Minnesota / Pollution Control Agency / Environmental Specialist 2

Job-title file

Environmental Specialist 2

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

60 employees hold this title in Pollution Control Agency. Median total compensation for the role is $58,581, below the department median of $83,887.

Employees: 60
Total payroll: $3.3M
Role median: $58,581
Agency median: $83,887
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$9,856$80,526+

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

How total compensation varies among the 60 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.

Compared with the local labor market

Environmental Specialist 2 pay vs. Minnesota

Across all employers in Minnesota, the median wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health — about 2,260 people — is $88,000. Pollution Control Agency pays a median base salary of $79,644 for this role, 9% below that figure — about the 42nd percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Pollution Control Agency sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$35,510

$61,570

$88,000

$105,850

$133,570

Pollution Control Agency median · $79,644

The bar is the range of annual wages for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health across every employer in Minnesota, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Pollution Control Agency’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health — about 89,250 people — is $82,220. Pollution Control Agency’s median base salary is 3% below that national figure, about the 46th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$52,520

$64,490

$82,220

$107,970

$140,010

Pollution Control Agency median · $79,644

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the Minnesota range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 319 of 356 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Pollution Control Agency is $76,687, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare jurisdictions

Environmental Specialist beyond Minnesota

This role is reported in 7 jurisdictions. In Minnesota, the median of $76,790 ranks #3 of 7. See Environmental Specialist across all of Minnesota →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City of Los Angeles

$116,680 · 100

New York Public Authorities

$90,652 · 15

New Jersey

$70,585 · 290

City of Baton Rouge / East Baton Rouge Parish

$56,910 · 6

Maine

$53,575 · 371

Florida

$48,661 · 1,410

Median total compensation for comparable Environmental Specialistroles 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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Rebecca Settle

Environmental Specialist 2/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$54,709

Sub-department: IND Air Compliance Unit 2
Base pay: $53,169
Overtime: $1,540
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,709
Hire date: 2023-12-06
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: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Pollution Control Agency, Rebecca Settle serves as a Environmental Specialist 2 within Ind Air Compliance Unit 2. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,709. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Keylee Hoffstatter

Environmental Specialist 2/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$54,171

Sub-department: RMAD PSM SW Management Unit
Base pay: $54,171
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,171
Hire date: 2023-11-08
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: Olmsted

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Keylee Hoffstatter is a Environmental Specialist 2 at Pollution Control Agency within Rmad Psm Sw Management Unit. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $54,171. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lucy Okerstrom

Environmental Specialist 2/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$53,966

Sub-department: Ind Air Compliance Unit 1
Base pay: $53,966
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,966
Hire date: 2021-06-07
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: St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Lucy Okerstrom works as a Environmental Specialist 2 for Pollution Control Agency within Ind Air Compliance Unit 1. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a full-time employee. Lucy earned $53,966 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

James Dickson

Environmental Specialist 2/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$53,818

Sub-department: EAO LT Surface Water Data Unit
Base pay: $52,449
Overtime: $433
Other pay: $935
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,818
Hire date: 2021-06-07
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: Blue Earth

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

James Dickson holds the role of Environmental Specialist 2 at Pollution Control Agency within Eao Lieutenant Surface Water Data Unit. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,818. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mckenna Rodine

Environmental Specialist 2/Pollution Control Agency

2024 total comp

$52,771

Sub-department: EAO AAS Air Monitoring Unit
Base pay: $51,291
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,480
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,771
Hire date: 2019-05-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
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: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Mckenna Rodine holds the role of Environmental Specialist 2 at Pollution Control Agency within Eao Aas Air Monitoring Unit. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $52,771. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Payton Kilian

Environmental Specialist 2/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$52,353

Sub-department: Hazardous Waste Compliance Uni
Base pay: $52,311
Overtime: $42
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,353
Hire date: 2024-07-24
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: Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Payton Kilian is a Environmental Specialist 2 at Pollution Control Agency within Hazardous Waste Compliance Uni. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $52,353. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Madeline Conowall

Environmental Specialist 2/Pollution Control Agency

2024 total comp

$50,233

Sub-department: IND Air Quality Permits Unit 4
Base pay: $50,233
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,233
Hire date: 2023-01-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
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: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Madeline Conowall holds the role of Environmental Specialist 2 at Pollution Control Agency within Ind Air Quality Permits Unit 4. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $50,233. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Aleesha Codman

Environmental Specialist 2/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$44,933

