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Planning Director Transportation

Operate vehicles or heavy equipment safely to move people or materials, and perform routine checks.

23 employees hold this title in Transportation Department. Median total compensation for the role is $120,895, above the department median of $74,811.

Employees
23
Total payroll
$2.7M
Role median
$120,895
Agency median
$74,811
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$41,904$138,445+

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How total compensation varies among the 23 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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Employees with this title

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Christopher Berrens

Planning Director Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$141,045
Sub-department
Transportation System Mgmt
Base pay
$135,135
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,910
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,045
Hire date
2012-05-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
23
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Christopher Berrens works as a Planning Director Transportation for Transportation Department within Transportation System Management. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. Christopher earned $141,045 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Peter Dahlberg

Planning Director Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$135,135
Sub-department
Railroads and Waterways
Base pay
$135,135
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,135
Hire date
2008-08-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
23
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Peter Dahlberg holds the role of Planning Director Transportation at Transportation Department within Railroads and Waterways. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $135,135. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Mary Safgren

Planning Director Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$123,815
Sub-department
D4 Planning
Base pay
$120,905
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,910
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,815
Hire date
1997-07-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
23
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Becker

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Transportation Department, Mary Safgren serves as a Planning Director Transportation within D4 Planning. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,815. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Christopher Moates

Planning Director Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$123,805
Sub-department
Building
Base pay
$120,895
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,910
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,805
Hire date
2001-11-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
23
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Transportation Department, Christopher Moates serves as a Planning Director Transportation within Building. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,805. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Andrew Andrusko

Planning Director Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$123,805
Sub-department
Railroads and Waterways
Base pay
$120,895
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,910
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,805
Hire date
2010-05-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
23
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Andrew Andrusko holds the role of Planning Director Transportation at Transportation Department within Railroads and Waterways. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,805. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Steven Voss

Planning Director Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$123,805
Sub-department
Planning Baxter
Base pay
$120,895
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,910
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,805
Hire date
1994-11-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
23
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Steven Voss holds the role of Planning Director Transportation at Transportation Department within Planning Baxter. They have served since 1994 (about 31 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,805. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Nicole Westadt

Planning Director Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$123,791
Sub-department
Transportation System Mgmt
Base pay
$120,881
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,910
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,791
Hire date
2016-06-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
23
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Transportation Department, Nicole Westadt serves as a Planning Director Transportation within Transportation System Management. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,791. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Bryan Anderson

Planning Director Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$122,495
Sub-department
Program Development
Base pay
$120,895
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,495
Hire date
2011-09-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
23
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Transportation Department, Bryan Anderson serves as a Planning Director Transportation within Program Development. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,495. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Gregory Mathis

Planning Director Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$121,219
Sub-department
Commuter & Passenger Rail
Base pay
$120,870
Overtime
$349
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,219
Hire date
2014-06-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
23
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Gregory Mathis works as a Planning Director Transportation for Transportation Department within Commuter & Passenger Rail. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. Gregory earned $121,219 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Tod Sherman

Planning Director Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$120,900
Sub-department
Planning Prgm Mgmt & Transit
Base pay
$120,900
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,900
Hire date
1999-04-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
23
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Tod Sherman is a Planning Director Transportation at Transportation Department within Planning Program Management & Transit. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $120,900. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Jacob Granholm

Planning Director Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$120,895
Sub-department
Transportation System Mgmt
Base pay
$120,895
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,895
Hire date
2006-09-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
23
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jacob Granholm is a Planning Director Transportation at Transportation Department within Transportation System Management. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $120,895. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Rylan Juran

Planning Director Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$120,895
Sub-department
Aeronautics Admin Support
Base pay
$120,895
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,895
Hire date
2013-07-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
23
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Transportation Department, Rylan Juran serves as a Planning Director Transportation within Aeronautics Administrative Support. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $120,895. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Mackenzie Turner Bargen

Planning Director Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$120,895
Sub-department
Planning Prgm Mgmt & Transit
Base pay
$120,895
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,895
Hire date
2016-06-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
23
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Mackenzie Turner Bargen works as a Planning Director Transportation for Transportation Department within Planning Program Management & Transit. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. Mackenzie earned $120,895 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Hally Turner

Planning Director Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$120,895
Sub-department
Transportation System Mgmt
Base pay
$120,895
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,895
Hire date
2011-05-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
23
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Hally Turner holds the role of Planning Director Transportation at Transportation Department within Transportation System Management. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $120,895. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Michael Samuelson

Planning Director Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$120,004
Sub-department
Transportation System Mgmt
Base pay
$120,004
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,004
Hire date
2021-12-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
23
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Michael Samuelson holds the role of Planning Director Transportation at Transportation Department within Transportation System Management. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $120,004. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Jennifer Wiltgen

Planning Director Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$114,211
Sub-department
Planning Prgm Mgmt & Transit
Base pay
$114,211
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,211
Hire date
2017-06-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
23
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Transportation Department, Jennifer Wiltgen serves as a Planning Director Transportation within Planning Program Management & Transit. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,211. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Zue Vue

Planning Director Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$113,849
Sub-department
Transportation System Mgmt
Base pay
$111,141
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,708
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,849
Hire date
2012-07-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
23
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Zue Vue holds the role of Planning Director Transportation at Transportation Department within Transportation System Management. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,849. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

David Elvin

Planning Director Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$112,814
Sub-department
Planning Prgm Mgmt & Transit
Base pay
$112,814
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,814
Hire date
2018-11-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
23
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

David Elvin holds the role of Planning Director Transportation at Transportation Department within Planning Program Management & Transit. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,814. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Samuel Parker

Planning Director Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$110,718
Sub-department
Planning
Base pay
$109,621
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,097
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,718
Hire date
2019-01-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
23
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Blue Earth

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Samuel Parker is a Planning Director Transportation at Transportation Department within Planning. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $110,718. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Kurt Wayne

Planning Director Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$109,621
Sub-department
Planning
Base pay
$109,621
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,621
Hire date
2017-08-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
23
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Olmsted

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kurt Wayne is a Planning Director Transportation at Transportation Department within Planning. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $109,621. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Jonathon Mason

Planning Director Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$108,390
Sub-department
Program Del Exempt
Base pay
$105,777
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,613
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,390
Hire date
2014-03-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
23
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jonathon Mason works as a Planning Director Transportation for Transportation Department within Program Del Exempt. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years as a full-time employee. Jonathon earned $108,390 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Megan Deschepper

Planning Director Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$108,283
Sub-department
Planning
Base pay
$108,283
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,283
Hire date
2017-12-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
23
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Kandiyohi

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Megan Deschepper holds the role of Planning Director Transportation at Transportation Department within Planning. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $108,283. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Maurice Roers

Planning Director Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$41,904
Sub-department
Sustainability&PublicHealth
Base pay
$41,904
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,904
Hire date
2025-02-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
23
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Maurice Roers is a Planning Director Transportation at Transportation Department within Sustainability&Publichealth. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $41,904. They are represented by Middle Management Association.