Minnesota / Transportation Department

Agency file

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

$169$151,286+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

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 Generalist Senior

529 · $70,954

Transp Specialist

367 · $78,937

Engineering Specialist

226 · $95,514

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.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median 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 1

Zachary Steffensen

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$12,646

Sub-department: Construction Surveys
Base pay: $12,531
Overtime: $115
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,646
Hire date: 2024-03-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 67
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Washington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Zachary Steffensen works as a Transp Generalist for Transportation Department within Construction Surveys. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Zachary earned $12,646 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Matthew Dane

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2024 total comp

$12,547

Sub-department: Traffic
Base pay: $2,808
Overtime: $4,253
Other pay: $5,485
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,547
Hire date: 2015-11-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 67
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Cottonwood

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Transportation Department, Matthew Dane serves as a Transp Generalist within Traffic. They have served since 2015 (about 9 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $12,547. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Simon Castro Santos

Student Worker Paraprofessional Professional Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$12,516

Sub-department: Equipment Fleet Management
Base pay: $12,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $140
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,516
Hire date: 2024-06-05
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 58
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.92
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: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Simon Castro Santos is a Student Worker Paraprofessional Professional Senior at Transportation Department within Equipment Fleet Management. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working part-time, 0.92 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $12,516. They are represented by Technical.

Scott Adrian

Highway Helper/Transportation Department

2024 total comp

$12,471

Sub-department: Highway Helper Program
Base pay: $12,203
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $268
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,471
Hire date: 2006-01-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 86
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Scott Adrian holds the role of Highway Helper at Transportation Department within Highway Helper Program. They have served since 2006 (about 18 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $12,471. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Mathew Nyakundi

Student Worker Paraprofessional Professional/Transportation Department

2024 total comp

$12,443

Sub-department: Project Management
Base pay: $12,378
Overtime: $13
Other pay: $52
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,443
Hire date: 2023-05-10
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 53
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5
Work county: Blue Earth

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Transportation Department, Mathew Nyakundi serves as a Student Worker Paraprofessional Professional within Project Management. They have served since 2023 (about a year), working part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2024 pay totaled $12,443. They are represented by Technical.

John Bieniek

Engineer Princ/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$12,434

Sub-department: Maintenance Opns
Base pay: $12,434
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,434
Hire date: 1988-08-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
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: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

John Bieniek holds the role of Engineer Princ at Transportation Department within Maintenance Opns. Their tenure dates to 1988, about 37 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,434. They are represented by Insufficient Work Time.

Kallie Klar

Laborer General/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$12,333

Sub-department: South Subarea
Base pay: $12,271
Overtime: $62
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,333
Hire date: 2024-04-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 61
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Pine

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kallie Klar holds the role of Laborer General at Transportation Department within South Subarea. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,333. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Aiden Stowe

Student Worker Paraprofessional Professional/Transportation Department

2024 total comp

$12,330

Sub-department: Land Management
Base pay: $10,153
Overtime: $1,975
Other pay: $202
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,330
Hire date: 2023-05-10
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 53
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5
Work county: Blue Earth

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Aiden Stowe works as a Student Worker Paraprofessional Professional for Transportation Department within Land Management. They have served since 2023 (about a year) as a part-time, 0.5 FTE employee. Aiden earned $12,330 in 2024. They are represented by Technical.

Tony Demars

Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$12,317

Sub-department: Metro Fleet West
Base pay: $12,288
Overtime: $29
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,317
Hire date: 2011-08-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 95
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Tony Demars is a Heavy Equipment Mechanic at Transportation Department within Metro Fleet West. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $12,317. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Annette Gorman

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2024 total comp

$12,308

Sub-department: Traffic
Base pay: $11,950
Overtime: $358
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,308
Hire date: 2023-05-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 67
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Kandiyohi

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Annette Gorman works as a Transp Generalist for Transportation Department within Traffic. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year as a full-time employee. Annette earned $12,308 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Insufficient Work Time.

Marisa Peterson

Planner/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$12,283

Sub-department: Sustainability&PublicHealth
Base pay: $12,283
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,283
Hire date: 2025-01-29
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: 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

Marisa Peterson holds the role of Planner at Transportation Department within Sustainability&Publichealth. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,283. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Dirk Mcgrane

Research Analysis Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$12,246

Sub-department: Surveys
Base pay: $12,246
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,246
Hire date: 2018-12-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Olmsted

Source-specific fields

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

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

Isabella Chmelik

Student Worker Paraprofessional Professional/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$12,166

Sub-department: Project Development
Base pay: $12,166
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,166
Hire date: 2024-12-18
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 53
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.99
Work county: Olmsted

Source-specific fields

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

Isabella Chmelik is a Student Worker Paraprofessional Professional at Transportation Department within Project Development. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working part-time, 0.99 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $12,166. They are represented by Technical.

