Minnesota / Pollution Control Agency / Research Scientist 2

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Research Scientist 2

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

15 employees hold this title in Pollution Control Agency. Median total compensation for the role is $93,929, above the department median of $83,887.

Employees: 15
Total payroll: $1.3M
Role median: $93,929
Agency median: $83,887
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$46,966$117,583+

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

How total compensation varies among the 15 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 Pollution Control Agency, the median of $93,929 ranks #3 of 8.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Agriculture Department

$97,734 · 21

Natural Resources Department

$97,702 · 47

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

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Mark Gernes

Research Scientist 2/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$124,913

Sub-department: EAO WM South Bio Monitor Unit
Base pay: $86,066
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $38,847
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,913
Hire date: 1980-06-02
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: No
Agency Number: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Mark Gernes holds the role of Research Scientist 2 at Pollution Control Agency within Eao Wm South Bio Monitor Unit. They have served since 1980 (about 45 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,913. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Matthew Lindon

Research Scientist 2/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$98,734

Sub-department: EAO WAEI Effluent Limits Unit
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,734
Hire date: 1998-02-04
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

Matthew Lindon works as a Research Scientist 2 for Pollution Control Agency within Eao Waei Effluent Limits Unit. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years) as a full-time employee. Matthew earned $98,734 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Dann White

Research Scientist 2/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$97,738

Sub-department: EAO WAEI Effluent Limits Unit
Base pay: $97,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,738
Hire date: 1990-02-05
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

Dann White is a Research Scientist 2 at Pollution Control Agency within Eao Waei Effluent Limits Unit. Hired in 1990, they have about 35 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,738. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nicholas Witcraft

Research Scientist 2/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: EAO AAS RiskEval&AirModelUnit
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2019-05-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Nicholas Witcraft is a Research Scientist 2 at Pollution Control Agency within Eao Aas Riskeval&Airmodelunit. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Anderson

Research Scientist 2/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: EAO Wastewater Services Unit
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2007-01-16
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: 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, Michael Anderson serves as a Research Scientist 2 within Eao Wastewater Services Unit. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,734. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Anne Claflin

Research Scientist 2/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Climate Policy Unit
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2006-10-25
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

Anne Claflin is a Research Scientist 2 at Pollution Control Agency within Climate Policy Unit. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tyler Ellis

Research Scientist 2/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$95,714

Sub-department: EAO AAS RiskEval&AirModelUnit
Base pay: $95,714
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,714
Hire date: 2023-03-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Tyler Ellis works as a Research Scientist 2 for Pollution Control Agency within Eao Aas Riskeval&Airmodelunit. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Tyler earned $95,714 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ryan Lueck

Research Scientist 2/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$93,929

Sub-department: EAO AAS RiskEval&AirModelUnit
Base pay: $93,929
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,929
Hire date: 2023-08-16
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: 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

Ryan Lueck holds the role of Research Scientist 2 at Pollution Control Agency within Eao Aas Riskeval&Airmodelunit. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,929. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Robert Dietz

Research Scientist 2/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$89,946

Sub-department: EAO WAEI WQ Standards Unit
Base pay: $89,946
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,946
Hire date: 2021-10-27
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: 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, Robert Dietz serves as a Research Scientist 2 within Eao Waei Wq Standards Unit. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,946. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Carrie Freeman

Research Scientist 2/Pollution Control Agency

2024 total comp

$80,555

Sub-department: Watershed Analysis&Model Unit
Base pay: $80,555
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,555
Hire date: 2010-06-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Carrie Freeman is a Research Scientist 2 at Pollution Control Agency within Watershed Analysis&Model Unit. They have served since 2010 (about 14 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $80,555. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Adam Klein

Research Scientist 2/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$74,142

Sub-department: EAO AAS RiskEval&AirModelUnit
Base pay: $74,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,142
Hire date: 2024-04-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Adam Klein works as a Research Scientist 2 for Pollution Control Agency within Eao Aas Riskeval&Airmodelunit. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Adam earned $74,142 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Wesley Sigl

Research Scientist 2/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$73,995

Sub-department: EAO WM North Bio Monitor Unit
Base pay: $73,857
Overtime: $138
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,995
Hire date: 2019-07-22
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: 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

Wesley Sigl holds the role of Research Scientist 2 at Pollution Control Agency within Eao Wm North Bio Monitor Unit. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,995. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Thiel

Research Scientist 2/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$71,762

Sub-department: EAO AAS RiskEval&AirModelUnit
Base pay: $71,762
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,762
Hire date: 2024-08-07
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

Michael Thiel holds the role of Research Scientist 2 at Pollution Control Agency within Eao Aas Riskeval&Airmodelunit. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,762. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Margaret Bass

Research Scientist 2/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$64,610

Sub-department: EAO AAS RiskEval&AirModelUnit
Base pay: $64,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,610
Hire date: 2024-08-14
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

Margaret Bass works as a Research Scientist 2 for Pollution Control Agency within Eao Aas Riskeval&Airmodelunit. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Margaret earned $64,610 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cody Robinson

Research Scientist 2/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$46,966

Sub-department: Mun Ssts Policy & Planning
Base pay: $40,914
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,053
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,966
Hire date: 2016-04-13
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: 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, Cody Robinson serves as a Research Scientist 2 within Mun Ssts Policy & Planning. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,966. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.