Yu, Michael
Accounting OfficerMinnesota Zoological GardenDakota CountyFull-time
Financial Tranactions. 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 311% while consumer prices went up 48%. After inflation, pay is up 178% (it beat inflation).
| Year | Paid | Change | Prices (CPI) | After inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $72,119 | +1.6% | +3.1% | −1.5% |
| FY 2025 | $71,000 | +5.9% | +2.6% | +3.2% |
| FY 2024 | $67,019 | +5.2% | +3.3% | +1.9% |
| FY 2023 | $63,690 | +12.6% | +6.3% | +5.9% |
| FY 2022 | $56,585 | +10.0% | +7.2% | +2.6% |
| FY 2021 | $51,454 | +7.9% | +2.3% | +5.4% |
| FY 2020 | $47,705 | +9.8% | +1.6% | +8.2% |
| FY 2019 | $43,430 | +9.0% | +2.1% | +6.8% |
| FY 2018 | $39,852 | +4.6% | +2.3% | +2.3% |
| FY 2017 | $38,114 | +5.6% | +1.8% | +3.7% |
| FY 2016 | $36,098 | +5.2% | +0.7% | +4.4% |
| FY 2015 | $34,329 | +6.8% | +0.7% | +6.0% |
| FY 2014 | $32,138 | +7.8% | +1.6% | +6.1% |
| FY 2013 | $29,821 | +5.7% | +1.7% | +4.0% |
| FY 2012 | $28,209 | +60.9% | +2.9% | +56.3% |
| FY 2011 | $17,535 | — | — | — |
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 · Accounting Officer
Paid more than 69% of the 112 people with this job title that year. The median was $68,772.
Uses the amount paid in the year, so partial years and part-time positions read low.
See everyone with this job titleEvery record
16 records, newest first
| FY | Agency | Job title | County | Base pay | Overtime | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Financial Tranactions | Accounting Officer Full-time | Dakota | $34.69 /hr | — | $72,119 |
| 2025 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Financial Tranactions | Accounting Officer Full-time | Dakota | $34.18 /hr | — | $71,000 |
| 2024 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Financial Tranactions | Accounting Officer Full-time | Dakota | $32.71 /hr | — | $67,019 |
| 2023 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Accounting | Accounting Officer Full-time | Dakota | $29.92 /hr | — | $63,690 |
| 2022 | Minnesota Zoological Garden Accounting | Accounting Officer Full-time | Dakota | $28.25 /hr | $57 | $56,585 |
| 2021 | Natural Resources Dept OSD OMB Accounts Payable | Accounting Technician Full-time | Ramsey | $25.24 /hr | — | $51,454 |
| 2020 | Natural Resources Dept OSD OMB Accounts Payable | Accounting Technician Full-time | Ramsey | $23.88 /hr | $610 | $47,705 |
| 2019 | Employ & Econ Development Dept CO Fiscal Management | Account Clerk Senior Full-time | Ramsey | $21.19 /hr | $199 | $43,430 |
| 2018 | Employ & Econ Development Dept DDS Disability Determination | Account Clerk Full-time | Ramsey | $19.64 /hr | — | $39,852 |
| 2017 | Employ & Econ Development Dept DDS Disability Determination | Account Clerk Full-time | Ramsey | $18.76 /hr | — | $38,114 |
| 2016 | Employ & Econ Development Dept DDS Disability Determination | Account Clerk Full-time | Ramsey | $17.86 /hr | — | $36,098 |
| 2015 | Employ & Econ Development Dept DDS Disability Determination | Account Clerk Full-time | Ramsey | $16.91 /hr | — | $34,329 |
| 2014 | Employ & Econ Development Dept DDS Disability Determination | Account Clerk Full-time | Ramsey | $15.99 /hr | $275 | $32,138 |
| 2013 | Public Safety Dept DVS Dr Comp/Customer Follow up | Office & Admin Specialist Full-time | Ramsey | $14.50 /hr | — | $29,821 |
| 2012 | Public Safety Dept DVS Dr Comp/Customer Follow up | Office & Admin Specialist Full-time | Ramsey | $13.90 /hr | $122 | $28,209 |
| 2011 | Labor & Industry Dept CCLD Business Unit | Office & Admin Specialist Intermittent | Ramsey | $13.27 /hr | $100 | $17,535 |
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 Accounting Officer
FY 2026, amount paid
- Toensing, Lynette M$91,871Administration Dept
- Raps, Bruce E$91,118MN St Colleges & Universities
- Rux, Patricia L$81,681Mn State Academies
- Meyer, Dawn M$80,582Employ & Econ Development Dept
- Ebert, Cinda Lou$80,143Direct Care and Treatment
- Bjorgan, Michelle M$80,049Transportation Dept
- Viere, Jeanne Ann$74,665MN St Colleges & Universities
- Marquez, Lilly$74,564Direct Care and Treatment