Karich, Michael J
Plant Mntc Engineer ChiefMinnesota Zoological GardenDakota CountyFull-time
Physical Plant. 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 2018, pay went up 2% while consumer prices went up 12%. After inflation, pay is down 9% (it fell behind inflation).
| Year | Paid | Change | Prices (CPI) | After inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2018 | $57,150 | −16.9% | +2.3% | −18.8% |
| FY 2017 | $68,802 | +3.1% | +1.8% | +1.2% |
| FY 2016 | $66,734 | +2.7% | +0.7% | +2.0% |
| FY 2015 | $64,967 | +6.2% | +0.7% | +5.5% |
| FY 2014 | $61,163 | +4.4% | +1.6% | +2.8% |
| FY 2013 | $58,575 | −0.3% | +1.7% | −2.0% |
| FY 2012 | $58,777 | +5.4% | +2.9% | +2.4% |
| FY 2011 | $55,762 | — | — | — |
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 2018 · Plant Mntc Engineer Chief
Too few people share this job title that year to make a fair comparison.
See everyone with this job titleEvery record
8 records, newest first
| FY | Agency | Job title | County | Base pay | Overtime | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Physical Plant | Plant Mntc Engineer Chief Full-time · left during year | Dakota | $32.62 /hr | $3,494 | $57,150 |
| 2017 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Physical Plant | Plant Mntc Engineer Chief Full-time | Dakota | $31.98 /hr | $3,838 | $68,802 |
| 2016 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Physical Plant | Plant Mntc Engineer Chief Full-time | Dakota | $30.02 /hr | $4,643 | $66,734 |
| 2015 | MN Zoological Garden Physical Plant | Pwr Plt Asst Chief Engineer Full-time | Dakota | $28.27 /hr | $4,968 | $64,967 |
| 2014 | MN Zoological Garden Engineering Sup | Pwr Plt Asst Chief Engineer Full-time | Dakota | $27.45 /hr | $1,421 | $61,163 |
| 2013 | MN Zoological Garden Heating Plant | Pwr Plt Asst Chief Engineer Full-time | Dakota | $26.65 /hr | $2,430 | $58,575 |
| 2012 | MN Zoological Garden Heating Plant | Pwr Plt Asst Chief Engineer Full-time | Dakota | $26.13 /hr | $686 | $58,777 |
| 2011 | MN Zoological Garden Heating Plant | Pwr Plt Asst Chief Engineer Full-time | Dakota | $26.13 /hr | $1,725 | $55,762 |
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 2018, amount paid
- Frawley, John$331,441Dir Zoological Gardens
- Frazier, David Burke$138,808Zoo Deputy Director
- Mosher, Abigail E$124,045Agency Chief Financial Officer
- Willis, Kevin$120,459Zoo Animal Programs Director
- Rasmussen, James M$108,838Veterinarian Senior
- Harris, Tara R$103,735Zoo Conservation Director
- Otten, Derik E$100,656State Prog Admin Manager Sr
- Benson, Michelle Lynn$97,993Zoo Sales & Marketing Manager
Highest paid as Plant Mntc Engineer Chief
FY 2018, amount paid
- Bialek, Stanley J$70,392Administration Dept
- McDougle Jr, Gerald M$69,010Administration Dept