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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

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Adam Gulsvig

Director Safety & Health/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$104,874
Sub-department
HR Management
Base pay
$104,874
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,874
Hire date
2011-05-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
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

Adam Gulsvig holds the role of Director Safety & Health at Transportation Department within HR Management. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,874. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Pratik Patel

Engineer Princ/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$104,831
Sub-department
Bridge Const & Maint. Section
Base pay
$104,831
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,831
Hire date
2020-02-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
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

Pratik Patel works as a Engineer Princ for Transportation Department within Bridge Const & Maintenance Section. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service as a full-time employee. Pratik earned $104,831 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Anthony Katona

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$104,823
Sub-department
Windom Resident Office
Base pay
$75,654
Overtime
$28,769
Other pay
$400
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,823
Hire date
2018-02-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Cottonwood

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 Katona works as a Transp Specialist for Transportation Department within Windom Resident Office. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. Anthony earned $104,823 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Alex Peterson

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$104,823
Sub-department
East Operations Mgr
Base pay
$78,582
Overtime
$25,597
Other pay
$643
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,823
Hire date
1999-06-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Transportation Department, Alex Peterson serves as a Transp Specialist within East Operations Manager. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,823. Union affiliation: Technical.

David Kuras

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$104,802
Sub-department
Duluth Field Construction
Base pay
$78,582
Overtime
$22,350
Other pay
$3,870
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,802
Hire date
1996-07-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
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

At Transportation Department, David Kuras serves as a Transp Specialist within Duluth Field Construction. Hired in 1996, they have about 29 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,802. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Mitchell Trnka

Transp Generalist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$104,773
Sub-department
Construction St Cloud
Base pay
$70,585
Overtime
$31,026
Other pay
$3,162
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,773
Hire date
2018-06-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
69
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Stearns

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

Mitchell Trnka holds the role of Transp Generalist Senior at Transportation Department within Construction St Cloud. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,773. They are represented by Technical.

Jeffrey Myers

Physical Plant Supervisor/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$104,688
Sub-department
Building Maint Owatonna
Base pay
$104,688
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,688
Hire date
2005-03-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
19
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Steele

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, Jeffrey Myers serves as a Physical Plant Supervisor within Building Maintenance Owatonna. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,688. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Keith Johnson

Transp Operations Supervisor 2/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$104,674
Sub-department
North West Subarea
Base pay
$97,452
Overtime
$4,152
Other pay
$3,071
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,674
Hire date
1986-02-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Pennington

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, Keith Johnson serves as a Transp Operations Supervisor 2 within North West Subarea. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 39 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,674. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Derek Stecker

Engineer Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$104,608
Sub-department
Bridge Design Section
Base pay
$104,608
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,608
Hire date
2016-01-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
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

Derek Stecker holds the role of Engineer Senior at Transportation Department within Bridge Design Section. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,608. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Duane Lillyblad

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$104,542
Sub-department
Metro State Aid
Base pay
$103,460
Overtime
$1,082
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,542
Hire date
2001-06-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
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

Duane Lillyblad works as a Engineering Specialist Senior for Transportation Department within Metro State Aid. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service as a full-time employee. Duane earned $104,542 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Robert Hendel

Transp Operations Supervisor 2/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$104,511
Sub-department
Lakeville Subarea
Base pay
$97,448
Overtime
$6,612
Other pay
$451
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,511
Hire date
1989-01-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

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

Robert Hendel works as a Transp Operations Supervisor 2 for Transportation Department within Lakeville Subarea. They have served since 1989 (about 36 years) as a full-time employee. Robert earned $104,511 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Donald Kleinschmidt Iii

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$104,476
Sub-department
Duluth Field Construction
Base pay
$104,476
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,476
Hire date
2009-01-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
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

Donald Kleinschmidt Iii holds the role of Engineering Specialist Senior at Transportation Department within Duluth Field Construction. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,476. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Brett Klassen

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$104,467
Sub-department
Mankato Resident Office
Base pay
$69,542
Overtime
$29,142
Other pay
$5,783
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,467
Hire date
2020-01-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Brett Klassen holds the role of Transp Specialist at Transportation Department within Mankato Resident Office. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,467. Union affiliation: Technical.

