Hanson, Michael J
Senior Executive OfficerPublic Safety DeptRamsey CountyFull-time
Traffic Safety. 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 34% while consumer prices went up 48%. After inflation, pay is down 10% (it fell behind inflation).
| Year | Paid | Change | Prices (CPI) | After inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $141,409 | +1.6% | +3.1% | −1.5% |
| FY 2025 | $139,196 | +2.2% | +2.6% | −0.4% |
| FY 2024 | $136,195 | +1.8% | +3.3% | −1.5% |
| FY 2023 | $133,798 | +11.1% | +6.3% | +4.5% |
| FY 2022 | $120,444 | +1.5% | +7.2% | −5.3% |
| FY 2021 | $118,670 | +1.2% | +2.3% | −1.1% |
| FY 2020 | $117,266 | +2.2% | +1.6% | +0.7% |
| FY 2019 | $114,690 | −34.2% | +2.1% | −35.5% |
| FY 2018 | $174,239 | +52.9% | +2.3% | +49.5% |
| FY 2017 | $113,960 | +6.3% | +1.8% | +4.4% |
| FY 2016 | $107,160 | +1.6% | +0.7% | +1.0% |
| FY 2015 | $105,438 | +0.8% | +0.7% | +0.1% |
| FY 2014 | $104,560 | +9.0% | +1.6% | +7.3% |
| FY 2013 | $95,918 | −13.4% | +1.7% | −14.9% |
| FY 2012 | $110,806 | +4.9% | +2.9% | +1.9% |
| FY 2011 | $105,618 | — | — | — |
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 · Senior Executive Officer
Paid more than 44% of the 9 people with this job title that year. The median was $141,409.
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 Traffic Safety | Senior Executive Officer Full-time | Ramsey | $68.02 /hr | — | $141,409 |
| 2025 | Public Safety Dept Traffic Safety | Senior Executive Officer Full-time | Ramsey | $67.01 /hr | — | $139,196 |
| 2024 | Public Safety Dept Traffic Safety | Senior Executive Officer Full-time | Ramsey | $64.12 /hr | — | $136,195 |
| 2023 | Public Safety Dept Traffic Safety | Senior Executive Officer Full-time | Ramsey | $60.78 /hr | — | $133,798 |
| 2022 | Public Safety Dept Traffic Safety | Senior Executive Officer Full-time | Ramsey | $59.30 /hr | — | $120,444 |
| 2021 | Public Safety Dept Traffic Safety | Senior Executive Officer Full-time | Ramsey | $57.85 /hr | — | $118,670 |
| 2020 | Public Safety Dept Traffic Safety | Senior Executive Officer Full-time | Ramsey | $56.44 /hr | — | $117,266 |
| 2019 | Public Safety Dept Traffic Safety | Senior Executive Officer Full-time | Ramsey | $55.20 /hr | — | $114,690 |
| 2018 | Public Safety Dept Traffic Safety | Senior Executive Officer Full-time | Ramsey | $53.99 /hr | $4,684 | $174,239 |
| 2017 | Public Safety Dept State Patrol Adm Support | State Patrol Captain Full-time | Hennepin | $48.78 /hr | $10,658 | $113,960 |
| 2016 | Public Safety Dept State Patrol Adm Support | State Patrol Captain Full-time | Hennepin | $47.62 /hr | $8,511 | $107,160 |
| 2015 | Public Safety Dept State Patrol Adm Support | State Patrol Captain Full-time | Hennepin | $46.49 /hr | $5,817 | $105,438 |
| 2014 | Public Safety Dept State Patrol Operations | State Patrol Captain Full-time | Pennington | $43.97 /hr | $7,297 | $104,560 |
| 2013 | Public Safety Dept State Patrol Operations | State Patrol Captain Full-time | Pennington | $42.69 /hr | $2,922 | $95,918 |
| 2012 | Public Safety Dept State Patrol Operations | State Patrol Captain Full-time | Pennington | $41.57 /hr | $18,139 | $110,806 |
| 2011 | Public Safety Dept Detroit Lakes D 2900 Superviso | State Patrol Lieutenant Full-time | Becker | $38.49 /hr | $17,117 | $105,618 |
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 Senior Executive Officer
FY 2026, amount paid
- Bull, Michael J$144,409Public Utilities Comm
- Bayers, Joanna Lynn$141,545Revenue Dept
- Helle, Beth A$141,409Explore Minnesota
- Sutton, Kathryn Jeanne$141,409Explore Minnesota
- Bayerl, Julie M$139,736Administration Dept
- Anderson, Erik Q$139,720Mn Management & Budget
- Bowdry, Deven I$129,665Employ & Econ Development Dept
- McCullough, Mark Samuel$124,540Health Department