Minnesota / Natural Resources Department / Research Scientist 2

Job-title file

Research Scientist 2

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

47 employees hold this title in Natural Resources Department. Median total compensation for the role is $97,702, above the department median of $66,596.

Employees: 47
Total payroll: $4.1M
Role median: $97,702
Agency median: $66,596
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$24,237$100,315+

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How total compensation varies among the 47 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 2 is held in 8 Minnesota departments. In Natural Resources Department, the median of $97,702 ranks #2 of 8.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Agriculture Department

$97,734 · 21

Pollution Control Agency

$93,929 · 15

Health Department

$89,548 · 72

MN St Colleges & Universities

$80,891 · 2

MN Management & Budget

$80,075 · 6

Transportation Department

$73,109 · 2

Human Services Department

$41,401 · 2

Median total compensation for the Research Scientist 2 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

Page 1

Andrew Tri

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$101,182

Sub-department: WL-R2 Res Grand Rapids Staff
Base pay: $96,312
Overtime: $3,005
Other pay: $1,866
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,182
Hire date: 2015-08-10
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: 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

Andrew Tri holds the role of Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R2 Res Grand Rapids Staff. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,182. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

William French

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$100,240

Sub-department: Fish - HD & Implementation
Base pay: $100,240
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,240
Hire date: 2014-05-12
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

William French holds the role of Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Fish - Hd & Implementation. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,240. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

James Berdeen

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$100,106

Sub-department: WL-R1 Res Bemidji Staff
Base pay: $97,709
Overtime: $494
Other pay: $1,902
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,106
Hire date: 2004-04-12
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: Beltrami

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

James Berdeen holds the role of Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R1 Res Bemidji Staff. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,106. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Bernard Sietman

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$99,616

Sub-department: ECO Waters Mussel Program
Base pay: $97,593
Overtime: $141
Other pay: $1,882
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,616
Hire date: 2002-07-22
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: Goodhue

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

Bernard Sietman holds the role of Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Mussel Program. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,616. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Lee

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$99,584

Sub-department: ECO Waters MBS Plant Eco&Bot
Base pay: $97,702
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,882
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,584
Hire date: 1992-07-20
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: Benton

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

Michael Lee is a Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Mbs Plant Eco&Bot. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 33 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $99,584. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Douglas Dieterman

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$98,957

Sub-department: Fish - HD & Implementation
Base pay: $97,358
Overtime: $376
Other pay: $1,223
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,957
Hire date: 2000-10-02
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: Wabasha

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

Douglas Dieterman works as a Research Scientist 2 for Natural Resources Department within Fish - Hd & Implementation. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. Douglas earned $98,957 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Eric Lund

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$98,554

Sub-department: ECO Waters R3 LTRM Staff
Base pay: $98,554
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,554
Hire date: 2016-06-22
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: Wabasha

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

Eric Lund is a Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R3 Ltrm Staff. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $98,554. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brian Herwig

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Fish - Habitat
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2000-10-23
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: Beltrami

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

Brian Herwig holds the role of Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Fish - Habitat. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 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.

Stacy Saari

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: L&M Mineral Potential Hibbing
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2019-11-13
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: 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

Stacy Saari works as a Research Scientist 2 for Natural Resources Department within L&M Mineral Potential Hibbing. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. Stacy earned $97,734 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Megan Kelly

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: L&M Mine Waste Characterizatio
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2012-06-11
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

Megan Kelly is a Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within L&M Mine Waste Characterizatio. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Steven Shroyer

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Fish - HD & Implementation
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2001-01-02
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: Le Sueur

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

Steven Shroyer is a Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Fish - Hd & Implementation. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Krista Larson

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: ECO Waters County Bio Animals
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2007-06-11
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

Krista Larson is a Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters County Bio Animals. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Steve Delain

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: ECO Waters R3 LTRM Staff
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 1992-05-20
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: Wabasha

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

Steve Delain is a Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R3 Ltrm Staff. They have served since 1992 (about 33 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Casey Schoenebeck

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Fish - HD & Implementation
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2016-05-16
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: Pope

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

Casey Schoenebeck works as a Research Scientist 2 for Natural Resources Department within Fish - Hd & Implementation. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a full-time employee. Casey earned $97,734 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Peter Boulay

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: ECO Waters Water Monitoring
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 1998-11-23
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

Peter Boulay holds the role of Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Water Monitoring. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Donald Eaton

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: ECO Waters Lakes & Rivers
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2023-07-10
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

Donald Eaton works as a Research Scientist 2 for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Lakes & Rivers. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Donald earned $97,734 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jeffrey Reed

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Fish - HD & Implementation
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 1990-09-04
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: Pope

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

Jeffrey Reed works as a Research Scientist 2 for Natural Resources Department within Fish - Hd & Implementation. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 35 years as a full-time employee. Jeffrey earned $97,734 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Welby Smith

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: ECO Waters MBS Plant Eco&Bot
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 1980-10-06
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

Welby Smith works as a Research Scientist 2 for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Mbs Plant Eco&Bot. Hired in 1980, they have about 45 years of service as a full-time employee. Welby earned $97,734 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rebecca Holmstrom

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: ECO Waters MBS Plant Eco&Bot
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2007-05-16
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: 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

At Natural Resources Department, Rebecca Holmstrom serves as a Research Scientist 2 within Eco Waters Mbs Plant Eco&Bot. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,734. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Robert Burdis

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: ECO Waters R3 LTRM Staff
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 1990-01-03
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: Wabasha

