Lang, Michael A
State Prog Admin Manager SrEmploy & Econ Development DeptRamsey CountyFull-time
CO Commissioners Office. 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 212% while consumer prices went up 48%. After inflation, pay is up 111% (it beat inflation).
| Year | Paid | Change | Prices (CPI) | After inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $134,821 | +6.4% | +3.1% | +3.1% |
| FY 2025 | $126,757 | −1.5% | +2.6% | −4.0% |
| FY 2024 | $128,669 | +3.2% | +3.3% | −0.1% |
| FY 2023 | $124,644 | +16.5% | +6.3% | +9.6% |
| FY 2022 | $106,990 | +1.7% | +7.2% | −5.1% |
| FY 2021 | $105,164 | +18.3% | +2.3% | +15.6% |
| FY 2020 | $88,910 | +16.4% | +1.6% | +14.6% |
| FY 2019 | $76,413 | +12.5% | +2.1% | +10.2% |
| FY 2018 | $67,909 | +8.4% | +2.3% | +6.0% |
| FY 2017 | $62,649 | +6.5% | +1.8% | +4.6% |
| FY 2016 | $58,832 | +8.9% | +0.7% | +8.2% |
| FY 2015 | $54,019 | +9.0% | +0.7% | +8.2% |
| FY 2014 | $49,544 | +5.3% | +1.6% | +3.7% |
| FY 2013 | $47,058 | +6.9% | +1.7% | +5.2% |
| FY 2012 | $44,006 | +1.9% | +2.9% | −1.0% |
| FY 2011 | $43,187 | — | — | — |
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 · State Prog Admin Manager Sr
Paid more than 87% of the 267 people with this job title that year. The median was $131,700.
Uses the amount paid in the year, so partial years and part-time positions read low.
See everyone with this job titleEvery record
19 records, newest first
| FY | Agency | Job title | County | Base pay | Overtime | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Employ & Econ Development Dept CO Commissioners Office | State Prog Admin Manager Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $63.35 /hr | — | $134,821 |
| 2026 | Employ & Econ Development Dept CO Commissioners Office X | Dir Employment Programs Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $62.64 /hr | — | — |
| 2025 | Employ & Econ Development Dept WFD Workforce Dev Dir | State Prog Admin Manager Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $62.41 /hr | — | $126,757 |
| 2025 | Employ & Econ Development Dept CO Commissioners Office X | Dir Employment Programs Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $62.64 /hr | — | — |
| 2024 | Employ & Econ Development Dept WFD Workforce Dev Dir | State Prog Admin Manager Full-time | Ramsey | $55.69 /hr | — | $128,669 |
| 2024 | Employ & Econ Development Dept CO Commissioners Office X | Dir Employment Programs Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $59.91 /hr | — | — |
| 2023 | Employ & Econ Development Dept CO Commissioners Office X | Dir Employment Programs Full-time | Ramsey | $60.35 /hr | — | $124,644 |
| 2022 | Employ & Econ Development Dept WFD WF Systems Coordination X | Dir Employment Programs Full-time | Ramsey | $51.71 /hr | — | $106,990 |
| 2021 | Employ & Econ Development Dept WFD WF Systems Coordination X | Dir Employment Programs Full-time | Ramsey | $49.22 /hr | — | $105,164 |
| 2020 | Employ & Econ Development Dept WFD WF Systems Coordination X | Dir Employment Programs Full-time | Ramsey | $46.85 /hr | — | $88,910 |
| 2019 | Employ & Econ Development Dept WFD Job Seekers SVS Field Op X | Wkfrce Dev Fld Opns Area Mgr 4 Full-time | Hennepin | $37.26 /hr | — | $76,413 |
| 2018 | Employ & Econ Development Dept WFD Job Seekers SVS Field Op X | Wkfrce Dev Fld Opns Area Mgr 2 Full-time | Ramsey | $32.62 /hr | — | $67,909 |
| 2017 | Employ & Econ Development Dept WFD Job Seekers SVS Field Op X | Wkfrce Dev Fld Opns Area Mgr 2 Full-time | Ramsey | $30.77 /hr | — | $62,649 |
| 2016 | Employ & Econ Development Dept WFD Job Seeker SVS Field Op X | Wkfrce Dev Fld Opns Area Mgr 2 Full-time | Hennepin | $28.98 /hr | — | $58,832 |
| 2015 | Employ & Econ Development Dept WFD Job Seeker SVS Field Op X | Wkfrce Dev Fld Opns Area Mgr 2 Full-time | Hennepin | $27.14 /hr | — | $54,019 |
| 2014 | Employ & Econ Development Dept WFD Job Seeker SVS Field Op X | Workforce Development Spec 1 Full-time | Dakota | $24.08 /hr | — | $49,544 |
| 2013 | Employ & Econ Development Dept WFD Job Seeker SVS Field Op X | Workforce Development Spec 1 Full-time | Dakota | $22.62 /hr | — | $47,058 |
| 2012 | Employ & Econ Development Dept WFD Job Seeker SVS Field Op X | Workforce Development Spec 1 Full-time | Dakota | $21.40 /hr | $605 | $44,006 |
| 2011 | Employ & Econ Development Dept WFD Job Seeker SVS Field Op X | Workforce Development Spec 1 Full-time | Dakota | $20.70 /hr | $621 | $43,187 |
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 Employ & Econ Development Dept
FY 2026, amount paid
- Mulhern, Gerald G$196,744Unemployment Ins Prog Dir
- Rowe, Evan M$191,860Deputy Commr Empl & Econ Devel
- McKinnon, Kevin$187,354Deputy Commr Empl & Econ Devel
- Varilek, Matt D.$187,081Commissioner-Empl & Econ Dev
- Majors, Marc$186,092Dir Employment Programs
- Knutson, Katie M$174,964Asst Commr Empl & Economic Dev
- Lefholz, Emily J$174,879Asst Commr Empl & Economic Dev
- Parker, May Chao$169,289General Counsel 2
Highest paid as State Prog Admin Manager Sr
FY 2026, amount paid
- Lais, Daniel R$215,649Natural Resources Dept
- Leach, Megan$160,270Nursing Board
- Koch-Myer, Noreen S$149,195Direct Care and Treatment
- Johnson, Sondra M$144,768Direct Care and Treatment
- Hill, Kortney A$142,620Education Department
- Graham, Joy E$141,409Transportation Dept
- Muellner, Mary E$140,649Mn Management & Budget
- Nordstrom, Lee Lenore$137,821Transportation Dept