Top-paying job titles in Minnesota state government
Which state job titles pay the most? Titles are ranked by what the people who hold them earn, for the fiscal year you choose. Open a title to see everyone who holds it.
992 job titles with at least 5 employees · FY 2026 · annual base rate
| # | Job title | Employees | Total | Median | Average | Highest | Highest paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 701 | Auditor Intermediate | 20 | $1.5M | $74,797 | $76,258 | $127,171 | Nelson, Carrie R Lottery |
| 702 | Corr Agent Senior | 78 | $5.8M | $74,797 | $74,970 | $88,587 | Schmatz, Todd Alan Corrections Dept |
| 703 | Information Officer 2 | 53 | $3.8M | $74,797 | $72,626 | $77,501 | Andreas, Kim MN St Colleges & Universities |
| 704 | MnSCU Academic Professional 2 | 434 | $31.5M | $74,797 | $72,721 | $82,243 | Coil, Katherine Marie MN St Colleges & Universities |
| 705 | NR Forestry Specialist Int | 54 | $3.9M | $74,797 | $71,959 | $86,174 | Meyer, Ross John Natural Resources Dept |
| 706 | Safety Investigator 1 | 10 | $751,670 | $74,797 | $75,167 | $80,184 | Engmark, Vicki Lynn Labor & Industry Dept |
| 707 | State Prog Admin Intermediate | 390 | $27.9M | $74,797 | $71,488 | $107,016 | Birkholz-Maniak, Suzanne M Public Safety Dept |
| 708 | Training & Development Spec 2 | 38 | $3M | $74,797 | $77,950 | $89,315 | Batres, Emily Salava Revenue Dept |
| 709 | Jud Court of Appeals Law Clerk | 70 | $5.3M | $74,714 | $76,177 | $88,483 | Hughesdon, Helen Mary Court of Appeals |
| 710 | Human Resources Specialist 1 | 107 | $7.7M | $74,693 | $72,087 | $77,501 | Adricula, Edwin Palma Children Youth & Families Dept |
| 711 | LA6 | 46 | $3.4M | $74,350 | $74,357 | $86,611 | Capuana, Laura M Attorney General's Office |
| 712 | Institution Mntc Lead Worker | 7 | $510,619 | $74,194 | $72,946 | $74,194 | Huntsman, Aaron J Corrections Dept |
| 713 | Welder | 8 | $586,789 | $74,194 | $73,349 | $74,194 | Golda, Donald Transportation Dept |
| 714 | Jud Calendar Coordinator | 5 | $384,030 | $74,110 | $76,806 | $82,430 | Saathoff, Linda M Trial Courts |
| 715 | Jud Court Interpreter | 15 | $1.2M | $73,986 | $78,164 | $93,829 | Sillers, Douglas H Trial Courts |
| 716 | Jud Treatment Courts Coord | 30 | $2.2M | $73,757 | $74,662 | $93,558 | Mettler, Kevin David Trial Courts |
| 717 | Capitol Complex Security Supv | 8 | $588,931 | $73,590 | $73,616 | $79,373 | Rinta, Daniel H Public Safety Dept |
| 718 | Recreation Therapist | 20 | $1.4M | $73,476 | $71,375 | $77,501 | Goebel, Elise Corrections Dept |
| 719 | Transp Communications Operator | 9 | $660,442 | $73,382 | $73,382 | $73,382 | Brekken, Michael James Transportation Dept |
| 720 | Licensed Practical Nurse | 396 | $28.3M | $73,237 | $71,355 | $73,237 | Abdiomar I, Amal Hassan Veterans Affairs Dept |
| 721 | Electronic Technician Senior | 17 | $1.2M | $73,154 | $72,304 | $73,154 | Altmann, Timothy John Minnesota IT Services |
| 722 | Graphic Arts Specialist | 25 | $1.8M | $73,154 | $71,614 | $79,331 | Prenzlow, Neely B MN St Colleges & Universities |
| 723 | Housing Finance Paraprof Sr | 15 | $1.1M | $73,154 | $71,691 | $77,376 | Broadway-Deberry, Montrea Lanay Housing Finance Agency |
