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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 5

Ann Driver

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$108,582
Sub-department
Land Management
Base pay
$106,982
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,582
Hire date
1996-08-21
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

At Transportation Department, Ann Driver serves as a Engineering Specialist Senior within Land Management. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,582. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Brandy Pemberton

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$108,578
Sub-department
Program Del Non-Ex Prof
Base pay
$106,978
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,578
Hire date
1997-06-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Brandy Pemberton is a Engineering Specialist Senior at Transportation Department within Program Del Non-Ex Professional. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $108,578. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Debra Yates

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$108,578
Sub-department
Planning
Base pay
$106,978
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,578
Hire date
1992-06-22
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

At Transportation Department, Debra Yates serves as a Engineering Specialist Senior within Planning. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 33 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,578. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Rose Perry

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$108,578
Sub-department
D-4 Design
Base pay
$106,978
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,578
Hire date
1986-04-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Rose Perry is a Engineering Specialist Senior at Transportation Department within D-4 Design. They have served since 1986 (about 39 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $108,578. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Bridget Jacobson

Real Estate Specialist Supervisor/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$108,561
Sub-department
Land Management
Base pay
$108,561
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,561
Hire date
2010-07-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

At Transportation Department, Bridget Jacobson serves as a Real Estate Specialist Supervisor within Land Management. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,561. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Kelly Christenson

State Program Administrative Principal/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$108,557
Sub-department
Railroads and Waterways
Base pay
$108,557
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,557
Hire date
2007-05-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Transportation Department, Kelly Christenson serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Railroads and Waterways. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,557. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Randall Aamodt

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$108,532
Sub-department
Bridge Design Section
Base pay
$106,987
Overtime
$1,545
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,532
Hire date
2009-05-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Transportation Department, Randall Aamodt serves as a Engineering Specialist Senior within Bridge Design Section. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,532. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Chad Bleess

Realty Supervisor/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$108,523
Sub-department
Land Management
Base pay
$105,498
Overtime
$935
Other pay
$2,090
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,523
Hire date
1997-05-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Blue Earth

Source-specific fields

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

Chad Bleess works as a Realty Supervisor for Transportation Department within Land Management. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service as a full-time employee. Chad earned $108,523 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

E Craig

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$108,510
Sub-department
Roadway Regulations & Enforce
Base pay
$106,965
Overtime
$1,545
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,510
Hire date
1989-06-15
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

E Craig is a Engineering Specialist Senior at Transportation Department within Roadway Regulations & Enforce. They have served since 1989 (about 36 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $108,510. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Adam Pitan

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$108,502
Sub-department
Plan Development Baxter
Base pay
$106,987
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,515
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,502
Hire date
1987-12-09
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

Adam Pitan works as a Engineering Specialist Senior for Transportation Department within Plan Development Baxter. They have served since 1987 (about 38 years) as a full-time employee. Adam earned $108,502 in 2025. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Kay Pearson

Labor Relations Consultant 2/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$108,473
Sub-department
Labor Relations Operations
Base pay
$105,473
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,473
Hire date
2006-02-14
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, Kay Pearson serves as a Labor Relations Consultant 2 within Labor Relations Operations. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,473. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Andrea Weber

Landscape Architect Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$108,472
Sub-department
Design Support
Base pay
$108,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,472
Hire date
2018-05-30
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

Andrea Weber works as a Landscape Architect Senior for Transportation Department within Design Support. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. Andrea earned $108,472 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Joshua Kuhn

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$108,459
Sub-department
Transportation System Mgmt
Base pay
$108,459
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,459
Hire date
2001-07-11
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

Joshua Kuhn holds the role of Engineering Specialist Senior at Transportation Department within Transportation System Management. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $108,459. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Brett Weybright

Engineer Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$108,440
Sub-department
Duluth Maintenance
Base pay
$108,440
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,440
Hire date
2012-05-14
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

Brett Weybright is a Engineer Senior at Transportation Department within Duluth Maintenance. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $108,440. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Joseph Krueger