Sub-department: MUN Construction Strm Unit
Base pay: $44,433
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,933
Hire date: 2024-08-28
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: Olmsted

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Aleesha Codman is a Environmental Specialist 2 at Pollution Control Agency within Mun Construction Strm Unit. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $44,933. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Laura Piotrowski

Environmental Specialist 2/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$42,453

Sub-department: Land Permits & Permitting Dev.
Base pay: $42,453
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,453
Hire date: 2024-12-18
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: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Pollution Control Agency, Laura Piotrowski serves as a Environmental Specialist 2 within Land Permits & Permitting Development. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,453. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Daniel Ellenbecker

Environmental Specialist 2/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$39,419

Sub-department: Tanks Compliance Unit
Base pay: $39,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $334
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,419
Hire date: 2024-04-24
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: No
Agency Number: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Daniel Ellenbecker holds the role of Environmental Specialist 2 at Pollution Control Agency within Tanks Compliance Unit. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,419. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Clarissa Grilley

Environmental Specialist 2/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$31,181

Sub-department: RMAD Business Asst. Unit
Base pay: $31,181
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,181
Hire date: 2023-09-20
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: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Clarissa Grilley works as a Environmental Specialist 2 for Pollution Control Agency within Rmad Business Assistant Unit. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Clarissa earned $31,181 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Peter Gansen

Environmental Specialist 2/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$30,384

Sub-department: Mun Ssts Policy & Planning
Base pay: $30,384
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,384
Hire date: 2025-01-29
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: Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Peter Gansen works as a Environmental Specialist 2 for Pollution Control Agency within Mun Ssts Policy & Planning. They have served since 2025 (under a year) as a full-time employee. Peter earned $30,384 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Marina Steiner

Environmental Specialist 2/Pollution Control Agency

2024 total comp

$30,076

Sub-department: Rem East Metro Unit
Base pay: $28,244
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,832
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,076
Hire date: 2022-03-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
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: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Pollution Control Agency, Marina Steiner serves as a Environmental Specialist 2 within Rem East Metro Unit. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $30,076. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Robert Schettler

Environmental Specialist 2/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$29,111

Sub-department: Ind Air Compliance Unit 1
Base pay: $28,443
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $668
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,111
Hire date: 2024-03-20
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: Olmsted

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Pollution Control Agency, Robert Schettler serves as a Environmental Specialist 2 within Ind Air Compliance Unit 1. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,111. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lake White

Environmental Specialist 2/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$25,613

Sub-department: Land Permits & Permitting Dev.
Base pay: $25,613
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $25,613
Hire date: 2025-01-08
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: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Lake White works as a Environmental Specialist 2 for Pollution Control Agency within Land Permits & Permitting Development. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year as a full-time employee. Lake earned $25,613 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Abdulmalik Ahmed

Environmental Specialist 2/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$22,436

Sub-department: Tanks Compliance Unit
Base pay: $22,436
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,436
Hire date: 2024-05-22
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: No
Agency Number: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Abdulmalik Ahmed holds the role of Environmental Specialist 2 at Pollution Control Agency within Tanks Compliance Unit. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,436. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Laura Geyen

Environmental Specialist 2/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$16,139

Sub-department: Rem Site Assessment Unit 2
Base pay: $16,139
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,139
Hire date: 2021-05-12
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: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Pollution Control Agency, Laura Geyen serves as a Environmental Specialist 2 within Rem Site Assessment Unit 2. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,139. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Samuel Gutierrez

Environmental Specialist 2/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$11,136

Sub-department: REM Superfund Unit 1
Base pay: $11,136
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,136
Hire date: 2016-06-21
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: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Samuel Gutierrez is a Environmental Specialist 2 at Pollution Control Agency within Rem Superfund Unit 1. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $11,136. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kevin Althoff

Environmental Specialist 2/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$11,136

Sub-department: IND Air Compliance Unit 3
Base pay: $11,136
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,136
Hire date: 2025-04-09
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: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kevin Althoff holds the role of Environmental Specialist 2 at Pollution Control Agency within Ind Air Compliance Unit 3. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,136. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Andrew Radabaugh

Environmental Specialist 2/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$9,856

Sub-department: IND Air Compliance Unit 3
Base pay: $9,856
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,856
Hire date: 2025-04-23
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: Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Pollution Control Agency, Andrew Radabaugh serves as a Environmental Specialist 2 within Ind Air Compliance Unit 3. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,856. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.