Minnesota / Human Services Department / Research Scientist 3

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Research Scientist 3

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

54 employees hold this title in Human Services Department. Median total compensation for the role is $99,106, above the department median of $78,085.

Employees: 54
Total payroll: $4.6M
Role median: $99,106
Agency median: $78,085
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$1,940$115,964+

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How total compensation varies among the 54 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 3 is held in 14 Minnesota departments. In Human Services Department, the median of $99,106 ranks #11 of 14.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Agriculture Department

$113,418 · 3

Labor & Industry Department

$113,418 · 3

Pollution Control Agency

$113,418 · 21

Natural Resources Department

$113,413 · 19

Housing Finance Agency

$112,326 · 3

Health Department

$107,931 · 75

Cannabis Management Office

$107,152 · 2

Transportation Department

$106,447 · 2

Minnesota Zoological Garden

$103,611 · 1

MN Management & Budget

$102,768 · 6

Children Youth & Families Department

$92,609 · 15

Revenue Department

$71,076 · 1

Median total compensation for the Research Scientist 3 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

$109,532 · 158

$104,459 · 760

$80,039 · 10

$73,100 · 13

$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

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Timothy Ryan

Research Scientist 3/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$139,814

Sub-department: HCA AC Medicaid Dir CD&PR
Base pay: $104,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $35,488
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,814
Hire date: 1999-05-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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: No
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Timothy Ryan is a Research Scientist 3 at Human Services Department within Hca Ac Medicaid Director Cd&Pr. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 25 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $139,814. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kyle Sherer

Research Scientist 3/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$116,062

Sub-department: OIG DSAI Analytic&Insights Mgr
Base pay: $116,062
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,062
Hire date: 2018-01-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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

Kyle Sherer works as a Research Scientist 3 for Human Services Department within Oig Dsai Analytic&Insights Manager. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. Kyle earned $116,062 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Marcela Goldschmidt

Research Scientist 3/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$114,418

Sub-department: Enterprise Insight & Strategy
Base pay: $113,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,418
Hire date: 2019-02-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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

Marcela Goldschmidt works as a Research Scientist 3 for Human Services Department within Enterprise Insight & Strategy. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a full-time employee. Marcela earned $114,418 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Carrie Kirchner

Research Scientist 3/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$113,422

Sub-department: HCA HRQ Rsch & Data Analysis 2
Base pay: $113,422
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,422
Hire date: 2012-10-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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

Carrie Kirchner is a Research Scientist 3 at Human Services Department within Hca Hrq Rsch & Data Analysis 2. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $113,422. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ibha Kumari

Research Scientist 3/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$113,420

Sub-department: HCA HRQ Quality Program Mngmt
Base pay: $113,420
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,420
Hire date: 2015-04-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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

Ibha Kumari works as a Research Scientist 3 for Human Services Department within Hca Hrq Quality Program Management. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. Ibha earned $113,420 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Reddy Mekala

Research Scientist 3/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$113,418

Sub-department: ADSA MFP Rebalancing Unit
Base pay: $113,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,418
Hire date: 2023-05-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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

Reddy Mekala is a Research Scientist 3 at Human Services Department within Adsa Mfp Rebalancing Unit. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $113,418. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kristofer Hall

Research Scientist 3/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$113,418

Sub-department: HCA AC Medicaid Dir CD&PR
Base pay: $113,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,418
Hire date: 2013-08-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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

At Human Services Department, Kristofer Hall serves as a Research Scientist 3 within Hca Ac Medicaid Director Cd&Pr. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,418. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jeffrey O'Brien

Research Scientist 3/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$113,418

Sub-department: HCA HRQ Enc Data Qual & E-Hlth
Base pay: $113,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,418
Hire date: 2010-02-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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

Jeffrey O'Brien is a Research Scientist 3 at Human Services Department within Hca Hrq Enc Data Qual & E-Hlth. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $113,418. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Justine Nelson

Research Scientist 3/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$113,418

Sub-department: HCA HIBD Population Health
Base pay: $113,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,418
Hire date: 2009-08-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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

Justine Nelson works as a Research Scientist 3 for Human Services Department within Hca Hibd Population Health. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years as a full-time employee. Justine earned $113,418 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Teresa Lewis

Research Scientist 3/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$113,418

Sub-department: ADSA NFRP Alt Payment System
Base pay: $113,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,418
Hire date: 2006-05-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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

Teresa Lewis holds the role of Research Scientist 3 at Human Services Department within Adsa Nfrp Alt Payment System. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,418. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Katie Vogl

Research Scientist 3/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$113,418

Sub-department: Enterprise Insight & Strategy
Base pay: $113,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,418
Hire date: 2009-03-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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

Katie Vogl holds the role of Research Scientist 3 at Human Services Department within Enterprise Insight & Strategy. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,418. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

David Kelly

Research Scientist 3/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$113,418

Sub-department: HCA HRQ Rsch & Data Analysis 2
Base pay: $113,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,418
Hire date: 2016-07-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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

David Kelly works as a Research Scientist 3 for Human Services Department within Hca Hrq Rsch & Data Analysis 2. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a full-time employee. David earned $113,418 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

James Leibert

Research Scientist 3/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$113,418

Sub-department: ADSA DS Operations Admin
Base pay: $113,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,418
Hire date: 2003-03-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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

James Leibert holds the role of Research Scientist 3 at Human Services Department within Adsa Ds Operations Administrative. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,418. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Monica Pardee

Research Scientist 3/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$112,976

Sub-department: HCA HRQ Rsch & Data Analysis 1
Base pay: $112,976
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,976
Hire date: 2010-06-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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

Monica Pardee holds the role of Research Scientist 3 at Human Services Department within Hca Hrq Rsch & Data Analysis 1. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,976. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Valerie Vannett

Research Scientist 3/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$112,600

Sub-department: HCA HRQ Rsch & Data Analysis 2
Base pay: $112,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,600
Hire date: 2000-05-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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

Valerie Vannett is a Research Scientist 3 at Human Services Department within Hca Hrq Rsch & Data Analysis 2. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $112,600. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lindsay Burr

Research Scientist 3/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$112,101

Sub-department: HCA HRQ Rsch & Data Analysis 1
Base pay: $112,101
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,101
Hire date: 2017-12-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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

At Human Services Department, Lindsay Burr serves as a Research Scientist 3 within Hca Hrq Rsch & Data Analysis 1. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $112,101. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.