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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
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 25

Adam Schendel

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$107,801
Sub-department
Traffic
Base pay
$106,977
Overtime
$824
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,801
Hire date
1990-07-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Blue Earth

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

Lisa Daniels

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$107,770
Sub-department
Project Management Metro
Base pay
$106,971
Overtime
$798
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,770
Hire date
1997-04-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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

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

Christopher Bischof

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

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

Source-specific fields

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

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

Joseph Podobinski

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

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

Source-specific fields

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

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

Wade Adams

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$107,651
Sub-department
Mobile Technology
Base pay
$107,651
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,651
Hire date
2006-01-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Blue Earth

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

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

Andrew Offerdahl

State Program Administrative Director/Transportation Department

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

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

Kara Taylor

Accounting Director/Transportation Department

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

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

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

Roger Thompson

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$107,505
Sub-department
Plan Development Baxter
Base pay
$107,505
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,505
Hire date
1997-06-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Crow Wing

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

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

Michael Klasen

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

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

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

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

Michael Sjodin

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

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

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

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

Douglas Nelson

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$107,502
Sub-department
Right of Way Metro
Base pay
$106,987
Overtime
$515
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,502
Hire date
1999-10-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Douglas Nelson holds the role of Engineering Specialist Senior at Transportation Department within Right of Way Metro. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,502. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Charles Jorgenson Jr

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$107,502
Sub-department
Land Management
Base pay
$107,502
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,502
Hire date
1984-06-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Charles Jorgenson Jr works as a Engineering Specialist Senior for Transportation Department within Land Management. Their tenure dates to 1984, about 41 years as a full-time employee. Charles earned $107,502 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Rick Vollan

Transp Operations Supervisor 3/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$107,498
Sub-department
Windom Shop
Base pay
$104,946
Overtime
$76
Other pay
$2,475
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,498
Hire date
1997-05-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Cottonwood

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, Rick Vollan serves as a Transp Operations Supervisor 3 within Windom Shop. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,498. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Anthony Chevalier

Landscape Architect Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$107,494
Sub-department
Design Support
Base pay
$107,494
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,494
Hire date
2020-04-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Anthony Chevalier is a Landscape Architect Senior at Transportation Department within Design Support. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $107,494. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christopher Rice

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$107,473
Sub-department
Railroads and Waterways
Base pay
$106,978
Overtime
$495
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,473
Hire date
2007-03-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Christopher Rice works as a Engineering Specialist Senior for Transportation Department within Railroads and Waterways. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years as a full-time employee. Christopher earned $107,473 in 2025. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Jennifer Witt

Management Analyst Supervisor 3/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$107,468
Sub-department
Data Practices and Governance
Base pay
$104,942
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,526
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,468
Hire date
2015-10-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
19
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

Jennifer Witt works as a Management Analyst Supervisor 3 for Transportation Department within Data Practices and Governance. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. Jennifer earned $107,468 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Mitchel Jordahl

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$107,467
Sub-department
Materials
Base pay
$78,582
Overtime
$28,579
Other pay
$306
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,467
Hire date
1985-06-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
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

At Transportation Department, Mitchel Jordahl serves as a Transp Specialist within Materials. They have served since 1985 (about 40 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,467. Union affiliation: Technical.

Joseph Hudak

Hydrologist 3/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$107,458
Sub-department
Materials & Road Research
Base pay
$105,811
Overtime
$646
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,458
Hire date
2006-03-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
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

Joseph Hudak holds the role of Hydrologist 3 at Transportation Department within Materials & Road Research. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,458. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Eric Lauer-Hunt

Engineer Princ/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$107,455
Sub-department
Signs & Markings
Base pay
$106,940
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$515
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,455
Hire date
2014-08-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
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

Eric Lauer-Hunt works as a Engineer Princ for Transportation Department within Signs & Markings. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. Eric earned $107,455 in 2025. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Thomas Johnson-Kaiser

Transp Planning Manager/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$107,438
Sub-department
CAV-X
Base pay
$107,438
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,438
Hire date
2018-01-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Thomas Johnson-Kaiser works as a Transp Planning Manager for Transportation Department within Cav-X. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. Thomas earned $107,438 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Timothy Zamzow

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$107,394
Sub-department
Project Management
Base pay
$106,982
Overtime
$412
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,394
Hire date
2009-05-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Timothy Zamzow is a Engineering Specialist Senior at Transportation Department within Project Management. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $107,394. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Robert Sneller

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$107,392
Sub-department
Windom Resident Office
Base pay
$106,980
Overtime
$412
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,392
Hire date
2000-06-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Cottonwood

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

Robert Sneller is a Engineering Specialist Senior at Transportation Department within Windom Resident Office. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $107,392. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Michael O'Rourke

Transp Operations Supervisor 2/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$107,388
Sub-department
Mapleton Subarea
Base pay
$97,190
Overtime
$6,567
Other pay
$3,631
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,388
Hire date
2010-02-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Blue Earth

Source-specific fields

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

At Transportation Department, Michael O'Rourke serves as a Transp Operations Supervisor 2 within Mapleton Subarea. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,388. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Walter Mclean

