Ehret, John A
Deputy State Fire Marshal SupvPublic Safety DeptRamsey CountyFull-time
FIRE CODE COMPLIANCE. Minnesota state employee pay history, from State of Minnesota salary data.
Total paid
$1,425,479
over 16 fiscal years
Latest year
$135,113
FY 2026 · $9,238 overtime
Highest year
$178,365
FY 2019
Yearly average
$89,092
across years on record
Change since first year
+2,647%
FY 2011 to FY 2026 · prices +48%
Pay by fiscal year
Total paid across all records in each year, overtime included, compared with consumer prices.
Paid in yearFY 2011 pay grown with consumer prices (CPI)
From FY 2011 to FY 2026, pay went up 2,647% while consumer prices went up 48%. After inflation, pay is up 1,754% (it beat inflation).
| Year | Paid | Change | Prices (CPI) | After inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $135,113 | −3.8% | +3.1% | −6.7% |
| FY 2025 | $140,437 | +33.6% | +2.6% | +30.2% |
| FY 2024 | $105,110 | −3.1% | +3.3% | −6.2% |
| FY 2023 | $108,518 | +5.5% | +6.3% | −0.7% |
| FY 2022 | $102,835 | +4.1% | +7.2% | −2.8% |
| FY 2021 | $98,747 | −2.8% | +2.3% | −5.0% |
| FY 2020 | $101,562 | −43.1% | +1.6% | −43.9% |
| FY 2019 | $178,365 | +102.1% | +2.1% | +98.0% |
| FY 2018 | $88,239 | +7.5% | +2.3% | +5.2% |
| FY 2017 | $82,067 | −8.9% | +1.8% | −10.6% |
| FY 2016 | $90,101 | +13.3% | +0.7% | +12.5% |
| FY 2015 | $79,538 | +5.6% | +0.7% | +4.9% |
| FY 2014 | $75,291 | +138.0% | +1.6% | +134.3% |
| FY 2013 | $31,638 | +954.6% | +1.7% | +937.3% |
| FY 2012 | $3,000 | −39.0% | +2.9% | −40.7% |
| FY 2011 | $4,918 | — | — | — |
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 · Deputy State Fire Marshal Supv
Paid more than 86% of the 7 people with this job title that year. The median was $111,545.
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 | Public Safety Dept FIRE CODE COMPLIANCE | Deputy State Fire Marshal Supv Full-time | Ramsey | $54.97 /hr | $9,238 | $135,113 |
| 2026 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Mn State CTC MH Faculty | Tech College Faculty Part-time | Clay | — | — | — |
| 2025 | Public Safety Dept FIRE CODE COMPLIANCE | Deputy State Fire Marshal Supv Full-time | Ramsey | $50.52 /hr | $24,300 | $140,437 |
| 2025 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Mn State CTC MH Faculty | Tech College Faculty Part-time | Clay | — | — | — |
| 2024 | Public Safety Dept FIRE CODE COMPLIANCE | State Fire Safety Supervisor Full-time | Ramsey | $48.34 /hr | — | $105,110 |
| 2024 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Mn State CTC MH Faculty | Tech College Faculty Part-time · left during year | Clay | — | — | — |
| 2023 | Public Safety Dept Fire Invest/Educ,Prot Sys, Sup | State Fire Safety Supervisor Full-time | Ramsey | $44.13 /hr | — | $108,518 |
| 2023 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Mn State CTC MH Faculty | Tech College Faculty Part-time | Clay | — | — | — |
| 2022 | Public Safety Dept Fire Invest/Educ,Prot Sys, Sup | State Fire Safety Supervisor Full-time | Ramsey | $41.51 /hr | $3,483 | $102,835 |
| 2022 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Mn State CTC MH Faculty | Tech College Faculty Part-time | Clay | — | — | — |
| 2022 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Century CTC Faculty/6 | Community College Faculty Part-time · left during year | Ramsey | — | — | — |
| 2021 | Public Safety Dept Fire Invest/Educ,Prot Sys, Sup | State Fire Safety Supervisor Full-time | Ramsey | $39.05 /hr | $5,178 | $98,747 |
| 2021 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU S Cntrl Mankato TC HrFac | Tech College Faculty Part-time · left during year | Blue Earth | — | — | — |
| 2021 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Mn State CTC MH Faculty | Tech College Faculty Part-time | Clay | — | — | — |
| 2021 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Century CTC Faculty/6 | Community College Faculty Part-time | Ramsey | — | — | — |
| 2021 | MN St Colleges & Universities NHED Center Faculty | Tech College Faculty Part-time · left during year | St Louis | — | — | — |
| 2020 | Public Safety Dept Fire Invest/Educ,Prot Sys, Sup | State Prog Admin Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $36.72 /hr | $10,727 | $101,562 |
| 2020 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Alexandria TC Faculty | Tech College Faculty Part-time · left during year | Douglas | — | — | — |
| 2020 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Century CTC Faculty/6 | Community College Faculty Part-time | Ramsey | — | — | — |
