Johnson, April L
Registered NurseVeterans Affairs DeptOtter Tail CountyPart-time
MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care. 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 2025, pay went up 60% while consumer prices went up 44%. After inflation, pay is up 11% (it beat inflation).
| Year | Paid | Change | Prices (CPI) | After inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $67,636 | −22.6% | +2.6% | −24.6% |
| FY 2024 | $87,427 | +5.3% | +3.3% | +1.9% |
| FY 2023 | $83,039 | +3.1% | +6.3% | −2.9% |
| FY 2022 | $80,517 | +30.6% | +7.2% | +21.9% |
| FY 2021 | $61,633 | −1.0% | +2.3% | −3.2% |
| FY 2020 | $62,244 | +2.0% | +1.6% | +0.5% |
| FY 2019 | $61,010 | +2.7% | +2.1% | +0.6% |
| FY 2018 | $59,421 | +3.3% | +2.3% | +1.1% |
| FY 2017 | $57,502 | +9.4% | +1.8% | +7.4% |
| FY 2016 | $52,583 | +1.0% | +0.7% | +0.3% |
| FY 2015 | $52,085 | +1.2% | +0.7% | +0.5% |
| FY 2014 | $51,456 | +8.4% | +1.6% | +6.7% |
| FY 2013 | $47,490 | +3.3% | +1.7% | +1.6% |
| FY 2012 | $45,958 | +8.7% | +2.9% | +5.6% |
| FY 2011 | $42,299 | — | — | — |
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 2025 · Registered Nurse
Paid more than 33% of the 642 people with this job title that year. The median was $91,740.
Uses the amount paid in the year, so partial years and part-time positions read low.
See everyone with this job titleEvery record
15 records, newest first
| FY | Agency | Job title | County | Base pay | Overtime | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Veterans Affairs Dept MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care | Registered Nurse Part-time · left during year | Otter Tail | $47.79 /hr | $1,303 | $67,636 |
| 2024 | Veterans Affairs Dept MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care | Registered Nurse Part-time | Otter Tail | $43.97 /hr | $3,201 | $87,427 |
| 2023 | Veterans Affairs Dept MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care | Registered Nurse Part-time | Otter Tail | $40.08 /hr | $1,139 | $83,039 |
| 2022 | Human Services Dept CBHH Alexandria Nursing 2 | Registered Nurse Full-time | Douglas | $37.59 /hr | $2,307 | $80,517 |
| 2021 | Human Services Dept CBHH Alexandria Nursing | Licensed Practical Nurse Full-time | Douglas | $29.22 /hr | $650 | $61,633 |
| 2020 | Human Services Dept CBHH Alexandria Nursing | Licensed Practical Nurse Full-time | Douglas | $28.51 /hr | $3,364 | $62,244 |
| 2019 | Human Services Dept CBHH Alexandria Nursing | Licensed Practical Nurse Full-time | Douglas | $27.88 /hr | $1,349 | $61,010 |
| 2018 | Human Services Dept CBHH Alexandria Nursing | Licensed Practical Nurse Full-time | Douglas | $27.27 /hr | $2,598 | $59,421 |
| 2017 | Human Services Dept CBHH Alexandria Nursing | Licensed Practical Nurse Full-time | Douglas | $26.74 /hr | $2,105 | $57,502 |
| 2016 | Human Services Dept CBHH Alexandria Nursing | Licensed Practical Nurse Part-time | Douglas | $26.09 /hr | $3,308 | $52,583 |
| 2015 | Human Services Dept CBHH Alexandria Nursing | Licensed Practical Nurse Part-time | Douglas | $24.78 /hr | $3,099 | $52,085 |
| 2014 | Human Services Dept MSHS Wadena Dir Care | Licensed Practical Nurse Full-time | Wadena | $23.40 /hr | $3,596 | $51,456 |
| 2013 | Human Services Dept SHS Wadena Transitional Servic | Licensed Practical Nurse 2 Full-time | Wadena | $22.12 /hr | $3,620 | $47,490 |
| 2012 | Human Services Dept SHS Wadena Transitional Servic | Licensed Practical Nurse 1 Full-time | — | $20.59 /hr | $2,046 | $45,958 |
| 2011 | Human Services Dept SHS Wadena Transitional Servic | Licensed Practical Nurse 1 Full-time | — | $20.01 /hr | $1,724 | $42,299 |
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 Veterans Affairs Dept
FY 2025, amount paid
- Nelson, Bryan Allen$290,477Medical Specialist 3
- Meyer, Bruce C$290,454Medical Specialist 4
- Kayes, Shahrior$198,398Registered Nurse Advanced Prac
- Hagans, Elnora M$192,899Registered Nurse Advanced Prac
- Weir, Andrew P$191,728Pharmacist Manager
- Chalupsky, Paulina$191,639Registered Nurse Advanced Prac
- Cline, James Michael$183,386Medical Specialist 3
- Meittunen, Eric$182,518Deputy Commr Veterans Aff-VHC
Highest paid as Registered Nurse
FY 2025, amount paid
- Helling Goblirsch, Ronda R$189,485Direct Care and Treatment Dept
- Barth, Darlene$179,056Veterans Affairs Dept
- Birisi, Patrick Masiasia$164,128Direct Care and Treatment Dept
- Lee, Jung Hee$164,064Veterans Affairs Dept
- Nelson JR, Joseph Eugene$163,761Direct Care and Treatment Dept
- Simon, Irene$156,873Direct Care and Treatment Dept
- Smith, Teresa Ann$153,006Direct Care and Treatment Dept
- Wakooli, Darcie Jean$149,659Direct Care and Treatment Dept