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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 43

Bee Thao

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$95,512
Sub-department
Bridge Design Section
Base pay
$95,512
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,512
Hire date
1999-04-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
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, Bee Thao serves as a Engineering Specialist within Bridge Design Section. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,512. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Brian Paal

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$95,512
Sub-department
Construction Surveys
Base pay
$95,512
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,512
Hire date
1996-12-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
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

Brian Paal holds the role of Engineering Specialist at Transportation Department within Construction Surveys. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,512. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Lyle Steichen

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$95,512
Sub-department
D4 Right of Way Mgmt
Base pay
$95,512
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,512
Hire date
1995-05-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Lyle Steichen works as a Engineering Specialist for Transportation Department within D4 Right of Way Management. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years) as a full-time employee. Lyle earned $95,512 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Mike Schoeb

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$95,512
Sub-department
Materials
Base pay
$95,512
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,512
Hire date
1994-06-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
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, Mike Schoeb serves as a Engineering Specialist within Materials. Hired in 1994, they have about 31 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,512. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Terry Condon

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$95,512
Sub-department
Permits Advertising Rochester
Base pay
$95,512
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,512
Hire date
1994-06-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
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

Terry Condon is a Engineering Specialist at Transportation Department within Permits Advertising Rochester. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 31 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $95,512. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Leonard Urban

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$95,512
Sub-department
Surveys
Base pay
$95,512
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,512
Hire date
1992-07-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
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

Leonard Urban works as a Engineering Specialist for Transportation Department within Surveys. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 33 years as a full-time employee. Leonard earned $95,512 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Milt Wilson

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$95,512
Sub-department
D4 Planning
Base pay
$95,512
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,512
Hire date
1991-06-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Milt Wilson is a Engineering Specialist at Transportation Department within D4 Planning. Hired in 1991, they have about 34 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $95,512. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Mark Bersie

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$95,512
Sub-department
Location Surveys E&W
Base pay
$95,512
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,512
Hire date
1990-05-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
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

At Transportation Department, Mark Bersie serves as a Engineering Specialist within Location Surveys E&W. They have served since 1990 (about 35 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,512. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Daniel Squires

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$95,512
Sub-department
Plan Development
Base pay
$95,512
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,512
Hire date
1986-05-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Daniel Squires works as a Engineering Specialist for Transportation Department within Plan Development. Hired in 1986, they have about 39 years of service as a full-time employee. Daniel earned $95,512 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Mark Channer

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$95,512
Sub-department
Federal Aid Project Dev
Base pay
$95,512
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,512
Hire date
1989-03-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
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

At Transportation Department, Mark Channer serves as a Engineering Specialist within Federal Aid Project Development. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 36 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,512. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Joseph Merkl

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$95,512
Sub-department
Land Management
Base pay
$95,512
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,512
Hire date
1989-05-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
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

Joseph Merkl is a Engineering Specialist at Transportation Department within Land Management. They have served since 1989 (about 36 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $95,512. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Paul Nolan

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$95,512
Sub-department
Materials & Road Research
Base pay
$95,512
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,512
Hire date
1987-06-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
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

Paul Nolan works as a Engineering Specialist for Transportation Department within Materials & Road Research. They have served since 1987 (about 38 years) as a full-time employee. Paul earned $95,512 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Anita Harvey

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$95,511
Sub-department
Right of Way Metro
Base pay
$95,477
Overtime
$34
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,511
Hire date
1989-02-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
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

At Transportation Department, Anita Harvey serves as a Engineering Specialist within Right of Way Metro. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 36 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,511. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Kellie Thom

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$95,511
Sub-department
Bridge Planning Section
Base pay
$95,511
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,511
Hire date
2002-01-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
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

Kellie Thom is a Engineering Specialist at Transportation Department within Bridge Planning Section. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $95,511. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Michele Robertsdahl

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$95,506
Sub-department
Project Data Management
Base pay
$95,506
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,506
Hire date
2009-04-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
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

Michele Robertsdahl works as a Engineering Specialist for Transportation Department within Project Data Management. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service as a full-time employee. Michele earned $95,506 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Prentiss Sayeweh

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$95,504
Sub-department
Project Management
Base pay
$95,504
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,504
Hire date
1999-12-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
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

Prentiss Sayeweh holds the role of Engineering Specialist at Transportation Department within Project Management. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,504. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Gregory Pawlenty

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$95,500
Sub-department
Land Management
Base pay
$95,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,500
Hire date
2013-05-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
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

At Transportation Department, Gregory Pawlenty serves as a Engineering Specialist within Land Management. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,500. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Rassaki Radji

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$95,500
Sub-department
Materials & Road Research
Base pay
$95,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,500
Hire date
2004-05-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
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

At Transportation Department, Rassaki Radji serves as a Engineering Specialist within Materials & Road Research. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,500. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Edward Barrett

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$95,500
Sub-department
Land Management
Base pay
$95,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,500
Hire date
2001-02-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
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

Edward Barrett is a Engineering Specialist at Transportation Department within Land Management. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $95,500. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

William Tyson

Radio Technician 3/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$95,482
Sub-department
Southwest Area
Base pay
$86,351
Overtime
$405
Other pay
$8,726
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,482
Hire date
2001-11-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
73
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lyon

Source-specific fields

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

William Tyson is a Radio Technician 3 at Transportation Department within Southwest Area. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $95,482. They are represented by Technical.

