Hassler, Ryan M
LocksmithMinnesota Zoological GardenDakota CountyFull-time
Skilled Trades. 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 177% while consumer prices went up 48%. After inflation, pay is up 87% (it beat inflation).
| Year | Paid | Change | Prices (CPI) | After inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $69,564 | +3.1% | +3.1% | −0.1% |
| FY 2025 | $67,489 | +8.2% | +2.6% | +5.4% |
| FY 2024 | $62,367 | +5.0% | +3.3% | +1.7% |
| FY 2023 | $59,374 | +6.4% | +6.3% | +0.2% |
| FY 2022 | $55,784 | +2.5% | +7.2% | −4.4% |
| FY 2021 | $54,419 | +2.5% | +2.3% | +0.2% |
| FY 2020 | $53,107 | +2.2% | +1.6% | +0.7% |
| FY 2019 | $51,943 | +3.1% | +2.1% | +1.0% |
| FY 2018 | $50,376 | +2.8% | +2.3% | +0.5% |
| FY 2017 | $49,008 | +6.7% | +1.8% | +4.7% |
| FY 2016 | $45,941 | +6.0% | +0.7% | +5.3% |
| FY 2015 | $43,332 | +7.2% | +0.7% | +6.4% |
| FY 2014 | $40,415 | +6.9% | +1.6% | +5.3% |
| FY 2013 | $37,790 | −0.5% | +1.7% | −2.1% |
| FY 2012 | $37,981 | +51.5% | +2.9% | +47.2% |
| FY 2011 | $25,075 | — | — | — |
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 · Locksmith
Paid more than 8% of the 13 people with this job title that year. The median was $69,790.
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 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Skilled Trades | Locksmith Full-time | Dakota | $33.57 /hr | — | $69,564 |
| 2025 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Skilled Trades | Locksmith Full-time | Dakota | $32.14 /hr | — | $67,489 |
| 2024 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Skilled Trades | Locksmith Full-time | Dakota | $29.87 /hr | — | $62,367 |
| 2023 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Skilled Trades Services | General Repair Worker Full-time | Dakota | $27.53 /hr | — | $59,374 |
| 2022 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Skilled Trades Services | General Repair Worker Full-time | Dakota | $26.86 /hr | — | $55,784 |
| 2021 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Skilled Trades Services | General Repair Worker Full-time | Dakota | $26.20 /hr | — | $54,419 |
| 2020 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Skilled Trades Services | General Repair Worker Full-time | Dakota | $25.56 /hr | — | $53,107 |
| 2019 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Facilities Maintenance | General Repair Worker Full-time | Dakota | $25.00 /hr | — | $51,943 |
| 2018 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Facilities Maintenance | General Repair Worker Full-time | Dakota | $24.45 /hr | — | $50,376 |
| 2017 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Facilities Maintenance | General Repair Worker Full-time | Dakota | $23.09 /hr | — | $49,008 |
| 2016 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Farm | Zoo Farm Keeper Full-time | Dakota | $21.84 /hr | — | $45,941 |
| 2015 | MN Zoological Garden Farm | Zoo Farm Keeper Full-time | Dakota | $20.67 /hr | — | $43,332 |
| 2014 | MN Zoological Garden Farm | Zoo Farm Keeper Full-time | Dakota | $19.58 /hr | — | $40,415 |
| 2013 | MN Zoological Garden Farm | Zoo Farm Keeper Full-time | Dakota | $18.45 /hr | $14 | $37,790 |
| 2012 | MN Zoological Garden Farm | Zoo Farm Keeper Full-time | Dakota | $17.60 /hr | $572 | $37,981 |
| 2011 | MN Zoological Garden Farm | Zoo Farm Keeper Full-time | Dakota | $17.13 /hr | $1,196 | $25,075 |
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 Minnesota Zoological Garden
FY 2026, amount paid
- Frawley, John$421,176Dir Zoological Gardens
- Mosher, Abigail E$163,030Agency Div Director Sr
- Kromschroeder, Sherry$161,019Agency Chief Financial Officer
- Garity, Susan C$149,247Veterinarian
- Pearson, Dawn Renee$146,607Human Resources Director 3
- Tillery, Otha$146,607Plant Mgmt Dir
- Kochevar, Randall$144,059Zoo Animal Programs Director
- Hoye, Pamela Ann$134,577State Prog Admin Manager Sr
Highest paid as Locksmith
FY 2026, amount paid
- Snell, Joshua Mckay$75,349Administration Dept
- Sorum, Michael J$72,435MN St Colleges & Universities
- Bannor, Mitchell Gene$70,433MN St Colleges & Universities
- Sullivan, Michael C$70,190Corrections Dept
- Jacobson, Matthew D$69,835Corrections Dept
- Jelinski, Eric J$69,790Military Affairs Dept
- Nelton, Jason Thomas$69,790MN St Colleges & Universities
- Axel, Robert J$69,790Corrections Dept