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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

$169$151,286+

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.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 127

Darren Rutledge

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$59,116
Sub-department
TS Paynesville
Base pay
$55,873
Overtime
$61
Other pay
$3,182
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,116
Hire date
2023-07-05
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

At Transportation Department, Darren Rutledge serves as a Transp Generalist within Ts Paynesville. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,116. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Davis Attipou

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$59,095
Sub-department
Construction Surveys
Base pay
$58,265
Overtime
$830
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,095
Hire date
2020-04-15
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
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Davis Attipou works as a Transp Generalist for Transportation Department within Construction Surveys. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years) as a full-time employee. Davis earned $59,095 in 2025. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Melissa Bartlett

Transp Program Specialist 2/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$59,086
Sub-department
Maintenance
Base pay
$59,086
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,086
Hire date
2021-11-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
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, Melissa Bartlett serves as a Transp Program Specialist 2 within Maintenance. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,086. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Danielle Casello

Transp Program Specialist 1/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$59,085
Sub-department
Freight&CommercialVehiclesOps
Base pay
$59,085
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,085
Hire date
2017-01-11
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
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Danielle Casello is a Transp Program Specialist 1 at Transportation Department within Freight&Commercialvehiclesops. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $59,085. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Perrell Williams

Management Analyst 2/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$59,084
Sub-department
Business Process Section
Base pay
$58,084
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,084
Hire date
2023-01-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Perrell Williams holds the role of Management Analyst 2 at Transportation Department within Business Process Section. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $59,084. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Daniel Wallace

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$59,000
Sub-department
Oakdale Subarea
Base pay
$58,402
Overtime
$486
Other pay
$112
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,000
Hire date
2022-03-30
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
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Daniel Wallace works as a Transp Generalist for Transportation Department within Oakdale Subarea. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. Daniel earned $59,000 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Paul Mertens Jr

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$58,975
Sub-department
D4 Detroit Lakes Sub-Area
Base pay
$58,001
Overtime
$500
Other pay
$474
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,975
Hire date
2023-11-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Mahnomen

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

Paul Mertens Jr works as a Transp Generalist for Transportation Department within D4 Detroit Lakes Sub-Area. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. Paul earned $58,975 in 2025. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Roosevelt Johnson

Transp Operations Supervisor 2/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$58,972
Sub-department
Eden Prairie Subarea
Base pay
$17,185
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$41,787
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,972
Hire date
1997-05-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Roosevelt Johnson holds the role of Transp Operations Supervisor 2 at Transportation Department within Eden Prairie Subarea. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,972. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Carrie Barth

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$58,966
Sub-department
Golden Valley Central Res Off
Base pay
$58,966
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,966
Hire date
1977-07-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Transportation Department, Carrie Barth serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior within Golden Valley Central Res Off. Their tenure dates to 1977, about 48 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,966. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

John Kimlinger

Transp Acquisition Specialist/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$58,962
Sub-department
Equipment Fleet Management
Base pay
$28,302
Overtime
$341
Other pay
$30,318
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,962
Hire date
1989-03-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

John Kimlinger works as a Transp Acquisition Specialist for Transportation Department within Equipment Fleet Management. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 35 years as a full-time employee. John earned $58,962 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kaelyn Stahovich

Chemist 2/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$58,922
Sub-department
Materials & Road Research
Base pay
$58,922
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,922
Hire date
2020-11-16
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kaelyn Stahovich holds the role of Chemist 2 at Transportation Department within Materials & Road Research. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 4 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $58,922. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ben Belisle

Transp Generalist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$58,918
Sub-department
Land Management
Base pay
$58,918
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,918
Hire date
2023-12-18
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

Ben Belisle holds the role of Transp Generalist Senior at Transportation Department within Land Management. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,918. They are represented by Technical.

