State employees in Otter Tail County
State of Minnesota employees whose work location is in Otter Tail County, fiscal year 2026.
Employees
738
FY 2026
Total paid
$44.8M
in FY 2026
Median paid
$60,835
base rate median $64,251
Average paid
$61,811
across 724 with pay
Highest paid
$501,286
Mach, David Jerome
Median pay by fiscal year
Paid in year and annual base rate
Median paid in yearMedian annual base rate
Employees by fiscal year
People on the payroll at any time in the year
Agencies in Otter Tail County
FY 2026, largest agencies by number of people; averages use the amount paid in the year
Most people
Highest average pay (3+ people)
$99,501
$93,114
$74,742
$73,429
$69,270
$64,821
$55,153
$50,329
Everyone, FY 2026
Filter, sort and analyze in Explore →| Name | Agency | Base pay | Paid ▼ | Overtime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliason, Lauren Q | Employ & Econ Development Dept Rehabilitation Program Spec 1 | $39.93 /hr | $81,181 | — |
| Trosvig, Jeani | Veterans Affairs Dept Recreation Therapist | $37.26 /hr | $81,011 | $2,152 |
| Thaemert, Paul Thomas | Natural Resources Dept Hydrologist 2 | $39.93 /hr | $80,916 | — |
| Odden, Catherine Marie | Direct Care and Treatment Clinical Program Therapist 2 | $38.55 /hr | $80,871 | — |
| Trotman, Rebecca Ann | Direct Care and Treatment Registered Nurse | $52.49 /hr | $80,604 | $530 |
| Lipinski, Gerald C | Natural Resources Dept NR Spec Int Parks & Trails | $38.55 /hr | $80,215 | $58 |
| Fischer-Thom, Kathy Ann | Gambling Control Board Lawful Gambling Comp Reg 2 | $38.55 /hr | $80,144 | — |
| Anderson, Dawn Marie | Gambling Control Board Lawful Gambling Comp Reg 2 | $38.55 /hr | $80,144 | — |
| Stoll, Tanya D | Employ & Econ Development Dept Rehabilitation Representative | $38.55 /hr | $79,938 | — |
| Harris Jr, Gary Reeves | Veterans Affairs Dept State Prog Admin Intermediate | $37.26 /hr | $79,927 | $2,277 |
| Fagerstrom, Dennis P | Transportation Dept Transp Specialist | $38.40 /hr | $79,855 | — |
| Gustafson, Catherine Ann | Trial Courts Jud District Court Law Clerk | $37.52 /hr | $79,750 | — |
| Sjolie, Deanna Leigh | Direct Care and Treatment Registered Nurse | $46.64 /hr | $79,737 | $3,896 |
| Schalekamp, Luke | Natural Resources Dept NR Area Supv Fisheries | $38.16 /hr | $79,655 | — |
| Kugler, Tammy K | Direct Care and Treatment Skills Development Specialist | $34.69 /hr | $79,339 | $5,425 |
| Sanchez, Julie Ann | Trial Courts Jud Court Operations Spec | $37.57 /hr | $78,735 | — |
| Rowe, Kathryn Grace | MN St Colleges & Universities Community College Faculty +1 more | — | $78,291 | — |
| Ebert, Samantha Lynn | MN St Colleges & Universities Tech College Faculty | $3,008 /2 wk | $77,880 | — |
| Burton, Vanessa Dee | Trial Courts Jud Court Operation Supervisor | $36.67 /hr | $77,876 | — |
| Sem, Jessica Ann | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Academic Professional 2 | $37.26 /hr | $77,825 | $363 |
| Morrison, James E | Trial Courts Jud District Court Law Clerk | $36.56 /hr | $77,709 | — |
| Piechowski, Amy Carol | Direct Care and Treatment State Prog Admin Supervisor | $39.54 /hr | $77,613 | — |
