239
Hire date
1984-04-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Alvin Watts works as a Food Service Worker for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Food Service Staff C. Hired in 1984, they have about 41 years of service as a full-time employee. Alvin earned $52,239 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Eileen Goedken

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$52,238
Sub-department
MVH-Luverne Direct Care
Base pay
$46,168
Overtime
$4,625
Other pay
$1,445
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,238
Hire date
2014-02-20
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
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

Eileen Goedken works as a Human Services Technician for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Luverne Direct Care. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a part-time, 0.6 FTE employee. Eileen earned $52,238 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Maria Croatt

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$52,236
Sub-department
MVH-Luverne Direct Care
Base pay
$42,221
Overtime
$6,600
Other pay
$3,416
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,236
Hire date
2002-05-13
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5
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

Maria Croatt holds the role of Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Luverne Direct Care. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service as a part-time, 0.5 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,236. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Pamela Osuorah

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$52,163
Sub-department
Mpls Doms Staff
Base pay
$47,390
Overtime
$2,948
Other pay
$1,826
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,163
Hire date
2010-12-13
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, Pamela Osuorah serves as a Human Services Technician within Mpls Doms Staff. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,163. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Katrina Hersi

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$52,156
Sub-department
MVH-Montevideo Nursing
Base pay
$35,166
Overtime
$13,843
Other pay
$3,147
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,156
Hire date
2024-02-14
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
Chippewa

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

Katrina Hersi works as a Human Services Technician for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Montevideo Nursing. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a part-time, 0.6 FTE employee. Katrina earned $52,156 in 2025. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Pamela Ruen

Recreation Program Assistant/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$52,057
Sub-department
MVH-Preston Adm&Scl Svcs
Base pay
$49,798
Overtime
$1,259
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,057
Hire date
2023-11-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
68
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
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

Pamela Ruen works as a Recreation Program Assistant for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Preston Adm&Scl Services. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Pamela earned $52,057 in 2025. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Sandy Jensen

Food Service Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$52,037
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Indirect Care
Base pay
$50,832
Overtime
$1,203
Other pay
$1
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,037
Hire date
2005-08-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sandy Jensen is a Food Service Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Indirect Care. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $52,037. Union affiliation: Service.

Keyen Gardner

General Repair Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp
$51,982
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Indirect Care
Base pay
$48,686
Overtime
$1,162
Other pay
$2,134
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,982
Hire date
2023-08-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
87
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Keyen Gardner holds the role of General Repair Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Indirect Care. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $51,982. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Amber Malone

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$51,957
Sub-department
Mpls 19 Nurse Staff B
Base pay
$45,683
Overtime
$4,221
Other pay
$2,052
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,957
Hire date
2019-05-22
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

Amber Malone works as a Human Services Technician for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff B. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Amber earned $51,957 in 2025. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Brisa Christensen

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$51,955
Sub-department
MVH-Luverne Direct Care
Base pay
$48,980
Overtime
$1,219
Other pay
$1,757
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,955
Hire date
2014-06-11
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
57
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5
Work county
Rock

Source-specific fields

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

Brisa Christensen works as a Registered Nurse for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Luverne Direct Care. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a part-time, 0.5 FTE employee. Brisa earned $51,955 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Jodylynn Hughes

Food Service Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$51,933
Sub-department
MVH-Bemidji Dining Svcs
Base pay
$49,678
Overtime
$1,005
Other pay
$1,250
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,933
Hire date
2024-01-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jodylynn Hughes is a Food Service Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Bemidji Dining Services. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $51,933. They are represented by Service.

Autumn Norman

Laundry Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$51,916
Sub-department
MVH-Luverne Indirect Care
Base pay
$48,836
Overtime
$3,080
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,916
Hire date
2013-09-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
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

Autumn Norman is a Laundry Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Luverne Indirect Care. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $51,916. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Candice Lestrud

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp
$51,894
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay
$49,652
Overtime
$2,207
Other pay
$35
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,894
Hire date
2018-06-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Otter Tail

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

Candice Lestrud works as a Human Services Technician for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. Candice earned $51,894 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Catherine Shrewsbury

Pharmacy Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$51,888
Sub-department
Central Pharmacy Staff
Base pay
$51,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,888
Hire date
2012-01-05
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, Catherine Shrewsbury serves as a Pharmacy Technician within Central Pharmacy Staff. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,888. They are represented by Technical.

David Kes

Veterans Claims Representative/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$51,808
Sub-department
Claims East
Base pay
$51,170
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$638
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,808
Hire date
2024-01-03
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
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

David Kes works as a Veterans Claims Representative for Veterans Affairs Department within Claims East. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. David earned $51,808 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Roberta Joyce

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$51,798
Sub-department
Mpls 22 Nurse Staff E
Base pay
$50,763
Overtime
$1,035
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,798
Hire date
2017-07-26
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Roberta Joyce holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Int at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff E. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,798. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Ranee Hagen

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp
$51,783
Sub-department
MVH-Luverne Direct Care
Base pay
$38,480
Overtime
$107
Other pay
$13,197
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,783
Hire date
2006-12-05
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
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

Ranee Hagen works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Int for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Luverne Direct Care. They have served since 2006 (about 18 years) as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. Ranee earned $51,783 in 2024. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Barbara Crowley

