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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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James Byerly

Library/Info Res Service Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$87,212
Sub-department
Research & Innovation
Base pay
$87,212
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,212
Hire date
1994-08-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

James Byerly is a Library/Info Res Service Specialist Senior at Transportation Department within Research & Innovation. They have served since 1994 (about 31 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $87,212. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

John Fischer

Transp Operations Supervisor 1/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$87,210
Sub-department
Sign Shop Baxter
Base pay
$87,210
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,210
Hire date
2015-10-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
13
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

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

At Transportation Department, John Fischer serves as a Transp Operations Supervisor 1 within Sign Shop Baxter. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,210. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Ronald Wolff

Transp Operations Supervisor 1/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$87,210
Sub-department
Operations Manager
Base pay
$87,210
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,210
Hire date
2010-01-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
13
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

Ronald Wolff works as a Transp Operations Supervisor 1 for Transportation Department within Operations Manager. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service as a full-time employee. Ronald earned $87,210 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Chad Stang

Transp Operations Supervisor 1/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$87,210
Sub-department
Sign Shop St Cloud
Base pay
$87,210
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,210
Hire date
1992-06-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
13
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Chad Stang works as a Transp Operations Supervisor 1 for Transportation Department within Sign Shop St Cloud. They have served since 1992 (about 33 years) as a full-time employee. Chad earned $87,210 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Thomas Gustin

Transp Generalist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$87,204
Sub-department
Construction Baxter
Base pay
$70,136
Overtime
$16,801
Other pay
$267
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,204
Hire date
1999-05-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
69
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Thomas Gustin is a Transp Generalist Senior at Transportation Department within Construction Baxter. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $87,204. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Wendy Gravley

Transp Materials Supervisor/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$87,203
Sub-department
Metro FacilitiesAdministration
Base pay
$87,203
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,203
Hire date
1992-01-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
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

Wendy Gravley holds the role of Transp Materials Supervisor at Transportation Department within Metro Facilitiesadministration. Hired in 1992, they have about 33 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,203. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Jennifer Bahneman

Grants Specialist Coordinator/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$87,190
Sub-department
Aeronautics Admin Support
Base pay
$86,111
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,079
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,190
Hire date
1982-06-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

At Transportation Department, Jennifer Bahneman serves as a Grants Specialist Coordinator within Aeronautics Administrative Support. They have served since 1982 (about 43 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,190. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mark Holman

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$87,147
Sub-department
Construction
Base pay
$87,147
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,147
Hire date
2004-04-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

At Transportation Department, Mark Holman serves as a Engineering Specialist within Construction. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,147. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Angela Rehbein

Communications Specialist 3/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$87,142
Sub-department
Digital
Base pay
$87,142
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,142
Hire date
2019-04-24
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
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Angela Rehbein is a Communications Specialist 3 at Transportation Department within Digital. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $87,142. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Peter Nierengarten

Radio Technician 2/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$87,101
Sub-department
Southwest Area
Base pay
$75,212
Overtime
$679
Other pay
$11,209
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,101
Hire date
2019-05-29
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

Peter Nierengarten holds the role of Radio Technician 2 at Transportation Department within Southwest Area. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,101. Union affiliation: Technical.

Tricia Trudeau

Transp Operations Supervisor 1/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$87,073
Sub-department
Lakeville Subarea
Base pay
$79,196
Overtime
$3,520
Other pay
$4,358
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,073
Hire date
2017-03-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
13
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

Tricia Trudeau holds the role of Transp Operations Supervisor 1 at Transportation Department within Lakeville Subarea. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,073. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Matthew Steinbronn

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$87,063
Sub-department
Materials
Base pay
$84,496
Overtime
$2,567
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,063
Hire date
2013-05-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lyon

Source-specific fields

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

Matthew Steinbronn holds the role of Engineering Specialist at Transportation Department within Materials. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,063. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Cynthia Morgan

State Program Administrative Principal/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$87,052
Sub-department
Public Affairs
Base pay
$86,700
Overtime
$352
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,052
Hire date
2018-10-31
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
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

At Transportation Department, Cynthia Morgan serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Public Affairs. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,052. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Joshua Comstock

Engineer 2 Graduate/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$87,015
Sub-department
Program Del Exempt
Base pay
$87,015
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,015
Hire date
2019-05-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
4
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

