Podraza, Thomas J
State Prog AdminMilitary Affairs DeptMorrison CountyFull-time
FMO Maintenance Staff. 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 2012 to FY 2026, pay went up 7,056% while consumer prices went up 44%. After inflation, pay is up 4,870% (it beat inflation).
| Year | Paid | Change | Prices (CPI) | After inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $62,237 | +4.4% | +3.1% | +1.2% |
| FY 2025 | $59,637 | +4.5% | +2.6% | +1.9% |
| FY 2024 | $57,046 | +1.6% | +3.3% | −1.7% |
| FY 2023 | $56,159 | +6.5% | +6.3% | +0.2% |
| FY 2022 | $52,753 | +7.0% | +7.2% | −0.1% |
| FY 2021 | $49,287 | +6.9% | +2.3% | +4.5% |
| FY 2020 | $46,125 | +3.0% | +1.6% | +1.4% |
| FY 2019 | $44,776 | +1.5% | +2.1% | −0.6% |
| FY 2018 | $44,115 | +4.9% | +2.3% | +2.6% |
| FY 2017 | $42,067 | +6.8% | +1.8% | +4.8% |
| FY 2016 | $39,402 | +7.3% | +0.7% | +6.6% |
| FY 2015 | $36,726 | +219.2% | +0.7% | +216.9% |
| FY 2014 | $11,506 | — | — | — |
| FY 2012 | $870 | — | — | — |
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
Paid more than 59% of the 286 people with this job title that year. The median was $58,636.
Uses the amount paid in the year, so partial years and part-time positions read low.
See everyone with this job titleEvery record
14 records, newest first
| FY | Agency | Job title | County | Base pay | Overtime | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Military Affairs Dept FMO Maintenance Staff | State Prog Admin Full-time | Morrison | $30.23 /hr | — | $62,237 |
| 2025 | Military Affairs Dept FMO Maintenance Staff | Military Refuse Vehic Oper Sr Full-time | Morrison | $28.71 /hr | — | $59,637 |
| 2024 | Military Affairs Dept FMO Maintenance Staff | Military Refuse Vehic Oper Sr Full-time | Morrison | $27.47 /hr | — | $57,046 |
| 2023 | Military Affairs Dept FMO Maintenance Staff | Military Refuse Vehic Oper Sr Full-time | Morrison | $26.04 /hr | — | $56,159 |
| 2022 | Military Affairs Dept FMO Maintenance Staff | Military Refuse Vehic Oper Sr Full-time | Morrison | $25.40 /hr | — | $52,753 |
| 2021 | Military Affairs Dept FMO Maintenance Staff | Military Refuse Vehic Oper Sr Full-time | Morrison | $24.78 /hr | $74 | $49,287 |
| 2020 | Military Affairs Dept FMO Maintenance Staff | Military Refuse Vehic Oper Full-time | Morrison | $22.20 /hr | — | $46,125 |
| 2019 | Military Affairs Dept FMO Maintenance Staff | Military Refuse Vehic Oper Full-time | Morrison | $21.71 /hr | — | $44,776 |
| 2018 | Military Affairs Dept FMO Maintenance Staff | Military Refuse Vehic Oper Full-time | Morrison | $21.23 /hr | — | $44,115 |
| 2017 | Military Affairs Dept FMO Maintenance Staff | Military Refuse Vehic Oper Full-time | Morrison | $20.81 /hr | — | $42,067 |
| 2016 | Military Affairs Dept FMO Maintenance Staff | Military Refuse Vehic Oper Full-time | Morrison | $19.71 /hr | — | $39,402 |
| 2015 | Military Affairs Dept FMO Maintenance Staff | Military Refuse Vehic Oper Full-time | Morrison | $18.15 /hr | — | $36,726 |
| 2014 | Military Affairs Dept FMO Maintenance Staff | Military Refuse Vehic Oper Full-time | Morrison | $16.93 /hr | — | $11,506 |
| 2012 | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU St Cloud TC Classified | General Maintenance Wrkr Full-time | Stearns | $12.25 /hr | — | $870 |
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 Military Affairs Dept
FY 2026, amount paid
- Nierengarten, Gary Joseph$265,277State Prog Admin Prin
- Manke, Shawn P$212,537Adjutant General
- Sharkey, Joseph J$163,891Military Personnel
- Huberty, Gerald$154,713Airfield Fire Fighter Asst Chf
- Rohweder, Scott James$153,703Exec Dir Military Affairs
- LaBelle, Benjamin Park$148,503Military Personnel
- Schaefer, Simon L$145,670Military Personnel
- Tautges, Jeremy J$145,401Engineer Administrative
Highest paid as State Prog Admin
FY 2026, amount paid
- Oakes, Jennifer A$91,662Employ & Econ Development Dept
- Hermann, Gina Marie$84,622Administration Dept
- Crooks, Brandon M$81,162Employ & Econ Development Dept
- Pasell, Nolan Steven$80,146Public Safety Dept
- Xiong, Foua$78,927Prof Educator Licensing Std Bd
- Parlin, Rachel M$77,634Pollution Control Agency
- Atkins, Allison A$75,241Labor & Industry Dept
- Lewis, Madelyn$75,203MN State Retirement System