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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 28

Alyssa Boock

Hydrologist 3/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$106,296
Sub-department
Environmental Stewardship
Base pay
$105,296
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,296
Hire date
2016-02-01
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

Alyssa Boock holds the role of Hydrologist 3 at Transportation Department within Environmental Stewardship. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,296. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alexander Krengel

Transp Generalist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$106,288
Sub-department
Golden Valley NW Resident Off
Base pay
$70,585
Overtime
$33,153
Other pay
$2,550
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,288
Hire date
2017-05-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
69
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Transportation Department, Alexander Krengel serves as a Transp Generalist Senior within Golden Valley Nw Resident Off. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,288. They are represented by Technical.

Khamsai Yang

Engineer Princ/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$106,229
Sub-department
Design Support
Base pay
$104,666
Overtime
$563
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,229
Hire date
2010-03-15
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Khamsai Yang holds the role of Engineer Princ at Transportation Department within Design Support. Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $106,229. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Kyle Fritz

Engineer Princ/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$106,200
Sub-department
Bridge Const & Maint. Section
Base pay
$106,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,200
Hire date
2015-05-20
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

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, Kyle Fritz serves as a Engineer Princ within Bridge Const & Maintenance Section. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,200. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Luverne Weaver

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$106,158
Sub-department
Northeast Resident Office
Base pay
$78,582
Overtime
$27,400
Other pay
$176
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,158
Hire date
1998-05-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Washington

Source-specific fields

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

Luverne Weaver holds the role of Transp Specialist at Transportation Department within Northeast Resident Office. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,158. Union affiliation: Technical.

Alan Rindels

Engineer Princ/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$106,123
Sub-department
Project Management Metro
Base pay
$104,523
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,123
Hire date
2004-08-02
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5
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
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Alan Rindels works as a Engineer Princ for Transportation Department within Project Management Metro. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years) as a part-time, 0.5 FTE employee. Alan earned $106,123 in 2025. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Brenda Bard

State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$106,111
Sub-department
Resource Manager
Base pay
$101,078
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,033
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,111
Hire date
1983-06-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

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

Brenda Bard is a State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal at Transportation Department within Resource Manager. Their tenure dates to 1983, about 42 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $106,111. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Xe Yang

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$106,032
Sub-department
Freight&CommercialVehiclesOps
Base pay
$106,032
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,032
Hire date
2016-10-05
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

At Transportation Department, Xe Yang serves as a State Program Administrative Coordinator within Freight&Commercialvehiclesops. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,032. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Anthony Dahline

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$106,027
Sub-department
Virginia Field Construction
Base pay
$78,585
Overtime
$26,952
Other pay
$489
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,027
Hire date
2018-05-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

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

Anthony Dahline holds the role of Transp Specialist at Transportation Department within Virginia Field Construction. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,027. They are represented by Technical.

Michael Murphy

Engineer Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$106,018
Sub-department
Bridge Design Section
Base pay
$105,091
Overtime
$927
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,018
Hire date
2018-10-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
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

Michael Murphy works as a Engineer Senior for Transportation Department within Bridge Design Section. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. Michael earned $106,018 in 2025. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Michael Dougherty

Information Officer 4/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$105,942
Sub-department
Public Affairs
Base pay
$104,942
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,942
Hire date
2013-12-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
19
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Michael Dougherty is a Information Officer 4 at Transportation Department within Public Affairs. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $105,942. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Christopher Nobach

Engineer Senior/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$105,920
Sub-department
State Aid Div Administration
Base pay
$105,920
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,920
Hire date
2018-05-30
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
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Christopher Nobach works as a Engineer Senior for Transportation Department within State Aid Division Administration. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. Christopher earned $105,920 in 2024. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Darrick Rust

Transp Operations Supervisor 3/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$105,789
Sub-department
D4 Maintenance
Base pay
$104,944
Overtime
$455
Other pay
$390
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,789
Hire date
1997-12-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Stevens

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

Darrick Rust works as a Transp Operations Supervisor 3 for Transportation Department within D4 Maintenance. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service as a full-time employee. Darrick earned $105,789 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Matthew Schleusner

