Paulsen, Robert J
MNsure DirectorMNsureRamsey CountyFull-time
MNsure Program Operations. 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 59% while consumer prices went up 48%. After inflation, pay is up 7% (it beat inflation).
| Year | Paid | Change | Prices (CPI) | After inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $139,829 | +1.6% | +3.1% | −1.5% |
| FY 2025 | $137,654 | +4.5% | +2.6% | +1.8% |
| FY 2024 | $131,683 | +1.7% | +3.3% | −1.6% |
| FY 2023 | $129,510 | +6.3% | +6.3% | +0.1% |
| FY 2022 | $121,785 | +2.5% | +7.2% | −4.4% |
| FY 2021 | $118,819 | +4.9% | +2.3% | +2.6% |
| FY 2020 | $113,235 | −0.0% | +1.6% | −1.6% |
| FY 2019 | $113,262 | +2.5% | +2.1% | +0.4% |
| FY 2018 | $110,526 | +3.6% | +2.3% | +1.3% |
| FY 2017 | $106,671 | +2.9% | +1.8% | +1.0% |
| FY 2016 | $103,681 | +2.9% | +0.7% | +2.2% |
| FY 2015 | $100,770 | −3.0% | +0.7% | −3.7% |
| FY 2014 | $103,837 | +5.9% | +1.6% | +4.3% |
| FY 2013 | $98,041 | +9.4% | +1.7% | +7.6% |
| FY 2012 | $89,607 | +1.7% | +2.9% | −1.2% |
| FY 2011 | $88,076 | — | — | — |
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 · MNsure Director
Paid more than 86% of the 7 people with this job title that year. The median was $136,545.
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 | MNsure MNsure Program Operations | MNsure Director Full-time | Ramsey | $65.68 /hr | — | $139,829 |
| 2026 | Human Services Dept HCA HCEA Director | Human Services Supervisor 3 Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $54.97 /hr | — | — |
| 2025 | MNsure MNsure Program Operations | MNsure Director Full-time | Ramsey | $64.71 /hr | — | $137,654 |
| 2025 | Human Services Dept HCA HCEA Director | Human Services Supervisor 3 Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $54.16 /hr | — | — |
| 2024 | MNsure MNsure Program Operations | MNsure Director Full-time | Ramsey | $61.92 /hr | — | $131,683 |
| 2024 | Human Services Dept HCA HCEA Director | Human Services Supervisor 3 Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $51.83 /hr | — | — |
| 2023 | MNsure MNsure Program Operations | MNsure Director Full-time | Ramsey | $58.69 /hr | — | $129,510 |
| 2023 | Human Services Dept HCA HCEA Director | Human Services Supervisor 3 Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $49.13 /hr | — | — |
| 2022 | MNsure MNsure Program Operations | MNsure Director Full-time | Ramsey | $57.26 /hr | — | $121,785 |
| 2022 | Human Services Dept HCA HCEA Director | Human Services Supervisor 3 Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $47.93 /hr | — | — |
| 2021 | MNsure MNsure Program Operations | MNsure Director Full-time | Ramsey | $55.86 /hr | — | $118,819 |
| 2021 | Human Services Dept HCA HCEA Director | Human Services Supervisor 3 Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $46.76 /hr | — | — |
| 2020 | MNsure MNsure Program Operations | MNsure Director Full-time | Ramsey | $54.50 /hr | — | $113,235 |
| 2020 | Human Services Dept HCA HCEA Director | Human Services Supervisor 3 Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $45.62 /hr | — | — |
| 2019 | MNsure MNsure Program Operations | MNsure Director Full-time | Ramsey | $53.30 /hr | — | $113,262 |
| 2019 | Human Services Dept HCA HCEA Director | Human Services Supervisor 3 Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $44.62 /hr | — | — |
| 2018 | MNsure MNsure Program Operations | MNsure Director Full-time | — | $52.00 /hr | — | $110,526 |
| 2018 | Human Services Dept HCA HCEA Director | Human Services Supervisor 3 Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $43.64 /hr | — | — |
| 2017 | MNsure MNsure Program Operations | MNsure Director Full-time | — | $50.19 /hr | — | $106,671 |
| 2017 | Human Services Dept HCA HCEA Director | Income Mntc Prog Admin Supv Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $42.78 /hr | — | — |
| 2016 | MNsure MNsure Program Operations | MNsure Director Full-time | — | $48.73 /hr | — | $103,681 |
| 2016 | Human Services Dept HCA HCEA Director | Income Mntc Prog Admin Supv Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $41.74 /hr | — | — |
| 2015 | MNsure MNsure Program Operations | MNsure Director Full-time | — | $47.31 /hr | — | $100,770 |
| 2014 | MNsure MNsure Program Operations | MNsure Director Full-time | — | $47.31 /hr | — | $103,837 |
| 2013 | Mn Management & Budget HIX Operations | Proj Manager Full-time | Ramsey | $45.83 /hr | — | $98,041 |
| 2012 | Commerce Dept HIX Operations | Proj Manager Full-time | Ramsey | $43.10 /hr | — | $89,607 |
| 2012 | Human Services Dept Health Care Asst Commissioner | Health Care Program Mgr Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $41.35 /hr | — | — |
| 2011 | Human Services Dept Medicaid/HealthCare Purchasing | Health Care Program Mgr Full-time | Ramsey | $41.35 /hr | — | $88,076 |
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 MNsure
FY 2026, amount paid
- Caulum, Elizabeth Junella$193,465MNsure Executive Director
- Sheryak, Mae Marie$175,243State Prog Admin Director
- Eguia, Jessica Marie Kennedy$174,444MNsure Deputy Director
- Rowley, David$171,678MNsure Deputy Director
- Potter, Marian$159,711MNsure Financial & Admin Off
- Helvick Anderson, Erika Joy$151,845MNsure Senior Director
- Wessel, Christina$151,845MNsure Senior Director
- Nyanjom, John$136,545MNsure Director
Highest paid as MNsure Director
FY 2026, amount paid
- Nyanjom, John$136,545MNsure
- Cleveland, Emily J$136,545MNsure
- $136,545
- Domaas, Jonathan David$136,545MNsure
- Vitullo, Joseph$136,545MNsure
- Hahn, Claire$134,206MNsure