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Minnesota / Agriculture Department / Research Scientist 2

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Research Scientist 2

Collect and analyze data to inform decisions, produce reports, and identify trends.

21 employees hold this title in Agriculture Department. Median total compensation for the role is $97,734, above the department median of $80,497.

Employees
21
Total payroll
$2M
Role median
$97,734
Agency median
$80,497
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$72,600$102,532+

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How total compensation varies among the 21 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Minnesota

Research Scientist 2 is held in 8 Minnesota departments. In Agriculture Department, the median of $97,734 ranks #1 of 8.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Median total compensation for the Research Scientist 2 role in other Minnesotadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Research Scientist beyond Minnesota

This role is reported in 6 jurisdictions. In Minnesota, the median of $96,654 ranks #3 of 6. See Research Scientist across all of Minnesota

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

New Jersey
$109,532 · 158
California
$104,459 · 760
Massachusetts
$80,039 · 10
Illinois
$73,100 · 13
Florida
$60,000 · 7

Median total compensation for comparable Research Scientistroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Stephanie Dahl

Research Scientist 2/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$103,230
Sub-department
PPD Director Staff
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,496
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,230
Hire date
2010-03-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
B04
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Stephanie Dahl is a Research Scientist 2 at Agriculture Department within PPD Director Staff. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $103,230. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jamison Scholer

Research Scientist 2/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$101,486
Sub-department
Pesticide Technical Unit Staff
Base pay
$100,075
Overtime
$1,412
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,486
Hire date
2014-02-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
B04
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Agriculture Department, Jamison Scholer serves as a Research Scientist 2 within Pesticide Technical Unit Staff. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,486. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Neal Kittelson

Research Scientist 2/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$99,110
Sub-department
Pesticide Technical Unit Staff
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$376
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,110
Hire date
2024-01-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
B04
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Agriculture Department, Neal Kittelson serves as a Research Scientist 2 within Pesticide Technical Unit Staff. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,110. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Leetta Marek

Research Scientist 2/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$97,734
Sub-department
Environmental Analysis Staff
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,734
Hire date
1993-12-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
B04
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Leetta Marek is a Research Scientist 2 at Agriculture Department within Environmental Analysis Staff. Hired in 1993, they have about 32 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jessica Danzeisen

Research Scientist 2/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$97,734
Sub-department
Microbiology Unit Staff
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,734
Hire date
2016-03-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
B04
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jessica Danzeisen works as a Research Scientist 2 for Agriculture Department within Microbiology Unit Staff. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. Jessica earned $97,734 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brian Krengel

Research Scientist 2/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$97,734
Sub-department
Water Analysis Unit Staff
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,734
Hire date
2001-08-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
B04
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Brian Krengel works as a Research Scientist 2 for Agriculture Department within Water Analysis Unit Staff. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years) as a full-time employee. Brian earned $97,734 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kelly Swartout

Research Scientist 2/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$97,734
Sub-department
Water Analysis Unit Staff
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,734
Hire date
2001-04-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
B04
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Agriculture Department, Kelly Swartout serves as a Research Scientist 2 within Water Analysis Unit Staff. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,734. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Patrick Nash

Research Scientist 2/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$97,734
Sub-department
Clean Water Technical Staff
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,734
Hire date
2019-09-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
B04
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Agriculture Department, Patrick Nash serves as a Research Scientist 2 within Clean Water Technical Staff. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,734. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jean-Paul Schirle-Keller

Research Scientist 2/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$97,734
Sub-department
Environmental Analysis Staff
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,734
Hire date
2016-08-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
B04
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Agriculture Department, Jean-Paul Schirle-Keller serves as a Research Scientist 2 within Environmental Analysis Staff. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michelle Grabowski

Research Scientist 2/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$97,734
Sub-department
Pest Detection &MgmtUnitStaff
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,734
Hire date
2019-06-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
B04
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Agriculture Department, Michelle Grabowski serves as a Research Scientist 2 within Pest Detection &Mgmtunitstaff. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sara Bratsch

Research Scientist 2/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$97,734
Sub-department
Plant Analysis Unit Staff
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,734
Hire date
2021-09-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
B04
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sara Bratsch works as a Research Scientist 2 for Agriculture Department within Plant Analysis Unit Staff. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a full-time employee. Sara earned $97,734 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Solomon Folle

Research Scientist 2/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$97,734
Sub-department
Clean Water Technical Staff
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,734
Hire date
2023-08-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
B04
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Solomon Folle works as a Research Scientist 2 for Agriculture Department within Clean Water Technical Staff. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Solomon earned $97,734 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Naworaj Acharya

Research Scientist 2/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$97,734
Sub-department
Pesticide Technical Unit Staff
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,734
Hire date
2021-11-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
B04
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Naworaj Acharya holds the role of Research Scientist 2 at Agriculture Department within Pesticide Technical Unit Staff. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,734. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kristy Strutz

Research Scientist 2/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$97,734
Sub-department
Chemistry/Toxicology Staff
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,734
Hire date
2001-10-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
B04
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kristy Strutz is a Research Scientist 2 at Agriculture Department within Chemistry/Toxicology Staff. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Eric Burkness

Research Scientist 2/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$97,734
Sub-department
Pesticide Technical Unit Staff
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,734
Hire date
2024-01-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
B04
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Agriculture Department, Eric Burkness serves as a Research Scientist 2 within Pesticide Technical Unit Staff. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lawrence Van Lieshout

Research Scientist 2/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$95,852
Sub-department
Pesticide Technical Unit Staff
Base pay
$95,852
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,852
Hire date
2012-05-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
B04
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Lawrence Van Lieshout holds the role of Research Scientist 2 at Agriculture Department within Pesticide Technical Unit Staff. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,852. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michele Swarbrick

Research Scientist 2/Agriculture Department

2024 total comp
$93,491
Sub-department
Chemistry/Toxicology Staff
Base pay
$93,491
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,491
Hire date
2000-12-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
B04
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Agriculture Department, Michele Swarbrick serves as a Research Scientist 2 within Chemistry/Toxicology Staff. They have served since 2000 (about 24 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $93,491. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Monika Chandler

Research Scientist 2/Agriculture Department

2024 total comp
$93,491
Sub-department
Weed & Hemp Unit
Base pay
$93,491
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,491
Hire date
2000-06-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
B04
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Agriculture Department, Monika Chandler serves as a Research Scientist 2 within Weed & Hemp Unit. They have served since 2000 (about 24 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $93,491. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Chelsey Penuel

Research Scientist 2/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$92,322
Sub-department
Pest Detection &MgmtUnitStaff
Base pay
$92,081
Overtime
$241
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,322
Hire date
2022-03-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
B04
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Chelsey Penuel works as a Research Scientist 2 for Agriculture Department within Pest Detection &Mgmtunitstaff. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. Chelsey earned $92,322 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Molly Darlington

Research Scientist 2/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$86,819
Sub-department
Pesticide Technical Unit Staff
Base pay
$86,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,819
Hire date
2023-10-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
B04
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Agriculture Department, Molly Darlington serves as a Research Scientist 2 within Pesticide Technical Unit Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,819. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Claire Hartwig Alberg

Research Scientist 2/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp
$72,600
Sub-department
Pesticide Technical Unit Staff
Base pay
$72,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,600
Hire date
2023-11-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
B04
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Claire Hartwig Alberg holds the role of Research Scientist 2 at Agriculture Department within Pesticide Technical Unit Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,600. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.