Minnesota / Workers Comp Court of Appeals

Agency file

Workers Comp Court of Appeals

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

The Workers Comp Court of Appeals supports the workforce — employment services, unemployment benefits, and enforcement of labor standards.

In 2025, this agency had 12 employees with median total compensation of $121,456; the highest distinct record was $204,201.

Year: 2025
Employees: 12
Median total: $121,456
Highest record: $204,201

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$65,672$204,201+

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 12 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($121,456) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $141,919 (99%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $1,435 (1%)
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

$86,490

$111,271

$121,456

$195,684

$200,393

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $200,393 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $86,490. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Comp Attorney Princ

5 · $121,456

Judge of Wkrs Comp Court of Ap

4 · $198,038

Worker's Comp CT of Ap Chf Jud

1 · $204,201

Business Manager 1

1 · $86,490

Office & Administrative Specialist Principal

1 · $65,672

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 1

Patricia Milun

Worker's Comp CT of Ap Chf Jud/Workers Comp Court of Appeals

2025 total comp

$204,201

Sub-department: WCCA Judges
Base pay: $199,402
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,799
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $204,201
Hire date: 1993-01-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B41
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Patricia Milun holds the role of Worker's Comp CT of Ap Chf Jud at Workers Comp Court of Appeals within Wcca Judges. Hired in 1993, they have about 32 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $204,201. They are represented by Manager.

Thomas Christenson

Judge of Wkrs Comp Court of Ap/Workers Comp Court of Appeals

2025 total comp

$200,393

Sub-department: WCCA Judges
Base pay: $195,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,710
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,393
Hire date: 2022-04-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 2
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B41
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Thomas Christenson holds the role of Judge of Wkrs Comp Court of Ap at Workers Comp Court of Appeals within Wcca Judges. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $200,393. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sean Quinn

Judge of Wkrs Comp Court of Ap/Workers Comp Court of Appeals

2025 total comp

$200,393

Sub-department: WCCA Judges
Base pay: $195,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,710
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,393
Hire date: 2018-04-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 2
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B41
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Sean Quinn holds the role of Judge of Wkrs Comp Court of Ap at Workers Comp Court of Appeals within Wcca Judges. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $200,393. They are represented by Manager.

Deborah Sundquist

Judge of Wkrs Comp Court of Ap/Workers Comp Court of Appeals

2025 total comp

$195,684

Sub-department: WCCA Judges
Base pay: $195,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,684
Hire date: 2015-03-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 2
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B41
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Workers Comp Court of Appeals, Deborah Sundquist serves as a Judge of Wkrs Comp Court of Ap within Wcca Judges. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $195,684. Union affiliation: Manager.

Kathryn Carlson

Judge of Wkrs Comp Court of Ap/Workers Comp Court of Appeals

2025 total comp

$195,684

Sub-department: WCCA Judges
Base pay: $195,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,684
Hire date: 2023-10-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 2
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B41
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kathryn Carlson works as a Judge of Wkrs Comp Court of Ap for Workers Comp Court of Appeals within Wcca Judges. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. Kathryn earned $195,684 in 2025. They are represented by Manager.

Patricia Milun

Judge of Wkrs Comp Court of Ap/Workers Comp Court of Appeals

2024 total comp

$191,526

Sub-department: WCCA Judges
Base pay: $191,526
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,526
Hire date: 1993-01-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 2
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: B41
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Patricia Milun is a Judge of Wkrs Comp Court of Ap at Workers Comp Court of Appeals within Wcca Judges. Hired in 1993, they have about 31 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $191,526. Union affiliation: Manager.

Michael Lewis

Comp Attorney Princ/Workers Comp Court of Appeals

2025 total comp

$121,456

Sub-department: Judge 1 Staff Atty
Base pay: $121,456
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,456
Hire date: 1988-09-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 20
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: B41
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Michael Lewis holds the role of Comp Attorney Princ at Workers Comp Court of Appeals within Judge 1 Staff Attorney. They have served since 1988 (about 37 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,456. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Janis Douglass

Comp Attorney Princ/Workers Comp Court of Appeals

2025 total comp

$121,456

Sub-department: Judge 1 Staff Atty
Base pay: $121,456
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,456
Hire date: 1989-09-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 20
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: B41
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Workers Comp Court of Appeals, Janis Douglass serves as a Comp Attorney Princ within Judge 1 Staff Attorney. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 36 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,456. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lisa Wicklund

Comp Attorney Princ/Workers Comp Court of Appeals

2025 total comp

$121,456

Sub-department: Judge 1 Staff Atty
Base pay: $121,456
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,456
Hire date: 1991-08-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 20
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: B41
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Lisa Wicklund holds the role of Comp Attorney Princ at Workers Comp Court of Appeals within Judge 1 Staff Attorney. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 34 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,456. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Allison Lindevig

Comp Attorney Princ/Workers Comp Court of Appeals

2025 total comp

$111,271

Sub-department: Judge 1 Staff Atty
Base pay: $111,271
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,271
Hire date: 2015-03-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 20
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: B41
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Allison Lindevig is a Comp Attorney Princ at Workers Comp Court of Appeals within Judge 1 Staff Attorney. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $111,271. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lisa Kuriger

Comp Attorney Princ/Workers Comp Court of Appeals

2025 total comp

$96,095

Sub-department: Judge 1 Staff Atty
Base pay: $96,095
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,095
Hire date: 2021-06-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 20
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: B41
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Lisa Kuriger works as a Comp Attorney Princ for Workers Comp Court of Appeals within Judge 1 Staff Attorney. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. Lisa earned $96,095 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Molly Nystel

Business Manager 1/Workers Comp Court of Appeals

2025 total comp

$86,490

Sub-department: Workers'Comp. Court of Appeals
Base pay: $86,490
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,490
Hire date: 2015-07-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B41
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Molly Nystel is a Business Manager 1 at Workers Comp Court of Appeals within Workers'comp. Court of Appeals. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $86,490. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Molly Nystel

Office Services Supervisor 2/Workers Comp Court of Appeals

2024 total comp

$77,318

Sub-department: Workers'Comp. Court of Appeals
Base pay: $74,718
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,318
Hire date: 2015-07-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 11
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: B41
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Workers Comp Court of Appeals, Molly Nystel serves as a Office Services Supervisor 2 within Workers'comp. Court of Appeals. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $77,318. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Nadine Thompson

Office & Administrative Specialist Principal/Workers Comp Court of Appeals

2025 total comp

$65,672

Sub-department: Administration
Base pay: $62,672
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,672
Hire date: 2017-11-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 67
Union / bargaining unit: Clerical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B41
Bargaining Unit Number: 206
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Nadine Thompson is a Office & Administrative Specialist Principal at Workers Comp Court of Appeals within Administration. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $65,672. Union affiliation: Clerical.

David Stofferahn

Judge of Wkrs Comp Court of Ap/Workers Comp Court of Appeals

2024 total comp

$63,067

Sub-department: WCCA Judges
Base pay: $21,307
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $41,760
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,067
Hire date: 2002-04-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 2
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: B41
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

David Stofferahn is a Judge of Wkrs Comp Court of Ap at Workers Comp Court of Appeals within Wcca Judges. Hired in 2002, they have about 22 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $63,067. Union affiliation: Manager.