Neuschler, Catherine E
State Prog Admin Manager PrinPollution Control AgencyRamsey CountyFull-time
Environmental Quality Board. 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 215% while consumer prices went up 48%. After inflation, pay is up 113% (it beat inflation).
| Year | Paid | Change | Prices (CPI) | After inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $149,428 | +1.6% | +3.1% | −1.5% |
| FY 2025 | $147,106 | +4.8% | +2.6% | +2.1% |
| FY 2024 | $140,404 | +4.5% | +3.3% | +1.2% |
| FY 2023 | $134,329 | +13.4% | +6.3% | +6.8% |
| FY 2022 | $118,419 | +2.1% | +7.2% | −4.7% |
| FY 2021 | $115,976 | +5.6% | +2.3% | +3.2% |
| FY 2020 | $109,847 | +11.4% | +1.6% | +9.7% |
| FY 2019 | $98,578 | +6.6% | +2.1% | +4.4% |
| FY 2018 | $92,504 | +5.6% | +2.3% | +3.3% |
| FY 2017 | $87,615 | +20.8% | +1.8% | +18.6% |
| FY 2016 | $72,544 | +6.4% | +0.7% | +5.7% |
| FY 2015 | $68,192 | +6.9% | +0.7% | +6.2% |
| FY 2014 | $63,769 | +16.6% | +1.6% | +14.8% |
| FY 2013 | $54,694 | +2.7% | +1.7% | +1.0% |
| FY 2012 | $53,274 | +12.4% | +2.9% | +9.2% |
| FY 2011 | $47,407 | — | — | — |
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 Prin
Paid more than 83% of the 172 people with this job title that year. The median was $146,607.
Uses the amount paid in the year, so partial years and part-time positions read low.
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| FY | Agency | Job title | County | Base pay | Overtime | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Pollution Control Agency Environmental Quality Board | State Prog Admin Manager Prin Full-time | Ramsey | $70.52 /hr | — | $149,428 |
| 2026 | Pollution Control Agency EAO Division Managers | Pollution Cont Program Admi Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $61.90 /hr | — | — |
| 2025 | Pollution Control Agency Environmental Quality Board | State Prog Admin Manager Prin Full-time | Ramsey | $69.48 /hr | — | $147,106 |
| 2025 | Pollution Control Agency EAO Division Managers | Pollution Cont Program Admi Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $61.90 /hr | — | — |
| 2024 | Pollution Control Agency Environmental Quality Board | State Prog Admin Manager Prin Full-time | Ramsey | $66.49 /hr | — | $140,404 |
| 2024 | Pollution Control Agency EAO Division Managers | Pollution Cont Program Admi Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $61.90 /hr | — | — |
| 2023 | Pollution Control Agency Environmental Quality Board | State Prog Admin Manager Prin Full-time | Ramsey | $63.02 /hr | — | $134,329 |
| 2023 | Pollution Control Agency EAO Division Managers | Pollution Cont Program Admi Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $58.67 /hr | — | — |
| 2022 | Pollution Control Agency EAO Division Managers | Pollution Cont Program Admi Full-time | Ramsey | $57.24 /hr | — | $118,419 |
| 2021 | Pollution Control Agency EAO Division Managers | Pollution Cont Program Admi Full-time | Ramsey | $55.30 /hr | — | $115,976 |
| 2020 | Pollution Control Agency EAO Division Managers | Pollution Cont Program Admi Full-time | Ramsey | $52.63 /hr | — | $109,847 |
| 2019 | Pollution Control Agency EAO Division Managers | Pollution Cont Program Admi Full-time | Ramsey | $49.73 /hr | — | $98,578 |
| 2018 | Pollution Control Agency EAO Division Managers | Pollution Cont Program Admi Full-time | Ramsey | $45.34 /hr | — | $92,504 |
| 2017 | Pollution Control Agency EAO Division Managers | Pollution Cont Program Admi Full-time | Ramsey | $42.95 /hr | — | $87,615 |
| 2016 | Pollution Control Agency EAO Division Managers | Pollution Cont Program Admi Full-time | Ramsey | $40.49 /hr | — | $72,544 |
| 2015 | Pollution Control Agency RMAD Environmental &EnergySect | Pollution Cont Spec Prin Full-time | Ramsey | $34.01 /hr | — | $68,192 |
| 2014 | Pollution Control Agency RMAD Environmental &EnergySect | Pollution Cont Spec Prin Full-time | Ramsey | $31.82 /hr | — | $63,769 |
| 2013 | Pollution Control Agency RMAD Environmental &EnergySect | Pollution Cont Spec Prin Full-time | Ramsey | $29.75 /hr | — | $54,694 |
| 2013 | Pollution Control Agency CO Legislative Unit | State Prog Admin Coordinator Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $27.88 /hr | — | — |
| 2012 | Pollution Control Agency EAO AAS Air Policy Unit | Planner Principal State Full-time | Ramsey | $24.61 /hr | $345 | $53,274 |
| 2011 | Pollution Control Agency EAO AIR ASSMT/ENV DATA MGT SEC | Planner Principal State Full-time | Ramsey | $27.07 /hr | — | $47,407 |
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 Pollution Control Agency
FY 2026, amount paid
- Benke, David J$206,695Pollution Cont Division Dir
- Kessler, Katrina$187,081Commissioner-Pollution Control
- Tester, Peter Lund$185,681Deputy Commr Pollution Control
- Kohlasch, Frank L$179,172Asst Commr Pollution Control
- Koudelka, Kirk G$179,172Asst Commr Pollution Control
- Vanderbosch, Dana A$174,964Asst Commr Pollution Control
- Fredrickson, Leslie$163,659General Counsel 2
- Cords, Wayne C$161,075Pollution Cont Division Dir
Highest paid as State Prog Admin Manager Prin
FY 2026, amount paid
- Weirens, David A$185,429Water & Soil Resources Board
- Dougherty, Rachel$163,752Administration Dept
- Caldwell, Mark$163,609Health Department
- Caldwell, Alexandra Katharine$156,607Health Department
- Wherley, Tammy J.$156,507Corrections Dept
- Thao, Tong$155,704Children Youth & Families Dept
- Tauer, Jacqueline M$153,081Mn Management & Budget
- Smetana, Tracy M$151,218Commerce Dept