Velander, Sarah
Clinical Program Therapist 3Corrections DeptRice CountyFull-time
FRB CPD-Chemical Dependency. 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 89% while consumer prices went up 48%. After inflation, pay is up 28% (it beat inflation).
| Year | Paid | Change | Prices (CPI) | After inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $99,290 | +1.6% | +3.1% | −1.5% |
| FY 2025 | $97,734 | +4.5% | +2.6% | +1.9% |
| FY 2024 | $93,491 | +1.6% | +3.3% | −1.7% |
| FY 2023 | $92,026 | +9.7% | +6.3% | +3.2% |
| FY 2022 | $83,889 | +2.0% | +7.2% | −4.8% |
| FY 2021 | $82,231 | +3.4% | +2.3% | +1.0% |
| FY 2020 | $79,556 | +2.2% | +1.6% | +0.7% |
| FY 2019 | $77,811 | +2.2% | +2.1% | +0.2% |
| FY 2018 | $76,116 | +3.2% | +2.3% | +0.9% |
| FY 2017 | $73,780 | +6.1% | +1.8% | +4.2% |
| FY 2016 | $69,522 | +6.2% | +0.7% | +5.5% |
| FY 2015 | $65,453 | +6.8% | +0.7% | +6.0% |
| FY 2014 | $61,310 | +7.8% | +1.6% | +6.2% |
| FY 2013 | $56,848 | +0.4% | +1.7% | −1.3% |
| FY 2012 | $56,643 | +7.9% | +2.9% | +4.9% |
| FY 2011 | $52,485 | — | — | — |
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 · Clinical Program Therapist 3
Paid more than 72% of the 232 people with this job title that year. The median was $89,703.
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 | Corrections Dept FRB CPD-Chemical Dependency | Clinical Program Therapist 3 Full-time | Rice | $47.76 /hr | — | $99,290 |
| 2025 | Corrections Dept FRB CPD-Chemical Dependency | Clinical Program Therapist 3 Full-time | Rice | $47.05 /hr | — | $97,734 |
| 2024 | Corrections Dept FRB CPD-Chemical Dependency | Clinical Program Therapist 3 Full-time | Rice | $45.02 /hr | — | $93,491 |
| 2023 | Corrections Dept FRB CPD-Chemical Dependency | Clinical Program Therapist 3 Full-time | Rice | $42.67 /hr | — | $92,026 |
| 2022 | Corrections Dept FRB Treatment Director | Clinical Program Therapist 3 Full-time | Rice | $41.63 /hr | — | $83,889 |
| 2021 | Corrections Dept FRB Treatment Director | Clinical Program Therapist 3 Full-time | Rice | $39.25 /hr | $707 | $82,231 |
| 2021 | Corrections Dept FRB/SHK Psychological DirStaff | Licensed Practical Nurse Intermittent · left during year | Rice | $39.25 /hr | — | — |
| 2020 | Corrections Dept FRB Treatment Director | Clinical Program Therapist 3 Full-time | Rice | $38.29 /hr | — | $79,556 |
| 2020 | Corrections Dept FRB/SHK Psychological DirStaff | Licensed Practical Nurse Intermittent | Rice | $38.29 /hr | — | — |
| 2019 | Corrections Dept FRB Treatment Director | Clinical Program Therapist 3 Full-time | Rice | $37.45 /hr | — | $77,811 |
| 2018 | Corrections Dept FRB Treatment Director | Clinical Program Therapist 3 Full-time | Rice | $36.63 /hr | — | $76,116 |
| 2017 | Corrections Dept FRB Treatment Director | Clinical Program Therapist 3 Full-time | Rice | $35.91 /hr | — | $73,780 |
| 2016 | Corrections Dept FRB Treatment Director | Clinical Program Therapist 3 Full-time | Rice | $33.77 /hr | — | $69,522 |
| 2015 | Corrections Dept FRB Treatment Director | Clinical Program Therapist 3 Full-time | Rice | $31.80 /hr | — | $65,453 |
| 2014 | Corrections Dept FRB Treatment Director | Clinical Program Therapist 3 Full-time | Rice | $29.79 /hr | — | $61,310 |
| 2013 | Corrections Dept FRB Treatment Director | Clinical Program Therapist 3 Full-time | Rice | $27.88 /hr | — | $56,848 |
| 2012 | Corrections Dept FRB CPD-Mental Health | Clinical Program Therapist 3 Full-time | Rice | $26.39 /hr | — | $56,643 |
| 2011 | Corrections Dept FRB CPD-Mental Health | Clinical Program Therapist 3 Full-time | Rice | $25.51 /hr | — | $52,485 |
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 Corrections Dept
FY 2026, amount paid
- Amsterdam, James T$318,772Medical Specialist 4
- Werner, Jared R$233,413Corr Officer 3
- Piccolino, Adam L.$232,952Behavioral Med Practitioner Sr
- Ramotar, Robert N.$231,488Dentist
- Schnell, Paul P$191,584Commissioner-Corrections
- Khan, Safia$187,354Deputy Commr Corrections
- Brakke, Crystal D$186,791Deputy Commr Corrections
- Koderick, Mark J$184,884Corr Investigation Ass't Dir 2
Highest paid as Clinical Program Therapist 3
FY 2026, amount paid
- Steffl, Louisa$110,865Direct Care and Treatment
- Gray, John P$105,028Direct Care and Treatment
- Noworatzky, Lisa$104,904Corrections Dept
- Schaehrer, Sunnie Diane$102,511Direct Care and Treatment
- Kniskern, Patricia J$101,407Corrections Dept
- Bollman, Amanda L$101,127Direct Care and Treatment
- Kovach, Jennifer Dawn$101,089Direct Care and Treatment
- Chapin, Jamie J$100,290Human Services Dept