Communications Specialist 1 salaries
What the State of Minnesota pays people with the job title “Communications Specialist 1” in fiscal year 2026, across all agencies.
Employees
35
FY 2026
Total paid
$2.1M
in FY 2026
Median paid
$62,796
base rate median $72,155
Average paid
$59,112
across 35 with pay
Highest paid
$108,619
Oelschlager Kleinschmidt, Megan L
Median pay by fiscal year
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Agencies with this job title
FY 2026, largest agencies by number of people; averages use the amount paid in the year
Most people
Highest average pay (3+ people)
Everyone, FY 2026
Filter, sort and analyze in Explore →| Name | Agency | Base pay | Paid ▼ | Overtime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oelschlager Kleinschmidt, Megan L | Lottery Sales Support | $38.55 /hr | $108,619 | $27,476 |
| Meier, Janet L | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Rdgwtr Hutch TC Prof/Sup | $38.55 /hr | $85,208 | $7 |
| Silva, Ravyn | Lottery Field Marketing | $37.26 /hr | $83,525 | $6,271 |
| Montgomery, Susan Rae | Natural Resources Dept ECO Waters Groundwater Atlas | $38.55 /hr | $80,143 | — |
| Lor, Amanda Pajtshiab | Transportation Dept Communications | $38.55 /hr | $80,143 | — |
| Clark, Michelle | Transportation Dept Career Pathway Programs | $38.55 /hr | $79,743 | $28 |
| Vang, Nkauj S | Revenue Dept Communications Division | $38.55 /hr | $78,989 | — |
| Swanson, Danae Marie | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU STC Coll Social Science | $38.55 /hr | $78,493 | — |
| Conway, Michael | Lottery Special Events | $37.26 /hr | $78,314 | $3,524 |
| Vande Kamp, Heidi J | MN State Retirement System Communications | $38.55 /hr | $78,314 | $58 |
| Bailey, Gary P | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU STC Pres Off & Univ Rel | $37.26 /hr | $77,461 | — |
| Ganfield, Kathryn M | Minnesota Zoological Garden Communications | $34.69 /hr | $75,066 | — |
| Epp, Larisa Marie | Cannabis Management Office Communications Staff | $34.69 /hr | $72,116 | $781 |
| Le, Hong Ngoc Nguyen | Human Rights Dept Communications Unit | $34.69 /hr | $71,549 | — |
| Henry, Mary | Arts Board Arts Brd Public Engagement | $33.48 /hr | $67,928 | — |
| Klimek, Kate Mae | Education Department Communications | $32.40 /hr | $67,176 | — |
| Bellrichard, Josie Lynn | Secretary of State Business Services | $31.26 /hr | $64,640 | — |
| Donaghue, Katherine | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Rdgwtr Willmar TC Class | $30.23 /hr | $62,796 | $431 |
| Dickinson, Stefanie | Iron Range Resources & Rehab Communications | $30.23 /hr | $60,887 | — |
| Meloy, Josephine R | Administration Dept Comms-Media,Web,MLS,Register | $29.25 /hr | $59,059 | — |
| Burri, Lindy E | Natural Resources Dept OSD OCO Strategic Comms | $34.69 /hr | $56,661 | — |
| Benshop, Brian Christopher | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Normandale CC Clerical | $29.25 /hr | $54,817 | — |
| Wilson, Laila Renee | Human Services Dept DHS Communic Publication & Web | $27.35 /hr | $54,692 | — |
| Rooker, Kenneth W. | Lottery Sales Support | $38.55 /hr | $51,955 | — |
| Hagen, Katelyn Freitag | Lottery Sales Support | $32.40 /hr | $49,864 | — |
| Fritzke, Christine | Public Employees Retire Assoc Stakeholder Communications | $30.23 /hr | $47,654 | — |
| Kawa, Stacey | Lottery Sales Support | $38.55 /hr | $44,061 | — |
| Jackson, Sofia Elizabeth Alanna | Mn Management & Budget Communications 1 | $26.43 /hr | $41,463 | — |
| Yapp, Katherine Elizabeth | MN St Colleges & Universities MNSCU OOC Classified A - E | $31.26 /hr | $34,753 | $16 |
| Fauth, Stefanie Kay | Secretary of State SAH Communications | $30.23 /hr | $33,971 | — |
| Mahr, Hannah N | Natural Resources Dept OSD OCO Outreach & Education | $32.40 /hr | $27,475 | — |
| Hilke, Cassie | Lottery Special Events | $38.55 /hr | $24,932 | $260 |
| Kelley, Lauren | MN St Colleges & Universities MnSCU Northland CC Classified | $35.43 /hr | $20,895 | — |
| Kuhl, Mackenzie | MN Secure Choice Retirement Bd SCRB Exec Director Staff | $33.48 /hr | $9,374 | — |
| Spaeth, Margret Anneka | Administration Dept MMCAP Marketing & Membership | $38.55 /hr | $6,168 | — |
Each person counts once per fiscal year, agency and county (multiple positions combined, shown as “+ more”). “Paid” is the total paid during the fiscal year, including overtime and other pay; it is lower than the base rate for anyone who started, left or worked part time. “Base pay” is the rate on record.