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$108,433
Sub-department
Golden Valley NW Resident Off
Base pay
$106,978
Overtime
$1,455
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,433
Hire date
1999-11-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
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

Joseph Krueger holds the role of Engineering Specialist Senior at Transportation Department within Golden Valley Nw Resident Off. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $108,433. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Gordon Bruhn

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$108,407
Sub-department
Materials & Road Research
Base pay
$106,978
Overtime
$1,429
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,407
Hire date
1986-06-03
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

Gordon Bruhn is a Engineering Specialist Senior at Transportation Department within Materials & Road Research. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 39 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $108,407. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Jonathon Mason

Planning Director Transportation/Transportation Department

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

Source-specific fields

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

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

Sara Dunlap

Planning Program Coordinator Transp/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$108,328
Sub-department
Planning Prgm Mgmt & Transit
Base pay
$102,625
Overtime
$5,703
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,328
Hire date
2008-02-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
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

Sara Dunlap works as a Planning Program Coordinator Transp for Transportation Department within Planning Program Management & Transit. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years as a full-time employee. Sara earned $108,328 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Megan Deschepper

Planning Director Transportation/Transportation Department

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

Source-specific fields

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

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

Jody Hirman

Radio Engineer 1/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$108,280
Sub-department
800 MHZ Radio
Base pay
$92,569
Overtime
$13,770
Other pay
$1,941
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,280
Hire date
2020-02-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Jody Hirman is a Radio Engineer 1 at Transportation Department within 800 Mhz Radio. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $108,280. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Erik Cooper

Engineer Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$108,271
Sub-department
Major Projects
Base pay
$108,271
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,271
Hire date
2020-02-19
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

Erik Cooper works as a Engineer Senior for Transportation Department within Major Projects. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service as a full-time employee. Erik earned $108,271 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Brent Wilts

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$108,261
Sub-department
Operations Division Admin
Base pay
$106,910
Overtime
$1,352
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,261
Hire date
2000-05-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Brent Wilts works as a Engineering Specialist Senior for Transportation Department within Operations Division Administrative. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years) as a full-time employee. Brent earned $108,261 in 2025. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Michael Cirks

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$108,164
Sub-department
Equipment Fleet Management
Base pay
$108,164
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,164
Hire date
1991-12-04
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
Lyon

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

Michael Cirks works as a State Program Administrative Coordinator for Transportation Department within Equipment Fleet Management. They have served since 1991 (about 34 years) as a full-time employee. Michael earned $108,164 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Bradley Kuzel

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$108,098
Sub-department
Building
Base pay
$106,978
Overtime
$1,120
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,098
Hire date
2009-03-18
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

Bradley Kuzel works as a Engineering Specialist Senior for Transportation Department within Building. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years as a full-time employee. Bradley earned $108,098 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Patrick Hopkins

Engineer Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$108,041
Sub-department
East Operations Mgr
Base pay
$104,449
Overtime
$1,532
Other pay
$2,060
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,041
Hire date
2017-01-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
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

Patrick Hopkins is a Engineer Senior at Transportation Department within East Operations Manager. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $108,041. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Bradley Hibben

Radio Engineer 1/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$108,034
Sub-department
800 MHZ Radio
Base pay
$93,313
Overtime
$12,943
Other pay
$1,779
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,034
Hire date
2012-10-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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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

At Transportation Department, Bradley Hibben serves as a Radio Engineer 1 within 800 Mhz Radio. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,034. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Andrew Bedbury

Transp Operations Supervisor 2/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$108,002
Sub-department
Worthington Subarea
Base pay
$82,453
Overtime
$741
Other pay
$24,808
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,002
Hire date
2008-09-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Nobles

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Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Andrew Bedbury holds the role of Transp Operations Supervisor 2 at Transportation Department within Worthington Subarea. They have served since 2008 (about 16 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $108,002. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Adam Miller

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$107,857
Sub-department
Construction Owatonna
Base pay
$78,582
Overtime
$28,950
Other pay
$326
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,857
Hire date
2001-11-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Steele

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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

Adam Miller is a Transp Specialist at Transportation Department within Construction Owatonna. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $107,857. They are represented by Technical.

