Minnesota / Transportation Department / Research Analysis Specialist

Job-title file

Research Analysis Specialist

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

24 employees hold this title in Transportation Department. Median total compensation for the role is $80,161, above the department median of $74,811.

Employees: 24
Total payroll: $1.8M
Role median: $80,161
Agency median: $74,811
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$12,246$85,438+

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How total compensation varies among the 24 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 is held in 23 Minnesota departments. In Transportation Department, the median of $80,161 ranks #6 of 23.

Highest-paying departments for this role

State Auditor

$84,793 · 1

Military Affairs Department

$84,793 · 3

Sentencing Guidelines Community

$84,056 · 1

Lottery

$83,613 · 1

Professional Educator Licensing Std Bd

$80,199 · 1

MN St Colleges & Universities

$75,252 · 16

Human Services Department

$71,705 · 10

Direct Care and Treatment Department

$71,077 · 9

Health Department

$69,576 · 11

Employ & Econ Development Department

$68,224 · 7

Pollution Control Agency

$67,671 · 14

Gambling Control Board

$67,413 · 1

Median total compensation for the Research Analysis Specialist role in other Minnesotadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Sandra Yassin

Research Analysis Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$85,981

Sub-department: Transportation System Mgmt
Base pay: $85,981
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,981
Hire date: 2019-01-23
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: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Sandra Yassin is a Research Analysis Specialist at Transportation Department within Transportation System Management. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $85,981. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Robert Diedrich

Research Analysis Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$84,800

Sub-department: Transportation System Mgmt
Base pay: $84,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,800
Hire date: 2017-05-22
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: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Robert Diedrich is a Research Analysis Specialist at Transportation Department within Transportation System Management. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $84,800. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Darin Mertig

Research Analysis Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$84,793

Sub-department: Transportation System Mgmt
Base pay: $84,793
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,793
Hire date: 2015-11-04
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: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Transportation Department, Darin Mertig serves as a Research Analysis Specialist within Transportation System Management. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,793. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Gregory Wentz

Research Analysis Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$84,793

Sub-department: Transportation System Mgmt
Base pay: $84,793
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,793
Hire date: 2011-08-15
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: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Gregory Wentz is a Research Analysis Specialist at Transportation Department within Transportation System Management. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $84,793. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Teresa Chapman

Research Analysis Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$84,793

Sub-department: Transportation System Mgmt
Base pay: $84,793
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,793
Hire date: 1998-11-30
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: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Teresa Chapman works as a Research Analysis Specialist for Transportation Department within Transportation System Management. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years) as a full-time employee. Teresa earned $84,793 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

James Agunsoye

Research Analysis Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$84,786

Sub-department: Transportation System Mgmt
Base pay: $84,786
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,786
Hire date: 2014-11-05
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: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Transportation Department, James Agunsoye serves as a Research Analysis Specialist within Transportation System Management. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,786. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Amy Sanda

Research Analysis Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$84,782

Sub-department: Transportation System Mgmt
Base pay: $84,782
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,782
Hire date: 1985-04-15
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: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Amy Sanda is a Research Analysis Specialist at Transportation Department within Transportation System Management. Their tenure dates to 1985, about 40 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $84,782. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Andrew Kurth

Research Analysis Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$84,158

Sub-department: Environmental Stewardship
Base pay: $84,158
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,158
Hire date: 2017-07-12
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: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Andrew Kurth works as a Research Analysis Specialist for Transportation Department within Environmental Stewardship. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years as a full-time employee. Andrew earned $84,158 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kyle House

Research Analysis Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$82,073

Sub-department: Transportation System Mgmt
Base pay: $80,767
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,306
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,073
Hire date: 2008-01-15
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: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kyle House holds the role of Research Analysis Specialist at Transportation Department within Transportation System Management. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,073. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Charles Moore

Research Analysis Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$81,286

Sub-department: Program Development
Base pay: $80,286
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,286
Hire date: 2023-03-15
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: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Charles Moore holds the role of Research Analysis Specialist at Transportation Department within Program Development. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,286. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Anthony Karlen

