Berkness, Steven W
General Maintenance WrkrVeterans Affairs DeptHennepin CountyFull-time
Mpls Housekeeping Staff A. 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 2024, pay went down 42% while consumer prices went up 40%. After inflation, pay is down 58% (it fell behind inflation).
| Year | Paid | Change | Prices (CPI) | After inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2024 | $39,583 | +14.1% | +3.3% | +10.4% |
| FY 2023 | $34,694 | −22.1% | +6.3% | −26.7% |
| FY 2022 | $44,563 | −16.4% | +7.2% | −22.0% |
| FY 2021 | $53,279 | +4.5% | +2.3% | +2.2% |
| FY 2020 | $50,963 | +32.0% | +1.6% | +29.9% |
| FY 2019 | $38,616 | +11.2% | +2.1% | +9.0% |
| FY 2018 | $34,719 | −0.3% | +2.3% | −2.5% |
| FY 2017 | $34,810 | +0.3% | +1.8% | −1.5% |
| FY 2016 | $34,704 | +12.7% | +0.7% | +12.0% |
| FY 2015 | $30,782 | +10.1% | +0.7% | +9.3% |
| FY 2014 | $27,960 | −47.3% | +1.6% | −48.1% |
| FY 2013 | $53,019 | −1.9% | +1.7% | −3.5% |
| FY 2012 | $54,067 | −20.5% | +2.9% | −22.8% |
| FY 2011 | $68,045 | — | — | — |
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 2024 · General Maintenance Wrkr
Paid more than 35% of the 932 people with this job title that year. The median was $46,506.
Uses the amount paid in the year, so partial years and part-time positions read low.
See everyone with this job titleEvery record
14 records, newest first
| FY | Agency | Job title | County | Base pay | Overtime | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Veterans Affairs Dept Mpls Housekeeping Staff A | General Maintenance Wrkr Full-time · left during year | Hennepin | $23.97 /hr | $1,438 | $39,583 |
| 2023 | Veterans Affairs Dept Mpls Housekeeping Staff A | General Maintenance Wrkr Full-time | Hennepin | $22.65 /hr | $1,889 | $34,694 |
| 2022 | Veterans Affairs Dept Mpls Housekeeping Staff A | General Maintenance Wrkr Full-time | Hennepin | $22.10 /hr | $2,171 | $44,563 |
| 2021 | Veterans Affairs Dept Mpls Housekeeping Staff A | General Maintenance Wrkr Full-time | Hennepin | $21.56 /hr | $7,548 | $53,279 |
| 2020 | Veterans Affairs Dept Mpls Housekeeping Staff A | General Maintenance Wrkr Full-time | Hennepin | $21.03 /hr | $7,179 | $50,963 |
| 2019 | Veterans Affairs Dept Mpls Housekeeping Staff A | General Maintenance Wrkr Part-time | Hennepin | $20.57 /hr | $3,193 | $38,616 |
| 2018 | Veterans Affairs Dept Mpls Housekeeping Staff A | General Maintenance Wrkr Part-time | Hennepin | $20.12 /hr | $241 | $34,719 |
| 2017 | Veterans Affairs Dept Mpls Housekeeping Staff A | General Maintenance Wrkr Part-time | Hennepin | $19.73 /hr | $1,184 | $34,810 |
| 2016 | Veterans Affairs Dept Mpls Housekeeping Staff A | General Maintenance Wrkr Part-time | Hennepin | $19.25 /hr | — | $34,704 |
| 2015 | Human Services Dept MSOCS FC East Central | Behavior Modification Asst Full-time | Isanti | $22.28 /hr | — | $30,782 |
| 2014 | Human Services Dept MSOCS FC East Central | Behavior Modification Asst Full-time | Isanti | $21.63 /hr | $1,814 | $27,960 |
| 2013 | Human Services Dept MSOCS FC East Central | Behavior Modification Asst Full-time | Isanti | $21.00 /hr | $11,202 | $53,019 |
| 2012 | Human Services Dept MSOCS FC East Central | Human Svcs Support Specialist Full-time | Isanti | $20.59 /hr | $7,953 | $54,067 |
| 2011 | Human Services Dept METO-Homes 5&6 | Human Svcs Support Specialist Full-time | — | $20.59 /hr | $23,153 | $68,045 |
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 Veterans Affairs Dept
FY 2024, amount paid
- Meyer, Bruce C$300,431Medical Specialist 4
- Barwuah, Phyllis Adoma$186,881Human Svcs Technician
- Cline, James Michael$178,579Medical Specialist 3
- Hagans, Elnora M$178,142Registered Nurse Advanced Prac
- Weir, Andrew P$174,457Pharmacist Senior
- Meittunen, Eric$174,406Deputy Commr Veterans Aff-VHC
- Lindsay, Bradley S$173,080Commissioner-Veterans Affairs
- Kimemia, Joyce W$172,783Registered Nurse Senior
Highest paid as General Maintenance Wrkr
FY 2024, amount paid
- Bridgeman, Gina Marie$89,787Human Services Dept
- Literski, Rhonda$79,989MN St Colleges & Universities
- Stegemeyer, Larry$67,493MN St Colleges & Universities
- Sholes, Jean R$67,390MN St Colleges & Universities
- Tatge, Dale F$66,065Administration Dept
- Douglas, Lorie$64,886MN St Colleges & Universities
- Carlson, Christopher Robyn$64,427Mn State Academies
- Rezac, Bruce Anthony$60,799Transportation Dept