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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 144

Jamie Jorgenson

Transp Generalist Senior/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$39,556
Sub-department
Bridge Maint Owatonna
Base pay
$38,383
Overtime
$1,058
Other pay
$115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,556
Hire date
2023-10-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
69
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Steele

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jamie Jorgenson is a Transp Generalist Senior at Transportation Department within Bridge Maintenance Owatonna. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $39,556. Union affiliation: Technical.

Terry Melcher

State Program Administrative Principal/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$39,522
Sub-department
Resource Manager
Base pay
$39,522
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,522
Hire date
2002-11-06
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
Beltrami

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

Terry Melcher is a State Program Administrative Principal at Transportation Department within Resource Manager. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $39,522. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Keegan Frazier

Transp Associate/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$39,461
Sub-department
Golden Valley Subarea
Base pay
$37,341
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,120
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,461
Hire date
2024-06-20
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

Keegan Frazier is a Transp Associate at Transportation Department within Golden Valley Subarea. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $39,461. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Matthew Tyson

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$39,445
Sub-department
TS Buffalo
Base pay
$38,598
Overtime
$601
Other pay
$246
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,445
Hire date
2024-10-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Wright

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 Tyson holds the role of Transp Generalist at Transportation Department within Ts Buffalo. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,445. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Caroline Miller

Transp Program Supervisor Senior/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$39,391
Sub-department
Transit Operations
Base pay
$39,391
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,391
Hire date
2024-02-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
23
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Caroline Miller holds the role of Transp Program Supervisor Senior at Transportation Department within Transit Operations. Hired in 2024, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $39,391. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Jordan Hutsell

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$39,297
Sub-department
Subarea Red Wing
Base pay
$36,004
Overtime
$2,260
Other pay
$1,032
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,297
Hire date
2024-09-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Goodhue

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

Jordan Hutsell holds the role of Transp Generalist at Transportation Department within Subarea Red Wing. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,297. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Andrew Woodfin

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$39,219
Sub-department
Construction Owatonna
Base pay
$39,168
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$51
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,219
Hire date
2024-11-06
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 Woodfin holds the role of Transp Generalist at Transportation Department within Construction Owatonna. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,219. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Jayden Becklin

Transp Associate/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$39,159
Sub-department
Golden Valley Subarea
Base pay
$38,549
Overtime
$29
Other pay
$582
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,159
Hire date
2023-07-19
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jayden Becklin works as a Transp Associate for Transportation Department within Golden Valley Subarea. They have served since 2023 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Jayden earned $39,159 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Dylan Lewis

Transp Associate/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$39,082
Sub-department
Golden Valley Subarea
Base pay
$38,520
Overtime
$31
Other pay
$531
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,082
Hire date
2023-07-19
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, 2024
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, Dylan Lewis serves as a Transp Associate within Golden Valley Subarea. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $39,082. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Andrew Stori

Transp Materials Technician/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$39,009
Sub-department
Equipment Fleet Management
Base pay
$39,009
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,009
Hire date
2018-06-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Andrew Stori works as a Transp Materials Technician for Transportation Department within Equipment Fleet Management. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. Andrew earned $39,009 in 2024. They are represented by Technical.

Mary Gute

Transp Program Supervisor/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$38,995
Sub-department
Project Documentation
Base pay
$38,995
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,995
Hire date
2022-07-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Mary Gute is a Transp Program Supervisor at Transportation Department within Project Documentation. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $38,995. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Jesse Johnson

Information Officer 3/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$38,956
Sub-department
Communications
Base pay
$36,543
Overtime
$354
Other pay
$2,059
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,956
Hire date
2017-02-15
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
No
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jesse Johnson works as a Information Officer 3 for Transportation Department within Communications. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years as a full-time employee. Jesse earned $38,956 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Carson Sander

Transp Associate/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$38,925
Sub-department
Arden Hills Subarea
Base pay
$38,549
Overtime
$16
Other pay
$359
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,925
Hire date
2023-07-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
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
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Carson Sander works as a Transp Associate for Transportation Department within Arden Hills Subarea. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year as a full-time employee. Carson earned $38,925 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Diana Yefanova

