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Transportation Department

Source file: Minnesota — State Employee Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Transportation Department plans, builds, and maintains transportation infrastructure — roads, bridges, transit, and motor-vehicle services.

In 2025, this agency had 6,009 employees with median total compensation of $74,811; the highest distinct record was $222,661.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$452.5M
Employees
6,009
Median total
$74,811
Highest record
$222,661

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 6,009 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($74,811) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$72,071 (96%)
  • Overtime$1,857 (2%)
  • Other$1,369 (2%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$22,141
$60,698
$74,811
$96,121
$116,640

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $116,640 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $22,141. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Transp Generalist
1,385 · $63,783
Transp Specialist
367 · $78,937
Engineer Princ
196 · $129,142

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 2 published years.

YearTotal payrollEmployeesMedian pay
2024
$411.3M
5,582
$72,251
2025
$452.5M
10.0%
6,009
7.6%
$74,811
3.5%

Record list

Employees

Page 7

Dustan Snitker

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$97,039
Sub-department
Construction Rochester
Base pay
$93,856
Overtime
$3,183
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,039
Hire date
1997-06-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Dustan Snitker is a Engineering Specialist at Transportation Department within Construction Rochester. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,039. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Travis Blatz

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$97,019
Sub-department
Construction Surveys
Base pay
$91,926
Overtime
$5,093
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,019
Hire date
2012-05-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Travis Blatz is a Engineering Specialist at Transportation Department within Construction Surveys. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,019. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Timothy Sandry

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$97,016
Sub-department
Willmar Construction
Base pay
$78,582
Overtime
$17,266
Other pay
$1,168
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,016
Hire date
2006-05-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Transportation Department, Timothy Sandry serves as a Transp Specialist within Willmar Construction. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,016. They are represented by Technical.

Matthew Karis

Transp Generalist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$97,007
Sub-department
Golden Valley Central Res Off
Base pay
$69,446
Overtime
$26,799
Other pay
$763
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,007
Hire date
2020-05-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
69
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Matthew Karis is a Transp Generalist Senior at Transportation Department within Golden Valley Central Res Off. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,007. Union affiliation: Technical.

Amy Mcshane

Transp Program Supervisor Senior/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$96,979
Sub-department
Controller/Financial Mgmt Admn
Base pay
$96,979
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,979
Hire date
2013-06-24
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Amy Mcshane is a Transp Program Supervisor Senior at Transportation Department within Controller/Financial Management Admn. Hired in 2013, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $96,979. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Jared Wedel

Aviation Representative/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$96,967
Sub-department
Aeronautics Admin Support
Base pay
$95,226
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,741
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,967
Hire date
2022-03-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
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, Jared Wedel serves as a Aviation Representative within Aeronautics Administrative Support. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,967. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Anthony Kasper

Electronic Systems Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$96,951
Sub-department
Electronic Techs
Base pay
$78,063
Overtime
$7,230
Other pay
$11,658
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,951
Hire date
2008-12-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
70
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Anthony Kasper holds the role of Electronic Systems Specialist at Transportation Department within Electronic Techs. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,951. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Bennett Nickles

Transp Generalist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$96,946
Sub-department
Duluth Field Construction
Base pay
$64,846
Overtime
$31,176
Other pay
$924
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,946
Hire date
2020-05-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
69
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Bennett Nickles works as a Transp Generalist Senior for Transportation Department within Duluth Field Construction. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years) as a full-time employee. Bennett earned $96,946 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Janet Miller

Affirmative Action Off 3/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$96,866
Sub-department
Orgl Devl/Employment Law Comp
Base pay
$95,260
Overtime
$606
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,866
Hire date
1989-11-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
13
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

Janet Miller works as a Affirmative Action Off 3 for Transportation Department within Orgl Devl/Employment Law Comp. They have served since 1989 (about 36 years) as a full-time employee. Janet earned $96,866 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kevin Swecker

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$96,857
Sub-department
Loca & Disp
Base pay
$95,512
Overtime
$1,345
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,857
Hire date
1999-11-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kevin Swecker works as a Engineering Specialist for Transportation Department within Loca & Disp. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service as a full-time employee. Kevin earned $96,857 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Kelly Corbin

Planner Principal State/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$96,846
Sub-department
Bikes Unit
Base pay
$96,846
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,846
Hire date
2015-12-07
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
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kelly Corbin holds the role of Planner Principal State at Transportation Department within Bikes Unit. They have served since 2015 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $96,846. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Thomas Hinz

