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Soil Scientist 2

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

8 employees hold this title in Agriculture Department. Median total compensation for the role is $87,430, above the department median of $80,497.

Employees: 8
Total payroll: $692.6K
Role median: $87,430
Agency median: $80,497
Comparison: Above

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Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$79,764$91,329+

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How total compensation varies among the 8 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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Dawn Bernau

Soil Scientist 2/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$91,379

Sub-department: Fertilizer Technical UnitStaff
Base pay: $91,379
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,379
Hire date: 2014-08-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
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

Dawn Bernau holds the role of Soil Scientist 2 at Agriculture Department within Fertilizer Technical Unitstaff. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,379. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ryan Perish

Soil Scientist 2/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$91,025

Sub-department: Fertilizer Field Unit Staff
Base pay: $91,025
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,025
Hire date: 2002-06-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
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

Ryan Perish holds the role of Soil Scientist 2 at Agriculture Department within Fertilizer Field Unit Staff. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ryan Lemickson

Soil Scientist 2/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$91,025

Sub-department: Clean Water Technical Staff
Base pay: $91,025
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,025
Hire date: 2010-06-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
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

Ryan Lemickson works as a Soil Scientist 2 for Agriculture Department within Clean Water Technical Staff. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years as a full-time employee. Ryan earned $91,025 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Russell Derickson

Soil Scientist 2/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$91,010

Sub-department: Fertilizer Field Unit Staff
Base pay: $91,010
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,010
Hire date: 1998-06-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
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, Russell Derickson serves as a Soil Scientist 2 within Fertilizer Field Unit Staff. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,010. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Cruse

Soil Scientist 2/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$83,850

Sub-department: Fertilizer Technical UnitStaff
Base pay: $83,850
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,850
Hire date: 2021-10-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
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

Michael Cruse is a Soil Scientist 2 at Agriculture Department within Fertilizer Technical Unitstaff. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $83,850. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kevin Hauth

Soil Scientist 2/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$83,378

Sub-department: Fertilizer Field Unit Staff
Base pay: $83,378
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,378
Hire date: 2019-12-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
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

Kevin Hauth is a Soil Scientist 2 at Agriculture Department within Fertilizer Field Unit Staff. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $83,378. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Casey Field

Soil Scientist 2/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$81,178

Sub-department: Fertilizer Field Unit Staff
Base pay: $81,178
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,178
Hire date: 2021-09-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
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

Casey Field holds the role of Soil Scientist 2 at Agriculture Department within Fertilizer Field Unit Staff. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,178. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Travis Hirman

Soil Scientist 2/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$79,764

Sub-department: Fertilizer Technical UnitStaff
Base pay: $79,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,764
Hire date: 2020-03-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
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

Travis Hirman is a Soil Scientist 2 at Agriculture Department within Fertilizer Technical Unitstaff. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $79,764. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.