| 2020 | MN St Colleges & Universities NHED Center Faculty | Tech College Faculty Part-time | St Louis | — | — | — |
| 2020 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Mn State CTC DL Hr Fac | Tech College Faculty Part-time | Becker | — | — | — |
| 2020 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU S Cntrl Mankato TC HrFac | Tech College Faculty Part-time | Blue Earth | — | — | — |
| 2019 | Public Safety Dept Fire Services and Support Team | State Prog Admin Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $33.62 /hr | $8,364 | $178,365 |
| 2019 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU NW Detroit Lk TC Hr Fac | Tech College Faculty Part-time | Becker | — | — | — |
| 2019 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU S Cntrl Mankato TC HrFac | Tech College Faculty Part-time | Blue Earth | $50.00 /hr | — | — |
| 2019 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Alexandria TC Faculty | Tech College Faculty Part-time | Douglas | — | — | — |
| 2019 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Century CTC Faculty/6 | Community College Faculty Part-time | Ramsey | — | — | — |
| 2019 | MN St Colleges & Universities NHED Center Faculty | Tech College Faculty Part-time | St Louis | — | — | — |
| 2018 | Public Safety Dept Fire Invest/Educ,Prot Sys, Sup | State Prog Admin Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $32.88 /hr | $4,587 | $88,239 |
| 2018 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Century CTC Faculty/6 | Community College Faculty Part-time | Ramsey | — | — | — |
| 2018 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU NW Detroit Lk TC Hr Fac | Tech College Faculty Part-time · left during year | Becker | — | — | — |
| 2018 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU S Cntrl Mankato TC HrFac | Tech College Faculty Part-time | Blue Earth | $50.00 /hr | — | — |
| 2017 | Public Safety Dept Fire Invest/Educ,Prot Sys, Sup | State Prog Admin Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $32.24 /hr | $629 | $82,067 |
| 2017 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU NW Detroit Lk TC Hr Fac | Tech College Faculty Part-time · left during year | Becker | — | — | — |
| 2017 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU S Cntrl Mankato TC HrFac | Tech College Faculty Part-time · left during year | Blue Earth | — | — | — |
| 2016 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Century CTC Class/3 | Customized Training Rep Full-time | Ramsey | $40.68 /hr | — | $90,101 |
| 2016 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU NW Detroit Lk TC Hr Fac | Tech College Faculty Part-time | Becker | — | — | — |
| 2016 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Lk Sup Duluth NC Faculty | Tech College Faculty Part-time · left during year | St Louis | — | — | — |
| 2016 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU S Cntrl Mankato TC HrFac | Tech College Faculty Part-time · left during year | Blue Earth | — | — | — |
| 2015 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Century CTC Class/3 | Customized Training Rep Full-time | Ramsey | $38.63 /hr | — | $79,538 |
| 2015 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU NW Detroit Lk TC Hr Fac | Tech College Faculty Part-time | Becker | — | — | — |
| 2014 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Century CTC Class/3 | Customized Training Rep Full-time | Ramsey | $36.23 /hr | — | $75,291 |
| 2013 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Century CTC Class/3 | Customized Training Rep Full-time | Ramsey | $35.17 /hr | — | $31,638 |
| 2013 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Century CTC Faculty/6 | Community College Faculty Part-time | Ramsey | — | — | — |
| 2012 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Century CTC Faculty/6 | Community College Faculty Part-time | Ramsey | — | — | $3,000 |
| 2011 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Century CTC Faculty/6 | Community College Faculty Part-time | Ramsey | — | — | $4,918 |
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 Deputy State Fire Marshal Supv
FY 2026, amount paid
- Williams III, Forrest E$114,265Public Safety Dept
- Kunst, Ryan Lorentz$112,625Public Safety Dept
- Ahrens, Travis Zachary$111,545Public Safety Dept
- Contreras, Angela Marie$110,433Public Safety Dept
- Clafton, Anthony Austin$110,361Public Safety Dept
- Ersland, Kimberly$79,024Public Safety Dept