State Program Administrative/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$38,877
Sub-department
Materials & Road Research
Base pay
$38,877
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,877
Hire date
2024-09-03
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

Diana Yefanova is a State Program Administrative at Transportation Department within Materials & Road Research. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $38,877. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Luke Nordvick

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$38,869
Sub-department
North East Subarea
Base pay
$35,906
Overtime
$1,010
Other pay
$1,952
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,869
Hire date
2016-06-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Marshall

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, Luke Nordvick serves as a Transp Generalist within North East Subarea. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,869. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Chad Beuning

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$38,866
Sub-department
Clearwater Truck Station
Base pay
$38,598
Overtime
$19
Other pay
$249
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,866
Hire date
2024-10-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Wright

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

Chad Beuning works as a Transp Generalist for Transportation Department within Clearwater Truck Station. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Chad earned $38,866 in 2025. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Zachary Schandelmeier

General Maintenance Worker/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$38,848
Sub-department
Building Maint Rochester
Base pay
$38,119
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$729
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,848
Hire date
2022-02-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Transportation Department, Zachary Schandelmeier serves as a General Maintenance Worker within Building Maintenance Rochester. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,848. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Jennifer Trostem

Human Resources Specialist 1/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$38,793
Sub-department
Human Resources/Business Servs
Base pay
$38,793
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,793
Hire date
2023-11-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lyon

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
217
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jennifer Trostem is a Human Resources Specialist 1 at Transportation Department within Human Resources/Business Services. They have served since 2023 (about a year), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $38,793. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

Gregg Duffee

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$38,741
Sub-department
Spring Lake Park Subarea
Base pay
$36,720
Overtime
$1,675
Other pay
$346
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,741
Hire date
2017-08-28
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, Gregg Duffee serves as a Transp Generalist within Spring Lake Park Subarea. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,741. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Hunter Sammons

Transp Associate/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$38,698
Sub-department
Camden Subarea
Base pay
$38,378
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$320
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,698
Hire date
2023-07-19
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Hunter Sammons is a Transp Associate at Transportation Department within Camden Subarea. They have served since 2023 (about a year), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $38,698. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Tai Tran

Transp Associate/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$38,643
Sub-department
Camden Nights
Base pay
$38,516
Overtime
$45
Other pay
$82
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,643
Hire date
2023-07-19
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, 2024
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, Tai Tran serves as a Transp Associate within Camden Nights. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $38,643. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Jessica Bergum

Transp Generalist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$38,619
Sub-department
D-4 Design
Base pay
$38,619
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,619
Hire date
2024-10-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
69
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Transportation Department, Jessica Bergum serves as a Transp Generalist Senior within D-4 Design. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,619. They are represented by Technical.

James Sommer

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$38,582
Sub-department
Subarea Dresbach
Base pay
$29,494
Overtime
$198
Other pay
$8,891
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,582
Hire date
1991-09-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Fillmore

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

James Sommer is a Transp Generalist at Transportation Department within Subarea Dresbach. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 33 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $38,582. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Brenda Lemoine

Account Clerk Senior/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$38,578
Sub-department
Finance Mgmt & Payroll
Base pay
$38,151
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$427
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,578
Hire date
2023-02-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Brenda Lemoine works as a Account Clerk Senior for Transportation Department within Finance Management & Payroll. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year as a full-time employee. Brenda earned $38,578 in 2024. They are represented by Clerical.

Antonio Escalera

Transp Associate/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$38,525
Sub-department
Traffic Services - Metro East
Base pay
$38,511
Overtime
$14
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,525
Hire date
2023-07-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Washington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Antonio Escalera works as a Transp Associate for Transportation Department within Traffic Services - Metro East. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year as a full-time employee. Antonio earned $38,525 in 2024. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Susan Jensen

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$38,519
Sub-department
Windom Resident Office
Base pay
$38,519
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,519
Hire date
1980-03-26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5
Work county
Blue Earth

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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

Susan Jensen holds the role of Transp Specialist at Transportation Department within Windom Resident Office. Their tenure dates to 1980, about 45 years as a part-time, 0.5 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,519. Union affiliation: Technical.