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$107,287
Sub-department
Building
Base pay
$106,978
Overtime
$309
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,287
Hire date
2012-01-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Walter Mclean holds the role of Engineering Specialist Senior at Transportation Department within Building. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,287. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Tera Rehnberg

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$107,278
Sub-department
Design Build 494
Base pay
$106,978
Overtime
$300
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,278
Hire date
2002-07-31
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

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

Tera Rehnberg is a Engineering Specialist Senior at Transportation Department within Design Build 494. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $107,278. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Chad Eklund

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$107,232
Sub-department
East Operations Mgr
Base pay
$106,975
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$258
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,232
Hire date
2015-07-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

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

At Transportation Department, Chad Eklund serves as a Engineering Specialist Senior within East Operations Manager. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,232. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Elizabeth Burton

Engineer Princ/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$107,190
Sub-department
Bridge Planning Section
Base pay
$106,190
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,190
Hire date
2014-06-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Washington

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

Elizabeth Burton holds the role of Engineer Princ at Transportation Department within Bridge Planning Section. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,190. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Mark Motschke

Physical Plant Supervisor/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$107,179
Sub-department
Building Maintenance Baxter
Base pay
$104,653
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,526
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,179
Hire date
2000-05-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
19
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Mark Motschke works as a Physical Plant Supervisor for Transportation Department within Building Maintenance Baxter. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years) as a full-time employee. Mark earned $107,179 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Stephen Frisco

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$107,132
Sub-department
Program Del Non-Ex Prof
Base pay
$106,978
Overtime
$155
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,132
Hire date
1998-05-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

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

At Transportation Department, Stephen Frisco serves as a Engineering Specialist Senior within Program Del Non-Ex Professional. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,132. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Daniel Freiburger

Engineer Princ/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$107,128
Sub-department
Bridge Design Section
Base pay
$106,033
Overtime
$1,094
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,128
Hire date
2015-05-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Washington

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

Daniel Freiburger is a Engineer Princ at Transportation Department within Bridge Design Section. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $107,128. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Michael Hedlund

Transp Operations Supervisor 4/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$107,103
Sub-department
Duluth Maintenance
Base pay
$105,503
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,103
Hire date
1998-06-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Michael Hedlund is a Transp Operations Supervisor 4 at Transportation Department within Duluth Maintenance. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $107,103. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

David Nilan

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$107,099
Sub-department
Project Management
Base pay
$106,987
Overtime
$112
Other pay
$1
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,099
Hire date
2010-07-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Kandiyohi

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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

David Nilan works as a Engineering Specialist Senior for Transportation Department within Project Management. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years) as a full-time employee. David earned $107,099 in 2025. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Jeffrey Mohler

Transp Operations Supervisor 1/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$107,099
Sub-department
Golden Valley Subarea
Base pay
$87,854
Overtime
$10,126
Other pay
$9,119
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,099
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

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

Jeffrey Mohler works as a Transp Operations Supervisor 1 for Transportation Department within Golden Valley Subarea. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. Jeffrey earned $107,099 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Brent Lunde

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$107,090
Sub-department
Freight&CommercialVehiclesOps
Base pay
$106,781
Overtime
$309
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,090
Hire date
2022-03-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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

At Transportation Department, Brent Lunde serves as a Engineering Specialist Senior within Freight&Commercialvehiclesops. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,090. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Timothy Donaghue

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$107,068
Sub-department
Resource Manager
Base pay
$106,978
Overtime
$90
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,068
Hire date
1999-02-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

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

Timothy Donaghue works as a Engineering Specialist Senior for Transportation Department within Resource Manager. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years) as a full-time employee. Timothy earned $107,068 in 2025. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

David Baker

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$107,004
Sub-department
Materials & Road Research
Base pay
$106,978
Overtime
$26
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,004
Hire date
1986-10-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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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

David Baker holds the role of Engineering Specialist Senior at Transportation Department within Materials & Road Research. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 39 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,004. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Dow Rychlak

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$107,000
Sub-department
Duluth Maintenance
Base pay
$106,987
Overtime
$13
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,000
Hire date
1984-09-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
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

At Transportation Department, Dow Rychlak serves as a Engineering Specialist Senior within Duluth Maintenance. Hired in 1984, they have about 41 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,000. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Kimberly Rice

Human Resources Consultant 1/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$106,992
Sub-department
HR Management
Base pay
$104,976
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,016
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,992
Hire date
1998-01-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
217
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Transportation Department, Kimberly Rice serves as a Human Resources Consultant 1 within HR Management. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,992. They are represented by Confidential.

Chris Ramberg

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$106,987
Sub-department
Structure Inspect Programming
Base pay
$106,987
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,987
Hire date
2009-06-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Chris Ramberg works as a Engineering Specialist Senior for Transportation Department within Structure Inspect Programming. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service as a full-time employee. Chris earned $106,987 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Rodney Carter

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$106,987
Sub-department
Bridge Design Section
Base pay
$106,987
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,987
Hire date
2005-07-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Rodney Carter holds the role of Engineering Specialist Senior at Transportation Department within Bridge Design Section. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,987. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.