Alejandro Esqueda

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$12,133

Sub-department: Mankato Subarea
Base pay: $12,048
Overtime: $85
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,133
Hire date: 2025-03-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 67
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Alejandro Esqueda is a Transp Generalist at Transportation Department within Mankato Subarea. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $12,133. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Abraham Brunner

Laborer General/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$12,085

Sub-department: Willmar Maintenance Area
Base pay: $12,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,085
Hire date: 2024-06-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 61
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Kandiyohi

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Abraham Brunner holds the role of Laborer General at Transportation Department within Willmar Maintenance Area. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,085. Their bargaining unit is Insufficient Work Time.

Nathan Scharpe

Student Worker Paraprofessional Professional Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$12,078

Sub-department: Traffic Engineering
Base pay: $12,078
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,078
Hire date: 2024-11-22
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 58
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.99
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: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Nathan Scharpe works as a Student Worker Paraprofessional Professional Senior for Transportation Department within Traffic Engineering. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a part-time, 0.99 FTE employee. Nathan earned $12,078 in 2025. Union affiliation: Technical.

Jacob Nieman

Laborer General/Transportation Department

2024 total comp

$12,044

Sub-department: Training Academy TAP
Base pay: $12,002
Overtime: $43
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,044
Hire date: 2023-07-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: Service
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: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jacob Nieman is a Laborer General at Transportation Department within Training Academy Tap. They have served since 2023 (about a year), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $12,044. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Layla Bekele

Student Worker Clerical/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$11,982

Sub-department: Bridges
Base pay: $11,982
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,982
Hire date: 2024-06-20
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 57
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.1
Work county: Washington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Layla Bekele holds the role of Student Worker Clerical at Transportation Department within Bridges. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a part-time, 0.1 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,982. Union affiliation: Insufficient Work Time.

Robert Larson

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$11,964

Sub-department: Plymouth Subarea
Base pay: $11,953
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,964
Hire date: 2024-08-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 67
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Transportation Department, Robert Larson serves as a Transp Generalist within Plymouth Subarea. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,964. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Dale Belt

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$11,946

Sub-department: Eden Prairie Subarea
Base pay: $11,268
Overtime: $676
Other pay: $2
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,946
Hire date: 2025-04-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 67
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Dale Belt holds the role of Transp Generalist at Transportation Department within Eden Prairie Subarea. They have served since 2025 (under a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,946. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Gordon Johnson

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2024 total comp

$11,921

Sub-department: TS Aitkin
Base pay: $11,921
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,921
Hire date: 2022-10-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 67
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Aitkin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Gordon Johnson works as a Transp Generalist for Transportation Department within Ts Aitkin. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Gordon earned $11,921 in 2024. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Jacob Smock

Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$11,917

Sub-department: Metro Fleet East
Base pay: $11,917
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,917
Hire date: 2005-04-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 95
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jacob Smock is a Heavy Equipment Mechanic at Transportation Department within Metro Fleet East. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $11,917. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Cassandra Markfort

Hydrologist 1/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$11,912

Sub-department: Water Resources
Base pay: $11,912
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,912
Hire date: 2025-04-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 9
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

Cassandra Markfort works as a Hydrologist 1 for Transportation Department within Water Resources. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year as a full-time employee. Cassandra earned $11,912 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Regina Burstein

Planner Senior Transportation/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$11,912

Sub-department: Planning Prgm Mgmt & Transit
Base pay: $11,912
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,912
Hire date: 2025-04-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Regina Burstein holds the role of Planner Senior Transportation at Transportation Department within Planning Program Management & Transit. They have served since 2025 (under a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,912. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ethan Starstead

Student Worker Paraprofessional Professional/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$11,871

Sub-department: Soils and Materials
Base pay: $11,816
Overtime: $55
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,871
Hire date: 2024-05-08
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 53
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.67
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: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ethan Starstead is a Student Worker Paraprofessional Professional at Transportation Department within Soils and Materials. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working part-time, 0.67 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $11,871. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Chakong Pha

Transp Associate/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$11,861

Sub-department: Location Surveys E&W
Base pay: $11,579
Overtime: $282
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,861
Hire date: 2023-06-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 64
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Chakong Pha is a Transp Associate at Transportation Department within Location Surveys E&W. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $11,861. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Lucas Jurmu

Laborer General/Transportation Department

2024 total comp

$11,848

Sub-department: Major Projects
Base pay: $8,887
Overtime: $2,961
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,848
Hire date: 2023-06-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: Service
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Lucas Jurmu is a Laborer General at Transportation Department within Major Projects. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $11,848. They are represented by Service.

