Van Ruler, Jonathan L
Delivery Van DriverVeterans Affairs DeptHennepin CountyFull-time
Mpls 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 6,099% while consumer prices went up 44%. After inflation, pay is up 4,205% (it beat inflation).
| Year | Paid | Change | Prices (CPI) | After inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $67,398 | +10.3% | +3.1% | +6.9% |
| FY 2025 | $61,127 | +5.1% | +2.6% | +2.4% |
| FY 2024 | $58,148 | +45.0% | +3.3% | +40.4% |
| FY 2023 | $40,103 | −5.3% | +6.3% | −10.8% |
| FY 2022 | $42,330 | −11.8% | +7.2% | −17.7% |
| FY 2021 | $47,967 | +17.7% | +2.3% | +15.1% |
| FY 2020 | $40,741 | −5.9% | +1.6% | −7.4% |
| FY 2019 | $43,315 | −10.0% | +2.1% | −11.8% |
| FY 2018 | $48,110 | −6.8% | +2.3% | −8.9% |
| FY 2017 | $51,634 | +25.4% | +1.8% | +23.1% |
| FY 2016 | $41,181 | +2.9% | +0.7% | +2.2% |
| FY 2015 | $40,034 | +221.7% | +0.7% | +219.4% |
| FY 2014 | $12,443 | −61.7% | +1.6% | −62.3% |
| FY 2013 | $32,516 | +2,890.8% | +1.7% | +2,841.9% |
| FY 2012 | $1,087 | — | — | — |
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 · Delivery Van Driver
Paid more than 95% of the 21 people with this job title that year. The median was $34,821.
Uses the amount paid in the year, so partial years and part-time positions read low.
See everyone with this job titleEvery record
15 records, newest first
| FY | Agency | Job title | County | Base pay | Overtime | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Veterans Affairs Dept Mpls Maintenance Staff | Delivery Van Driver Full-time | Hennepin | $26.86 /hr | $14,274 | $67,398 |
| 2025 | Veterans Affairs Dept Mpls Maintenance Staff | Delivery Van Driver Full-time | Hennepin | $26.46 /hr | $6,555 | $61,127 |
| 2024 | Veterans Affairs Dept Mpls Maintenance Staff | Delivery Van Driver Full-time | Hennepin | $25.32 /hr | $5,593 | $58,148 |
| 2023 | Veterans Affairs Dept Mpls Maintenance Staff | Delivery Van Driver Full-time | Hennepin | $24.00 /hr | $3,773 | $40,103 |
| 2022 | Veterans Affairs Dept Mpls Maintenance Staff | Delivery Van Driver Full-time | Hennepin | $23.41 /hr | $1,592 | $42,330 |
| 2021 | Veterans Affairs Dept Mpls Maintenance Staff | Delivery Van Driver Full-time | Hennepin | $22.84 /hr | $1,868 | $47,967 |
| 2020 | Veterans Affairs Dept Mpls Maintenance Staff | Delivery Van Driver Full-time | Hennepin | $22.28 /hr | $1,828 | $40,741 |
| 2019 | Veterans Affairs Dept Mpls Physical Plant Staff | Delivery Van Driver Full-time | Hennepin | $21.79 /hr | $3,001 | $43,315 |
| 2018 | Veterans Affairs Dept Mpls Physical Plant Staff | Delivery Van Driver Full-time | Hennepin | $20.75 /hr | $5,655 | $48,110 |
| 2017 | Veterans Affairs Dept Mpls Physical Plant Staff | Delivery Van Driver Full-time | Hennepin | $19.79 /hr | $11,028 | $51,634 |
| 2016 | Veterans Affairs Dept Mpls Physical Plant Staff | Delivery Van Driver Full-time | Hennepin | $18.82 /hr | $2,479 | $41,181 |
| 2015 | Veterans Affairs Dept Mpls Physical Plant Staff | Delivery Van Driver Full-time | Hennepin | $17.93 /hr | $3,062 | $40,034 |
| 2014 | Veterans Affairs Dept MVH-Mpls Transportation | Delivery Van Driver Full-time | Hennepin | $16.98 /hr | $292 | $12,443 |
| 2013 | Corrections Dept FRB Lieutenant-WC 1st Watch-B | Corr Officer 1 Full-time | Rice | $15.40 /hr | $271 | $32,516 |
| 2012 | Corrections Dept FRB Employee Development Supv | Trainee-Corrections Officer Full-time | Rice | $13.59 /hr | — | $1,087 |
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 Veterans Affairs Dept
FY 2026, amount paid
- Ercan-Fang, Sean$306,781Medical Specialist 4
- Saleem, Javaid$243,486Medical Specialist 3
- Nelson, Bryan Allen$239,851Medical Specialist 3
- Hagans, Elnora M$213,140Registered Nurse Advanced Prac
- Kayes, Shahrior$211,071Registered Nurse Advanced Prac
- Chalupsky, Paulina$201,138Registered Nurse Advanced Prac
- Weir, Andrew P$194,254Pharmacist Manager
- Cline, James Michael$187,214Medical Specialist 3
Highest paid as Delivery Van Driver
FY 2026, amount paid
- Tatge, Michael K$62,755Corrections Dept
- Patterson, Ross A$57,683Veterans Affairs Dept
- Paul, Allan$57,543Veterans Affairs Dept
- Pelkey, Keith J$57,026Corrections Dept
- Larson, Brent Edward$56,168MN St Colleges & Universities
- Larson, Dale K$55,699MN St Colleges & Universities
- Kilbride, Dennis Michael$53,052Veterans Affairs Dept
- Askelson, David L$49,570Corrections Dept