Buss, Robert J
Clinical Program Therapist 2Corrections DeptAnoka CountyFull-time
LL Psychological Svs Dir-B. 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 19% while consumer prices went up 48%. After inflation, pay is down 20% (it fell behind inflation).
| Year | Paid | Change | Prices (CPI) | After inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $61,324 | −16.7% | +3.1% | −19.3% |
| FY 2025 | $73,648 | −1.4% | +2.6% | −4.0% |
| FY 2024 | $74,708 | −6.4% | +3.3% | −9.4% |
| FY 2023 | $79,841 | +255.8% | +6.3% | +234.8% |
| FY 2022 | $22,440 | −60.7% | +7.2% | −63.3% |
| FY 2021 | $57,030 | +6.6% | +2.3% | +4.2% |
| FY 2020 | $53,508 | −9.9% | +1.6% | −11.2% |
| FY 2019 | $59,355 | −0.4% | +2.1% | −2.5% |
| FY 2018 | $59,618 | −2.2% | +2.3% | −4.3% |
| FY 2017 | $60,930 | −3.3% | +1.8% | −5.0% |
| FY 2016 | $63,006 | +2.0% | +0.7% | +1.3% |
| FY 2015 | $61,781 | +7.2% | +0.7% | +6.4% |
| FY 2014 | $57,627 | +7.0% | +1.6% | +5.4% |
| FY 2013 | $53,838 | +0.8% | +1.7% | −0.9% |
| FY 2012 | $53,415 | +3.3% | +2.9% | +0.4% |
| FY 2011 | $51,712 | — | — | — |
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 · Clinical Program Therapist 2
Paid more than 29% of the 152 people with this job title that year. The median was $73,299.
Uses the amount paid in the year, so partial years and part-time positions read low.
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| FY | Agency | Job title | County | Base pay | Overtime | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Corrections Dept LL Psychological Svs Dir-B | Clinical Program Therapist 2 Full-time | Anoka | $41.43 /hr | — | $61,324 |
| 2025 | Corrections Dept LL Psychological Svs Dir-B | Clinical Program Therapist 2 Full-time | Anoka | $40.82 /hr | — | $73,648 |
| 2024 | Corrections Dept LL Psychological Svs Dir-B | Clinical Program Therapist 2 Full-time | Anoka | $39.06 /hr | — | $74,708 |
| 2023 | Corrections Dept LL Psychological Svs Dir-B | Clinical Program Therapist 2 Full-time | Anoka | $37.02 /hr | — | $79,841 |
| 2022 | Corrections Dept LL Psychological Svs Dir-B | Clinical Program Therapist 2 Full-time | Anoka | $36.12 /hr | — | $22,440 |
| 2021 | Corrections Dept LL Triad Director E | Clinical Program Therapist 2 Full-time · left during year | Anoka | $33.97 /hr | — | $57,030 |
| 2020 | Corrections Dept LL Triad Director E | Clinical Program Therapist 2 Full-time | Anoka | $33.14 /hr | — | $53,508 |
| 2019 | Corrections Dept LL Program Director-SOTP | Clinical Program Therapist 2 Full-time | Anoka | $32.41 /hr | — | $59,355 |
| 2018 | Corrections Dept LL Program Director-SOTP | Clinical Program Therapist 2 Full-time | Anoka | $31.70 /hr | — | $59,618 |
| 2017 | Corrections Dept LL Program Director-SOTP | Clinical Program Therapist 2 Full-time | Anoka | $31.08 /hr | $202 | $60,930 |
| 2016 | Corrections Dept LL Program Director-SOTP | Clinical Program Therapist 2 Full-time | Anoka | $30.32 /hr | — | $63,006 |
| 2015 | Corrections Dept LL Program Director-F | Clinical Program Therapist 2 Full-time | Anoka | $29.58 /hr | — | $61,781 |
| 2014 | Corrections Dept LL Program Director-F | Clinical Program Therapist 2 Full-time | Anoka | $28.72 /hr | — | $57,627 |
| 2013 | Corrections Dept LL Program Director-F | Clinical Program Therapist 2 Full-time | Anoka | $26.92 /hr | — | $53,838 |
| 2012 | Corrections Dept LL Program Director-F | Clinical Program Therapist 2 Full-time | Anoka | $25.51 /hr | — | $53,415 |
| 2011 | Corrections Dept LL Psychologist Supervisor-A | Clinical Program Therapist 2 Full-time | Anoka | $24.61 /hr | — | $51,712 |
| 2011 | Corrections Dept ML Behavioral Health Unit | Clinical Program Therapist 2 Full-time · left during year | Carlton | $23.74 /hr | — | — |
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 Corrections Dept
FY 2026, amount paid
- Amsterdam, James T$318,772Medical Specialist 4
- Werner, Jared R$233,413Corr Officer 3
- Piccolino, Adam L.$232,952Behavioral Med Practitioner Sr
- Ramotar, Robert N.$231,488Dentist
- Schnell, Paul P$191,584Commissioner-Corrections
- Khan, Safia$187,354Deputy Commr Corrections
- Brakke, Crystal D$186,791Deputy Commr Corrections
- Koderick, Mark J$184,884Corr Investigation Ass't Dir 2
Highest paid as Clinical Program Therapist 2
FY 2026, amount paid
- O'Connor, Jesse$96,419Direct Care and Treatment
- Merrill, Cynthia Ann$89,125Direct Care and Treatment
- Kaupa, Kendra Mae$88,565Direct Care and Treatment
- Lang, Dan James$88,241Direct Care and Treatment
- Olson, Kristin A.$88,069Direct Care and Treatment
- Burggraff, Michelle K$87,789Corrections Dept
- Patrick, Ryan F$87,789Corrections Dept
- Sell, Christene K$87,130Direct Care and Treatment