Minnesota / Transportation Department

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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 Generalist Senior

529 · $70,954

Transp Specialist

367 · $78,937

Engineering Specialist

226 · $95,514

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 38

Voni Vegar

State Program Administrative Principal/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Transit Operations
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2019-10-28
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: St Louis

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, Voni Vegar serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Transit Operations. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,734. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lauren Dao

State Program Administrative Principal/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Materials & Road Research
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2019-09-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Lauren Dao is a State Program Administrative Principal at Transportation Department within Materials & Road Research. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Iacono

Research Analysis Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Transportation System Mgmt
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2017-04-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

At Transportation Department, Michael Iacono serves as a Research Analysis Specialist Senior within Transportation System Management. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,734. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Julie Bartkey

State Program Administrative Principal/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Communications
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2017-03-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Julie Bartkey holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Transportation Department within Communications. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,734. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Eric Devoe

Research Analysis Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Traffic Engineering
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2008-04-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Eric Devoe is a Research Analysis Specialist Senior at Transportation Department within Traffic Engineering. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Joshua Stearns

Research Analysis Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Sustain Plan & PR Mgmt Div Adm
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2018-01-08
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

Joshua Stearns is a Research Analysis Specialist Senior at Transportation Department within Sustain Plan & Pr Management Division Administrative. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Paul Hartzheim

State Program Administrative Principal/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Legislative Affairs
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2023-04-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Paul Hartzheim is a State Program Administrative Principal at Transportation Department within Legislative Affairs. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Joseph Palmersheim

State Program Administrative Principal/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Communications
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2018-08-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Joseph Palmersheim works as a State Program Administrative Principal for Transportation Department within Communications. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. Joseph earned $97,734 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Ligday

State Program Administrative Principal/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Building
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2009-07-30
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

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, Michael Ligday serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Building. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,734. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christine Neary

State Program Administrative Principal/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Transit Operations
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 1997-09-11
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: St Louis

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

Christine Neary holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Transportation Department within Transit Operations. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,734. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Linh Phan

State Program Administrative Principal/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Audit - External
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2024-01-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Linh Phan is a State Program Administrative Principal at Transportation Department within Audit - External. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Theodore Nelson

State Program Administrative Principal/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Transit Operations
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2024-05-06
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: Becker

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

Theodore Nelson is a State Program Administrative Principal at Transportation Department within Transit Operations. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Bret Olson

Accounting Officer Principal/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Budget Support
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2007-05-30
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

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, Bret Olson serves as a Accounting Officer Principal within Budget Support. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,734. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Denise Helinsky

State Program Administrative Principal/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Planning
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2000-01-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Denise Helinsky holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Transportation Department within Planning. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,734. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tara Carson

State Program Administrative Principal/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Environmental Stewardship
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 1995-07-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Tara Carson is a State Program Administrative Principal at Transportation Department within Environmental Stewardship. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ian Vaagenes

Research Analysis Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Transportation System Mgmt
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2015-11-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Ian Vaagenes holds the role of Research Analysis Specialist Senior at Transportation Department within Transportation System Management. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Denise Workcuff

State Program Administrative Principal/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Communications
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2013-03-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

At Transportation Department, Denise Workcuff serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Communications. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,734. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christina Carpenter

Accounting Officer Principal/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Budget Support
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2010-06-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Christina Carpenter works as a Accounting Officer Principal for Transportation Department within Budget Support. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years as a full-time employee. Christina earned $97,734 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nathan Lassila

State Program Administrative Principal/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Engagement
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2007-05-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Nathan Lassila is a State Program Administrative Principal at Transportation Department within Engagement. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Dwayne Stenlund

Nr Program Coordinator/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Environmental Stewardship
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 1996-09-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Dwayne Stenlund holds the role of Nr Program Coordinator at Transportation Department within Environmental Stewardship. Hired in 1996, they have about 29 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,734. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Annette Marier

State Program Administrative Principal/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Planning
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 1989-01-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Annette Marier holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Transportation Department within Planning. Hired in 1989, they have about 36 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cathleen Amick

State Program Administrative Principal/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Transit Operations
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2021-07-07
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: 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

Cathleen Amick is a State Program Administrative Principal at Transportation Department within Transit Operations. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

John Groothuis

State Program Administrative Principal/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Transit Operations
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2009-01-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

John Groothuis is a State Program Administrative Principal at Transportation Department within Transit Operations. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

John Wilm

Research Analysis Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Transportation System Mgmt
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2008-05-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

John Wilm is a Research Analysis Specialist Senior at Transportation Department within Transportation System Management. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Joseph Schouweiler

State Program Administrative Principal/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Planning
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2007-01-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