| 724 | Jud IT Service Desk Specialist | 5 | $354,266 | $72,571 | $70,853 | $73,507 | Angelo, Ian Anthony Supreme Court |
| 725 | Legal Office Assistant | 105 | $7.7M | $72,426 | $73,210 | $81,827 | Allen, Tonya Marie Public Defense Board |
| 726 | Agric Specialist | 22 | $1.5M | $72,218 | $68,752 | $77,501 | Johnson, Andrew L Agriculture Dept |
| 727 | Paralegal | 30 | $2.2M | $72,186 | $72,630 | $79,331 | Bui, Kim N Human Services Dept |
| 728 | Accounting Officer | 112 | $7.7M | $72,155 | $68,359 | $72,155 | Adler Hassler, Virginia Transportation Dept |
| 729 | Buyer 1 | 54 | $3.7M | $72,155 | $69,033 | $72,155 | Alfonso, Thomas M Transportation Dept |
| 730 | College Laboratory Srvc Spec | 34 | $2.4M | $72,155 | $69,471 | $72,155 | Brown, Cheryl M MN St Colleges & Universities |
| 731 | Communication Center Spec | 6 | $427,898 | $72,155 | $71,316 | $72,155 | Bakke, Stephen L Employ & Econ Development Dept |
| 732 | Communications Specialist 1 | 35 | $2.5M | $72,155 | $71,816 | $80,184 | Clark, Michelle Transportation Dept |
| 733 | Corr Security Casewrkr | 11 | $835,765 | $72,155 | $75,979 | $86,174 | Hassing, Nichole R Corrections Dept |
| 734 | Criminal Intelligence Analyst | 13 | $927,846 | $72,155 | $71,373 | $80,184 | Hotchkiss, Corinne Public Safety Dept |
| 735 | Disability Specialist | 39 | $2.9M | $72,155 | $74,074 | $86,174 | Bowie, Nychelle Employ & Econ Development Dept |
| 736 | Financial Aids Officer | 6 | $398,965 | $72,155 | $66,494 | $72,155 | Anderson, Patricia Ann MN St Colleges & Universities |
| 737 | Lawful Gambling Comp Reg 2 | 16 | $1.2M | $72,155 | $72,829 | $80,184 | Anderson, Dawn Marie Gambling Control Board |
| 738 | NR Spec Int Eco Svcs | 21 | $1.5M | $72,155 | $71,355 | $80,184 | Anderson, Ryan T Natural Resources Dept |
| 739 | Radio/TV Program Coordinator | 6 | $408,616 | $72,155 | $68,103 | $72,155 | Braget, Glen A MN St Colleges & Universities |
| 740 | Skills Development Specialist | 207 | $14.2M | $72,155 | $68,596 | $72,155 | Adam, Alamin Direct Care and Treatment |
| 741 | Social Worker | 8 | $572,478 | $72,155 | $71,560 | $72,155 | Ballstadt, Candace Jean MN St Colleges & Universities |
| 742 | Jud HRD Coordinator | 16 | $1.2M | $71,999 | $73,731 | $88,213 | DeGraw, Jenine L Trial Courts |
| 743 | Building Utilities Mechanic | 62 | $4.4M | $71,802 | $71,523 | $78,624 | Ervin, Ryan Direct Care and Treatment |
| 744 | Carpenter | 42 | $3M | $71,802 | $71,552 | $74,194 | Greene, Travis W Corrections Dept |
| 745 | Cemetery Specialist 3 | 5 | $353,080 | $71,802 | $70,616 | $71,802 | Draeger, Chad Michael Veterans Affairs Dept |
| 746 | Corr Mnfctrng Spec-Light Assem | 5 | $359,008 | $71,802 | $71,802 | $71,802 | Busch, Jacqueline M Corrections Dept |
| 747 | Transp Generalist Senior | 536 | $37.9M | $71,739 | $70,651 | $79,373 | Menz, Jason J Transportation Dept |
| 748 | Reimbursement Specialist | 14 | $971,901 | $71,625 | $69,421 | $72,155 | Gooden, Shanell Veterans Affairs Dept |
| 749 | College Bkstore Coord Sr | 16 | $1.1M | $71,469 | $67,709 | $71,469 | Bernhardson, Bonnie M MN St Colleges & Universities |
| 750 | Health Care Claim Spec | 11 | $766,168 | $71,219 | $69,652 | $71,219 | Hanson, Heather M Human Services Dept |
