Ochs, Randy L
Plant Mntc Engineer LeadCorrections DeptRice CountyFull-time
FRB Power Plant Engineer. 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 2021, pay went up 50% while consumer prices went up 19%. After inflation, pay is up 26% (it beat inflation).
| Year | Paid | Change | Prices (CPI) | After inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | $78,905 | +6.4% | +2.3% | +4.0% |
| FY 2020 | $74,133 | +2.1% | +1.6% | +0.5% |
| FY 2019 | $72,625 | +6.2% | +2.1% | +4.0% |
| FY 2018 | $68,388 | +6.1% | +2.3% | +3.7% |
| FY 2017 | $64,476 | +7.8% | +1.8% | +5.9% |
| FY 2016 | $59,802 | +2.6% | +0.7% | +1.9% |
| FY 2015 | $58,309 | +3.0% | +0.7% | +2.2% |
| FY 2014 | $56,635 | +3.1% | +1.6% | +1.5% |
| FY 2013 | $54,959 | −6.4% | +1.7% | −7.9% |
| FY 2012 | $58,687 | +11.4% | +2.9% | +8.2% |
| FY 2011 | $52,680 | — | — | — |
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 2021 · Plant Mntc Engineer Lead
Paid more than 94% of the 18 people with this job title that year. The median was $66,183.
Uses the amount paid in the year, so partial years and part-time positions read low.
See everyone with this job titleEvery record
11 records, newest first
| FY | Agency | Job title | County | Base pay | Overtime | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Corrections Dept FRB Power Plant Engineer | Plant Mntc Engineer Lead Full-time | Rice | $32.16 /hr | $13,832 | $78,905 |
| 2020 | Corrections Dept FRB Power Plant Engineer | Plant Mntc Engineer Lead Full-time | Rice | $30.43 /hr | $8,102 | $74,133 |
| 2019 | Corrections Dept FRB Power Plant Engineer | Plant Mntc Engineer Lead Full-time | Rice | $29.76 /hr | $7,846 | $72,625 |
| 2018 | Corrections Dept FRB Power Plant Engineer | Plant Mntc Engineer Lead Full-time | Rice | $29.11 /hr | $5,379 | $68,388 |
| 2017 | Corrections Dept FRB Power Plant Engineer | Plant Mntc Engineer Lead Full-time | Rice | $28.54 /hr | $2,057 | $64,476 |
| 2016 | Corrections Dept FRB Power Plant Engineer | Plant Mntc Engineer Lead Full-time | Rice | $27.84 /hr | $81 | $59,802 |
| 2015 | Corrections Dept FRB Power Plant Engineer | Plant Mntc Engineer Lead Full-time | Rice | $27.16 /hr | — | $58,309 |
| 2014 | Corrections Dept FRB Power Plant Engineer | Plant Mntc Engineer Lead Full-time | Rice | $26.37 /hr | — | $56,635 |
| 2013 | Corrections Dept FRB Power Plant Engineer | Plant Mntc Engineer Lead Full-time | Rice | $25.60 /hr | $378 | $54,959 |
| 2012 | Corrections Dept FRB Power Plant Engineer | Plant Mntc Engineer Lead Full-time | Rice | $25.10 /hr | $2,787 | $58,687 |
| 2011 | Corrections Dept FRB Power Plant Engineer | Refrigeration Mechanic Full-time | Rice | $23.63 /hr | $627 | $52,680 |
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 Corrections Dept
FY 2021, amount paid
- Amsterdam, James T$254,413Medical Specialist 4
- Titus, Jeffrey T$196,084Corr Facility Oper Dir
- Piccolino, Adam L.$168,249Behavioral Med Practitioner Sr
- Ecker, Joel T.$165,101Corr Officer 3
- Smith, Michelle L$163,061Deputy Commr Corrections
- Shanklin, Curtis$161,830Deputy Commr Corrections
- Will, Laurence E.$160,521Dentist
- Richer, Melissa A$157,188Psychological Services Dir
Highest paid as Plant Mntc Engineer Lead
FY 2021, amount paid
- O'Brien, Richard$75,362MN St Colleges & Universities
- Hoadley, Roy J$71,619MN St Colleges & Universities
- Schanus, Neil J$70,224Corrections Dept
- Jensen, Ron Allen$69,613Veterans Affairs Dept
- Gullickson, Allen H$68,442Corrections Dept
- Thayer, Michael Rob$68,426MN St Colleges & Universities
- Faust, Scott D$67,212Corrections Dept
- Black, Jay M$66,729MN St Colleges & Universities