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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

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Stephanie Wortham

Accounting Officer Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp
$73,815
Sub-department
Finance/Accounting
Base pay
$68,023
Overtime
$4,793
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,815
Hire date
2008-01-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Stephanie Wortham holds the role of Accounting Officer Senior at Veterans Affairs Department within Finance/Accounting. Hired in 2008, they have about 16 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $73,815. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jacki Bellefeuille

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$73,801
Sub-department
Legal Affairs Personnel
Base pay
$73,801
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,801
Hire date
2004-03-22
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
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jacki Bellefeuille is a State Program Administrative Intermediate at Veterans Affairs Department within Legal Affairs Personnel. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $73,801. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

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.

Joseph Toth

Social Worker Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$73,596
Sub-department
Mpls Doms Staff
Base pay
$73,596
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,596
Hire date
2023-06-20
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, Joseph Toth serves as a Social Worker Senior within Mpls Doms Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,596. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

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.

Ariana Stewart

Social Worker Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$73,529
Sub-department
MVH-Hastings Social Services
Base pay
$73,400
Overtime
$128
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,529
Hire date
2023-07-19
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
Dakota

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, Ariana Stewart serves as a Social Worker Senior within Mvh-Hastings Social Services. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,529. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Hindia Kereta

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$73,492
Sub-department
Mpls 22 Nurse Staff A
Base pay
$56,690
Overtime
$14,180
Other pay
$2,623
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,492
Hire date
2022-04-06
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
70
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, Hindia Kereta serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff A. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working part-time, 0.8 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,492. 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.

Stephanie Simonson

Recreation Therapist Coordinator/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$73,404
Sub-department
MVH-Montevideo Adm&Scl Svcs
Base pay
$71,804
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,404
Hire date
2023-09-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
13
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Stephanie Simonson is a Recreation Therapist Coordinator at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Montevideo Adm&Scl Services. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $73,404. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

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.

Lisa Augustus

Registered Nurse Supervisor/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$73,192
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay
$72,453
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$740
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,192
Hire date
2024-12-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
25
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Lisa Augustus serves as a Registered Nurse Supervisor within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,192. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Barry Martinson Jr

State Program Administrative Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$72,900
Sub-department
Veterans Education North
Base pay
$72,900
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,900
Hire date
2015-03-11
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
Ramsey

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

Barry Martinson Jr works as a State Program Administrative Senior for Veterans Affairs Department within Veterans Education North. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. Barry earned $72,900 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Robert Vandenbos

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$72,900
Sub-department
MVH-Hastings Department Heads
Base pay
$72,900
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,900
Hire date
2022-09-28
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
Dakota

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, Robert Vandenbos serves as a State Program Administrative Intermediate within Mvh-Hastings Department Heads. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,900. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Palos

Cook Coordinator/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$72,889
Sub-department
Mpls Cook Staff
Base pay
$63,066
Overtime
$8,250
Other pay
$1,573
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,889
Hire date
2023-06-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
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

Michael Palos holds the role of Cook Coordinator at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Cook Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,889. Their bargaining unit is Service.

David Ronoh

Veterans Assistant Supervisor/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$72,880
Sub-department
Higher Ed Veterans Program
Base pay
$72,708
Overtime
$172
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,880
Hire date
2017-12-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

David Ronoh works as a Veterans Assistant Supervisor for Veterans Affairs Department within Higher Education Veterans Program. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. David earned $72,880 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Jason Balko

Grounds & Roads Mntc Supervisor/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$72,810
Sub-department
Redwood Falls Admin Staff
Base pay
$72,810
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,810
Hire date
2023-04-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Redwood

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jason Balko is a Grounds & Roads Mntc Supervisor at Veterans Affairs Department within Redwood Falls Administrative Staff. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $72,810. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Stacy Foster

Veterans Claims Representative/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$72,782
Sub-department
Veteran SOAR
Base pay
$71,500
Overtime
$282
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,782
Hire date
2023-04-10
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
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Stacy Foster holds the role of Veterans Claims Representative at Veterans Affairs Department within Veteran Soar. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,782. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

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.

Lois Hippen

Training & Development Specialist 1/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$72,600
Sub-department
Human Resources Operations
Base pay
$72,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,600
Hire date
2008-08-25
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
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Lois Hippen is a Training & Development Specialist 1 at Veterans Affairs Department within Human Resources Operations. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $72,600. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rebecca Long

Social Worker Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp
$72,465
Sub-department
Mpls Social Services Staff
Base pay
$72,465
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,465
Hire date
2019-09-04
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, 2024
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, Rebecca Long serves as a Social Worker Senior within Mpls Social Services Staff. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $72,465. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Traver Anderson

Building Utilities Mechanic/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$72,458
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Indirect Care
Base pay
$70,137
Overtime
$1,450
Other pay
$871
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,458
Hire date
2022-02-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
91
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Traver Anderson works as a Building Utilities Mechanic for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Indirect Care. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. Traver earned $72,458 in 2025. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Carah Nordman

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$72,450
Sub-department
MVH-Silver Bay Direct Care
Base pay
$61,563
Overtime
$6,577
Other pay
$4,309
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,450
Hire date
2007-07-16
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
57
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.6
Work county
Lake

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

Carah Nordman holds the role of Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Silver Bay Direct Care. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years) as a part-time, 0.6 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,450. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

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.

