Rausch, Patrick
Plumber Master In ChargeMinnesota Zoological GardenDakota CountyIntermittent
Skilled Trades. 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 down 37% while consumer prices went up 48%. After inflation, pay is down 58% (it fell behind inflation).
| Year | Paid | Change | Prices (CPI) | After inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $33,448 | +11.3% | +3.1% | +7.9% |
| FY 2025 | $30,062 | +8.9% | +2.6% | +6.1% |
| FY 2024 | $27,609 | +1.1% | +3.3% | −2.2% |
| FY 2023 | $27,317 | +9.2% | +6.3% | +2.8% |
| FY 2022 | $25,016 | +16.4% | +7.2% | +8.6% |
| FY 2021 | $21,499 | — | — | — |
| FY 2018 | $55,355 | −11.2% | +2.3% | −13.2% |
| FY 2017 | $62,360 | +3.6% | +1.8% | +1.8% |
| FY 2016 | $60,178 | +1.3% | +0.7% | +0.6% |
| FY 2015 | $59,420 | +3.3% | +0.7% | +2.5% |
| FY 2014 | $57,548 | +7.2% | +1.6% | +5.5% |
| FY 2013 | $53,692 | −2.8% | +1.7% | −4.4% |
| FY 2012 | $55,220 | +3.8% | +2.9% | +0.8% |
| FY 2011 | $53,212 | — | — | — |
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 · Plumber Master In Charge
Paid more than 8% of the 26 people with this job title that year. The median was $86,648.
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 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Skilled Trades | Plumber Master In Charge Intermittent | Dakota | $41.42 /hr | — | $33,448 |
| 2025 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Skilled Trades | Plumber Master In Charge Intermittent | Dakota | $40.81 /hr | — | $30,062 |
| 2024 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Skilled Trades | Plumber Master In Charge Intermittent | Dakota | $37.90 /hr | — | $27,609 |
| 2023 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Skilled Trades Services | Plumber Master In Charge Intermittent | Dakota | $34.83 /hr | $1,678 | $27,317 |
| 2022 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Skilled Trades Services | Plumber Master In Charge Intermittent | Dakota | $33.98 /hr | — | $25,016 |
| 2021 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Skilled Trades Services | Plumber Master In Charge Intermittent | Dakota | $32.16 /hr | — | $21,499 |
| 2018 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Heating Plant | Plumber Master In Charge Full-time · left during year | Dakota | $30.01 /hr | $628 | $55,355 |
| 2017 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Heating Plant | Plumber Master In Charge Full-time | Dakota | $29.42 /hr | $1,006 | $62,360 |
| 2016 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Heating Plant | Plumber Master In Charge Full-time | Dakota | $28.70 /hr | $538 | $60,178 |
| 2015 | MN Zoological Garden Heating Plant | Plumber Master In Charge Full-time | Dakota | $28.00 /hr | $1,239 | $59,420 |
| 2014 | MN Zoological Garden Engineering Sup | Plumber Master In Charge Full-time | Dakota | $27.18 /hr | $224 | $57,548 |
| 2013 | MN Zoological Garden Heating Plant | Plumber Master In Charge Full-time | Dakota | $25.60 /hr | — | $53,692 |
| 2012 | MN Zoological Garden Heating Plant | Plumber Master In Charge Full-time | Dakota | $25.10 /hr | — | $55,220 |
| 2011 | MN Zoological Garden Heating Plant | Plumber Master In Charge Full-time | Dakota | $25.10 /hr | — | $53,212 |
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 Minnesota Zoological Garden
FY 2026, amount paid
- Frawley, John$421,176Dir Zoological Gardens
- Mosher, Abigail E$163,030Agency Div Director Sr
- Kromschroeder, Sherry$161,019Agency Chief Financial Officer
- Garity, Susan C$149,247Veterinarian
- Pearson, Dawn Renee$146,607Human Resources Director 3
- Tillery, Otha$146,607Plant Mgmt Dir
- Kochevar, Randall$144,059Zoo Animal Programs Director
- Hoye, Pamela Ann$134,577State Prog Admin Manager Sr
Highest paid as Plumber Master In Charge
FY 2026, amount paid
- Abraham, David Paul$171,110Transportation Dept
- Singelmann, Timothy Thomas$94,263MN St Colleges & Universities
- Erickson, Edward J$92,652Transportation Dept
- Cornwell, Ryan Thomas$90,477Transportation Dept
- Allie, Scott D$89,751MN St Colleges & Universities
- Hoffarth, Scott Thomas$89,425Direct Care and Treatment
- Robertson, Jamie D$89,342Transportation Dept
- Moller, Matthew Gage$88,293Transportation Dept