| 751 | MN Health Insurance Prog Rep 2 | 137 | $9.5M | $71,219 | $69,039 | $75,358 | Akerson, Janell F Human Services Dept |
| 752 | NR Tech Parks & Trails | 39 | $2.6M | $71,219 | $67,917 | $71,219 | Anderson, Linden L Natural Resources Dept |
| 753 | Engineer 1 Graduate | 15 | $1.1M | $71,032 | $70,800 | $82,930 | Luedtke, Zachary Pollution Control Agency |
| 754 | Trainee-Graduate Engineer | 39 | $2.8M | $71,032 | $70,549 | $86,174 | Ponnusamy, Suganthi Transportation Dept |
| 755 | Building Services Supervisor 2 | 17 | $1.2M | $70,949 | $68,426 | $70,949 | Claude, Cindy M MN St Colleges & Universities |
| 756 | NR Supv 1 Parks & Trails | 27 | $2M | $70,949 | $74,001 | $88,629 | Hondlik, Bethanne Natural Resources Dept |
| 757 | Office Services Supervisor 1 | 20 | $1.4M | $70,949 | $68,997 | $70,949 | Boettcher, Roberta Leslie Direct Care and Treatment |
| 758 | Clinical Program Therapist 1 | 62 | $4.4M | $70,897 | $70,892 | $77,501 | Anderson, Melanie L Direct Care and Treatment |
| 759 | Jud Accountant I | 9 | $663,458 | $70,720 | $73,718 | $90,792 | Tupy, Janelle L Supreme Court |
| 760 | Corr Officer 2 | 1,498 | $108M | $70,678 | $71,779 | $93,829 | Atkins, Gary L Corrections Dept |
| 761 | Legal Admin Assistant Senior | 10 | $692,598 | $70,522 | $69,260 | $73,237 | Fredrickson, Dawn L Natural Resources Dept |
| 762 | Architectural Drafting Tech 2 | 14 | $957,216 | $70,221 | $68,373 | $75,358 | Ellingworth, Lonny Fabian Transportation Dept |
| 763 | Radio Communications Operator | 78 | $5.5M | $70,138 | $70,707 | $81,848 | Dick, Mathew Robert Public Safety Dept |
| 764 | Jud District Court Law Clerk | 420 | $29.9M | $70,075 | $71,177 | $81,120 | Allen, Jennifer Ann Trial Courts |
| 765 | Automotive Mechanic | 8 | $556,629 | $69,826 | $69,579 | $69,826 | Evans, Darryl James Natural Resources Dept |
| 766 | Heavy Equip Operator | 9 | $630,406 | $69,826 | $70,045 | $71,802 | Scherping, Dean W Military Affairs Dept |
| 767 | Locksmith | 13 | $907,733 | $69,826 | $69,826 | $69,826 | Axel, Robert J Corrections Dept |
| 768 | Machinery Repair Worker | 7 | $486,803 | $69,826 | $69,543 | $69,826 | Carlson, Ross Matthew MN St Colleges & Universities |
| 769 | Painter | 34 | $2.4M | $69,826 | $69,737 | $69,826 | Beaudry, Gerald T Corrections Dept |
| 770 | Jud Court Reporter | 29 | $2.1M | $69,805 | $72,203 | $89,190 | Aho, Diane M Trial Courts |
| 771 | Jud Court Reporter Elect | 118 | $8.3M | $69,805 | $70,702 | $89,190 | Boucher, Karen D Trial Courts |
| 772 | Governors Staff-Professional | 13 | $972,962 | $69,742 | $74,843 | $88,962 | Gullick, Samuel Joseph Governors Office |
| 773 | Employment Counselor | 11 | $749,091 | $69,638 | $68,099 | $72,155 | Hansen, Deborah K Direct Care and Treatment |
| 774 | Human Svcs Prog Spec 1 | 116 | $7.6M | $69,638 | $65,512 | $74,797 | Henderson, Nakeisha Monique Human Services Dept |
| 775 | NR Spec Int WL | 49 | $3.5M | $69,638 | $71,418 | $85,467 | Koppelman, Timothy J Natural Resources Dept |
| 776 | Jud Self-Help Center Spec | 13 | $939,120 | $69,618 | $72,240 | $93,766 | Wilson, Katherine M Trial Courts |
| 777 | Offset Press Operator Senior | 7 | $483,246 | $69,576 | $69,035 | $69,576 | Bell, Earnest L Employ & Econ Development Dept |