Mitchell Popp

Transp Materials Technician/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$38,502
Sub-department
Inventory Baxter
Base pay
$38,502
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,502
Hire date
2024-09-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Mitchell Popp is a Transp Materials Technician at Transportation Department within Inventory Baxter. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $38,502. Union affiliation: Technical.

Daniel Gieseke

Transp Associate/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$38,471
Sub-department
Camden Nights
Base pay
$37,541
Overtime
$449
Other pay
$481
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,471
Hire date
2023-07-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Daniel Gieseke is a Transp Associate at Transportation Department within Camden Nights. They have served since 2023 (about a year), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $38,471. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Jaymie Eisenschenk

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$38,449
Sub-department
Clearwater Truck Station
Base pay
$37,501
Overtime
$620
Other pay
$328
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,449
Hire date
2024-10-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Wright

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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

Jaymie Eisenschenk works as a Transp Generalist for Transportation Department within Clearwater Truck Station. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Jaymie earned $38,449 in 2025. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Michael Mertes

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$38,437
Sub-department
Clearwater Truck Station
Base pay
$37,501
Overtime
$620
Other pay
$317
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,437
Hire date
2024-10-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Wright

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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, Michael Mertes serves as a Transp Generalist within Clearwater Truck Station. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,437. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Timothy Gearns

Engineer Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$38,428
Sub-department
Right-of-way Section
Base pay
$38,428
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,428
Hire date
2013-05-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

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

Timothy Gearns works as a Engineer Senior for Transportation Department within Right-Of-Way Section. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. Timothy earned $38,428 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Logan Hansen

Transp Associate/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$38,334
Sub-department
Golden Valley Subarea
Base pay
$38,225
Overtime
$33
Other pay
$77
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,334
Hire date
2023-07-19
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Logan Hansen holds the role of Transp Associate at Transportation Department within Golden Valley Subarea. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $38,334. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Daniel Swanson

Engineer Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$38,316
Sub-department
Planning
Base pay
$38,316
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,316
Hire date
2014-01-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Blue Earth

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

Daniel Swanson works as a Engineer Senior for Transportation Department within Planning. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. Daniel earned $38,316 in 2025. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Caleb Bills

Transp Associate/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$38,267
Sub-department
Traffic Services - Metro West
Base pay
$38,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,267
Hire date
2023-07-19
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Caleb Bills holds the role of Transp Associate at Transportation Department within Traffic Services - Metro West. They have served since 2023 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $38,267. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Zachary Ruehling

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$38,254
Sub-department
Shakopee Subarea
Base pay
$33,804
Overtime
$1,702
Other pay
$2,748
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,254
Hire date
2024-11-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Scott

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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

Zachary Ruehling is a Transp Generalist at Transportation Department within Shakopee Subarea. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $38,254. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Michelle Lichtig

State Program Administrative Principal/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$38,092
Sub-department
Transit Operations
Base pay
$15,679
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$22,413
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,092
Hire date
2014-04-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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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

Michelle Lichtig is a State Program Administrative Principal at Transportation Department within Transit Operations. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $38,092. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Dominique Swanigan

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$38,035
Sub-department
Camden Subarea
Base pay
$37,895
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$139
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,035
Hire date
2016-10-12
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, 2024
No
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Dominique Swanigan is a Transp Generalist at Transportation Department within Camden Subarea. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $38,035. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Julie Smith

Grants Specialist Coordinator/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$37,985
Sub-department
Grant Support
Base pay
$37,256
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$729
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,985
Hire date
2022-10-06
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
No
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Transportation Department, Julie Smith serves as a Grants Specialist Coordinator within Grant Support. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,985. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Hunter Siltman

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$37,948
Sub-department
TS Baxter
Base pay
$37,501
Overtime
$194
Other pay
$253
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,948
Hire date
2024-10-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Transportation Department, Hunter Siltman serves as a Transp Generalist within Ts Baxter. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,948. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Richard Brooks

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$37,938
Sub-department
Le Sueur Subarea
Base pay
$22,379
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$15,559
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,938
Hire date
1993-08-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Sibley

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

Richard Brooks works as a Transp Generalist for Transportation Department within Le Sueur Subarea. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 31 years as a full-time employee. Richard earned $37,938 in 2024. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.