Cooksley, Joseph D
Forensic Science SupvPublic Safety DeptRamsey CountyFull-time
BCA Lab Admin 2. 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 101% while consumer prices went up 48%. After inflation, pay is up 36% (it beat inflation).
| Year | Paid | Change | Prices (CPI) | After inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $123,296 | +8.0% | +3.1% | +4.8% |
| FY 2025 | $114,113 | +9.6% | +2.6% | +6.8% |
| FY 2024 | $104,144 | +0.7% | +3.3% | −2.5% |
| FY 2023 | $103,425 | +7.9% | +6.3% | +1.6% |
| FY 2022 | $95,814 | +3.0% | +7.2% | −3.9% |
| FY 2021 | $93,014 | +1.0% | +2.3% | −1.3% |
| FY 2020 | $92,082 | +4.3% | +1.6% | +2.7% |
| FY 2019 | $88,314 | −3.0% | +2.1% | −5.0% |
| FY 2018 | $91,035 | −1.2% | +2.3% | −3.4% |
| FY 2017 | $92,135 | +7.1% | +1.8% | +5.2% |
| FY 2016 | $86,031 | −0.3% | +0.7% | −1.0% |
| FY 2015 | $86,283 | +13.2% | +0.7% | +12.4% |
| FY 2014 | $76,196 | +10.5% | +1.6% | +8.8% |
| FY 2013 | $68,952 | +6.1% | +1.7% | +4.3% |
| FY 2012 | $65,008 | +6.2% | +2.9% | +3.2% |
| FY 2011 | $61,210 | — | — | — |
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 · Forensic Science Supv
Paid more than 13% of the 15 people with this job title that year. The median was $133,793.
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 | Public Safety Dept BCA Lab Admin 2 | Forensic Science Supv Full-time | Ramsey | $59.07 /hr | $384 | $123,296 |
| 2025 | Public Safety Dept BCA Lab Admin 2 | Forensic Science Supv Full-time | Ramsey | $56.10 /hr | $507 | $114,113 |
| 2024 | Public Safety Dept BCA Lab Biology 1 | Forensic Scientist 2 Full-time | Ramsey | $48.51 /hr | $994 | $104,144 |
| 2023 | Public Safety Dept BCA Lab Biology 2 | Forensic Scientist 2 Full-time | Ramsey | $45.98 /hr | $138 | $103,425 |
| 2022 | Public Safety Dept BCA Lab Biology 2 | Forensic Scientist 2 Full-time | Ramsey | $44.86 /hr | $404 | $95,814 |
| 2021 | Public Safety Dept BCA Lab Biology 2 | Forensic Scientist 2 Full-time | Ramsey | $43.77 /hr | $350 | $93,014 |
| 2020 | Public Safety Dept BCA Lab Biology 2 | Forensic Scientist 2 Full-time | Ramsey | $42.70 /hr | $1,235 | $92,082 |
| 2019 | Public Safety Dept BCA Lab Biology 2 | Forensic Scientist 2 Full-time | Ramsey | $41.76 /hr | $1,128 | $88,314 |
| 2018 | Public Safety Dept BCA Lab Biology 2 | Forensic Scientist 2 Full-time | Ramsey | $40.84 /hr | $3,165 | $91,035 |
| 2017 | Public Safety Dept BCA Lab DNA2 QA | Forensic Scientist 2 Full-time | Ramsey | $38.64 /hr | $5,210 | $92,135 |
| 2016 | Public Safety Dept BCA Lab DNA 1 CST | Forensic Scientist 2 Full-time | Ramsey | $36.25 /hr | $2,867 | $86,031 |
| 2015 | Public Safety Dept BCA Lab DNA2 QA | Forensic Scientist 2 Full-time | Ramsey | $34.18 /hr | $8,572 | $86,283 |
| 2014 | Public Safety Dept BCA Lab DNA2 QA | Forensic Scientist 2 Full-time | Ramsey | $31.99 /hr | $5,372 | $76,196 |
| 2013 | Public Safety Dept BCA Lab Mitochondrial DNA | Forensic Scientist 2 Full-time | Ramsey | $29.97 /hr | $3,859 | $68,952 |
| 2012 | Public Safety Dept BCA Lab Mitochondrial DNA | Forensic Scientist 2 Full-time | Ramsey | $28.35 /hr | $1,219 | $65,008 |
| 2011 | Public Safety Dept BCA Lab Mitochondrial DNA | Forensic Scientist 2 Full-time | Ramsey | $27.33 /hr | $1,293 | $61,210 |
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 Public Safety Dept
FY 2026, amount paid
- Krambeer, Adam James$246,089State Patrol Trooper
- Barthel, Eric J$241,240State Patrol Captain
- Stricker, Paul G.$227,992State Patrol Trooper
- Engeldinger, Jason H$220,634State Patrol Captain
- Farmakes, John D$219,560State Patrol Lieutenant
- Yang, Dau Mong$207,791State Patrol Trooper
- Evans, Andrew W$206,747Superintendent BCA
- Erickson, Thomas Michael$205,456State Patrol Trooper
Highest paid as Forensic Science Supv
FY 2026, amount paid
- Warrick, Patrick E$157,432Public Safety Dept
- Loren, Melissa Louise$152,906Public Safety Dept
- Nelson, Brent A$148,990Public Safety Dept
- Grunwald, Eric J$139,678Public Safety Dept
- Dahlby, Cori Lee$134,963Public Safety Dept
- Sedqi, Mohamed$134,868Public Safety Dept
- Kierzek, Karin Elizabeth$134,742Public Safety Dept
- Nelson, Jody K$133,793Public Safety Dept