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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
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

$227$154,458+

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.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 42

Sean Thomas Jr

Food Service Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$28,159
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Indirect Care
Base pay
$24,517
Overtime
$1,424
Other pay
$2,219
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,159
Hire date
2022-12-07
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5
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

Sean Thomas Jr works as a Food Service Worker for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Indirect Care. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a part-time, 0.5 FTE employee. Sean earned $28,159 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Lydia Mitchell

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$27,887
Sub-department
MVH-Preston Nursing
Base pay
$23,278
Overtime
$3,142
Other pay
$1,467
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$27,887
Hire date
2024-11-20
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
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

Lydia Mitchell is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Preston Nursing. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $27,887. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Brier Hagen

Social Worker Senior/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$27,874
Sub-department
Mpls Social Services Staff
Base pay
$27,874
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$27,874
Hire date
2025-01-06
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

Brier Hagen holds the role of Social Worker Senior at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Social Services Staff. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,874. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Paula Friemann

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$27,850
Sub-department
Legal Affairs Operations
Base pay
$19,479
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,371
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$27,850
Hire date
2014-01-29
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5
Work county
Ramsey

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, Paula Friemann serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Int within Legal Affairs Operations. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,850. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Mibel Njibangong

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$27,834
Sub-department
Mpls 19 Nurse Staff A
Base pay
$25,947
Overtime
$789
Other pay
$1,099
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$27,834
Hire date
2025-01-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Mibel Njibangong works as a Human Services Technician for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff A. They have served since 2025 (under a year) as a full-time employee. Mibel earned $27,834 in 2025. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Brandon Fernandez

Food Service Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$27,810
Sub-department
MVH-Luverne Indirect Care
Base pay
$25,451
Overtime
$1,463
Other pay
$896
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$27,810
Hire date
2021-10-21
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Brandon Fernandez serves as a Food Service Worker within Mvh-Luverne Indirect Care. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,810. Union affiliation: Service.

Patrick Faschingbauer

Delivery Van Driver/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$27,733
Sub-department
MVH-Hastings Trans/Grounds
Base pay
$21,307
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,426
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$27,733
Hire date
1998-06-10
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
No
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Patrick Faschingbauer works as a Delivery Van Driver for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Hastings Trans/Grounds. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service as a full-time employee. Patrick earned $27,733 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Nicoline Tse Adembu

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$27,696
Sub-department
Mpls 19 Nurse Staff B
Base pay
$22,509
Overtime
$3,754
Other pay
$1,434
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$27,696
Hire date
2024-06-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Nicoline Tse Adembu works as a Human Services Technician for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff B. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Nicoline earned $27,696 in 2025. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Abla Nofodji

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$27,617
Sub-department
Mpls 19 Nurse Staff B
Base pay
$24,295
Overtime
$917
Other pay
$2,406
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$27,617
Hire date
2021-11-17
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

Abla Nofodji is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff B. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $27,617. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Heidi Devorak

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$27,617
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay
$27,617
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$27,617
Hire date
2019-01-23
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
57
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.2
Work county
Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
218
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Heidi Devorak works as a Registered Nurse for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a part-time, 0.2 FTE employee. Heidi earned $27,617 in 2025. They are represented by Insufficient Work Time.

Kathryn Caunday

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$27,595
Sub-department
Mpls 19 Nurse Staff B
Base pay
$25,784
Overtime
$1,699
Other pay
$112
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$27,595
Hire date
2025-02-19
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

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

Kathryn Caunday is a Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff B. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working part-time, 0.6 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $27,595. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Laurie Frevert

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$27,590
Sub-department
Mpls 19 Nurse Staff E
Base pay
$21,191
Overtime
$2,154
Other pay
$4,245
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$27,590
Hire date
2004-03-08
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.7
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Laurie Frevert serves as a Human Services Technician within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff E. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service, working part-time, 0.7 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,590. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Dharma Maringer

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$27,451
Sub-department
MVH-Preston Nursing
Base pay
$17,835
Overtime
$6,471
Other pay
$3,146
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$27,451
Hire date
2024-02-28
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
Fillmore

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

Dharma Maringer holds the role of Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Preston Nursing. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a part-time, 0.6 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,451. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Autumn Buseman