Laura Lochen

Training & Development Specialist 3/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$95,467
Sub-department
eLearning and Video Services
Base pay
$95,467
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,467
Hire date
2005-10-05
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

Laura Lochen is a Training & Development Specialist 3 at Transportation Department within Elearning and Video Services. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $95,467. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Maren Webb

Planner Principal Transp/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$95,452
Sub-department
Program Development
Base pay
$94,452
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,452
Hire date
2005-06-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
13
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

Maren Webb holds the role of Planner Principal Transp at Transportation Department within Program Development. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,452. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

David Glyer

Transp Program Specialist 4/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$95,452
Sub-department
Research & Innovation
Base pay
$94,452
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,452
Hire date
2018-11-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
13
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, David Glyer serves as a Transp Program Specialist 4 within Research & Innovation. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,452. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Anita Reutiman

Transp Program Specialist 4/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$95,452
Sub-department
Freeway System Design
Base pay
$94,452
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,452
Hire date
2017-09-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
13
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

Anita Reutiman is a Transp Program Specialist 4 at Transportation Department within Freeway System Design. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $95,452. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cherzon Riley

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$95,420
Sub-department
Program Support
Base pay
$95,420
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,420
Hire date
2002-09-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
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

At Transportation Department, Cherzon Riley serves as a Engineering Specialist within Program Support. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,420. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

John Lutzi

Transp Operations Supervisor 1/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$95,415
Sub-department
Subarea Rochester
Base pay
$85,330
Overtime
$7,568
Other pay
$2,517
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,415
Hire date
2009-05-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
13
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Olmsted

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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

John Lutzi works as a Transp Operations Supervisor 1 for Transportation Department within Subarea Rochester. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years as a full-time employee. John earned $95,415 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Joseph Huss

Transp Communications Operator/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$95,386
Sub-department
Dispatch
Base pay
$72,273
Overtime
$20,810
Other pay
$2,303
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,386
Hire date
1987-05-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Joseph Huss works as a Transp Communications Operator for Transportation Department within Dispatch. They have served since 1987 (about 38 years) as a full-time employee. Joseph earned $95,386 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Parker Pendergast

Engineer 2 Graduate/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$95,380
Sub-department
Windom Resident Office
Base pay
$87,015
Overtime
$8,366
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,380
Hire date
2018-05-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
4
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Blue Earth

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

At Transportation Department, Parker Pendergast serves as a Engineer 2 Graduate within Windom Resident Office. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,380. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Chad Tischer

Transp Generalist Senior/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$95,368
Sub-department
D-4 Construction
Base pay
$67,519
Overtime
$27,418
Other pay
$430
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,368
Hire date
2007-11-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
69
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Wilkin

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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

Chad Tischer is a Transp Generalist Senior at Transportation Department within D-4 Construction. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $95,368. Union affiliation: Technical.

Arturo Botello Jr

Research Analysis Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$95,337
Sub-department
Transportation System Mgmt
Base pay
$95,337
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,337
Hire date
2014-06-18
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

Arturo Botello Jr holds the role of Research Analysis Specialist Senior at Transportation Department within Transportation System Management. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,337. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Gronlund

Director Safety & Health/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$95,322
Sub-department
Emergency Management
Base pay
$95,322
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,322
Hire date
2024-08-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
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
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Michael Gronlund holds the role of Director Safety & Health at Transportation Department within Emergency Management. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,322. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Kao Yang

Engineer Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$95,306
Sub-department
Signal Operations
Base pay
$95,306
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,306
Hire date
2015-02-11
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

Kao Yang works as a Engineer Senior for Transportation Department within Signal Operations. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. Kao earned $95,306 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Abigail Holcomb

Engineer Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$95,302
Sub-department
Program Del Exempt
Base pay
$95,302
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,302
Hire date
2018-06-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Abigail Holcomb is a Engineer Senior at Transportation Department within Program Del Exempt. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $95,302. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Paul Michalski

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$95,277
Sub-department
Construction St Cloud
Base pay
$78,582
Overtime
$16,423
Other pay
$271
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,277
Hire date
2004-05-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Paul Michalski works as a Transp Specialist for Transportation Department within Construction St Cloud. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service as a full-time employee. Paul earned $95,277 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Alex Bruch

Transp Program Specialist 3/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$95,235
Sub-department
Maintenance
Base pay
$85,981
Overtime
$9,254
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,235
Hire date
2011-08-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Alex Bruch works as a Transp Program Specialist 3 for Transportation Department within Maintenance. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service as a full-time employee. Alex earned $95,235 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Aaron Arvig

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$95,232
Sub-department
Digital Accessibility
Base pay
$95,232
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,232
Hire date
2014-03-21
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, Aaron Arvig serves as a State Program Administrative Coordinator within Digital Accessibility. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,232. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kevin Hocke

State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$95,225
Sub-department
Windom Buildings
Base pay
$95,225
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,225
Hire date
2009-11-23
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kevin Hocke works as a State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal for Transportation Department within Windom Buildings. They have served since 2009 (about 15 years) as a full-time employee. Kevin earned $95,225 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Steven Desmith

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$95,220
Sub-department
Plan Development Baxter
Base pay
$95,220
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,220
Hire date
1999-05-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Steven Desmith is a Engineering Specialist at Transportation Department within Plan Development Baxter. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $95,220. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Eric Loso

Transp Generalist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$95,196
Sub-department
Willmar Construction
Base pay
$69,465
Overtime
$19,476
Other pay
$6,254
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,196
Hire date
2019-01-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
69
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Eric Loso is a Transp Generalist Senior at Transportation Department within Willmar Construction. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $95,196. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Anne Meyer

Communications Specialist 4/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$95,159
Sub-department
Communications
Base pay
$95,159
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,159
Hire date
2017-03-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
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

Anne Meyer is a Communications Specialist 4 at Transportation Department within Communications. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $95,159. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.