Engineer Princ/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$105,783
Sub-department
East Area Manager
Base pay
$105,783
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,783
Hire date
2014-05-27
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

Matthew Schleusner is a Engineer Princ at Transportation Department within East Area Manager. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $105,783. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Kevin Cole

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$105,780
Sub-department
Northeast Resident Office
Base pay
$73,286
Overtime
$29,676
Other pay
$2,818
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,780
Hire date
2016-08-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Washington

Source-specific fields

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

Kevin Cole works as a Transp Specialist for Transportation Department within Northeast Resident Office. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a full-time employee. Kevin earned $105,780 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

John Kaul

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$105,742
Sub-department
Building
Base pay
$105,665
Overtime
$77
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,742
Hire date
2021-10-06
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

John Kaul is a Engineering Specialist Senior at Transportation Department within Building. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $105,742. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Richard Bolin

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$105,739
Sub-department
Maintenance
Base pay
$105,739
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,739
Hire date
2018-03-28
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

Richard Bolin holds the role of State Program Administrative Coordinator at Transportation Department within Maintenance. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,739. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lakhman Vekaria

Transp Operations Supervisor 2/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$105,688
Sub-department
Traffic Services - Metro East
Base pay
$97,448
Overtime
$4,198
Other pay
$4,042
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,688
Hire date
2012-05-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Washington

Source-specific fields

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

At Transportation Department, Lakhman Vekaria serves as a Transp Operations Supervisor 2 within Traffic Services - Metro East. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,688. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Christopher Ledoux

Transp Operations Supervisor 4/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$105,647
Sub-department
D4 Fleet/Repair Shop
Base pay
$105,647
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,647
Hire date
2001-08-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Becker

Source-specific fields

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

Christopher Ledoux works as a Transp Operations Supervisor 4 for Transportation Department within D4 Fleet/Repair Shop. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service as a full-time employee. Christopher earned $105,647 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Derrick Crews

Transp Operations Supervisor 2/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$105,586
Sub-department
Subarea Austin
Base pay
$96,521
Overtime
$5,154
Other pay
$3,912
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,586
Hire date
2008-07-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Derrick Crews works as a Transp Operations Supervisor 2 for Transportation Department within Subarea Austin. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years) as a full-time employee. Derrick earned $105,586 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Jacalyn Anderson

Planning Program Supervisor/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$105,573
Sub-department
Sustainability&PublicHealth
Base pay
$105,573
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,573
Hire date
2021-06-01
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

Jacalyn Anderson works as a Planning Program Supervisor for Transportation Department within Sustainability&Publichealth. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. Jacalyn earned $105,573 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Jeremy Tupa

Proj Supervisor/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$105,571
Sub-department
Building Maintenance St Cloud
Base pay
$105,571
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,571
Hire date
2008-09-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Stearns

Source-specific fields

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

At Transportation Department, Jeremy Tupa serves as a Proj Supervisor within Building Maintenance St Cloud. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,571. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Michael Kiesler

Transp Generalist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$105,557
Sub-department
Construction Owatonna
Base pay
$68,642
Overtime
$36,668
Other pay
$248
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,557
Hire date
2006-05-30
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Michael Kiesler is a Transp Generalist Senior at Transportation Department within Construction Owatonna. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $105,557. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Mary Wenner

Transp Operations Supervisor 3/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$105,519
Sub-department
Mendota Heights Subarea
Base pay
$104,946
Overtime
$354
Other pay
$219
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,519
Hire date
1997-04-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

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

Mary Wenner holds the role of Transp Operations Supervisor 3 at Transportation Department within Mendota Heights Subarea. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,519. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Tadesse Saifu

Engineer Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$105,400
Sub-department
Project Management Metro
Base pay
$105,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,400
Hire date
2016-07-07
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Tadesse Saifu is a Engineer Senior at Transportation Department within Project Management Metro. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $105,400. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Nissa Tupper

Planning Director State/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$105,394
Sub-department
Sustainability & Public Health
Base pay
$104,394
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,394
Hire date
2016-02-01
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, 2024
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, Nissa Tupper serves as a Planning Director State within Sustainability & Public Health. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $105,394. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alison Berreth Sandberg