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp
$27,427
Sub-department
MVH-Montevideo Nursing
Base pay
$25,192
Overtime
$1,296
Other pay
$938
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$27,427
Hire date
2023-12-06
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
55
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Chippewa

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Autumn Buseman holds the role of Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Montevideo Nursing. They have served since 2023 (about a year) as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $27,427. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Eric Sommer

Grounds & Roads Mntc Supervisor/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$27,306
Sub-department
Vets Cemetery-Duluth Admin
Base pay
$27,005
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$301
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$27,306
Hire date
2023-09-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
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
No
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, Eric Sommer serves as a Grounds & Roads Mntc Supervisor within Vets Cemetery-Duluth Administrative. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,306. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Theresa Kollie

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$27,296
Sub-department
Mpls 19 Nurse Staff B
Base pay
$26,164
Overtime
$64
Other pay
$1,068
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$27,296
Hire date
2025-01-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Theresa Kollie works as a Human Services Technician for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff B. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year as a full-time employee. Theresa earned $27,296 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Tiffany Hill-Jackson

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$27,253
Sub-department
Mpls 19 Nurse Staff A
Base pay
$24,679
Overtime
$893
Other pay
$1,681
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$27,253
Hire date
2017-11-13
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.4
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

Tiffany Hill-Jackson is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff A. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working part-time, 0.4 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $27,253. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Holly Braun

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$27,212
Sub-department
MVH-Bemidji Nursing
Base pay
$23,642
Overtime
$3,368
Other pay
$203
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$27,212
Hire date
2024-12-18
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

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

Holly Braun is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Bemidji Nursing. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $27,212. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Evan Jensen

General Maintenance Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$27,175
Sub-department
Mpls Housekeeping Staff A
Base pay
$26,447
Overtime
$728
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$27,175
Hire date
2024-09-18
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
No
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Evan Jensen holds the role of General Maintenance Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls Housekeeping Staff A. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,175. Union affiliation: Service.

Robiel Yitbarek

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$27,160
Sub-department
Mpls 19 Nurse Staff A
Base pay
$24,666
Overtime
$1,544
Other pay
$950
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$27,160
Hire date
2024-12-11
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

Robiel Yitbarek works as a Licensed Practical Nurse for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff A. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Robiel earned $27,160 in 2025. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Yash Chaudhary

State Program Administrative Principal/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$27,104
Sub-department
Veterans Benefits
Base pay
$27,104
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$27,104
Hire date
2024-08-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
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

Yash Chaudhary holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Veterans Affairs Department within Veterans Benefits. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,104. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Delmis Melendez Santos

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$27,065
Sub-department
MVH-Montevideo Nursing
Base pay
$18,757
Overtime
$6,270
Other pay
$2,037
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$27,065
Hire date
2024-10-31
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

Delmis Melendez Santos is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Montevideo Nursing. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $27,065. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Wendy Melby

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$26,948
Sub-department
MVH-Luverne Direct Care
Base pay
$25,085
Overtime
$1,217
Other pay
$646
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,948
Hire date
2021-12-08
Employment type
Intermittent
Pay grade
57
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.1
Work county
Rock

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
218
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Wendy Melby is a Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Luverne Direct Care. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working intermittent, 0.1 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $26,948. Their bargaining unit is Insufficient Work Time.

Halle Liggins

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$26,918
Sub-department
Mpls 19 Nurse Staff A
Base pay
$25,225
Overtime
$715
Other pay
$979
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,918
Hire date
2025-01-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Halle Liggins works as a Human Services Technician for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff A. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. Halle earned $26,918 in 2025. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Paula Barsness

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$26,803
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay
$26,797
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,803
Hire date
2016-01-20
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
57
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.2
Work county
Otter Tail

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
218
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Paula Barsness serves as a Registered Nurse within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working part-time, 0.2 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,803. Union affiliation: Insufficient Work Time.

Lucian Shafer

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$26,799
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay
$17,769
Overtime
$7,430
Other pay
$1,600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,799
Hire date
2015-03-25
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
Otter Tail

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

Lucian Shafer is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $26,799. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Jaron Petersen

Food Service Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$26,717
Sub-department
MVH-Montevideo Dining Svcs
Base pay
$24,404
Overtime
$1,955
Other pay
$359
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,717
Hire date
2024-10-16
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

Jaron Petersen holds the role of Food Service Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Montevideo Dining Services. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,717. They are represented by Service.

