Olson, Dawn M
Investigation SpecialistHuman Services DeptRamsey CountyFull-time
Human Res Consultation. 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 2023, pay went up 20% while consumer prices went up 36%. After inflation, pay is down 11% (it fell behind inflation).
| Year | Paid | Change | Prices (CPI) | After inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2023 | $90,140 | −23.5% | +6.3% | −28.0% |
| FY 2022 | $117,845 | −0.8% | +7.2% | −7.5% |
| FY 2021 | $118,831 | +1.4% | +2.3% | −0.8% |
| FY 2020 | $117,149 | −8.9% | +1.6% | −10.3% |
| FY 2019 | $128,559 | +0.1% | +2.1% | −1.9% |
| FY 2018 | $128,423 | +5.1% | +2.3% | +2.8% |
| FY 2017 | $122,146 | +7.7% | +1.8% | +5.7% |
| FY 2016 | $113,453 | +1.2% | +0.7% | +0.5% |
| FY 2015 | $112,107 | +27.1% | +0.7% | +26.2% |
| FY 2014 | $88,207 | +1.9% | +1.6% | +0.4% |
| FY 2013 | $86,533 | +10.7% | +1.7% | +8.9% |
| FY 2012 | $78,162 | +4.1% | +2.9% | +1.1% |
| FY 2011 | $75,106 | — | — | — |
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 2023 · Investigation Specialist
Paid more than 71% of the 49 people with this job title that year. The median was $79,733.
Uses the amount paid in the year, so partial years and part-time positions read low.
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22 records, newest first
| FY | Agency | Job title | County | Base pay | Overtime | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Human Services Dept Human Res Consultation | Investigation Specialist Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $41.24 /hr | — | $90,140 |
| 2022 | Health Department Resource Operations Center | State Prog Admin Manager Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $55.23 /hr | — | $117,845 |
| 2022 | Health Department Grants Staff | State Prog Admin Manager Sr Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $55.23 /hr | — | — |
| 2021 | Health Department Grants Staff | State Prog Admin Manager Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $53.88 /hr | — | $118,831 |
| 2021 | Public Safety Dept DVS Management | DVS Program Director Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $53.88 /hr | — | — |
| 2020 | Health Department Grants Staff | State Prog Admin Manager Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $52.57 /hr | — | $117,149 |
| 2020 | Public Safety Dept DVS Administrative Services | Dir Driver & Vehicle Services Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $65.07 /hr | — | — |
| 2020 | Public Safety Dept DVS Management | DVS Program Director Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $52.57 /hr | — | — |
| 2019 | Public Safety Dept DVS Administrative Services | Dir Driver & Vehicle Services Full-time | Ramsey | $63.64 /hr | — | $128,559 |
| 2019 | Public Safety Dept DVS Program SVCS Admin | DVS Program Director Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $49.26 /hr | — | — |
| 2018 | Public Safety Dept DVS Administrative Services | Dir Driver & Vehicle Services Full-time | Ramsey | $62.01 /hr | — | $128,423 |
| 2018 | Public Safety Dept DVS Program SVCS Admin | DVS Program Director Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $48.18 /hr | — | — |
| 2017 | Public Safety Dept DVS Administrative Services | Dir Driver & Vehicle Services Full-time | Ramsey | $58.73 /hr | — | $122,146 |
| 2017 | Public Safety Dept DVS Program SVCS Admin | DVS Program Director Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $47.24 /hr | — | — |
| 2016 | Public Safety Dept DVS Administrative Services | Dir Driver & Vehicle Services Full-time | Ramsey | $55.36 /hr | — | $113,453 |
| 2016 | Public Safety Dept DVS Program SVCS Admin | DVS Program Director Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $46.09 /hr | — | — |
| 2015 | Public Safety Dept Comm Office Dep Comm's Staff | State Prog Admin Manager Prin Full-time | Ramsey | $52.22 /hr | — | $112,107 |
| 2014 | Public Safety Dept Comm Office Dep Comm's Staff | State Prog Admin Manager Prin Full-time | Ramsey | $50.37 /hr | — | $88,207 |
| 2014 | Public Safety Dept DVS Program SVCS Admin | DVS Program Director Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $44.97 /hr | — | — |
| 2013 | Public Safety Dept DVS Management | DVS Program Director Full-time | Ramsey | $42.18 /hr | — | $86,533 |
| 2012 | Public Safety Dept DVS Management | DVS Program Director Full-time | Ramsey | $38.60 /hr | — | $78,162 |
| 2011 | Public Safety Dept DVS Management | DVS Administration Supervisor Full-time | Ramsey | $37.55 /hr | — | $75,106 |
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 Human Services Dept
FY 2023, amount paid
- Ahmed, Shabeer$629,853Psychiatrist 3
- Matzen, Ted A$597,532Psychiatrist 2
- Mach, David Jerome$583,535Psychiatrist 2
- Berryhill, Eve Charity$568,616Child and Adole Psychiatrist
- Broghammer, Frances$520,496Psychiatrist 2
- Stevens, KyleeAnn Sophia$512,466Psychiatrist 5
- Naqvi, Salima$490,101Psychiatrist 2
- Hirachan, Soniya$474,076Psychiatrist 4
Highest paid as Investigation Specialist
FY 2023, amount paid
- Murphy, Thane D$109,221Human Services Dept
- Larson, Troy$108,844Human Services Dept
- Sass, Trevor O$106,387Corrections Dept
- Davis, Vicki Lynn$105,267Human Services Dept
- Brown, Jerome S$104,365Human Services Dept
- Florcyk, Terrill M$104,046Corrections Dept
- Kuusisto, Todd$103,932Human Services Dept
- Doherty, Brian T$100,483Corrections Dept