Minnesota / Water & Soil Resources Board / State Program Administrative Principal

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State Program Administrative Principal

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

47 employees hold this title in Water & Soil Resources Board. Median total compensation for the role is $97,734, below the department median of $97,734.

Employees: 47
Total payroll: $4.2M
Role median: $97,734
Agency median: $97,734
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$40,735$98,745+

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How total compensation varies among the 47 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Minnesota

State Program Administrative Principal is held in 42 Minnesota departments. In Water & Soil Resources Board, the median of $97,734 ranks #7 of 42.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Secretary of State

$110,305 · 1

Housing Finance Agency

$100,631 · 3

Public Employees Retire Associate

$99,090 · 2

Emergency Medical Services Office

$98,934 · 3

Iron Range Resources & Rehab

$98,669 · 4

Racing Commission

$97,734 · 1

Military Affairs Department

$97,734 · 7

Minnesota Zoological Garden

$97,650 · 4

Pollution Control Agency

$97,160 · 32

Cannabis Management Office

$96,533 · 9

Minnesota IT Services

$95,613 · 6

Labor & Industry Department

$95,107 · 6

Median total compensation for the State Program Administrative Principal role in other Minnesotadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Laura Godfrey

State Program Administrative Principal/Water & Soil Resources Board

2025 total comp

$95,716

Sub-department: Central Region
Base pay: $95,716
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,716
Hire date: 1998-06-05
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: Yes
Agency Number: R9P
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Laura Godfrey holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Water & Soil Resources Board within Central Region. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,716. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Karli Swenson

State Program Administrative Principal/Water & Soil Resources Board

2025 total comp

$95,211

Sub-department: Easement Programs Unit
Base pay: $95,211
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,211
Hire date: 2005-10-24
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: Yes
Agency Number: R9P
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Karli Swenson is a State Program Administrative Principal at Water & Soil Resources Board within Easement Programs Unit. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $95,211. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michelle Jordan

State Program Administrative Principal/Water & Soil Resources Board

2025 total comp

$93,559

Sub-department: Central Region
Base pay: $92,741
Overtime: $818
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,559
Hire date: 2021-12-22
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: Yes
Agency Number: R9P
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Michelle Jordan works as a State Program Administrative Principal for Water & Soil Resources Board within Central Region. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a full-time employee. Michelle earned $93,559 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mary Juhl

State Program Administrative Principal/Water & Soil Resources Board

2024 total comp

$93,501

Sub-department: Org Effectiveness
Base pay: $93,501
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,501
Hire date: 2018-05-30
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, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: R9P
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Water & Soil Resources Board, Mary Juhl serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Org Effectiveness. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $93,501. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Anne Heinz

State Program Administrative Principal/Water & Soil Resources Board

2025 total comp

$93,271

Sub-department: Central Region
Base pay: $93,271
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,271
Hire date: 2022-10-24
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: Yes
Agency Number: R9P
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Water & Soil Resources Board, Anne Heinz serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Central Region. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,271. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.