At Transportation Department, Joseph Schouweiler serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Planning. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Paul Voigt

Nr Forestry Program Coordinator/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Environmental Stewardship
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 1994-05-31
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Paul Voigt is a Nr Forestry Program Coordinator at Transportation Department within Environmental Stewardship. They have served since 1994 (about 31 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jill Andersen

State Program Administrative Principal/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$97,720

Sub-department: Federal Highway Proj Acct
Base pay: $97,720
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,720
Hire date: 2019-05-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

At Transportation Department, Jill Andersen serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Federal Highway Proj Accountant. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,720. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Schroeder

Electronic Maintenance Supervisor/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$97,710

Sub-department: Electronic Techs
Base pay: $95,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,262
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,710
Hire date: 1995-12-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
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: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Michael Schroeder works as a Electronic Maintenance Supervisor for Transportation Department within Electronic Techs. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 30 years as a full-time employee. Michael earned $97,710 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Wendy Jasper

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$97,696

Sub-department: Finance Portfolio
Base pay: $97,696
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,696
Hire date: 2023-10-25
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

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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, Wendy Jasper serves as a State Program Administrative Coordinator within Finance Portfolio. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,696. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Steven Sharp

Transp Operations Supervisor 2/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$97,655

Sub-department: Metro Fleet Admin
Base pay: $97,444
Overtime: $211
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,655
Hire date: 2013-09-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
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: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Steven Sharp is a Transp Operations Supervisor 2 at Transportation Department within Metro Fleet Administrative. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,655. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Mofeed Issa

Engineer Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$97,646

Sub-department: Traffic
Base pay: $96,646
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,646
Hire date: 2018-04-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
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

Mofeed Issa holds the role of Engineer Senior at Transportation Department within Traffic. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,646. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Brandon Anderson

Engineer Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$97,636

Sub-department: Metro State Aid
Base pay: $97,636
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,636
Hire date: 2019-05-15
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

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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, Brandon Anderson serves as a Engineer Senior within Metro State Aid. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,636. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Steven Bredeson

Radio Maintenance Supervisor/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$97,631

Sub-department: 800 MHZ Radio
Base pay: $97,444
Overtime: $188
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,631
Hire date: 2012-08-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
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: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Steven Bredeson holds the role of Radio Maintenance Supervisor at Transportation Department within 800 Mhz Radio. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,631. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Eric Ptacek

Transp Generalist Senior/Transportation Department

2024 total comp

$97,622

Sub-department: Construction Rochester
Base pay: $67,519
Overtime: $29,325
Other pay: $778
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,622
Hire date: 2017-01-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 69
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Olmsted

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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

Eric Ptacek is a Transp Generalist Senior at Transportation Department within Construction Rochester. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $97,622. Union affiliation: Technical.

Marcia Kleidon

Accounting Officer Principal/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$97,522

Sub-department: Cap Hwy Cost Accounting
Base pay: $97,522
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,522
Hire date: 2012-07-09
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: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Marcia Kleidon works as a Accounting Officer Principal for Transportation Department within Cap Highway Cost Accounting. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. Marcia earned $97,522 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Bobby Wolbeck

Research Analysis Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$97,507

Sub-department: Transportation System Mgmt
Base pay: $97,507
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,507
Hire date: 1990-03-02
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: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Bobby Wolbeck holds the role of Research Analysis Specialist Senior at Transportation Department within Transportation System Management. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 35 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,507. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Geertsema

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$97,506

Sub-department: Property Conveyance
Base pay: $94,627
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,879
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,506
Hire date: 1987-04-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 212
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Michael Geertsema works as a Engineering Specialist Senior for Transportation Department within Property Conveyance. Hired in 1987, they have about 38 years of service as a full-time employee. Michael earned $97,506 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Robert Mason

Aviation Representative/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$97,465

Sub-department: Aeronautics Admin Support
Base pay: $94,586
Overtime: $2,879
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,465
Hire date: 2024-06-07
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

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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, Robert Mason serves as a Aviation Representative within Aeronautics Administrative Support. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,465. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jeffrey Boche

Transp Operations Supervisor 2/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$97,452

Sub-department: Statewide Striping
Base pay: $97,452
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,452
Hire date: 2007-10-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
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: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jeffrey Boche is a Transp Operations Supervisor 2 at Transportation Department within Statewide Striping. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,452. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Jesse Friedrich

Transp Operations Supervisor 2/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$97,452

Sub-department: Bridge Maintenance St Cloud
Base pay: $97,452
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,452
Hire date: 2018-03-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Stearns

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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

At Transportation Department, Jesse Friedrich serves as a Transp Operations Supervisor 2 within Bridge Maintenance St Cloud. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,452. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.