Minnesota / Natural Resources Department / Research Scientist 3

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Research Scientist 3

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

19 employees hold this title in Natural Resources Department. Median total compensation for the role is $113,413, above the department median of $66,596.

Employees: 19
Total payroll: $1.8M
Role median: $113,413
Agency median: $66,596
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$5,461$118,413+

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How total compensation varies among the 19 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 Natural Resources Department, the median of $113,413 ranks #4 of 14.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Labor & Industry Department

$113,418 · 3

Agriculture Department

$113,418 · 3

Pollution Control Agency

$113,418 · 21

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

Human Services Department

$99,106 · 54

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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Donald Elsenheimer

Research Scientist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$119,350

Sub-department: L&M Mineral Potential
Base pay: $119,350
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,350
Hire date: 2004-03-15
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: No
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Donald Elsenheimer works as a Research Scientist 3 for Natural Resources Department within L&M Mineral Potential. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years as a full-time employee. Donald earned $119,350 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Charlotte Roy

Research Scientist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$116,747

Sub-department: WL-R2 Res Grand Rapids Staff
Base pay: $113,420
Overtime: $1,215
Other pay: $2,113
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,747
Hire date: 2007-07-11
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: 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

Charlotte Roy holds the role of Research Scientist 3 at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R2 Res Grand Rapids Staff. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,747. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Veronique St-Louis

Research Scientist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$113,418

Sub-department: F&W Wild Research Program
Base pay: $113,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,418
Hire date: 2014-03-12
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: Anoka

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

Veronique St-Louis holds the role of Research Scientist 3 at Natural Resources Department within F&W Wild Research Program. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,418. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ram Deo

Research Scientist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$113,418

Sub-department: FOR Mgt FIA Image Analys Staff
Base pay: $113,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,418
Hire date: 2017-11-06
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: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Ram Deo serves as a Research Scientist 3 within For Management Fia Image Analys Staff. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,418. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Luigi Romolo

Research Scientist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$113,418

Sub-department: ECO Waters Water Monitoring
Base pay: $113,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,418
Hire date: 2017-04-05
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: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Luigi Romolo is a Research Scientist 3 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Water Monitoring. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $113,418. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

David Staples

Research Scientist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$113,418

Sub-department: F&W Policy Research-Fisheries
Base pay: $113,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,418
Hire date: 2006-04-03
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: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

David Staples works as a Research Scientist 3 for Natural Resources Department within F&W Policy Research-Fisheries. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years) as a full-time employee. David earned $113,418 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Loren Miller

Research Scientist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$113,418

Sub-department: F&W Policy Research-Fisheries
Base pay: $113,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,418
Hire date: 2003-08-25
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: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Loren Miller works as a Research Scientist 3 for Natural Resources Department within F&W Policy Research-Fisheries. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years as a full-time employee. Loren earned $113,418 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

John Erb

Research Scientist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$113,418

Sub-department: WL-R2 Res Grand Rapids Staff
Base pay: $113,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,418
Hire date: 1998-10-14
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: 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

At Natural Resources Department, John Erb serves as a Research Scientist 3 within Wl-R2 Res Grand Rapids Staff. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,418. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Paul Radomski

Research Scientist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$113,418

Sub-department: ECO Waters Lakes & Rivers
Base pay: $113,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,418
Hire date: 1986-10-15
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: 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

Paul Radomski is a Research Scientist 3 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Lakes & Rivers. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 39 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $113,418. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kenneth Blumenfeld

Research Scientist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$113,413

Sub-department: ECO Waters Water Monitoring
Base pay: $113,413
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,413
Hire date: 2010-08-21
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: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kenneth Blumenfeld is a Research Scientist 3 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Water Monitoring. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $113,413. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Zachary Wenz

Research Scientist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$112,920

Sub-department: L&M Mine Permit & Coord Staff
Base pay: $112,920
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,920
Hire date: 2011-09-19
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: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Zachary Wenz holds the role of Research Scientist 3 at Natural Resources Department within L&M Mine Permit & Coordinator Staff. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,920. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Keb Guralski

Research Scientist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$107,015

Sub-department: FOR Mgt FIA Image Analys Staff
Base pay: $107,015
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,015
Hire date: 2021-11-29
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: 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

Keb Guralski is a Research Scientist 3 at Natural Resources Department within For Management Fia Image Analys Staff. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $107,015. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Adam Landon

Research Scientist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$102,961

Sub-department: F&W Wild Research Program
Base pay: $102,766
Overtime: $196
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,961
Hire date: 2018-11-07
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: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Adam Landon is a Research Scientist 3 at Natural Resources Department within F&W Wild Research Program. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $102,961. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Amy Kendig

Research Scientist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$85,150

Sub-department: ECO Waters County Bio Surveys
Base pay: $85,150
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,150
Hire date: 2022-05-02
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: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Amy Kendig serves as a Research Scientist 3 within Eco Waters County Bio Surveys. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,150. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

John Giudice

Research Scientist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$64,363

Sub-department: F&W Wild Research Program
Base pay: $26,058
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $38,305
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,363
Hire date: 2001-02-01
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: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

John Giudice works as a Research Scientist 3 for Natural Resources Department within F&W Wild Research Program. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service as a full-time employee. John earned $64,363 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Todd Petersen

Research Scientist 3/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp

$57,900

Sub-department: ECOWaters Hydrogeo-Groundwater
Base pay: $14,456
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $43,444
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,900
Hire date: 1990-01-03
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, 2024: No
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Todd Petersen works as a Research Scientist 3 for Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters Hydrogeo-Groundwater. They have served since 1990 (about 34 years) as a full-time employee. Todd earned $57,900 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Amanda Mcgraw

Research Scientist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$44,086

Sub-department: WL-R2 Res Grand Rapids Staff
Base pay: $44,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,086
Hire date: 2012-09-17
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: 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

At Natural Resources Department, Amanda Mcgraw serves as a Research Scientist 3 within Wl-R2 Res Grand Rapids Staff. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,086. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Bram Verheijen

Research Scientist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$41,717

Sub-department: F&W Wild Research Program
Base pay: $41,717
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,717
Hire date: 2025-01-02
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: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Bram Verheijen holds the role of Research Scientist 3 at Natural Resources Department within F&W Wild Research Program. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,717. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Irene De Pellegrin Llorente

Research Scientist 3/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp

$5,461

Sub-department: FOR Mgt FIA Image Analys Staff
Base pay: $5,461
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,461
Hire date: 2023-03-01
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, 2024: No
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, Irene De Pellegrin Llorente serves as a Research Scientist 3 within For Management Fia Image Analys Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $5,461. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.