State employees in Stearns County
State of Minnesota employees whose work location is in Stearns County, fiscal year 2026.
Employees
2,205
FY 2026
Total paid
$162M
in FY 2026
Median paid
$73,365
base rate median $80,184
Average paid
$75,167
across 2,154 with pay
Highest paid
$356,113
Larson, Brett H
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 Stearns County
FY 2026, largest agencies by number of people; averages use the amount paid in the year
Most people
Highest average pay (3+ people)
$119,398
$100,119
$99,527
$99,139
$97,610
$93,311
$93,114
$76,835
$75,631
$75,067
$71,581
$70,106
$1,060
Everyone, FY 2026
Filter, sort and analyze in Explore →| Name | Agency | Base pay | Paid ▼ | Overtime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miller, Scott L | MN St Colleges & Universities State University Faculty | $3,457 /2 wk | $97,943 | — |
| Franklin, Jeanna Marie | MN St Colleges & Universities Psychologist 2 | $47.76 /hr | $97,772 | — |
| Balicky, Thomas B | MN St Colleges & Universities MSUAASF Range E | $3,763 /2 wk | $97,749 | — |
| Srock, Alan Frederick | MN St Colleges & Universities State University Faculty | $3,481 /2 wk | $97,741 | $6,109 |
| Fischer, Brenda | Health Department Nursing Evaluator | $56.77 /hr | $97,722 | $624 |
| Mwangi, Mumbi | MN St Colleges & Universities State University Faculty | $3,613 /2 wk | $97,646 | — |
| Bengeri, Prachi | MN St Colleges & Universities State University Faculty | $3,020 /2 wk | $97,638 | $3,688 |
| Shay, Timmy R | MN St Colleges & Universities Tech College Faculty | $3,402 /2 wk | $97,622 | $4,893 |
| Walter, Daniel Edward | MN St Colleges & Universities Customized Training Rep | $47.35 /hr | $97,543 | — |
| Wallace, Catherine R | MN St Colleges & Universities Information Officer 4 | $47.61 /hr | $97,452 | — |
| Sinko, John E | MN St Colleges & Universities State University Faculty | $3,564 /2 wk | $97,401 | — |
| Totzke, David J | Transportation Dept Engineering Specialist | $46.67 /hr | $97,374 | $350 |
| Lingle, Kristin Marie | MN St Colleges & Universities Community College Faculty +1 more | — | $97,271 | $4,988 |
| Lara, Kobie James | Public Safety Dept State Patrol Trooper | $42.74 /hr | $97,237 | $6,004 |
| Reason, Kyle William | MN St Colleges & Universities State University Faculty | $3,092 /2 wk | $97,177 | $9,625 |
| Imrie, Jessica | MN St Colleges & Universities State University Faculty | $3,481 /2 wk | $97,159 | $5,091 |
| Keranen, Jonathan Levi | Transportation Dept Engineering Specialist | $46.67 /hr | $97,025 | — |
| Portner, Cory Michael | MN St Colleges & Universities MSUAASF Range D | $3,733 /2 wk | $96,952 | — |
| Zamlen, Brenda Lea | MN St Colleges & Universities MSUAASF Range D | $3,733 /2 wk | $96,952 | — |
| Pelaez, Monica T | MN St Colleges & Universities State University Faculty | $3,737 /2 wk | $96,938 | — |
| Thompson, RaeChel Marie | Health Department Nursing Evaluator | $56.77 /hr | $96,933 | — |
| O'Brien, Kelly Shane | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Academic Supervisor 2 | $47.61 /hr | $96,911 | — |
| Koenig, Joseph Andrew | MN St Colleges & Universities Information Technology Spec 2 | $45.82 /hr | $96,586 | $1,329 |
| Cordie, Raymond | MN St Colleges & Universities Stationary Engineer | $38.98 /hr | $96,566 | $13,039 |
| Jenkin, Kiel Ryan | Health Department Hydrologist 3 | $51.45 /hr | $96,552 | — |
| Wilkins-Jordan, Mary | MN St Colleges & Universities Community College Faculty | $3,082 /2 wk | $96,398 | — |
| Stueve, James Henry | Transportation Dept Transp Generalist Senior | $33.54 /hr | $96,159 | $30,383 |
| Schaunaman, Shelby Grace | Trial Courts Jud HRD Generalist | $52.00 /hr | $96,116 | — |
| Durbin, Karen | Labor & Industry Dept Rehabilitation Couns Career | $47.76 /hr | $96,041 | — |
| Henry, Diane Marie | Health Department Health Program Rep Senior | $44.48 /hr | $95,985 | $3,514 |
| Cruikshank, Thomas | Transportation Dept Planner Principal Transp | $46.15 /hr | $95,943 | — |
| Gilmore, Steven M | MN St Colleges & Universities Tech College Faculty | $3,484 /2 wk | $95,812 | — |
| Everett, Heidi L | MN St Colleges & Universities State University Faculty | $3,481 /2 wk | $95,791 | — |
| Braaten, Gary A | Transportation Dept Traffic Mgmt Sys Integrator Sp | $44.48 /hr | $95,729 | $5,796 |
| Baxter, Tiffany Lynn | Health Department Nursing Evaluator | $56.77 /hr | $95,574 | $1,667 |
| Beers, Sarah L | MN St Colleges & Universities Information Technology Spec 2 | $45.82 /hr | $95,394 | $137 |
| Workman, Sheryl | MN St Colleges & Universities Tech College Faculty | $3,159 /2 wk | $95,341 | $10,170 |
| Ethen, Jake Thomas | Transportation Dept Transp Generalist Senior | $34.49 /hr | $95,340 | $25,532 |
| Belay, Hanna | MN St Colleges & Universities State University Faculty | $3,737 /2 wk | $95,329 | $1,093 |
| Lessinger, Robert A | MN St Colleges & Universities Information Technology Spec 2 | $45.82 /hr | $95,326 | $69 |
| Allie, Bret Walter | MN St Colleges & Universities Information Technology Spec 2 | $45.82 /hr | $95,257 | — |
| Enninga, Josiah Daryl | MN St Colleges & Universities Information Technology Spec 2 | $45.82 /hr | $95,257 | — |
| Neis, Justin Michael | MN St Colleges & Universities Information Technology Spec 2 | $45.82 /hr | $95,257 | — |
| Overboe, Craig Conrad | MN St Colleges & Universities Information Technology Spec 2 | $45.82 /hr | $95,257 | — |
| Possail, Sarah A | MN St Colleges & Universities Information Technology Spec 2 | $45.82 /hr | $95,257 | — |
| Forsythe, Emery | Public Safety Dept State Patrol Trooper | $41.10 /hr | $95,153 | $10,929 |
| Hunt, Rory Owen | MN St Colleges & Universities Plant Mntc Engineer Lead | $41.42 /hr | $95,138 | $6,620 |
| Henderson, Julie Christine | MN St Colleges & Universities Tech College Faculty | $3,159 /2 wk | $95,132 | $2,730 |
| Telander, Jenilee | Health Department Planner Principal State | $46.15 /hr | $95,023 | — |
| Buswell, Brenda N | MN St Colleges & Universities State University Faculty | $3,650 /2 wk | $94,668 | — |
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.