Kelson, Aaron Robert
Community College FacultyMN St Colleges & UniversitiesSt Louis CountyFull-time
MnSCU MNC Mesabi CC Faculty. Minnesota state employee pay history, from State of Minnesota salary data.
Total paid
$1,454,806
over 16 fiscal years
Latest year
$97,222
FY 2026
Highest year
$115,215
FY 2025
Yearly average
$90,925
across years on record
Change since first year
+30%
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 30% while consumer prices went up 48%. After inflation, pay is down 13% (it fell behind inflation).
| Year | Paid | Change | Prices (CPI) | After inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $97,222 | −15.6% | +3.1% | −18.2% |
| FY 2025 | $115,215 | +10.3% | +2.6% | +7.4% |
| FY 2024 | $104,478 | +2.5% | +3.3% | −0.8% |
| FY 2023 | $101,976 | −5.9% | +6.3% | −11.5% |
| FY 2022 | $108,413 | +11.6% | +7.2% | +4.1% |
| FY 2021 | $97,187 | +2.8% | +2.3% | +0.5% |
| FY 2020 | $94,508 | +3.0% | +1.6% | +1.4% |
| FY 2019 | $91,753 | +10.5% | +2.1% | +8.2% |
| FY 2018 | $83,043 | −1.7% | +2.3% | −3.9% |
| FY 2017 | $84,510 | +2.1% | +1.8% | +0.2% |
| FY 2016 | $82,778 | −14.3% | +0.7% | −14.8% |
| FY 2015 | $96,548 | +26.8% | +0.7% | +25.9% |
| FY 2014 | $76,132 | +15.5% | +1.6% | +13.7% |
| FY 2013 | $65,918 | −17.8% | +1.7% | −19.1% |
| FY 2012 | $80,148 | +6.9% | +2.9% | +3.9% |
| FY 2011 | $74,976 | — | — | — |
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 · Community College Faculty
Paid more than 67% of the 3,215 people with this job title that year. The median was $76,421.
Uses the amount paid in the year, so partial years and part-time positions read low.
See everyone with this job titleEvery record
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| FY | Agency | Job title | County | Base pay | Overtime | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU MNC Mesabi CC Faculty | Community College Faculty Full-time | St Louis | $2,972 /2 wk | — | $97,222 |
| 2025 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU MNC Mesabi CC Faculty | Community College Faculty Full-time | St Louis | $3,622 /2 wk | $12,606 | $115,215 |
| 2025 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU MNC Mesabi CC Faculty | Community College Faculty Full-time · left during year | St Louis | — | — | — |
| 2024 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU MNC Mesabi CC Faculty | Community College Faculty Full-time | St Louis | $3,364 /2 wk | $11,752 | $104,478 |
| 2024 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU MNC Mesabi CC Faculty | Community College Faculty Full-time | St Louis | — | — | — |
| 2023 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU MNC Mesabi CC Faculty | Community College Faculty Full-time | St Louis | $3,216 /2 wk | $1,305 | $101,976 |
| 2023 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU MNC Mesabi CC Faculty | Community College Faculty Full-time | St Louis | — | — | — |
| 2023 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU MNC Mesabi CC Faculty | Community College Faculty Full-time · left during year | St Louis | — | — | — |
| 2022 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU MNC Mesabi CC Faculty | Community College Faculty Full-time | St Louis | $3,024 /2 wk | $18,276 | $108,413 |
| 2022 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU MNC Mesabi CC Faculty | Community College Faculty Full-time | St Louis | — | — | — |
| 2021 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Laurentian Mesabi CC Fac | Community College Faculty Full-time | St Louis | $3,001 /2 wk | $15,665 | $97,187 |
| 2021 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Laurentian Mesabi CC Fac | Community College Faculty Full-time | St Louis | $1,958 /2 wk | — | — |
| 2020 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Laurentian Mesabi CC Fac | Community College Faculty Full-time | St Louis | $2,882 /2 wk | $14,273 | $94,508 |
| 2020 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Laurentian Mesabi CC Fac | Community College Faculty Full-time · left during year | St Louis | — | — | — |
| 2019 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Laurentian Mesabi CC Fac | Community College Faculty Full-time | St Louis | $2,858 /2 wk | $5,570 | $91,753 |
| 2019 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Laurentian Mesabi CC Fac | Community College Faculty Full-time | St Louis | $1,865 /2 wk | — | — |
| 2018 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Laurentian Mesabi CC Fac | Community College Faculty Full-time | St Louis | $2,675 /2 wk | $5,167 | $83,043 |