Arlan Nickerson

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$11,833

Sub-department: Golden Valley Subarea
Base pay: $11,268
Overtime: $275
Other pay: $290
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,833
Hire date: 2025-04-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 67
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Arlan Nickerson works as a Transp Generalist for Transportation Department within Golden Valley Subarea. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. Arlan earned $11,833 in 2025. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Scott Wolfe

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$11,820

Sub-department: TS Little Falls
Base pay: $11,567
Overtime: $126
Other pay: $127
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,820
Hire date: 2024-11-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 67
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Morrison

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Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Scott Wolfe holds the role of Transp Generalist at Transportation Department within Ts Little Falls. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,820. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Thomas Smith Jr

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2024 total comp

$11,799

Sub-department: East Central Subarea
Base pay: $11,577
Overtime: $70
Other pay: $153
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,799
Hire date: 2023-12-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 67
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Beltrami

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Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Thomas Smith Jr is a Transp Generalist at Transportation Department within East Central Subarea. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $11,799. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Jerald Smith Sr

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$11,783

Sub-department: Golden Valley Subarea
Base pay: $10,912
Overtime: $581
Other pay: $290
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,783
Hire date: 2025-04-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 67
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Transportation Department, Jerald Smith Sr serves as a Transp Generalist within Golden Valley Subarea. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,783. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Sedona Christianson

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$11,759

Sub-department: Design/Hydraulics
Base pay: $11,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,759
Hire date: 2024-09-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 67
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Kandiyohi

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Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Sedona Christianson works as a Transp Generalist for Transportation Department within Design/Hydraulics. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Sedona earned $11,759 in 2025. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Mason Goodrich

Laborer General/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$11,748

Sub-department: D4 Detroit Lakes Sub-Area
Base pay: $11,748
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,748
Hire date: 2024-05-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 61
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Becker

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Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Mason Goodrich works as a Laborer General for Transportation Department within D4 Detroit Lakes Sub-Area. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Mason earned $11,748 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Insufficient Work Time.

Amy Harrigan

Transp Program Director/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$11,700

Sub-department: Transportation System Mgmt
Base pay: $11,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,700
Hire date: 2025-05-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 20
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
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: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Amy Harrigan is a Transp Program Director at Transportation Department within Transportation System Management. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $11,700. Union affiliation: Manager.

Kathleen Nelson

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2024 total comp

$11,674

Sub-department: Hutchinson Maintenance Area
Base pay: $11,674
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,674
Hire date: 2015-08-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 67
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Renville

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Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kathleen Nelson holds the role of Transp Generalist at Transportation Department within Hutchinson Maintenance Area. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $11,674. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Kevin Millage

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$11,671

Sub-department: Program Support
Base pay: $6,820
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,851
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,671
Hire date: 2001-11-07
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

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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, Kevin Millage serves as a Engineering Specialist within Program Support. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,671. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Richard Dille

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$11,656

Sub-department: Duluth Subarea
Base pay: $11,547
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $108
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,656
Hire date: 2001-05-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 67
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: St Louis

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Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Richard Dille is a Transp Generalist at Transportation Department within Duluth Subarea. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $11,656. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Joan Blumstein

Human Resources Consultant 1/Transportation Department

2024 total comp

$11,650

Sub-department: Human Resources Mgmt
Base pay: $10,858
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $792
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,650
Hire date: 1987-01-20
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: Confidential
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.38
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Transportation Department, Joan Blumstein serves as a Human Resources Consultant 1 within Human Resources Management. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 37 years, working part-time, 0.38 FTE. Their 2024 pay totaled $11,650. They are represented by Confidential.

Nicholas Kinneberg

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$11,644

Sub-department: Eden Prairie Subarea
Base pay: $10,930
Overtime: $697
Other pay: $17
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,644
Hire date: 2025-04-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 67
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Nicholas Kinneberg is a Transp Generalist at Transportation Department within Eden Prairie Subarea. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $11,644. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

David Galbraith

Transp Generalist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$11,612

Sub-department: Duluth Field Construction
Base pay: $9,997
Overtime: $1,593
Other pay: $22
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,612
Hire date: 2025-04-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 69
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
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: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

David Galbraith works as a Transp Generalist Senior for Transportation Department within Duluth Field Construction. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. David earned $11,612 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Technical.