Joan Maxwell

Training & Development Supervisor 2/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$107,850
Sub-department
HR Management
Base pay
$107,850
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,850
Hire date
1990-02-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Joan Maxwell works as a Training & Development Supervisor 2 for Transportation Department within HR Management. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 35 years as a full-time employee. Joan earned $107,850 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Chad Nieman

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$107,828
Sub-department
Railroads and Waterways
Base pay
$106,978
Overtime
$850
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,828
Hire date
2023-08-16
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

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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

Chad Nieman is a Engineering Specialist Senior at Transportation Department within Railroads and Waterways. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $107,828. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Adam Schendel

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$107,801
Sub-department
Traffic
Base pay
$106,977
Overtime
$824
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,801
Hire date
1990-07-02
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

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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

At Transportation Department, Adam Schendel serves as a Engineering Specialist Senior within Traffic. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 35 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,801. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Lisa Daniels

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$107,770
Sub-department
Project Management Metro
Base pay
$106,971
Overtime
$798
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,770
Hire date
1997-04-23
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

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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

Lisa Daniels holds the role of Engineering Specialist Senior at Transportation Department within Project Management Metro. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,770. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Christopher Bischof

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$107,739
Sub-department
Surveys St Cloud
Base pay
$95,497
Overtime
$10,403
Other pay
$1,839
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,739
Hire date
2007-05-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Stearns

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Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Christopher Bischof works as a Transp Specialist for Transportation Department within Surveys St Cloud. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years) as a full-time employee. Christopher earned $107,739 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Joseph Podobinski

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$107,712
Sub-department
Bridge Const & Maint. Section
Base pay
$106,978
Overtime
$734
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,712
Hire date
2009-04-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Washington

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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

Joseph Podobinski is a Engineering Specialist Senior at Transportation Department within Bridge Const & Maintenance Section. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $107,712. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Wade Adams

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$107,651
Sub-department
Mobile Technology
Base pay
$107,651
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,651
Hire date
2006-01-23
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
Blue Earth

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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

Wade Adams works as a State Program Administrative Coordinator for Transportation Department within Mobile Technology. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years as a full-time employee. Wade earned $107,651 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Andrew Offerdahl

State Program Administrative Director/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$107,639
Sub-department
Equipment Fleet Management
Base pay
$107,639
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,639
Hire date
1994-10-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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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

At Transportation Department, Andrew Offerdahl serves as a State Program Administrative Director within Equipment Fleet Management. They have served since 1994 (about 30 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $107,639. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Kara Taylor

Accounting Director/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$107,636
Sub-department
Controller/Financial Mgmt Admn
Base pay
$107,636
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,636
Hire date
1988-08-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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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

Kara Taylor is a Accounting Director at Transportation Department within Controller/Financial Management Admn. Hired in 1988, they have about 36 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $107,636. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Roger Thompson

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$107,505
Sub-department
Plan Development Baxter
Base pay
$107,505
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,505
Hire date
1997-06-16
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

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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

Roger Thompson works as a Engineering Specialist Senior for Transportation Department within Plan Development Baxter. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years as a full-time employee. Roger earned $107,505 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Michael Sjodin

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$107,502
Sub-department
Construction Surveys
Base pay
$106,987
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$515
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,502
Hire date
2000-11-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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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

Michael Sjodin is a Engineering Specialist Senior at Transportation Department within Construction Surveys. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $107,502. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Michael Klasen

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$107,502
Sub-department
Construction St Cloud
Base pay
$107,502
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,502
Hire date
2001-04-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Stearns

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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

Michael Klasen holds the role of Engineering Specialist Senior at Transportation Department within Construction St Cloud. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,502. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.