Matthew Piekarski

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$104,420
Sub-department
Design #2
Base pay
$95,500
Overtime
$8,920
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,420
Hire date
2013-04-08
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

Matthew Piekarski is a Engineering Specialist at Transportation Department within Design #2. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $104,420. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Lynn Duijndam

Engineer Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$104,361
Sub-department
Water Resources
Base pay
$104,361
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,361
Hire date
2019-05-08
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Lynn Duijndam works as a Engineer Senior for Transportation Department within Water Resources. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. Lynn earned $104,361 in 2025. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Elizabeth Arndt

Transp Program Supervisor/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$104,356
Sub-department
Research & Innovation
Base pay
$104,356
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,356
Hire date
2016-12-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
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

Elizabeth Arndt works as a Transp Program Supervisor for Transportation Department within Research & Innovation. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. Elizabeth earned $104,356 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Clint Squires

Radio Engineer 1/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$104,346
Sub-department
Southwest Area
Base pay
$95,512
Overtime
$34
Other pay
$8,800
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,346
Hire date
2001-07-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Stearns

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

Clint Squires holds the role of Radio Engineer 1 at Transportation Department within Southwest Area. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,346. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Erik Shelstad

Transp Operations Supervisor 2/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$104,186
Sub-department
Cedar Nights
Base pay
$97,452
Overtime
$364
Other pay
$6,371
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,186
Hire date
2006-06-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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

Erik Shelstad is a Transp Operations Supervisor 2 at Transportation Department within Cedar Nights. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $104,186. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Curtis Haglin

Engineer Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$104,185
Sub-department
Structure Inspect Programming
Base pay
$104,185
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,185
Hire date
2016-05-16
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

Curtis Haglin works as a Engineer Senior for Transportation Department within Structure Inspect Programming. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. Curtis earned $104,185 in 2025. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Alyssa Tardif

Human Resources Consultant 1/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$104,178
Sub-department
HR Staffing Team 2
Base pay
$104,178
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,178
Hire date
2016-07-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
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, Alyssa Tardif serves as a Human Resources Consultant 1 within HR Staffing Team 2. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,178. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Reed Grimwood

Staff Attorney 2/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$104,174
Sub-department
Right of Way Metro
Base pay
$104,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,174
Hire date
2022-10-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
19
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

Reed Grimwood works as a Staff Attorney 2 for Transportation Department within Right of Way Metro. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. Reed earned $104,174 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

David Richardson

Land Surveyor Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$104,152
Sub-department
Land Management
Base pay
$100,464
Overtime
$2,688
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,152
Hire date
2011-08-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
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

David Richardson works as a Land Surveyor Senior for Transportation Department within Land Management. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years) as a full-time employee. David earned $104,152 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Christian Lawien

Engineer Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$104,137
Sub-department
Traffic Engineering Section
Base pay
$104,137
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,137
Hire date
2010-05-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
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

Christian Lawien is a Engineer Senior at Transportation Department within Traffic Engineering Section. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $104,137. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Jeffrey Lenz

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$104,111
Sub-department
Planning Baxter
Base pay
$104,111
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,111
Hire date
1986-09-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
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, Jeffrey Lenz serves as a Engineering Specialist Senior within Planning Baxter. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 39 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,111. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Adam Fredrickson

Radio Engineer 1/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$104,071
Sub-department
Northeast Area
Base pay
$95,512
Overtime
$759
Other pay
$7,800
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,071
Hire date
2016-09-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

At Transportation Department, Adam Fredrickson serves as a Radio Engineer 1 within Northeast Area. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,071. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Brian Kotschevar

Proj Supervisor/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$104,065
Sub-department
D4 Facilities Management
Base pay
$100,839
Overtime
$3,226
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,065
Hire date
1989-08-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Becker

Source-specific fields

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

Brian Kotschevar works as a Proj Supervisor for Transportation Department within D4 Facilities Management. They have served since 1989 (about 35 years) as a full-time employee. Brian earned $104,065 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Shaker Rabban

Planning Director State/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$104,033
Sub-department
Transportation System Mgmt
Base pay
$104,033
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,033
Hire date
2015-02-02
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

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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

