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Research Analysis Specialist

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

16 employees hold this title in MN St Colleges & Universities. Median total compensation for the role is $75,252, above the department median of $62,587.

Employees: 16
Total payroll: $1M
Role median: $75,252
Agency median: $62,587
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$4,558$89,378+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 16 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 MN St Colleges & Universities, the median of $75,252 ranks #7 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

Human Services Department

$71,705 · 10

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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Brent Diekmann

Research Analysis Specialist/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$84,915

Sub-department: MnSCU WIN Classified GEN A-G
Base pay: $84,793
Overtime: $122
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,915
Hire date: 2013-11-25
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: Winona

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Brent Diekmann is a Research Analysis Specialist at MN St Colleges & Universities within Mnscu Win Classified General A-G. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $84,915. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Regina Vanarnam

Research Analysis Specialist/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$84,800

Sub-department: MnSCU Minneapolis CC Prof/Supr
Base pay: $84,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,800
Hire date: 2019-12-11
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: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At MN St Colleges & Universities, Regina Vanarnam serves as a Research Analysis Specialist within Mnscu Minneapolis Cc Prof/Supr. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,800. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Makayla Grays

Research Analysis Specialist/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$84,793

Sub-department: MnSCU Normandale CC Profession
Base pay: $84,793
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,793
Hire date: 2024-05-29
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: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At MN St Colleges & Universities, Makayla Grays serves as a Research Analysis Specialist within Mnscu Normandale Cc Profession. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,793. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mohamed Alfash

Research Analysis Specialist/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$81,596

Sub-department: MnSCU St Paul TC MAPE Class
Base pay: $81,596
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,596
Hire date: 2023-07-03
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: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Mohamed Alfash is a Research Analysis Specialist at MN St Colleges & Universities within Mnscu St Paul Tc Mape Class. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $81,596. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Racquel Pickett

Research Analysis Specialist/MN St Colleges & Universities

2024 total comp

$81,114

Sub-department: MnSCU Metro SU Classified
Base pay: $81,114
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,114
Hire date: 2012-02-01
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: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Racquel Pickett works as a Research Analysis Specialist for MN St Colleges & Universities within Mnscu Metro Su Classified. Hired in 2012, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. Racquel earned $81,114 in 2024. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.