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

Robert Burdis works as a Research Scientist 2 for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R3 Ltrm Staff. They have served since 1990 (about 35 years) as a full-time employee. Robert earned $97,734 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Heidi Rantala

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Fish - Habitat
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2015-04-27
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: 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

At Natural Resources Department, Heidi Rantala serves as a Research Scientist 2 within Fish - Habitat. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,734. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Donna Perleberg

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,708

Sub-department: ECO Waters Lakes & Rivers
Base pay: $97,348
Overtime: $360
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,708
Hire date: 1991-06-05
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: Crow Wing

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

Donna Perleberg works as a Research Scientist 2 for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Lakes & Rivers. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 34 years as a full-time employee. Donna earned $97,708 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Daren Carlson

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,702

Sub-department: ECO Waters Co Nongame
Base pay: $97,341
Overtime: $360
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,702
Hire date: 1997-05-29
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

Daren Carlson is a Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Co Nongame. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,702. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jessica Petersen

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,702

Sub-department: ECO Waters County Bio Animals
Base pay: $97,702
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,702
Hire date: 2016-06-06
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

Jessica Petersen holds the role of Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters County Bio Animals. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,702. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tyler Ahrenstorff

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,486

Sub-department: Fish - Habitat
Base pay: $97,486
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,486
Hire date: 2013-05-06
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: Crow Wing

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

Tyler Ahrenstorff is a Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Fish - Habitat. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,486. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Olson

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$94,061

Sub-department: L&M Mine Permit & Coord Staff
Base pay: $94,061
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,061
Hire date: 2007-02-12
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

Michael Olson holds the role of Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within L&M Mine Permit & Coordinator Staff. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,061. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

John Fierst

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$92,317

Sub-department: L&M Mineral Potential Hibbing
Base pay: $92,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,317
Hire date: 2021-11-29
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: St Louis

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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, John Fierst serves as a Research Scientist 2 within L&M Mineral Potential Hibbing. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,317. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nicholas Borchardt

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$90,894

Sub-department: L&M Mineral Potential
Base pay: $90,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,894
Hire date: 2014-04-09
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

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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

Nicholas Borchardt works as a Research Scientist 2 for Natural Resources Department within L&M Mineral Potential. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. Nicholas earned $90,894 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Megan Fitzpatrick

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$90,427

Sub-department: WL-R1 Res Bemidji Staff
Base pay: $90,413
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $14
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,427
Hire date: 2019-04-24
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: Beltrami

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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

Megan Fitzpatrick is a Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R1 Res Bemidji Staff. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $90,427. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kevin Mcdonnell

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$89,699

Sub-department: Fish - Habitat
Base pay: $89,699
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,699
Hire date: 2023-11-22
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: St Louis

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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, Kevin Mcdonnell serves as a Research Scientist 2 within Fish - Habitat. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,699. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rhett Johnson

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$88,350

Sub-department: ECO Waters MBS Plant Eco&Bot
Base pay: $88,350
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,350
Hire date: 2015-09-16
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: Benton

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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

Rhett Johnson is a Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Mbs Plant Eco&Bot. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $88,350. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Timothy Lyons

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp

$84,195

Sub-department: WL-R4 Res Madelia Staff
Base pay: $84,195
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,195
Hire date: 2019-06-10
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: Dakota

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Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Timothy Lyons holds the role of Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R4 Res Madelia Staff. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $84,195. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Chad Crotty

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$83,479

Sub-department: L&M Mineral Potential
Base pay: $83,479
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,479
Hire date: 2019-11-20
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

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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, Chad Crotty serves as a Research Scientist 2 within L&M Mineral Potential. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,479. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Derek Bahr

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$80,417

Sub-department: F&W IBI Staff
Base pay: $80,417
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,417
Hire date: 2011-08-01
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: Crow Wing

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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, Derek Bahr serves as a Research Scientist 2 within F&W Ibi Staff. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,417. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christopher Smith

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$80,308

Sub-department: Fish - HD & Implementation
Base pay: $80,308
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,308
Hire date: 2013-12-02
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: Pope

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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

Christopher Smith holds the role of Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Fish - Hd & Implementation. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,308. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Devon Oliver

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$79,981

Sub-department: Fish - HD & Implementation
Base pay: $79,981
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,981
Hire date: 2022-02-02
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: Wabasha

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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

Devon Oliver works as a Research Scientist 2 for Natural Resources Department within Fish - Hd & Implementation. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. Devon earned $79,981 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Beth Holbrook

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$78,527

Sub-department: Fish - Habitat
Base pay: $78,527
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,527
Hire date: 2009-08-19
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: Crow Wing

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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

Beth Holbrook is a Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Fish - Habitat. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $78,527. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kevin Krause

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$76,357

Sub-department: ECO Waters Stream Habitat
Base pay: $76,357
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,357
Hire date: 2022-05-31
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

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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

Kevin Krause is a Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Stream Habitat. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $76,357. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jessica Massure

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$74,273

Sub-department: F&W IBI Staff
Base pay: $74,064
Overtime: $209
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,273
Hire date: 2022-02-02
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: Crow Wing

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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

Jessica Massure is a Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within F&W Ibi Staff. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $74,273. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Steven Koski

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$73,668

Sub-department: L&M Mine Waste Characterizatio
Base pay: $73,668
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,668
Hire date: 2014-08-04
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: St Louis

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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

Steven Koski is a Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within L&M Mine Waste Characterizatio. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $73,668. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.