Joshua Comstock works as a Engineer 2 Graduate for Transportation Department within Program Del Exempt. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a full-time employee. Joshua earned $87,015 in 2025. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Charles Pursley

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$87,012
Sub-department
Metro Inspection
Base pay
$78,138
Overtime
$8,873
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,012
Hire date
2021-03-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

At Transportation Department, Charles Pursley serves as a Transp Specialist within Metro Inspection. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,012. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Timothy Eichten

Plumber Master in Charge/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$86,987
Sub-department
Metro Bldg Maint - GV
Base pay
$84,487
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,987
Hire date
2022-08-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
97
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

Timothy Eichten holds the role of Plumber Master in Charge at Transportation Department within Metro Building Maintenance - Gv. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,987. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Cheryl Utz

Human Resources Specialist 2/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$86,977
Sub-department
HR Management
Base pay
$84,793
Overtime
$551
Other pay
$1,633
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,977
Hire date
1993-09-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
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, Cheryl Utz serves as a Human Resources Specialist 2 within HR Management. They have served since 1993 (about 32 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,977. They are represented by Confidential.

Alana Janssen

Accounting Supervisor Senior/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$86,973
Sub-department
Mankato Business Office
Base pay
$86,973
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,973
Hire date
2009-02-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Alana Janssen works as a Accounting Supervisor Senior for Transportation Department within Mankato Business Office. Hired in 2009, they have about 15 years of service as a full-time employee. Alana earned $86,973 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Jeffrey Bohlen

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$86,956
Sub-department
Right of Way Metro
Base pay
$86,956
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,956
Hire date
2024-01-31
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

Jeffrey Bohlen is a Engineering Specialist at Transportation Department within Right of Way Metro. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $86,956. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Jeffery Herkenhoff

Transp Operations Supervisor 1/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$86,953
Sub-department
Traffic Services - Metro West
Base pay
$83,243
Overtime
$2,012
Other pay
$1,699
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,953
Hire date
2013-04-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
13
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

Jeffery Herkenhoff is a Transp Operations Supervisor 1 at Transportation Department within Traffic Services - Metro West. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $86,953. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Drew Rasmussen

State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$86,894
Sub-department
Duluth Facility Services
Base pay
$86,258
Overtime
$636
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,894
Hire date
2015-08-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

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

At Transportation Department, Drew Rasmussen serves as a State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal within Duluth Facility Services. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $86,894. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Cole Peterson

Engineer 2 Graduate/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$86,876
Sub-department
Bridge Planning Section
Base pay
$83,203
Overtime
$3,674
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,876
Hire date
2020-06-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
4
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Washington

Source-specific fields

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

Cole Peterson works as a Engineer 2 Graduate for Transportation Department within Bridge Planning Section. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years) as a full-time employee. Cole earned $86,876 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Erian Mekhail

Architectural Drafting Technician 3/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$86,869
Sub-department
Bridge Planning Section
Base pay
$86,869
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,869
Hire date
2017-05-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
73
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Erian Mekhail works as a Architectural Drafting Technician 3 for Transportation Department within Bridge Planning Section. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years as a full-time employee. Erian earned $86,869 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Brian Levanduski

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$86,844
Sub-department
Construction St Cloud
Base pay
$63,564
Overtime
$17,773
Other pay
$5,507
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,844
Hire date
2017-05-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Brian Levanduski is a Transp Generalist at Transportation Department within Construction St Cloud. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $86,844. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Ross Williams

Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$86,821
Sub-department
Marshall Shop
Base pay
$80,078
Overtime
$762
Other pay
$5,980
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,821
Hire date
2018-06-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
95
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Ross Williams is a Heavy Equipment Mechanic at Transportation Department within Marshall Shop. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $86,821. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

J Hinrichs

Transp Generalist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$86,802
Sub-department
Training Academy TAP
Base pay
$77,171
Overtime
$4,286
Other pay
$5,344
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,802
Hire date
2017-03-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
69
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

J Hinrichs is a Transp Generalist Senior at Transportation Department within Training Academy Tap. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $86,802. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

James Brault

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$86,796
Sub-department
Design #2
Base pay
$78,582
Overtime
$8,214
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,796
Hire date
2017-09-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

James Brault holds the role of Transp Specialist at Transportation Department within Design #2. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,796. They are represented by Technical.