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$51,758
Sub-department
Mpls 19 Nurse Staff E
Base pay
$46,576
Overtime
$3,446
Other pay
$1,736
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,758
Hire date
2008-10-20
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

Barbara Crowley works as a Human Services Technician for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff E. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Barbara earned $51,758 in 2025. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Michelle Erickson

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$51,738
Sub-department
MVH-Bemidji Nursing
Base pay
$46,875
Overtime
$2,913
Other pay
$1,949
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,738
Hire date
2023-06-21
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
Beltrami

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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

Michelle Erickson is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Bemidji Nursing. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $51,738. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Alma Meko

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$51,629
Sub-department
Mpls 21 Nurse Staff B
Base pay
$46,539
Overtime
$3,348
Other pay
$1,742
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,629
Hire date
2000-01-10
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
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

Alma Meko is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff B. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $51,629. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Medea Noel

Food Service Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$51,559
Sub-department
MVH-Montevideo Dining Svcs
Base pay
$44,418
Overtime
$3,353
Other pay
$3,787
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,559
Hire date
2024-01-10
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

Medea Noel works as a Food Service Worker for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Montevideo Dining Services. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Medea earned $51,559 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Betelihem Megenta

Food Service Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$51,514
Sub-department
Mpls Food Service Staff B
Base pay
$48,844
Overtime
$2,670
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,514
Hire date
2013-01-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Betelihem Megenta is a Food Service Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Food Service Staff B. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $51,514. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Amy Fuerstenberg

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$51,506
Sub-department
MVH-Luverne Direct Care
Base pay
$46,885
Overtime
$1,833
Other pay
$2,788
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,506
Hire date
1996-04-29
Employment type
Intermittent
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.2
Work county
Rock

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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

Amy Fuerstenberg is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Luverne Direct Care. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years, working intermittent, 0.2 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $51,506. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Denise Gorter

Recreation Program Assistant/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$51,490
Sub-department
MVH-Luverne Indirect Care
Base pay
$51,222
Overtime
$268
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,490
Hire date
1995-09-11
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
68
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Rock

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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, Denise Gorter serves as a Recreation Program Assistant within Mvh-Luverne Indirect Care. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 30 years, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,490. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Michele Gorka

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$51,420
Sub-department
Vets Cemetery-Little Falls Adm
Base pay
$51,420
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,420
Hire date
2008-09-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Morrison

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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

Michele Gorka is a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Veterans Affairs Department within Vets Cemetery-Little Falls Administrative. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $51,420. They are represented by Clerical.

Alexandra Sousa

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$51,405
Sub-department
Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E
Base pay
$51,085
Overtime
$320
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,405
Hire date
2015-09-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Alexandra Sousa holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Int at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,405. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Cassandra Davis

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp
$51,302
Sub-department
Mpls Scheduling Staff
Base pay
$49,340
Overtime
$1,931
Other pay
$32
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,302
Hire date
2021-12-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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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

Cassandra Davis is a Office & Administrative Specialist Int at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Scheduling Staff. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $51,302. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Gina Graham

Customer Services Specialist/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$51,277
Sub-department
Mpls Front Desk Staff
Base pay
$47,069
Overtime
$3,972
Other pay
$235
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,277
Hire date
2001-05-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
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

Gina Graham holds the role of Customer Services Specialist at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Front Desk Staff. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,277. They are represented by Clerical.

Cassandra Waltz

Cook/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$51,226
Sub-department
MVH-Montevideo Dining Svcs
Base pay
$45,612
Overtime
$3,812
Other pay
$1,801
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,226
Hire date
2024-06-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
62
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

Cassandra Waltz holds the role of Cook 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 $51,226. They are represented by Service.

Henrietta Garrett

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$51,188
Sub-department
Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E
Base pay
$44,566
Overtime
$3,576
Other pay
$3,046
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,188
Hire date
2021-06-16
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, 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, Henrietta Garrett serves as a Human Services Technician within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,188. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Rachelle Vanderwaal

Physical Therapy Aide/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$51,171
Sub-department
MVH-Luverne Direct Care
Base pay
$48,637
Overtime
$2,534
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,171
Hire date
1994-11-04
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
63
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

At Veterans Affairs Department, Rachelle Vanderwaal serves as a Physical Therapy Aide within Mvh-Luverne Direct Care. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 31 years, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,171. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Elizabeth Nelson

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$51,170
Sub-department
Human Resources CO Staffing
Base pay
$48,170
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,170
Hire date
2023-11-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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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

At Veterans Affairs Department, Elizabeth Nelson serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Int within Human Resources Co Staffing. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,170. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

Zachary Leonard

Registered Nurse Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$51,128
Sub-department
Mpls Quality Management Supv
Base pay
$50,921
Overtime
$129
Other pay
$78
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,128
Hire date
2022-11-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
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
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Zachary Leonard holds the role of Registered Nurse Senior at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Quality Management Supervisor. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,128. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Yohannes Bekelcho

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$51,118
Sub-department
Mpls 19 Nurse Staff A
Base pay
$46,873
Overtime
$2,110
Other pay
$2,135
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,118
Hire date
2010-01-04
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, Yohannes Bekelcho serves as a Human Services Technician within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff A. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,118. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.