Research Analysis Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$81,073

Sub-department: D4 Right of Way Mgmt
Base pay: $81,073
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,073
Hire date: 2013-05-20
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: Becker

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Anthony Karlen works as a Research Analysis Specialist for Transportation Department within D4 Right of Way Management. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. Anthony earned $81,073 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Patrick Gilbertson

Research Analysis Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$80,521

Sub-department: Land Management
Base pay: $80,521
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,521
Hire date: 2003-03-31
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: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Patrick Gilbertson holds the role of Research Analysis Specialist at Transportation Department within Land Management. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,521. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kokou Agbemadi

Research Analysis Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$79,802

Sub-department: Fiscal Support
Base pay: $79,802
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,802
Hire date: 2022-06-22
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: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kokou Agbemadi holds the role of Research Analysis Specialist at Transportation Department within Fiscal Support. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,802. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

James Armstrong

Research Analysis Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$79,445

Sub-department: Transportation System Mgmt
Base pay: $79,445
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,445
Hire date: 2016-11-18
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: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

James Armstrong holds the role of Research Analysis Specialist at Transportation Department within Transportation System Management. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,445. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ian Saari

Research Analysis Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$79,111

Sub-department: Traffic Engineering
Base pay: $79,111
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,111
Hire date: 2019-05-23
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: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ian Saari holds the role of Research Analysis Specialist at Transportation Department within Traffic Engineering. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,111. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Joseph Mandelko

Research Analysis Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$76,036

Sub-department: Land Management
Base pay: $76,036
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,036
Hire date: 2018-05-02
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: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Joseph Mandelko works as a Research Analysis Specialist for Transportation Department within Land Management. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. Joseph earned $76,036 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tongkou Her

Research Analysis Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$73,703

Sub-department: Transportation System Mgmt
Base pay: $72,703
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,703
Hire date: 2012-03-21
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: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Tongkou Her is a Research Analysis Specialist at Transportation Department within Transportation System Management. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $73,703. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Justin Roberts

Research Analysis Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$72,800

Sub-department: Transportation System Mgmt
Base pay: $72,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,800
Hire date: 2019-02-25
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: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Justin Roberts holds the role of Research Analysis Specialist at Transportation Department within Transportation System Management. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,800. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Elizabeth Taschner

Research Analysis Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$72,134

Sub-department: Transportation System Mgmt
Base pay: $72,134
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,134
Hire date: 2016-12-14
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: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Transportation Department, Elizabeth Taschner serves as a Research Analysis Specialist within Transportation System Management. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,134. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ryan Kerber

Research Analysis Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$70,528

Sub-department: Fiscal Support
Base pay: $70,528
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,528
Hire date: 2023-08-30
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: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ryan Kerber works as a Research Analysis Specialist for Transportation Department within Fiscal Support. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Ryan earned $70,528 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Morgan Larson

Research Analysis Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$66,424

Sub-department: Planning Baxter
Base pay: $66,424
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,424
Hire date: 2023-04-12
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: Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Morgan Larson holds the role of Research Analysis Specialist at Transportation Department within Planning Baxter. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,424. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lauren Hansen

Research Analysis Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$62,540

Sub-department: Transportation System Mgmt
Base pay: $61,540
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,540
Hire date: 2020-01-08
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: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Lauren Hansen works as a Research Analysis Specialist for Transportation Department within Transportation System Management. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service as a full-time employee. Lauren earned $62,540 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Engdawork Kassaye

Research Analysis Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$43,750

Sub-department: Transportation System Mgmt
Base pay: $43,750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,750
Hire date: 2024-11-06
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: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Engdawork Kassaye works as a Research Analysis Specialist for Transportation Department within Transportation System Management. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Engdawork earned $43,750 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Dirk Mcgrane

Research Analysis Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$12,246

Sub-department: Surveys
Base pay: $12,246
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,246
Hire date: 2018-12-05
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: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Dirk Mcgrane works as a Research Analysis Specialist for Transportation Department within Surveys. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. Dirk earned $12,246 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.