Shaker Rabban holds the role of Planning Director State at Transportation Department within Transportation System Management. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,033. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Eric Ptacek

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$104,023
Sub-department
Construction Rochester
Base pay
$71,996
Overtime
$31,566
Other pay
$461
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,023
Hire date
2017-01-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Olmsted

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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

At Transportation Department, Eric Ptacek serves as a Transp Specialist within Construction Rochester. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,023. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Emil Bautista

Engineer Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$104,019
Sub-department
Materials & Road Research
Base pay
$104,019
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,019
Hire date
2021-05-24
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
No
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, Emil Bautista serves as a Engineer Senior within Materials & Road Research. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,019. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Brian Heimerl

Transp Operations Supervisor 2/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$104,003
Sub-department
North Branch Subarea
Base pay
$97,448
Overtime
$5,911
Other pay
$645
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,003
Hire date
1999-11-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Chisago

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

Brian Heimerl works as a Transp Operations Supervisor 2 for Transportation Department within North Branch Subarea. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years as a full-time employee. Brian earned $104,003 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Micah Holzbauer

Hydrologist 3/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$103,984
Sub-department
Materials & Road Research
Base pay
$102,198
Overtime
$786
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,984
Hire date
2016-02-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
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

Micah Holzbauer works as a Hydrologist 3 for Transportation Department within Materials & Road Research. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a full-time employee. Micah earned $103,984 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jeffrey Herfindahl

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$103,928
Sub-department
Virginia Field Construction
Base pay
$78,582
Overtime
$24,950
Other pay
$395
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,928
Hire date
2017-05-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

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

Jeffrey Herfindahl works as a Transp Specialist for Transportation Department within Virginia Field Construction. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. Jeffrey earned $103,928 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Russell Erickson

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$103,920
Sub-department
Golden Valley NW Resident Off
Base pay
$78,582
Overtime
$25,213
Other pay
$125
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,920
Hire date
1989-08-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
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, Russell Erickson serves as a Transp Specialist within Golden Valley Nw Resident Off. Hired in 1989, they have about 36 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $103,920. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Gregory Mullen

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$103,879
Sub-department
Construction Surveys
Base pay
$95,512
Overtime
$6,528
Other pay
$1,839
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,879
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
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

At Transportation Department, Gregory Mullen serves as a Engineering Specialist within Construction Surveys. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $103,879. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Kyle Gapinski

Engineer Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$103,871
Sub-department
Design
Base pay
$101,667
Overtime
$2,204
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,871
Hire date
2019-04-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
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

Kyle Gapinski holds the role of Engineer Senior at Transportation Department within Design. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,871. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Danielle Holder

Transp Program Supervisor Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$103,867
Sub-department
Right of Way Metro
Base pay
$88,308
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$15,559
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,867
Hire date
2000-10-11
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
No
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Danielle Holder works as a Transp Program Supervisor Senior for Transportation Department within Right of Way Metro. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years as a full-time employee. Danielle earned $103,867 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Trenton Pray

Engineer Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$103,833
Sub-department
Plan Development
Base pay
$103,833
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,833
Hire date
2015-05-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Trenton Pray holds the role of Engineer Senior at Transportation Department within Plan Development. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,833. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Kevin Zellmer

Transp Operations Supervisor 2/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$103,832
Sub-department
Maryland Subarea Nights
Base pay
$92,930
Overtime
$4,134
Other pay
$6,768
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,832
Hire date
2013-04-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
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

Kevin Zellmer is a Transp Operations Supervisor 2 at Transportation Department within Maryland Subarea Nights. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $103,832. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Jill Keefe

Hydrologist 3/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$103,751
Sub-department
Environmental Stewardship
Base pay
$103,751
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,751
Hire date
2021-06-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
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

Jill Keefe holds the role of Hydrologist 3 at Transportation Department within Environmental Stewardship. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,751. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Craig Osthoff

Transp Operations Supervisor 2/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$103,727
Sub-department
Oakdale Subarea
Base pay
$97,448
Overtime
$6,160
Other pay
$120
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,727
Hire date
1982-06-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Craig Osthoff holds the role of Transp Operations Supervisor 2 at Transportation Department within Oakdale Subarea. They have served since 1982 (about 43 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,727. They are represented by Middle Management Association.