Richard Barnard

Information Officer 3/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$86,790
Sub-department
Communications
Base pay
$84,708
Overtime
$490
Other pay
$1,592
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,790
Hire date
1989-09-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

At Transportation Department, Richard Barnard serves as a Information Officer 3 within Communications. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 36 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,790. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Donna Pence

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$86,764
Sub-department
Program Del Non-Ex Prof
Base pay
$86,764
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,764
Hire date
1981-06-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

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

Donna Pence is a Engineering Specialist Senior at Transportation Department within Program Del Non-Ex Professional. Their tenure dates to 1981, about 44 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $86,764. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Adam Marks

Transp Program Specialist 3/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$86,761
Sub-department
Civil Rights
Base pay
$85,761
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,761
Hire date
2021-07-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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

Adam Marks is a Transp Program Specialist 3 at Transportation Department within Civil Rights. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $86,761. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Mellema

Transp Operations Supervisor 2/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$86,734
Sub-department
Traffic
Base pay
$86,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,734
Hire date
2013-05-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
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

At Transportation Department, Michael Mellema serves as a Transp Operations Supervisor 2 within Traffic. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,734. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Deanna Belden

Transp Program Financial/Plng Director/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$86,703
Sub-department
Transportation System Mgmt
Base pay
$60,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$25,919
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,703
Hire date
1999-09-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Deanna Belden holds the role of Transp Program Financial/Plng Director at Transportation Department within Transportation System Management. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,703. Union affiliation: Manager.

Carol Strojny

Transp Program Specialist 3/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$86,700
Sub-department
Environmental Stewardship
Base pay
$86,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,700
Hire date
2005-10-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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

Carol Strojny holds the role of Transp Program Specialist 3 at Transportation Department within Environmental Stewardship. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,700. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Eric Ellingsworth

Transp Generalist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$86,696
Sub-department
Mendota Nights
Base pay
$70,591
Overtime
$8,103
Other pay
$8,002
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,696
Hire date
2017-08-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
69
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Eric Ellingsworth holds the role of Transp Generalist Senior at Transportation Department within Mendota Nights. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,696. They are represented by Technical.

Steven Scholand

Transp Operations Supervisor 3/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$86,667
Sub-department
West Operations Mgr
Base pay
$50,112
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$36,555
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,667
Hire date
1991-04-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Polk

Source-specific fields

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

Steven Scholand holds the role of Transp Operations Supervisor 3 at Transportation Department within West Operations Manager. Hired in 1991, they have about 33 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $86,667. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Renee Gaspar

Accounting Supervisor Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$86,611
Sub-department
Admin Business Operations
Base pay
$86,611
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,611
Hire date
2015-01-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
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

Renee Gaspar holds the role of Accounting Supervisor Senior at Transportation Department within Administrative Business Operations. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,611. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Richard Johnson

Heavy Equipment Field Mechanical/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$86,606
Sub-department
D4 Fleet/Repair Shop
Base pay
$82,286
Overtime
$4,263
Other pay
$57
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,606
Hire date
2013-07-31
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
96
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Transportation Department, Richard Johnson serves as a Heavy Equipment Field Mechanical within D4 Fleet/Repair Shop. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,606. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Nick Harden

Transp Generalist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$86,573
Sub-department
Maryland Subarea Nights
Base pay
$70,591
Overtime
$7,930
Other pay
$8,051
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,573
Hire date
2019-07-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
69
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

At Transportation Department, Nick Harden serves as a Transp Generalist Senior within Maryland Subarea Nights. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,573. Union affiliation: Technical.

Nicholas Erickson

Transp Operations Supervisor 2/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$86,533
Sub-department
D4 Detroit Lakes Sub-Area
Base pay
$84,574
Overtime
$1,579
Other pay
$380
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,533
Hire date
2015-09-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Becker

Source-specific fields

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

Nicholas Erickson holds the role of Transp Operations Supervisor 2 at Transportation Department within D4 Detroit Lakes Sub-Area. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,533. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Jenny Seelen

Information Officer 3/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$86,492
Sub-department
Administration
Base pay
$84,793
Overtime
$1,699
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,492
Hire date
2001-04-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

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

Jenny Seelen works as a Information Officer 3 for Transportation Department within Administration. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service as a full-time employee. Jenny earned $86,492 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.