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$96,843
Sub-department
Design
Base pay
$96,843
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,843
Hire date
2008-05-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Thomas Hinz works as a Engineering Specialist Senior for Transportation Department within Design. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years) as a full-time employee. Thomas earned $96,843 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Jerris Cross

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$96,843
Sub-department
OCR Bus & Prog Development
Base pay
$95,843
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,843
Hire date
2024-01-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
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

Jerris Cross holds the role of State Program Administrative Coordinator at Transportation Department within Ocr Bus & Program Development. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,843. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brian Torkelson

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$96,836
Sub-department
Cav-X
Base pay
$96,703
Overtime
$132
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,836
Hire date
2007-10-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Brian Torkelson holds the role of Engineering Specialist at Transportation Department within Cav-X. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,836. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Mitchell Kiecker

Engineer Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$96,793
Sub-department
Planning
Base pay
$96,793
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,793
Hire date
2020-12-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Mitchell Kiecker is a Engineer Senior at Transportation Department within Planning. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $96,793. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Diana Heston

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$96,791
Sub-department
Marshall Construction
Base pay
$95,504
Overtime
$1,287
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,791
Hire date
1999-05-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lyon

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Diana Heston works as a Engineering Specialist for Transportation Department within Marshall Construction. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years as a full-time employee. Diana earned $96,791 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Bennett Fink Jr

Radio Maintenance Supervisor/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$96,788
Sub-department
Northwest Area
Base pay
$96,788
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,788
Hire date
2007-08-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
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, Bennett Fink Jr serves as a Radio Maintenance Supervisor within Northwest Area. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,788. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Richard Jadeke

Transp Generalist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$96,784
Sub-department
Golden Valley NW Resident Off
Base pay
$70,585
Overtime
$24,342
Other pay
$1,857
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,784
Hire date
2014-11-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
69
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Transportation Department, Richard Jadeke serves as a Transp Generalist Senior within Golden Valley Nw Resident Off. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,784. Union affiliation: Technical.

Robin Jordan

Human Resources Supervisor 3/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$96,777
Sub-department
HR Staffing Operations
Base pay
$96,777
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,777
Hire date
2006-06-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
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
217
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Transportation Department, Robin Jordan serves as a Human Resources Supervisor 3 within HR Staffing Operations. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,777. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

Jeffrey Myers

State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$96,764
Sub-department
Building Maint Owatonna
Base pay
$96,689
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$75
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,764
Hire date
2005-03-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Steele

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jeffrey Myers is a State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal at Transportation Department within Building Maintenance Owatonna. They have served since 2005 (about 19 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $96,764. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Stephen Crockett

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$96,707
Sub-department
Materials & Road Research
Base pay
$95,512
Overtime
$1,195
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,707
Hire date
2011-02-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Transportation Department, Stephen Crockett serves as a Engineering Specialist within Materials & Road Research. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,707. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Christopher Cochran

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$96,692
Sub-department
Traffic Engineering
Base pay
$95,520
Overtime
$1,173
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,692
Hire date
1998-04-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Transportation Department, Christopher Cochran serves as a Engineering Specialist within Traffic Engineering. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,692. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Jessica Etukudo

State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$96,689
Sub-department
Human Resources Mgmt
Base pay
$96,689
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,689
Hire date
2008-05-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jessica Etukudo works as a State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal for Transportation Department within Human Resources Management. Hired in 2008, they have about 16 years of service as a full-time employee. Jessica earned $96,689 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Mark Motschke

State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$96,683
Sub-department
Building Maintenance Baxter
Base pay
$96,683
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,683
Hire date
2000-05-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Mark Motschke is a State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal at Transportation Department within Building Maintenance Baxter. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 24 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $96,683. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Abby Mistic

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$96,668
Sub-department
Program Del Non-Ex Prof
Base pay
$95,068
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,668
Hire date
2017-07-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Abby Mistic holds the role of Engineering Specialist at Transportation Department within Program Del Non-Ex Professional. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,668. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Jamie Ortloff

Transp Operations Supervisor 2/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$96,644
Sub-department
Hutchinson Maintenance Area
Base pay
$96,243
Overtime
$281
Other pay
$120
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,644
Hire date
2007-05-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Mcleod

