Danielson, Andrea C
State Prog AdminEducation DepartmentHennepin CountyFull-time
School Support. 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 2013, pay went up 281% while consumer prices went up 5%. After inflation, pay is up 264% (it beat inflation).
| Year | Paid | Change | Prices (CPI) | After inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2013 | $36,008 | +6.0% | +1.7% | +4.3% |
| FY 2012 | $33,966 | +259.3% | +2.9% | +249.1% |
| FY 2011 | $9,452 | — | — | — |
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 2013 · State Prog Admin
Paid more than 31% of the 140 people with this job title that year. The median was $42,715.
Uses the amount paid in the year, so partial years and part-time positions read low.
See everyone with this job titleEvery record
3 records, newest first
| FY | Agency | Job title | County | Base pay | Overtime | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Education Department School Support | State Prog Admin Full-time | Hennepin | $17.91 /hr | — | $36,008 |
| 2012 | Education Department School Support | State Prog Admin Full-time | Hennepin | $16.97 /hr | — | $33,966 |
| 2011 | Education Department Office of Turnaround Schools | State Prog Admin Full-time | Hennepin | $16.41 /hr | — | $9,452 |
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 Education Department
FY 2013, amount paid
- Melcher, Thomas R$112,568Dir Education Finance
- Bruggeman, Elia$108,880Asst Commr Education
- Dugan, Jennifer P$108,708Dir Statewide Assessment
- Montano, Jessie R$107,973Deputy Commr Education
- Cassellius, Brenda L$107,973Commissioner-Education Dept
- Hermodson, Rose A$107,973Asst Commr Education
- Troolin, Barbara$106,918Educ Dir Finance Reform & Acct
- Briner, Charlene F$105,551Senior Admin Officer
Highest paid as State Prog Admin
FY 2013, amount paid
- Carolus, Donna C$64,609Veterinary Medicine Board
- Hurlbert, Colleen M$61,696Racing Commission
- Mackin, Kathleen$51,721Human Services Dept
- Kopp-Nelson, Kathryn H$50,963Public Safety Dept
- Evensen, Diana Rae$50,580Mn Management & Budget
- Skowronek, Gail A$50,563Pollution Control Agency
- Arndt, Patsy R$50,553Human Services Dept
- Meyer, Steven P$50,489Mn Management & Budget