Ahnemann, Tyler R
State Prog Admin PrinMinnesota Zoological GardenDakota CountyFull-time
Learning & Engagement. Minnesota state employee pay history, from State of Minnesota salary data.
Pay by fiscal year
Total paid across all records in each year, overtime included, compared with consumer prices.
From FY 2011 to FY 2026, pay went up 2,392% while consumer prices went up 48%. After inflation, pay is up 1,582% (it beat inflation).
| Year | Paid | Change | Prices (CPI) | After inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $99,290 | +1.6% | +3.1% | −1.5% |
| FY 2025 | $97,734 | +4.9% | +2.6% | +2.2% |
| FY 2024 | $93,150 | +5.0% | +3.3% | +1.7% |
| FY 2023 | $88,706 | +10.5% | +6.3% | +3.9% |
| FY 2022 | $80,312 | +6.1% | +7.2% | −1.0% |
| FY 2021 | $75,673 | +6.6% | +2.3% | +4.2% |
| FY 2020 | $71,004 | +10.6% | +1.6% | +8.9% |
| FY 2019 | $64,204 | +6.4% | +2.1% | +4.2% |
| FY 2018 | $60,363 | +5.3% | +2.3% | +2.9% |
| FY 2017 | $57,341 | +6.5% | +1.8% | +4.6% |
| FY 2016 | $53,843 | +6.5% | +0.7% | +5.8% |
| FY 2015 | $50,545 | +22.7% | +0.7% | +21.8% |
| FY 2014 | $41,198 | — | — | — |
| FY 2012 | $286 | −92.8% | +2.9% | −93.0% |
| FY 2011 | $3,984 | — | — | — |
Each change compares a year with the one before. Large swings usually come from a partial year, extra hours or a change of job rather than a raise. Prices: Consumer Price Index (CPI-U, U.S. city average) from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, averaged July to June; FY 2026 uses 11 months because October 2025 was not published.
Compared with the same job title
FY 2026 · State Prog Admin Prin
Paid more than 61% of the 696 people with this job title that year. The median was $94,375.
Uses the amount paid in the year, so partial years and part-time positions read low.
See everyone with this job titleEvery record
15 records, newest first
| FY | Agency | Job title | County | Base pay | Overtime | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Learning & Engagement | State Prog Admin Prin Full-time | Dakota | $47.76 /hr | — | $99,290 |
| 2025 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Learning & Engagement | State Prog Admin Prin Full-time | Dakota | $47.05 /hr | — | $97,734 |
| 2024 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Learning & Engagement | State Prog Admin Prin Full-time | Dakota | $45.02 /hr | — | $93,150 |
| 2023 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Education & Events Office | State Prog Admin Prin Full-time | Dakota | $41.24 /hr | — | $88,706 |
| 2022 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Education & Events Office | State Prog Admin Prin Full-time | Dakota | $38.77 /hr | — | $80,312 |
| 2021 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Education & Events Office | State Prog Admin Prin Full-time | Dakota | $36.53 /hr | — | $75,673 |
| 2020 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Education & Events Office | State Prog Admin Prin Full-time | Dakota | $34.38 /hr | — | $71,004 |
| 2019 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Education Office | Interpret Naturalist Supv 2 Full-time | Dakota | $30.97 /hr | — | $64,204 |
| 2018 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Education Office | Interpret Naturalist Supv 2 Full-time | Dakota | $29.09 /hr | — | $60,363 |
| 2017 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Education Office | Interpret Naturalist Supv 2 Full-time | Dakota | $27.54 /hr | — | $57,341 |
| 2016 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Education Office | Interpret Naturalist Supv 2 Full-time | Dakota | $25.89 /hr | — | $53,843 |
| 2015 | MN Zoological Garden Education Office | Interpret Naturalist Supv 2 Full-time | Dakota | $24.30 /hr | — | $50,545 |
| 2014 | MN Zoological Garden Education Office | Interpret Naturalist Supv 2 Full-time | Dakota | $22.76 /hr | — | $41,198 |
| 2012 | MN Zoological Garden School Programs | Interpret Naturalist 1 Intermittent · left during year | Dakota | $16.41 /hr | — | $286 |
| 2011 | MN Zoological Garden School Programs | Interpret Naturalist 1 Intermittent | Dakota | $16.41 /hr | — | $3,984 |
The state reports one pay total per person per year, covering all of their positions, so it appears on one of that year’s lines and the others show no separate pay.
Highest paid in Minnesota Zoological Garden
FY 2026, amount paid
- Frawley, John$421,176Dir Zoological Gardens
- Mosher, Abigail E$163,030Agency Div Director Sr
- Kromschroeder, Sherry$161,019Agency Chief Financial Officer
- Garity, Susan C$149,247Veterinarian
- Pearson, Dawn Renee$146,607Human Resources Director 3
- Tillery, Otha$146,607Plant Mgmt Dir
- Kochevar, Randall$144,059Zoo Animal Programs Director
- Hoye, Pamela Ann$134,577State Prog Admin Manager Sr
Highest paid as State Prog Admin Prin
FY 2026, amount paid
- Nierengarten, Gary Joseph$265,277Military Affairs Dept
- Erickson, Brian$129,620Agriculture Dept
- McCanney, James$123,794Transportation Dept
- Johnson, Robert A$118,153Natural Resources Dept
- Yang, Teri L$116,288Mn Management & Budget
- Schaefer, Benjamin J$115,087Natural Resources Dept
- Cullimore, Miriam Eleanor$113,881Office of Higher Education
- Kitto, Danielle N$113,189Public Safety Dept