| 2018 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Laurentian Mesabi CC Fac | Community College Faculty Full-time | St Louis | $1,891 /2 wk | — | — |
| 2017 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Laurentian Mesabi CC Fac | Community College Faculty Full-time | St Louis | $2,669 /2 wk | $8,146 | $84,510 |
| 2017 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Laurentian Mesabi CC Fac | Community College Faculty Full-time | St Louis | $1,746 /2 wk | — | — |
| 2016 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Laurentian Mesabi CC Fac | Community College Faculty Full-time | St Louis | $2,561 /2 wk | — | $82,778 |
| 2016 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Laurentian Mesabi CC Fac | Community College Faculty Full-time | St Louis | $1,812 /2 wk | — | — |
| 2016 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Itasca CC Faculty | Community College Faculty Part-time · left during year | Itasca | — | — | — |
| 2015 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Laurentian Mesabi CC Fac | Community College Faculty Full-time | St Louis | $2,485 /2 wk | $1,087 | $96,548 |
| 2015 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Laurentian Mesabi CC Fac | Community College Faculty Full-time | St Louis | $3,262 /2 wk | — | — |
| 2015 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Itasca CC Faculty | Community College Faculty Part-time | Itasca | $3,262 /2 wk | — | — |
| 2014 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Laurentian Mesabi CC Fac | Community College Faculty Full-time | St Louis | $2,289 /2 wk | $2,988 | $76,132 |
| 2014 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Laurentian Mesabi CC Fac | Community College Faculty Full-time | St Louis | $1,494 /2 wk | — | — |
| 2014 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Itasca CC Faculty | Community College Faculty Part-time | Itasca | $2,390 /2 wk | — | — |
| 2014 | MN St Colleges & Universities NHED Center Faculty | Tech College Faculty Part-time | St Louis | — | — | — |
| 2013 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Laurentian Mesabi CC Fac | Community College Faculty Full-time | St Louis | $2,289 /2 wk | — | $65,918 |
| 2013 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Laurentian Mesabi CC Fac | Community College Faculty Full-time | St Louis | $1,494 /2 wk | — | — |
| 2013 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Itasca CC Faculty | Community College Faculty Part-time | Itasca | $2,390 /2 wk | — | — |
| 2012 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Laurentian Mesabi CC Fac | Community College Faculty Full-time | St Louis | $2,147 /2 wk | $4,686 | $80,148 |
| 2012 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Laurentian Mesabi CC Fac | Community College Faculty Full-time · left during year | St Louis | $3,125 /2 wk | — | — |
| 2012 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Itasca CC Faculty | Community College Faculty Part-time · left during year | Itasca | $1,875 /2 wk | — | — |
| 2011 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Laurentian Mesabi CC Fac | Community College Faculty Full-time | St Louis | $2,155 /2 wk | $4,691 | $74,976 |
| 2011 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Laurentian Mesabi CC Fac | Community College Faculty Full-time | St Louis | $1,406 /2 wk | — | — |
| 2011 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Itasca CC Faculty | Community College Faculty Part-time · left during year | Itasca | $2,813 /2 wk | — | — |
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 MN St Colleges & Universities
FY 2026, amount paid
- Olson, Scott R$473,977Chancellor MNSCU
- Arthur, Virginia$394,903MnSCU President/Vice Chanc. V
- Inch, Edward S$389,402MnSCU President/Vice Chanc.VI
- Ellinghuysen, Scott$381,049MnSCU Administrator 13
- Downs, Timothy Michael$374,158MnSCU President/Vice Chanc. V
- Maki, William D$364,350MnSCU Vice Chancellor
- Larson, Brett H$356,113State University Faculty
- Strand, Luke Samuel$351,643State University Faculty
Highest paid as Community College Faculty
FY 2026, amount paid
- Ulseth, Ronald Richard$295,098MN St Colleges & Universities
- Preuss, Janiel Ann$181,217MN St Colleges & Universities
- Riendeau, MaryKay$175,713MN St Colleges & Universities
- Mubarak, Muhumed$175,619MN St Colleges & Universities
- Le, Thanh T$172,129MN St Colleges & Universities
- Holmes, Margaret L$166,711MN St Colleges & Universities
- Lenertz, Sara Horne$166,656MN St Colleges & Universities
- Kumar, Renu B$163,371MN St Colleges & Universities