Minnesota / Natural Resources Department / Research Analysis Specialist

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Research Analysis Specialist

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

5 employees hold this title in Natural Resources Department. Median total compensation for the role is $64,696, below the department median of $66,596.

Employees: 5
Total payroll: $355.3K
Role median: $64,696
Agency median: $66,596
Comparison: Below

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This role across Minnesota

Research Analysis Specialist is held in 23 Minnesota departments. In Natural Resources Department, the median of $64,696 ranks #16 of 23.

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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.

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Ross Hoffmann

Research Analysis Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$85,742

Sub-department: FOR Mgt Geospatial Staff
Base pay: $84,793
Overtime: $949
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,742
Hire date: 2004-12-15
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: Itasca

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ross Hoffmann holds the role of Research Analysis Specialist at Natural Resources Department within For Management Geospatial Staff. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,742. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Gentry Carlson

Research Analysis Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$84,793

Sub-department: FOR Mgt Geospatial Staff
Base pay: $84,793
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,793
Hire date: 2004-06-02
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: Itasca

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Gentry Carlson holds the role of Research Analysis Specialist at Natural Resources Department within For Management Geospatial Staff. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,793. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alexandra Warzala

Research Analysis Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$64,696

Sub-department: For Cfm
Base pay: $64,696
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,696
Hire date: 2019-11-25
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: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Alexandra Warzala holds the role of Research Analysis Specialist at Natural Resources Department within For Cfm. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,696. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lucas Rosen

Research Analysis Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$60,481

Sub-department: For Cfm
Base pay: $60,481
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,481
Hire date: 2017-09-07
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: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Lucas Rosen serves as a Research Analysis Specialist within For Cfm. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,481. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ethan Lucas

Research Analysis Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$59,555

Sub-department: FOR Mgt Geospatial Staff
Base pay: $59,555
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,555
Hire date: 2023-08-16
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: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ethan Lucas is a Research Analysis Specialist at Natural Resources Department within For Management Geospatial Staff. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $59,555. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.