Cole, Jennifer J
DEI ConsultantNatural Resources DeptRamsey CountyFull-time
OSD Access & Inclusion Staff. 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 112% while consumer prices went up 48%. After inflation, pay is up 43% (it beat inflation).
| Year | Paid | Change | Prices (CPI) | After inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $100,946 | +7.4% | +3.1% | +4.1% |
| FY 2025 | $93,989 | +5.0% | +2.6% | +2.3% |
| FY 2024 | $89,526 | +8.6% | +3.3% | +5.1% |
| FY 2023 | $82,452 | +10.8% | +6.3% | +4.3% |
| FY 2022 | $74,422 | +9.3% | +7.2% | +2.0% |
| FY 2021 | $68,107 | +4.3% | +2.3% | +2.0% |
| FY 2020 | $65,281 | +9.2% | +1.6% | +7.5% |
| FY 2019 | $59,764 | +2.7% | +2.1% | +0.6% |
| FY 2018 | $58,206 | +3.8% | +2.3% | +1.5% |
| FY 2017 | $56,076 | +2.5% | +1.8% | +0.6% |
| FY 2016 | $54,715 | +7.2% | +0.7% | +6.4% |
| FY 2015 | $51,063 | +3.1% | +0.7% | +2.3% |
| FY 2014 | $49,542 | −4.5% | +1.6% | −6.0% |
| FY 2013 | $51,880 | +6.1% | +1.7% | +4.4% |
| FY 2012 | $48,876 | +2.8% | +2.9% | −0.2% |
| FY 2011 | $47,558 | — | — | — |
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 · DEI Consultant
Paid more than 57% of the 14 people with this job title that year. The median was $95,369.
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 | Natural Resources Dept OSD Access & Inclusion Staff | DEI Consultant Full-time | Ramsey | $49.66 /hr | — | $100,946 |
| 2025 | Natural Resources Dept OAI Staff | DEI Consultant Full-time | Ramsey | $47.05 /hr | — | $93,989 |
| 2024 | Natural Resources Dept OSD HR Section Heads | State Prog Admin Prin Full-time | Ramsey | $41.93 /hr | — | $89,526 |
| 2023 | Employ & Econ Development Dept CO Diversity &EqualOpportunity | Affirmative Action Off 3 Full-time | Ramsey | $38.38 /hr | — | $82,452 |
| 2022 | Employ & Econ Development Dept CO Diversity &EqualOpportunity | Affirmative Action Off 3 Full-time | Ramsey | $36.12 /hr | — | $74,422 |
| 2021 | Education Department Human Resources | Human Resources Specialist 2 Full-time | Ramsey | $32.79 /hr | — | $68,107 |
| 2020 | Education Department Human Resources | Human Resources Specialist 2 Full-time | Ramsey | $31.99 /hr | — | $65,281 |
| 2019 | Education Department Human Resources | Human Resources Specialist 2 Full-time | Hennepin | $30.25 /hr | — | $59,764 |
| 2018 | Education Department Human Resources | Human Resources Specialist 1 Full-time | Hennepin | $27.53 /hr | — | $58,206 |
| 2017 | Education Department Human Resources | Human Resources Specialist 1 Full-time | Hennepin | $26.99 /hr | — | $56,076 |
| 2016 | Education Department Human Resources | Human Resources Specialist 1 Full-time | Hennepin | $26.33 /hr | — | $54,715 |
| 2015 | Education Department Human Resources | Human Resources Specialist 1 Full-time | Hennepin | $25.69 /hr | — | $51,063 |
| 2014 | Education Department Human Resources | Human Resources Technician 2 Full-time | Hennepin | $22.61 /hr | — | $49,542 |
| 2013 | Natural Resources Dept OP Services Bus Off Staff | State Prog Admin Intermediate Full-time | Ramsey | $26.02 /hr | — | $51,880 |
| 2012 | Natural Resources Dept OP Services Bus Off Staff | State Prog Admin Intermediate Full-time | Ramsey | $24.61 /hr | — | $48,876 |
| 2011 | Natural Resources Dept Mgt Res Budget & Communication | State Prog Admin Intermediate Full-time | Ramsey | $23.74 /hr | — | $47,558 |
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 Natural Resources Dept
FY 2026, amount paid
- Lais, Daniel R$215,649State Prog Admin Manager Sr
- Smith, Rodmen E$205,052NR Dir - Enforcement
- Naramore, Barbara Lynn$198,561Deputy Commr Natural Resources
- Strommen, Sarah$197,945Commissioner-Natural Resources
- Lotthammer, Shannon M$186,471Asst Commr NR Operations
- Richards, Jess W$185,409Asst Commr NR Operations
- Meier, Robert H$185,344Asst Commr NR Operations
- Gorecki, Robert Andrew$184,600NR Asst Dir - Enforcement
Highest paid as DEI Consultant
FY 2026, amount paid
- Mae, Raven Gizhibaayaanimad$108,963Human Services Dept
- Echols, Nanette Marie$108,961Human Services Dept
- Spielman, Riley Koehler$106,962Pollution Control Agency
- McKinley, Angela Nicole$106,800Public Utilities Comm
- Werchouski, Katrina$103,980Human Services Dept
- Urbatch, Nicole$96,811Human Services Dept
- Yang-Lee, May Ee$93,926Natural Resources Dept
- Archibong, Mfon Akpan$85,331Health Department