| 778 | Physical Therapy Asst | 8 | $556,608 | $69,576 | $69,576 | $69,576 | Beatty, Aron Veterans Affairs Dept |
| 779 | Residential Prog Lead | 26 | $1.8M | $69,576 | $68,756 | $69,576 | Alhassan, latifatu Direct Care and Treatment |
| 780 | Liquor Control Invest Special | 6 | $415,646 | $69,274 | $69,274 | $73,154 | Anderson, Allison Lynn Public Safety Dept |
| 781 | Airfield Fire Fighter Senior | 9 | $600,517 | $69,222 | $66,724 | $69,222 | Boser, Brian Jay Military Affairs Dept |
| 782 | Medical Records Tech 1 | 9 | $609,814 | $69,222 | $67,757 | $69,222 | Barclay, Rebecca J Health Department |
| 783 | Theatre Technician | 9 | $595,421 | $69,222 | $66,158 | $69,222 | Barnes, Paul MN St Colleges & Universities |
| 784 | Jud Staff Generalist I | 16 | $1.1M | $69,160 | $67,493 | $84,594 | Nordeen, LaVonn A Supreme Court |
| 785 | OHE Coordinator | 10 | $683,987 | $68,630 | $68,399 | $72,051 | Hennes, Emily Office of Higher Education |
| 786 | Investigator | 20 | $1.4M | $68,515 | $68,332 | $74,797 | Heitter, Natali Sue Direct Care and Treatment |
| 787 | Jud Ct Operation Leadworker II | 59 | $4.2M | $68,515 | $70,616 | $86,923 | Felper, Ruth A Trial Courts |
| 788 | Human Resources Technician 2 | 139 | $9.2M | $68,453 | $66,326 | $77,501 | Adams, Kali B MN St Colleges & Universities |
| 789 | DVS Asst Regional Supervisor | 17 | $1.2M | $68,245 | $71,985 | $82,243 | Coy, Brian Public Safety Dept |
| 790 | Cemetery Specialist 2 | 7 | $472,992 | $67,850 | $67,570 | $67,850 | Diekmann, Corey Joe Veterans Affairs Dept |
| 791 | Central Svcs Admin Spec Prin | 18 | $1.2M | $67,683 | $64,868 | $67,683 | Anstine, Bryanna Nicole Natural Resources Dept |
| 792 | Certified Occup Therapy Asst 2 | 15 | $995,821 | $67,683 | $66,388 | $69,576 | Anderson, Barbara J Direct Care and Treatment |
| 793 | Legal Administrative Assistant | 64 | $4.1M | $67,683 | $63,622 | $67,683 | Ackerman, Donna Mary Attorney General's Office |
| 794 | Medical Assistant, Certified | 18 | $1.2M | $67,683 | $66,160 | $67,683 | Beier, Julie G MN St Colleges & Universities |
| 795 | Office & Admin Specialist Prin | 271 | $17.8M | $67,683 | $65,665 | $75,088 | Carlson, Merrilee MN St Colleges & Universities |
| 796 | Plant Health Specialist 1 | 6 | $403,042 | $67,517 | $67,174 | $80,184 | Larsen, John Christian Agriculture Dept |
| 797 | Community Svcs Program Spec 2 | 14 | $945,464 | $67,392 | $67,533 | $80,184 | Stiffin, John E Labor & Industry Dept |
| 798 | Corr Agent | 42 | $2.8M | $67,392 | $66,369 | $77,501 | Collins, Joshua J Corrections Dept |
| 799 | Information Officer 1 | 13 | $843,128 | $67,392 | $64,856 | $72,155 | Alvar, Jesse MN St Colleges & Universities |
| 800 | Management Analyst 1 | 194 | $12.5M | $67,392 | $64,303 | $103,043 | Thor, Aranya Corrections Dept |
Each person counts once per fiscal year, agency and county, under the job title of their highest-paid record. Employee counts include only people with a pay figure for the chosen measure. “Annual base rate” is the full-time rate: hourly × 2,080 hours or biweekly × 26 pay periods. Small groups are hidden by default because a median of two people says little. Figures are raw and not adjusted for hours, seniority or inflation.