Engineer Princ/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$105,343
Sub-department
Eden Prairie Resident Office
Base pay
$99,758
Overtime
$4,585
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,343
Hire date
2016-05-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
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

Alison Berreth Sandberg works as a Engineer Princ for Transportation Department within Eden Prairie Resident Office. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a full-time employee. Alison earned $105,343 in 2025. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Anthony Cairns

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$105,326
Sub-department
Support and Training
Base pay
$105,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,326
Hire date
1995-10-30
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 Cairns holds the role of State Program Administrative Coordinator at Transportation Department within Support and Training. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 30 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,326. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

David Christensen

Agency Policy Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$105,304
Sub-department
Audit - Hwy Construction
Base pay
$105,304
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,304
Hire date
1994-06-13
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

David Christensen is a Agency Policy Specialist at Transportation Department within Audit - Highway Construction. Hired in 1994, they have about 31 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $105,304. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Carolyn Boben

Hydrologist 3/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$105,300
Sub-department
Environmental Stewardship
Base pay
$105,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,300
Hire date
2011-11-21
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

Carolyn Boben holds the role of Hydrologist 3 at Transportation Department within Environmental Stewardship. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,300. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kelly Corbin

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$105,300
Sub-department
Bikes Unit
Base pay
$105,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,300
Hire date
2015-12-07
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

At Transportation Department, Kelly Corbin serves as a State Program Administrative Coordinator within Bikes Unit. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,300. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kevin Mustonen

Hydrologist 3/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$105,296
Sub-department
Environmental Stewardship
Base pay
$105,296
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,296
Hire date
2005-04-06
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

Kevin Mustonen works as a Hydrologist 3 for Transportation Department within Environmental Stewardship. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years) as a full-time employee. Kevin earned $105,296 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Scott Patnode

Agency Policy Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$105,296
Sub-department
Transportation System Mgmt
Base pay
$105,296
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,296
Hire date
1996-11-07
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

At Transportation Department, Scott Patnode serves as a Agency Policy Specialist within Transportation System Management. They have served since 1996 (about 29 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,296. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christopher Smith

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$105,296
Sub-department
Environmental Stewardship
Base pay
$105,296
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,296
Hire date
2008-05-19
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

Christopher Smith works as a State Program Administrative Coordinator for Transportation Department within Environmental Stewardship. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years as a full-time employee. Christopher earned $105,296 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mark Pierskalla

Safety Administrator/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$105,296
Sub-department
EDS/Safety
Base pay
$105,296
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,296
Hire date
1988-05-24
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
Kandiyohi

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

Mark Pierskalla works as a Safety Administrator for Transportation Department within Eds/Safety. Their tenure dates to 1988, about 37 years as a full-time employee. Mark earned $105,296 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

John Wilson

Economic Policy Analyst/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$105,296
Sub-department
Transportation System Mgmt
Base pay
$105,296
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,296
Hire date
2010-06-09
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

John Wilson holds the role of Economic Policy Analyst at Transportation Department within Transportation System Management. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,296. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Caitlin Dowling

Staff Attorney 2/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$105,296
Sub-department
Contract Management Law
Base pay
$105,296
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,296
Hire date
2005-12-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
19
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

Caitlin Dowling holds the role of Staff Attorney 2 at Transportation Department within Contract Management Law. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,296. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

James Weiler

Safety Administrator/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$105,296
Sub-department
HR Management
Base pay
$105,296
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,296
Hire date
1991-12-04
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

At Transportation Department, James Weiler serves as a Safety Administrator within HR Management. They have served since 1991 (about 34 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,296. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nicklas Tiedeken

Hydrologist 3/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$105,296
Sub-department
Environmental Stewardship
Base pay
$105,296
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,296
Hire date
1987-10-30
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

Nicklas Tiedeken is a Hydrologist 3 at Transportation Department within Environmental Stewardship. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 38 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $105,296. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Troy Hollasch

Safety Administrator/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$105,295
Sub-department
Safety
Base pay
$105,295
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,295
Hire date
1991-07-08
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
Olmsted

Source-specific fields

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

Troy Hollasch works as a Safety Administrator for Transportation Department within Safety. Hired in 1991, they have about 34 years of service as a full-time employee. Troy earned $105,295 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.