Dylan Young

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$58,879
Sub-department
TS Isle
Base pay
$55,873
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,007
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,879
Hire date
2023-07-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Mille Lacs

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

Dylan Young works as a Transp Generalist for Transportation Department within Ts Isle. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Dylan earned $58,879 in 2025. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Travis Sumerfelt

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$58,876
Sub-department
Marshall Construction
Base pay
$48,616
Overtime
$9,893
Other pay
$367
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,876
Hire date
2024-04-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
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

Travis Sumerfelt holds the role of Transp Generalist at Transportation Department within Marshall Construction. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,876. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Tristen Rehnke

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$58,871
Sub-department
TS Milaca
Base pay
$58,520
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$351
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,871
Hire date
2013-07-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Mille Lacs

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

Tristen Rehnke holds the role of Transp Generalist at Transportation Department within Ts Milaca. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,871. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Richard Swendra

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$58,853
Sub-department
South West Subarea
Base pay
$55,613
Overtime
$61
Other pay
$3,179
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,853
Hire date
2001-05-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Polk

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, Richard Swendra serves as a Transp Generalist within South West Subarea. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,853. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Cheng Xiong

Management Analyst 2/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$58,852
Sub-department
Automation and Analysis
Base pay
$58,852
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,852
Hire date
2023-12-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
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

Cheng Xiong is a Management Analyst 2 at Transportation Department within Automation and Analysis. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $58,852. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Schannan Nelson

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$58,836
Sub-department
Subarea Austin
Base pay
$58,592
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$244
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,836
Hire date
2023-11-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Mower

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

Schannan Nelson is a Transp Generalist at Transportation Department within Subarea Austin. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $58,836. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Daniel Carpenter

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$58,747
Sub-department
Plymouth Subarea
Base pay
$53,986
Overtime
$694
Other pay
$4,067
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,747
Hire date
2022-09-14
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
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, Daniel Carpenter serves as a Transp Generalist within Plymouth Subarea. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,747. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Amy Perez Ortiz

Transp Program Specialist 3/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$58,736
Sub-department
OCR Bus & Prog Development
Base pay
$58,736
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,736
Hire date
2024-09-11
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

Amy Perez Ortiz works as a Transp Program Specialist 3 for Transportation Department within Ocr Bus & Program Development. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Amy earned $58,736 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Joshua Wojcik

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$58,721
Sub-department
D4 Fergus Falls Sub-Area
Base pay
$57,227
Overtime
$1,121
Other pay
$373
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,721
Hire date
2024-01-31
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Otter Tail

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, Joshua Wojcik serves as a Transp Generalist within D4 Fergus Falls Sub-Area. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,721. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Mark Kraft

Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$58,713
Sub-department
Metro Fleet East
Base pay
$58,337
Overtime
$288
Other pay
$88
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,713
Hire date
2010-05-12
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

Mark Kraft works as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic for Transportation Department within Metro Fleet East. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years) as a full-time employee. Mark earned $58,713 in 2025. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Katherine Haun Schuring

Transp Cultural Resource Supervisor/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$58,687
Sub-department
Environmental Stewardship
Base pay
$51,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,807
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,687
Hire date
2017-09-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
24
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Transportation Department, Katherine Haun Schuring serves as a Transp Cultural Resource Supervisor within Environmental Stewardship. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,687. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Nicholas Lehmeier

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$58,674
Sub-department
TS St Cloud
Base pay
$55,873
Overtime
$2,474
Other pay
$328
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,674
Hire date
2023-07-05
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

Nicholas Lehmeier works as a Transp Generalist for Transportation Department within Ts St Cloud. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Nicholas earned $58,674 in 2025. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Leah Thornquist

Engineer Senior/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$58,604
Sub-department
Metro State Aid
Base pay
$52,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,614
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,604
Hire date
2017-06-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Leah Thornquist is a Engineer Senior at Transportation Department within Metro State Aid. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $58,604. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Danielle Schloesser

Transp Materials Technician/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$58,596
Sub-department
Inventory Center
Base pay
$58,593
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,596
Hire date
2012-08-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Blue Earth

Source-specific fields

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

Danielle Schloesser holds the role of Transp Materials Technician at Transportation Department within Inventory Center. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,596. They are represented by Technical.

