Minnesota / Health Department / Research Analysis Specialist

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Research Analysis Specialist

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

11 employees hold this title in Health Department. Median total compensation for the role is $69,576, below the department median of $90,184.

Employees: 11
Total payroll: $611.2K
Role median: $69,576
Agency median: $90,184
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$6,836$84,828+

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How total compensation varies among the 11 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 is held in 23 Minnesota departments. In Health Department, the median of $69,576 ranks #10 of 23.

Highest-paying departments for this role

State Auditor

$84,793 · 1

Military Affairs Department

$84,793 · 3

Sentencing Guidelines Community

$84,056 · 1

Lottery

$83,613 · 1

Professional Educator Licensing Std Bd

$80,199 · 1

Transportation Department

$80,161 · 24

MN St Colleges & Universities

$75,252 · 16

Human Services Department

$71,705 · 10

Direct Care and Treatment Department

$71,077 · 9

Employ & Econ Development Department

$68,224 · 7

Pollution Control Agency

$67,671 · 14

Gambling Control Board

$67,413 · 1

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

Record list

Employees with this title

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Pa Xiong

Research Analysis Specialist/Health Department

2025 total comp

$85,164

Sub-department: IDEPC CCEPP MEDSS Ops Staff
Base pay: $85,164
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,164
Hire date: 2008-09-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
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: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Pa Xiong holds the role of Research Analysis Specialist at Health Department within Idepc Ccepp Medss Operations Staff. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,164. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rachel Weber

Research Analysis Specialist/Health Department

2025 total comp

$83,486

Sub-department: IPMH-Evaluation Unit
Base pay: $83,486
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,486
Hire date: 2022-10-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
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: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Rachel Weber holds the role of Research Analysis Specialist at Health Department within Ipmh-Evaluation Unit. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,486. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jaquelyn Chagnon

Research Analysis Specialist/Health Department

2025 total comp

$77,983

Sub-department: IPMH-SubUse Epi Unit
Base pay: $77,983
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,983
Hire date: 2021-06-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
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: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jaquelyn Chagnon is a Research Analysis Specialist at Health Department within Ipmh-Subuse Epi Unit. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $77,983. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Catherine Anderson

Research Analysis Specialist/Health Department

2025 total comp

$76,487

Sub-department: IPMH-Inj&ViolEpi
Base pay: $76,487
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,487
Hire date: 2022-12-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
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: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Catherine Anderson is a Research Analysis Specialist at Health Department within Ipmh-Inj&Violepi. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $76,487. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Evan Piepho

Research Analysis Specialist/Health Department

2025 total comp

$71,500

Sub-department: CFH FHV Eval Unit Staff
Base pay: $71,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,500
Hire date: 2024-04-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Olmsted

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Health Department, Evan Piepho serves as a Research Analysis Specialist within Cfh Fhv Eval Unit Staff. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,500. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sean Macdonell

Research Analysis Specialist/Health Department

2025 total comp

$69,576

Sub-department: HP HEP Pharm PT & Res Staff
Base pay: $69,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,576
Hire date: 2024-01-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
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: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Sean Macdonell is a Research Analysis Specialist at Health Department within Hp Hep Pharm Pt & Res Staff. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $69,576. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rachel Wittkopp

Research Analysis Specialist/Health Department

2025 total comp

$65,177

Sub-department: HP HEP Hlth Policy Res Staff
Base pay: $65,177
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,177
Hire date: 2022-11-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
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: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Rachel Wittkopp works as a Research Analysis Specialist for Health Department within Hp Hep Health Policy Res Staff. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. Rachel earned $65,177 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jill Korinek

Research Analysis Specialist/Health Department

2025 total comp

$45,683

Sub-department: EH ESA Site Assess & Consult
Base pay: $45,683
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,683
Hire date: 2001-04-09
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jill Korinek is a Research Analysis Specialist at Health Department within Eh Esa Site Assess & Consult. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $45,683. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Marco Morales

Research Analysis Specialist/Health Department

2025 total comp

$21,765

Sub-department: HP HEP Hlth Policy Res Staff
Base pay: $20,495
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,270
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,765
Hire date: 2019-02-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
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: No
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Marco Morales works as a Research Analysis Specialist for Health Department within Hp Hep Health Policy Res Staff. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. Marco earned $21,765 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lucas Foley

Research Analysis Specialist/Health Department

2025 total comp

$7,573

Sub-department: HP HEP Hlth Policy Res Staff
Base pay: $4,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,809
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,573
Hire date: 2022-03-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
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: No
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Lucas Foley works as a Research Analysis Specialist for Health Department within Hp Hep Health Policy Res Staff. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. Lucas earned $7,573 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Barite Dawud

Research Analysis Specialist/Health Department

2025 total comp

$6,836

Sub-department: Health Equity Staff
Base pay: $6,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,836
Hire date: 2025-02-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
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: No
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Health Department, Barite Dawud serves as a Research Analysis Specialist within Health Equity Staff. They have served since 2025 (under a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,836. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.