Minnesota / Employ & Econ Development Department / Research Analysis Specialist Senior

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Research Analysis Specialist Senior

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

9 employees hold this title in Employ & Econ Development Department. Median total compensation for the role is $89,217, above the department median of $76,816.

Employees: 9
Total payroll: $719.5K
Role median: $89,217
Agency median: $76,816
Comparison: Above

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Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$19,588$96,800+

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How total compensation varies among the 9 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 Analysis Specialist Senior is held in 21 Minnesota departments. In Employ & Econ Development Department, the median of $89,217 ranks #12 of 21.

Highest-paying departments for this role

MN St Colleges & Universities

$100,365 · 2

Labor & Industry Department

$97,734 · 1

Explore Minnesota Tourism

$97,734 · 1

Administration Department

$97,734 · 1

Arts Board

$97,734 · 1

Corrections Department

$97,734 · 3

Transportation Department

$97,507 · 13

Agriculture Department

$94,729 · 1

Natural Resources Department

$94,200 · 6

Direct Care and Treatment Department

$94,028 · 1

Secretary of State

$93,051 · 1

Health Department

$88,734 · 9

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

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Employees with this title

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Nicholas Dobbins

Research Analysis Specialist Senior/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp

$91,994

Sub-department: CO Labor Market Info
Base pay: $91,994
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,994
Hire date: 2010-01-20
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: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Nicholas Dobbins is a Research Analysis Specialist Senior at Employ & Econ Development Department within Co Labor Market Information. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $91,994. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Timothy O'Neill

Research Analysis Specialist Senior/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp

$90,788

Sub-department: CO Analysis & Evaluation RA X
Base pay: $90,788
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,788
Hire date: 2013-01-02
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: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Timothy O'Neill is a Research Analysis Specialist Senior at Employ & Econ Development Department within Co Analysis & Evaluation Ra X. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $90,788. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Luke Greiner

Research Analysis Specialist Senior/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp

$89,217

Sub-department: CO Analysis & Evaluation RA X
Base pay: $89,217
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,217
Hire date: 2011-05-31
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: Stearns

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Luke Greiner works as a Research Analysis Specialist Senior for Employ & Econ Development Department within Co Analysis & Evaluation Ra X. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years as a full-time employee. Luke earned $89,217 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.