Lisa Benson

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$26,654
Sub-department
MVH-Preston Nursing
Base pay
$17,375
Overtime
$6,790
Other pay
$2,489
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,654
Hire date
2025-01-29
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
Fillmore

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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, Lisa Benson serves as a Human Services Technician within Mvh-Preston Nursing. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service, working part-time, 0.6 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,654. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Christina Wilson

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$26,486
Sub-department
MVH-Preston Nursing
Base pay
$18,281
Overtime
$5,684
Other pay
$2,520
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,486
Hire date
2005-06-02
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
57
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Fillmore

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Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Christina Wilson holds the role of Registered Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Preston Nursing. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,486. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Amanda Mctigue

General Maintenance Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$26,466
Sub-department
MVH-Luverne Indirect Care
Base pay
$25,658
Overtime
$809
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,466
Hire date
2020-09-16
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.72
Work county
Rock

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Active on June 30, 2025
No
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, Amanda Mctigue serves as a General Maintenance Worker within Mvh-Luverne Indirect Care. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service, working part-time, 0.72 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,466. They are represented by Service.

Sabin Smith

General Repair Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp
$26,397
Sub-department
MVH-Silver Bay Indirect Care
Base pay
$25,983
Overtime
$414
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,397
Hire date
2023-06-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
87
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lake

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Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Sabin Smith serves as a General Repair Worker within Mvh-Silver Bay Indirect Care. They have served since 2023 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $26,397. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Juliana Ngwa

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$26,380
Sub-department
Mpls 19 Nurse Staff A
Base pay
$24,335
Overtime
$1,051
Other pay
$994
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,380
Hire date
2024-12-11
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

Juliana Ngwa is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff A. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $26,380. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Carina Kaulu

Registered Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$26,345
Sub-department
Mpls 19 Nurse Staff A
Base pay
$25,983
Overtime
$349
Other pay
$13
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,345
Hire date
2025-03-19
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
57
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
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
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Carina Kaulu serves as a Registered Nurse within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff A. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,345. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Sharon Lane

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$26,293
Sub-department
Mpls 19 Nurse Staff B
Base pay
$24,433
Overtime
$1,849
Other pay
$10
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,293
Hire date
2024-09-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sharon Lane holds the role of Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff B. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,293. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Lisa Johnson

Resident Assistant/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$26,270
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay
$25,556
Overtime
$710
Other pay
$4
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,270
Hire date
2021-12-15
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Lisa Johnson works as a Resident Assistant for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a part-time, 0.5 FTE employee. Lisa earned $26,270 in 2025. They are represented by Service.

Eric Ortiz

Veterans Claims Representative/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp
$26,207
Sub-department
Veteran SOAR
Base pay
$22,771
Overtime
$2,093
Other pay
$1,343
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$26,207
Hire date
2022-10-12
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
Ramsey

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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

Eric Ortiz works as a Veterans Claims Representative for Veterans Affairs Department within Veteran Soar. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Eric earned $26,207 in 2024. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rita Talbot

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$25,855
Sub-department
Mpls 19 Nurse Staff A
Base pay
$20,915
Overtime
$1,501
Other pay
$3,439
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$25,855
Hire date
1983-12-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
70
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
H75
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Rita Talbot holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff A. They have served since 1983 (about 42 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,855. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Clover Downs

Food Service Worker/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$25,801
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Indirect Care
Base pay
$23,385
Overtime
$886
Other pay
$1,530
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$25,801
Hire date
2022-10-12
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5
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

Clover Downs holds the role of Food Service Worker at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Indirect 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 $25,801. Union affiliation: Service.

Ndorleh Ngaima

Human Services Technician/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp
$25,754
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay
$18,673
Overtime
$5,669
Other pay
$1,412
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$25,754
Hire date
2024-05-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Otter Tail

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

Ndorleh Ngaima is a Human Services Technician at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $25,754. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Lisa Johnson

Office Specialist/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp
$25,720
Sub-department
MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay
$25,277
Overtime
$431
Other pay
$12
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$25,720
Hire date
2021-12-15
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
56
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.6
Work county
Otter Tail

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

Lisa Johnson holds the role of Office Specialist at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service as a part-time, 0.6 FTE employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $25,720. Union affiliation: Clerical.