Minnesota / Pollution Control Agency / Research Analysis Specialist Senior

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Research Analysis Specialist Senior

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

16 employees hold this title in Pollution Control Agency. Median total compensation for the role is $88,259, above the department median of $83,887.

Employees: 16
Total payroll: $1.3M
Role median: $88,259
Agency median: $83,887
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$19,841$98,437+

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How total compensation varies among the 16 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 Analysis Specialist Senior is held in 21 Minnesota departments. In Pollution Control Agency, the median of $88,259 ranks #14 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

Natural Resources Department

$94,200 · 6

Direct Care and Treatment Department

$94,028 · 1

Secretary of State

$93,051 · 1

Employ & Economic Development Department

$89,217 · 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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Kellie Gavin

Research Analysis Specialist Senior/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$98,736

Sub-department: EAO AAS Air Data Analysis Unit
Base pay: $97,736
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,736
Hire date: 1999-05-24
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: 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

Kellie Gavin holds the role of Research Analysis Specialist Senior at Pollution Control Agency within Eao Aas Air Data Analysis Unit. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,736. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Maria Chiu

Research Analysis Specialist Senior/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$97,738

Sub-department: EAO AAS Air Data Analysis Unit
Base pay: $97,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,738
Hire date: 2013-12-30
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: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Pollution Control Agency, Maria Chiu serves as a Research Analysis Specialist Senior within Eao Aas Air Data Analysis Unit. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,738. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nicholas Coleman

Research Analysis Specialist Senior/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: OD DA Data Analysis Unit
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2013-08-28
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: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Pollution Control Agency, Nicholas Coleman serves as a Research Analysis Specialist Senior within Od Da Data Analysis Unit. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Casey Scott

Research Analysis Specialist Senior/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: MUN WW North Central Reg Unit
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2012-06-13
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: 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

Casey Scott holds the role of Research Analysis Specialist Senior at Pollution Control Agency within Mun Ww North Central Reg Unit. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 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.

Allison Gamble

Research Analysis Specialist Senior/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$97,348

Sub-department: Eao Waste Management Waterqualitymonitorunit
Base pay: $96,348
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,348
Hire date: 2013-06-05
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: 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

Allison Gamble is a Research Analysis Specialist Senior at Pollution Control Agency within Eao Waste Management Waterqualitymonitorunit. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,348. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Stephanie Aho

Research Analysis Specialist Senior/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$96,716

Sub-department: Environmental Quality Brd Unit
Base pay: $95,716
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,716
Hire date: 2024-01-24
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: Olmsted

Source-specific fields

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

Stephanie Aho holds the role of Research Analysis Specialist Senior at Pollution Control Agency within Environmental Quality Board Unit. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,716. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Shawn Nelson

Research Analysis Specialist Senior/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$93,972

Sub-department: EAO LT Surface Water Data Unit
Base pay: $93,972
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,972
Hire date: 2008-03-05
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: 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

Shawn Nelson holds the role of Research Analysis Specialist Senior at Pollution Control Agency within Eao Lieutenant Surface Water Data Unit. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,972. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Melissa Markert

Research Analysis Specialist Senior/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$89,100

Sub-department: WTR North Central Watershed Un
Base pay: $89,100
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,100
Hire date: 2009-06-03
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: 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

Melissa Markert holds the role of Research Analysis Specialist Senior at Pollution Control Agency within Water North Central Watershed Un. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,100. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ashley Ignatius

Research Analysis Specialist Senior/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$87,417

Sub-department: WTR North Central Watershed Un
Base pay: $87,417
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,417
Hire date: 2013-01-30
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: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ashley Ignatius is a Research Analysis Specialist Senior at Pollution Control Agency within Water North Central Watershed Un. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $87,417. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sarah Acquah

Research Analysis Specialist Senior/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$84,499

Sub-department: EAO Env Analysis & GW ServUnit
Base pay: $84,499
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,499
Hire date: 2022-05-04
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: 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

Sarah Acquah is a Research Analysis Specialist Senior at Pollution Control Agency within Eao Environmental Analysis & Gw Servunit. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $84,499. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Valquiria Ferraz Quirino

Research Analysis Specialist Senior/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$84,319

Sub-department: Rem Data Support Unit
Base pay: $82,788
Overtime: $531
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,319
Hire date: 2017-01-05
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: Becker

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, Valquiria Ferraz Quirino serves as a Research Analysis Specialist Senior within Rem Data Support Unit. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,319. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Erin Hertog

Research Analysis Specialist Senior/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$78,194

Sub-department: RMAD SustainMaterial MgmtUnit
Base pay: $78,194
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,194
Hire date: 2022-11-02
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: 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

Erin Hertog holds the role of Research Analysis Specialist Senior at Pollution Control Agency within Rmad Sustainmaterial Mgmtunit. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,194. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sanna Mairet

Research Analysis Specialist Senior/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$75,971

Sub-department: EAO AAS Air Data Analysis Unit
Base pay: $75,971
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,971
Hire date: 2022-02-16
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: 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

Sanna Mairet works as a Research Analysis Specialist Senior for Pollution Control Agency within Eao Aas Air Data Analysis Unit. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. Sanna earned $75,971 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Andrea Borich

Research Analysis Specialist Senior/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$74,209

Sub-department: EAO Env Analysis & GW ServUnit
Base pay: $74,209
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,209
Hire date: 2016-08-04
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

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

Andrea Borich is a Research Analysis Specialist Senior at Pollution Control Agency within Eao Environmental Analysis & Gw Servunit. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $74,209. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brianna Loeks

Research Analysis Specialist Senior/Pollution Control Agency

2024 total comp

$68,978

Sub-department: OD DA Data Analysis Unit
Base pay: $68,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,978
Hire date: 2021-08-23
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, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Brianna Loeks is a Research Analysis Specialist Senior at Pollution Control Agency within Od Da Data Analysis Unit. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $68,978. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Trevor Thomas

Research Analysis Specialist Senior/Pollution Control Agency

2024 total comp

$19,841

Sub-department: RMAD SustainMaterial MgmtUnit
Base pay: $19,841
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,841
Hire date: 2019-08-21
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, 2024: 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, Trevor Thomas serves as a Research Analysis Specialist Senior within Rmad Sustainmaterial Mgmtunit. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $19,841. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.