Michael Petesch

State Program Administrative Principal/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$58,531
Sub-department
Bikes Unit
Base pay
$58,531
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,531
Hire date
2016-07-05
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Michael Petesch works as a State Program Administrative Principal for Transportation Department within Bikes Unit. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Michael earned $58,531 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Matthew Jones

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$58,531
Sub-department
Mankato Subarea
Base pay
$57,225
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,306
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,531
Hire date
2024-01-31
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

Matthew Jones works as a Transp Generalist for Transportation Department within Mankato Subarea. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Matthew earned $58,531 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Steven Bitker

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$58,504
Sub-department
East Central Subarea
Base pay
$58,288
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$216
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,504
Hire date
2010-06-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Steven Bitker is a Transp Generalist at Transportation Department within East Central Subarea. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $58,504. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Andrew Jensen

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$58,494
Sub-department
Subarea Owatonna
Base pay
$55,637
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,857
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,494
Hire date
2024-01-31
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Steele

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Andrew Jensen is a Transp Generalist at Transportation Department within Subarea Owatonna. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $58,494. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Michael Juen

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$58,482
Sub-department
Transportation System Mgmt
Base pay
$58,448
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$34
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,482
Hire date
2000-03-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
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

Michael Juen is a Transp Generalist at Transportation Department within Transportation System Management. They have served since 2000 (about 24 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $58,482. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

William Feyen

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$58,440
Sub-department
Spring Lake Park Subarea
Base pay
$57,227
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,213
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,440
Hire date
2021-01-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Anoka

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, William Feyen serves as a Transp Generalist within Spring Lake Park Subarea. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,440. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Tyler Fitzpatrick

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$58,403
Sub-department
Mankato Subarea
Base pay
$56,800
Overtime
$307
Other pay
$1,296
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,403
Hire date
2024-03-19
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

Tyler Fitzpatrick holds the role of Transp Generalist at Transportation Department within Mankato Subarea. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,403. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Calder Hill

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$58,400
Sub-department
Project Development
Base pay
$58,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,400
Hire date
2023-09-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Calder Hill holds the role of Transp Generalist at Transportation Department within Project Development. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,400. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Marlin Ivy

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$58,392
Sub-department
Mendota Nights
Base pay
$51,754
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,638
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,392
Hire date
2022-09-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

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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

Marlin Ivy works as a Transp Generalist for Transportation Department within Mendota Nights. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. Marlin earned $58,392 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Debra Bolster

Account Clerk Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$58,389
Sub-department
Administration Baxter
Base pay
$58,389
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,389
Hire date
2024-05-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Debra Bolster works as a Account Clerk Senior for Transportation Department within Administration Baxter. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Debra earned $58,389 in 2025. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Phoebe Ward

State Program Administrative Principal/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$58,389
Sub-department
Bikes Unit
Base pay
$58,389
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,389
Hire date
2019-09-18
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

Phoebe Ward works as a State Program Administrative Principal for Transportation Department within Bikes Unit. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a full-time employee. Phoebe earned $58,389 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Grand

Radio Maintenance Supervisor/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$58,326
Sub-department
Northeast Area
Base pay
$37,403
Overtime
$5,277
Other pay
$15,646
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,326
Hire date
2007-02-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
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, 2025
No
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Michael Grand is a Radio Maintenance Supervisor at Transportation Department within Northeast Area. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $58,326. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Jordan Nelson

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$58,321
Sub-department
North West Subarea
Base pay
$57,732
Overtime
$205
Other pay
$384
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,321
Hire date
2022-12-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Transportation Department, Jordan Nelson serves as a Transp Generalist within North West Subarea. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,321. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Melvin Schultz Jr

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$58,312
Sub-department
St James Subarea
Base pay
$34,925
Overtime
$5,470
Other pay
$17,918
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,312
Hire date
2001-11-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Martin

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

Melvin Schultz Jr holds the role of Transp Generalist at Transportation Department within St James Subarea. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,312. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.