Thomas Waugh

Chemical Depend Counselor Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$72,368
Sub-department
MVH-Hastings Social Services
Base pay
$71,782
Overtime
$585
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,368
Hire date
2016-08-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
70
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
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
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Thomas Waugh works as a Chemical Depend Counselor Senior for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Hastings Social Services. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. Thomas earned $72,368 in 2025. They are represented by 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

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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

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.

Sydney Blum

Dietitian/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$72,266
Sub-department
MVH-Hastings Department Heads
Base pay
$69,766
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,266
Hire date
2022-12-21
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
Dakota

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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

Sydney Blum holds the role of Dietitian at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Hastings Department Heads. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,266. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

April Spronk

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$72,180
Sub-department
MVH-Luverne Direct Care
Base pay
$66,063
Overtime
$5,597
Other pay
$520
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,180
Hire date
2016-06-28
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

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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

April Spronk is a Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Luverne Direct Care. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $72,180. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Lindsay Meyeraan

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$72,172
Sub-department
MVH-Luverne Direct Care
Base pay
$65,987
Overtime
$2,751
Other pay
$3,434
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,172
Hire date
2021-02-18
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

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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

Lindsay Meyeraan is a Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Luverne Direct Care. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $72,172. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Elsabeth Niggusa

Food Service Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$71,997
Sub-department
Mpls Food Service Staff B
Base pay
$50,742
Overtime
$18,664
Other pay
$2,590
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,997
Hire date
2004-10-11
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

At Veterans Affairs Department, Elsabeth Niggusa serves as a Food Service Worker within Mpls Food Service Staff B. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,997. They are represented by Service.

Jane Gardner

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$71,971
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay
$62,671
Overtime
$8,005
Other pay
$1,295
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,971
Hire date
2016-11-30
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
70
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Otter Tail

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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, Jane Gardner serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,971. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Sherry Swain

Human Resources Technician 2/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$71,958
Sub-department
Human Resources-Mpls Staffing
Base pay
$68,909
Overtime
$49
Other pay
$3,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,958
Hire date
2003-11-19
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

At Veterans Affairs Department, Sherry Swain serves as a Human Resources Technician 2 within Human Resources-Mpls Staffing. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,958. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Denise Bennett

Recreation Program Assistant/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$71,910
Sub-department
MVH-Bemidji Adm&Sci Svs
Base pay
$68,721
Overtime
$2,184
Other pay
$1,005
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,910
Hire date
2019-01-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
68
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
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
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Denise Bennett serves as a Recreation Program Assistant within Mvh-Bemidji Adm&Sci Svs. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,910. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Gwen Kendall

Human Resources Specialist 1/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$71,905
Sub-department
Human Resources-Mpls Staffing
Base pay
$69,685
Overtime
$899
Other pay
$1,320
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,905
Hire date
2017-03-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
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

Gwen Kendall works as a Human Resources Specialist 1 for Veterans Affairs Department within Human Resources-Mpls Staffing. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. Gwen earned $71,905 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

Kerry Allison

Veterans Claims Representative Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$71,900
Sub-department
Claims East
Base pay
$71,900
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,900
Hire date
2022-02-09
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
Ramsey

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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

Kerry Allison works as a Veterans Claims Representative Senior for Veterans Affairs Department within Claims East. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. Kerry earned $71,900 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Girma Dinssa

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$71,885
Sub-department
Mpls 19 Nurse Staff B
Base pay
$65,482
Overtime
$1,434
Other pay
$4,969
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,885
Hire date
2006-06-19
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
57
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.6
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

At Veterans Affairs Department, Girma Dinssa serves as a Registered Nurse within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff B. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service, working part-time, 0.6 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,885. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Erin Roberts

Volunteer Services Coordinator/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$71,881
Sub-department
MVH-Fergus Falls Dept Heads
Base pay
$71,257
Overtime
$624
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,881
Hire date
2022-05-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Otter Tail

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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

At Veterans Affairs Department, Erin Roberts serves as a Volunteer Services Coordinator within Mvh-Fergus Falls Department Heads. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,881. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Erin Hagen

Volunteer Services Coordinator/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp
$71,831
Sub-department
MVH-Fergus Falls Dept Heads
Base pay
$69,979
Overtime
$852
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,831
Hire date
2022-05-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Otter Tail

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Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Erin Hagen holds the role of Volunteer Services Coordinator at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Fergus Falls Department Heads. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $71,831. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ifrah Mohamed

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$71,805
Sub-department
Mpls 22 Nurse Staff C
Base pay
$48,824
Overtime
$19,864
Other pay
$3,116
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,805
Hire date
2019-03-27
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
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

Ifrah Mohamed is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff C. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $71,805. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Ceres Snorton

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$71,774
Sub-department
Mpls 22 Nurse Staff A
Base pay
$46,506
Overtime
$22,895
Other pay
$2,373
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,774
Hire date
2019-03-27
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

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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

Ceres Snorton holds the role of Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff A. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a part-time, 0.6 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,774. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Timothy Haas

Physical Therapy Assistant/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$71,675
Sub-department
Mpls 19 Nurse Supv F
Base pay
$69,784
Overtime
$1,891
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,675
Hire date
1997-04-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
68
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
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
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Timothy Haas holds the role of Physical Therapy Assistant at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 19 Nurse Supervisor F. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,675. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.