| Gardner, Keyen | Veterans Affairs Dept Building Utilities Mechanic | $34.52 /hr | $77,574 | $1,782 |
| Schindler, Lois M | MN St Colleges & Universities Grants Specialist | $37.26 /hr | $77,462 | — |
| Warren, Erin Rae | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Academic Professional 2 | $37.26 /hr | $77,462 | — |
| Millard, Julie Lynn | Veterans Affairs Dept Social Worker Senior | $37.26 /hr | $77,461 | — |
| Pederson, Jody Suzanne | Veterans Affairs Dept Social Worker Senior | $37.26 /hr | $77,461 | — |
| Mohn, Shawna | Veterans Affairs Dept Licensed Practical Nurse | $35.21 /hr | $77,032 | $5,357 |
| Bogen, Lori JoAnne | Direct Care and Treatment Behavior Modification Asst | $30.89 /hr | $77,022 | $7,281 |
| Tysdal, Katie Jean | MN St Colleges & Universities Management Analyst 2 | $37.26 /hr | $77,018 | — |
| Bjugan, Jeffery G | Veterans Affairs Dept Human Svcs Technician | $28.44 /hr | $76,631 | $15,235 |
| Kubeny, Stephen J | Natural Resources Dept NR Spec Int Fisheries | $38.55 /hr | $76,375 | — |
| Lewis, Randal John | Revenue Dept Revenue Tax Specialist Int | $37.26 /hr | $76,339 | — |
| Aanerud, Jerry Joe | Direct Care and Treatment Behavior Modification Asst | $28.44 /hr | $76,272 | $14,415 |
| Sands, Jeffrey Scott | MN St Colleges & Universities Community College Faculty +1 more | — | $76,270 | $259 |
| Covington, Tori Jill | MN St Colleges & Universities Accounting Technician | $32.37 /hr | $76,215 | $8,920 |
| Stoen, McKenzie DiAnn | Direct Care and Treatment Clinical Program Therapist 1 | $37.26 /hr | $76,146 | — |
| VanSanten, Kathy M | Veterans Affairs Dept State Prog Admin Sr | $37.26 /hr | $75,892 | — |
| Ahlers, Nancy Lynn | Direct Care and Treatment Licensed Practical Nurse | $35.21 /hr | $75,728 | $3,270 |
| Campion, Alyssa M | MN St Colleges & Universities Exec 2 | $36.23 /hr | $75,320 | — |
| Salverson, Crystal Rose | Direct Care and Treatment Licensed Practical Nurse | $35.21 /hr | $75,260 | $4,489 |
| Suaesi, Faith | Direct Care and Treatment Behavior Modification Asst | $30.89 /hr | $75,161 | $11,147 |
| Mortensen, Kevin M | Natural Resources Dept NR Tech Wildlife | $32.37 /hr | $74,916 | $7,295 |
| Anderson, Traver | Veterans Affairs Dept Building Utilities Mechanic | $34.52 /hr | $74,719 | $3,167 |
| Vogl, Madison | Veterans Affairs Dept Registered Nurse | $46.64 /hr | $74,668 | $1,417 |
| Keefer, Kathryn | Direct Care and Treatment Skills Development Specialist | $32.40 /hr | $74,612 | $7,954 |
| Cossette, Rebecca Ruth | MN St Colleges & Universities Community College Faculty | — | $74,553 | $6,671 |
| Collins, Jawaan M | Direct Care and Treatment Behavior Modification Asst | $30.89 /hr | $74,499 | $8,838 |
| Hovland, Charity Laurain | Veterans Affairs Dept Office & Admin Specialist Sr | $30.09 /hr | $74,179 | $1,267 |
| Lureen, Katie R | Direct Care and Treatment Skills Development Specialist | $34.69 /hr | $74,120 | $1,507 |
Each person counts once per fiscal year, agency and county (multiple positions combined, shown as “+ more”). “Paid” is the total paid during the fiscal year, including overtime and other pay; it is lower than the base rate for anyone who started, left or worked part time. “Base pay” is the rate on record.