Minnesota / Natural Resources Department / Research Analysis Specialist Senior

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Research Analysis Specialist Senior

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

6 employees hold this title in Natural Resources Department. Median total compensation for the role is $94,200, above the department median of $66,596.

Employees: 6
Total payroll: $531.1K
Role median: $94,200
Agency median: $66,596
Comparison: Above

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This role across Minnesota

Research Analysis Specialist Senior is held in 21 Minnesota departments. In Natural Resources Department, the median of $94,200 ranks #9 of 21.

Highest-paying departments for this role

MN St Colleges & Universities

$100,365 · 2

Labor & Industry Department

$97,734 · 1

Explore Minnesota Tourism

$97,734 · 1

Administration Department

$97,734 · 1

Arts Board

$97,734 · 1

Corrections Department

$97,734 · 3

Transportation Department

$97,507 · 13

Agriculture Department

$94,729 · 1

Direct Care and Treatment Department

$94,028 · 1

Secretary of State

$93,051 · 1

Employ & Econ Development Department

$89,217 · 9

Health Department

$88,734 · 9

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

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Employees with this title

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Timothy Martin

Research Analysis Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$99,314

Sub-department: Fish - HD & Implementation
Base pay: $99,314
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,314
Hire date: 2017-08-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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

Timothy Martin holds the role of Research Analysis Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within Fish - Hd & Implementation. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,314. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Benjamin Lagerquist

Research Analysis Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$98,087

Sub-department: L&M Transactions
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $353
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,087
Hire date: 2005-06-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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, Benjamin Lagerquist serves as a Research Analysis Specialist Senior within L&M Transactions. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,087. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christopher Jennelle

Research Analysis Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: ECO Waters Co Nongame
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2015-04-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Christopher Jennelle holds the role of Research Analysis Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Co Nongame. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Holly Johnson

Research Analysis Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$90,667

Sub-department: ECO Waters Groundwater Atlas
Base pay: $90,667
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,667
Hire date: 2013-10-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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, Holly Johnson serves as a Research Analysis Specialist Senior within Eco Waters Groundwater Atlas. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,667. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kang Lee

Research Analysis Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$74,723

Sub-department: FOR Mgt Geospatial Staff
Base pay: $74,723
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,723
Hire date: 2024-01-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kang Lee holds the role of Research Analysis Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within For Management Geospatial Staff. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,723. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Molly Shoberg

Research Analysis Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$70,535

Sub-department: FOR Mgt Geospatial Staff
Base pay: $70,535
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,535
Hire date: 2011-04-08
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8
Work county: St Louis

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

Molly Shoberg is a Research Analysis Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within For Management Geospatial Staff. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years), working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $70,535. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.