Minnesota / Human Services Department / Research Analysis Specialist

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Research Analysis Specialist

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

10 employees hold this title in Human Services Department. Median total compensation for the role is $71,705, below the department median of $78,085.

Employees: 10
Total payroll: $714.3K
Role median: $71,705
Agency median: $78,085
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$57,789$84,203+

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How total compensation varies among the 10 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 Human Services Department, the median of $71,705 ranks #8 of 23.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Military Affairs Department

$84,793 · 3

State Auditor

$84,793 · 1

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

Direct Care and Treatment Department

$71,077 · 9

Health Department

$69,576 · 11

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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Dana O'Gorman

Research Analysis Specialist/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$84,793

Sub-department: Reports and Forecasts
Base pay: $84,793
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,793
Hire date: 2012-09-12
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: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Dana O'Gorman holds the role of Research Analysis Specialist at Human Services Department within Reports and Forecasts. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,793. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christopher Ketter

Research Analysis Specialist/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$81,513

Sub-department: Forensics Psychology B
Base pay: $81,513
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,513
Hire date: 2005-10-12
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: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Human Services Department, Christopher Ketter serves as a Research Analysis Specialist within Forensics Psychology B. Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $81,513. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Matthew Riewe

Research Analysis Specialist/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$81,122

Sub-department: Forensics Psychology B
Base pay: $81,122
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,122
Hire date: 2003-01-15
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: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Matthew Riewe is a Research Analysis Specialist at Human Services Department within Forensics Psychology B. Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $81,122. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

John Davis

Research Analysis Specialist/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$81,114

Sub-department: Forensics Eval Support Team
Base pay: $81,114
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,114
Hire date: 2005-02-01
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: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Human Services Department, John Davis serves as a Research Analysis Specialist within Forensics Eval Support Team. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 19 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $81,114. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Corey Hoffman

Research Analysis Specialist/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$78,086

Sub-department: Forensics Eval Support Team
Base pay: $78,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,086
Hire date: 2012-06-20
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: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Corey Hoffman holds the role of Research Analysis Specialist at Human Services Department within Forensics Eval Support Team. Hired in 2012, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $78,086. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sarah Benning

Research Analysis Specialist/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$65,323

Sub-department: Forensics Eval Support Team
Base pay: $65,276
Overtime: $47
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,323
Hire date: 2016-08-10
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: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Sarah Benning works as a Research Analysis Specialist for Human Services Department within Forensics Eval Support Team. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. Sarah earned $65,323 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Shaine Marshall

Research Analysis Specialist/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$63,524

Sub-department: MSOP SP Program Assessment
Base pay: $63,524
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,524
Hire date: 2016-11-04
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: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Human Services Department, Shaine Marshall serves as a Research Analysis Specialist within Msop Sp Program Assessment. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $63,524. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Carissa Weber

Research Analysis Specialist/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$62,149

Sub-department: Forensics Eval Support Team
Base pay: $62,149
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,149
Hire date: 2017-10-11
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: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Carissa Weber works as a Research Analysis Specialist for Human Services Department within Forensics Eval Support Team. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years as a full-time employee. Carissa earned $62,149 in 2024. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Taylor Courier

Research Analysis Specialist/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$58,893

Sub-department: MSOP Program Assessment
Base pay: $58,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,893
Hire date: 2022-08-17
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: Carlton

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Taylor Courier holds the role of Research Analysis Specialist at Human Services Department within Msop Program Assessment. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $58,893. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Glenda Talhouarne

Research Analysis Specialist/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$57,789

Sub-department: MSOP Program Research
Base pay: $57,789
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,789
Hire date: 2021-09-15
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, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Glenda Talhouarne works as a Research Analysis Specialist for Human Services Department within Msop Program Research. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years as a full-time employee. Glenda earned $57,789 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.