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

Jamie Ortloff works as a Transp Operations Supervisor 2 for Transportation Department within Hutchinson Maintenance Area. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. Jamie earned $96,644 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Kimberly Risvold

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$96,643
Sub-department
Plan Development Baxter
Base pay
$95,206
Overtime
$1,437
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,643
Hire date
2000-04-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Crow Wing

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kimberly Risvold holds the role of Engineering Specialist at Transportation Department within Plan Development Baxter. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,643. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Matthew Hendrickson

Transp Operations Supervisor 3/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$96,639
Sub-department
Equipment Shop Baxter
Base pay
$96,639
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,639
Hire date
2019-06-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
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

Matthew Hendrickson works as a Transp Operations Supervisor 3 for Transportation Department within Equipment Shop Baxter. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. Matthew earned $96,639 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Besrat Negatu

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$96,619
Sub-department
Bridge Design Section
Base pay
$95,516
Overtime
$1,104
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,619
Hire date
2001-02-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Washington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Besrat Negatu works as a Engineering Specialist for Transportation Department within Bridge Design Section. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years) as a full-time employee. Besrat earned $96,619 in 2025. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Jeff Illies

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$96,615
Sub-department
Planning
Base pay
$95,512
Overtime
$1,104
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,615
Hire date
2000-01-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jeff Illies is a Engineering Specialist at Transportation Department within Planning. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $96,615. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Thomas Gubash

Radio Engineer 2/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$96,583
Sub-department
Engineering
Base pay
$59,462
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$37,121
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,583
Hire date
1999-12-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Thomas Gubash works as a Radio Engineer 2 for Transportation Department within Engineering. Hired in 1999, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. Thomas earned $96,583 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Beth Scholz

Accounting Officer/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$96,579
Sub-department
Office Services
Base pay
$70,147
Overtime
$24,145
Other pay
$2,287
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,579
Hire date
2015-07-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

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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, Beth Scholz serves as a Accounting Officer within Office Services. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,579. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tristan Karls

Engineer 2 Graduate/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$96,522
Sub-department
Bridge Const & Maint. Section
Base pay
$77,124
Overtime
$19,398
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,522
Hire date
2022-05-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
4
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Washington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Transportation Department, Tristan Karls serves as a Engineer 2 Graduate within Bridge Const & Maintenance Section. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,522. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Diane Colton

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$96,520
Sub-department
Traffic Engineering
Base pay
$95,520
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,520
Hire date
1985-10-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Diane Colton holds the role of Engineering Specialist at Transportation Department within Traffic Engineering. They have served since 1985 (about 40 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,520. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

James Smidt

Transp Operations Supervisor 2/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$96,518
Sub-department
Sign Shop Rochester
Base pay
$96,518
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,518
Hire date
1995-06-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
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

James Smidt is a Transp Operations Supervisor 2 at Transportation Department within Sign Shop Rochester. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $96,518. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Gregory Larson

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$96,512
Sub-department
Materials & Road Research
Base pay
$95,512
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,512
Hire date
1986-07-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Gregory Larson is a Engineering Specialist at Transportation Department within Materials & Road Research. Hired in 1986, they have about 39 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $96,512. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Jeffrey Olson

Transp Program Specialist 3/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$96,506
Sub-department
Project Documentation
Base pay
$96,506
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,506
Hire date
2017-10-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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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, Jeffrey Olson serves as a Transp Program Specialist 3 within Project Documentation. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,506. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jeremy Bjorgaard

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$96,506
Sub-department
Plan Development Baxter
Base pay
$95,517
Overtime
$529
Other pay
$460
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,506
Hire date
2000-02-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Transportation Department, Jeremy Bjorgaard serves as a Engineering Specialist within Plan Development Baxter. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,506. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Dustin Peterson

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$96,494
Sub-department
Soils and Materials
Base pay
$95,218
Overtime
$1,276
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,494
Hire date
2000-05-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Dustin Peterson is a Engineering Specialist at Transportation Department within Soils and Materials. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $96,494. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Matthew Weinacht

Transp Generalist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$96,493
Sub-department
Mankato Resident Office
Base pay
$70,585
Overtime
$20,961
Other pay
$4,947
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,493
Hire date
2000-06-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
69
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Blue Earth

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Matthew Weinacht is a Transp Generalist Senior at Transportation Department within Mankato Resident Office. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $96,493. Union affiliation: Technical.