Carlson, John A
Building Utilities MechanicVeterans Affairs DeptLake CountyFull-time
MVH-Silver Bay Indirect Care. 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 126% while consumer prices went up 48%. After inflation, pay is up 53% (it beat inflation).
| Year | Paid | Change | Prices (CPI) | After inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $97,607 | +5.1% | +3.1% | +1.9% |
| FY 2025 | $92,873 | +2.0% | +2.6% | −0.6% |
| FY 2024 | $91,007 | +9.5% | +3.3% | +6.0% |
| FY 2023 | $83,106 | +7.5% | +6.3% | +1.1% |
| FY 2022 | $77,327 | +12.6% | +7.2% | +5.1% |
| FY 2021 | $68,676 | −2.0% | +2.3% | −4.2% |
| FY 2020 | $70,081 | +9.1% | +1.6% | +7.5% |
| FY 2019 | $64,207 | +5.5% | +2.1% | +3.3% |
| FY 2018 | $60,865 | +4.8% | +2.3% | +2.5% |
| FY 2017 | $58,080 | +5.5% | +1.8% | +3.6% |
| FY 2016 | $55,027 | +5.0% | +0.7% | +4.3% |
| FY 2015 | $52,408 | +3.6% | +0.7% | +2.8% |
| FY 2014 | $50,588 | +4.8% | +1.6% | +3.2% |
| FY 2013 | $48,269 | +8.9% | +1.7% | +7.1% |
| FY 2012 | $44,328 | +2.8% | +2.9% | −0.1% |
| FY 2011 | $43,123 | — | — | — |
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 · Building Utilities Mechanic
Paid more than 97% of the 62 people with this job title that year. The median was $72,580.
Uses the amount paid in the year, so partial years and part-time positions read low.
See everyone with this job titleEvery record
16 records, newest first
| FY | Agency | Job title | County | Base pay | Overtime | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Veterans Affairs Dept MVH-Silver Bay Indirect Care | Building Utilities Mechanic Full-time | Lake | $34.76 /hr | $7,019 | $97,607 |
| 2025 | Veterans Affairs Dept MVH-Silver Bay Indirect Care | Building Utilities Mechanic Full-time | Lake | $34.76 /hr | $7,679 | $92,873 |
| 2024 | Veterans Affairs Dept MVH-Silver Bay Indirect Care | Building Utilities Mechanic Full-time | Lake | $33.26 /hr | $7,114 | $91,007 |
| 2023 | Veterans Affairs Dept MVH-Silver Bay Indirect Care | Building Utilities Mechanic Full-time | Lake | $33.26 /hr | $5,485 | $83,106 |
| 2022 | Veterans Affairs Dept MVH-Silver Bay Indirect Care | Building Utilities Mechanic Full-time | Lake | $32.45 /hr | $4,142 | $77,327 |
| 2021 | Human Services Dept MSOP ML Building Services | Electronic Systems Specialist Full-time | Carlton | $32.45 /hr | $1,275 | $68,676 |
| 2020 | Human Services Dept MSOP ML Building Maint | Electronic Systems Specialist Full-time | Carlton | $31.66 /hr | $782 | $70,081 |
| 2019 | Human Services Dept MSOP ML Building Services | Electronic Systems Specialist Full-time | Carlton | $30.96 /hr | $372 | $64,207 |
| 2018 | Human Services Dept MSOP ML Building Services | Electronic Systems Specialist Full-time | Carlton | $29.53 /hr | — | $60,865 |
| 2017 | Human Services Dept MSOP ML Building Services | Electronic Systems Specialist Full-time | Carlton | $28.19 /hr | $40 | $58,080 |
| 2016 | Human Services Dept MSOP ML Building Services | Electronic Systems Specialist Full-time | Carlton | $26.69 /hr | $10 | $55,027 |
| 2015 | Human Services Dept MSOP ML Building Services | Electronic Systems Specialist Full-time | Carlton | $25.36 /hr | $114 | $52,408 |
| 2014 | Human Services Dept MSOP ML Building Services | Electronic Systems Specialist Full-time | Carlton | $23.92 /hr | $1,237 | $50,588 |
| 2013 | Human Services Dept MSOP ML Building Services | Electronic Systems Specialist Full-time | Carlton | $22.60 /hr | $2,112 | $48,269 |
| 2012 | Human Services Dept MSOP ML Building Services | Electronics Systems Specialist Full-time | Carlton | $21.52 /hr | $387 | $44,328 |
| 2011 | Corrections Dept SCL Building Maintenance Supv | Electronics Systems Specialist Full-time | Sherburne | $20.92 /hr | — | $43,123 |
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 2026, amount paid
- Ercan-Fang, Sean$306,781Medical Specialist 4
- Saleem, Javaid$243,486Medical Specialist 3
- Nelson, Bryan Allen$239,851Medical Specialist 3
- Hagans, Elnora M$213,140Registered Nurse Advanced Prac
- Kayes, Shahrior$211,071Registered Nurse Advanced Prac
- Chalupsky, Paulina$201,138Registered Nurse Advanced Prac
- Weir, Andrew P$194,254Pharmacist Manager
- Cline, James Michael$187,214Medical Specialist 3
Highest paid as Building Utilities Mechanic
FY 2026, amount paid
- Gangestad, Gregory Earl$103,963Direct Care and Treatment
- Shelton, Craig Evan$92,073Veterans Affairs Dept
- Dundas, Benjamin$88,881MN St Colleges & Universities
- Ripperda, Mark A$88,328Veterans Affairs Dept
- Dahl Jr, Robert Allan$78,906Transportation Dept
- Rundell, Eric F$78,645MN St Colleges & Universities
- Brathwaite, Terry$77,764Transportation Dept
- D'Angiola, Pasquale$77,641MN St Colleges & Universities