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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 61

Kendall Hill

Engineer 2 Graduate/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$83,701
Sub-department
Bridge Design Section
Base pay
$83,701
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,701
Hire date
2018-05-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
4
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

Kendall Hill works as a Engineer 2 Graduate for Transportation Department within Bridge Design Section. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. Kendall earned $83,701 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Todd Mathison

Transp Generalist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$83,682
Sub-department
Eden Prairie Resident Office
Base pay
$56,993
Overtime
$7,053
Other pay
$19,636
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,682
Hire date
1986-10-29
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
No
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Todd Mathison is a Transp Generalist Senior at Transportation Department within Eden Prairie Resident Office. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 39 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $83,682. They are represented by Technical.

Jacob Knuth

Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$83,665
Sub-department
Virginia Equipment Services
Base pay
$79,766
Overtime
$3,888
Other pay
$10
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,665
Hire date
2017-06-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
95
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jacob Knuth works as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic for Transportation Department within Virginia Equipment Services. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. Jacob earned $83,665 in 2025. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Ashlie Frisch

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$83,630
Sub-department
Duluth Traffic Services
Base pay
$57,732
Overtime
$24,053
Other pay
$1,846
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,630
Hire date
2004-05-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Ashlie Frisch holds the role of Transp Generalist at Transportation Department within Duluth Traffic Services. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,630. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Brian Harstad

Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$83,613
Sub-department
D4 Fleet/Repair Shop
Base pay
$79,773
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,840
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,613
Hire date
2019-11-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
95
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Brian Harstad holds the role of Heavy Equipment Mechanic at Transportation Department within D4 Fleet/Repair Shop. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,613. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Jason Donahoe

Transp Generalist Senior/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$83,602
Sub-department
Northeast Resident Office
Base pay
$68,037
Overtime
$15,495
Other pay
$69
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,602
Hire date
2021-05-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
69
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Washington

Source-specific fields

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

Jason Donahoe holds the role of Transp Generalist Senior at Transportation Department within Northeast Resident Office. They have served since 2021 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $83,602. They are represented by Technical.

Andrew Fitzgerald

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$83,598
Sub-department
Project Data Management
Base pay
$80,496
Overtime
$3,102
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,598
Hire date
2009-07-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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, Andrew Fitzgerald serves as a Engineering Specialist within Project Data Management. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,598. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Scott Weld

Real Estate Representative/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$83,574
Sub-department
Right of Way Metro
Base pay
$83,574
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,574
Hire date
2022-02-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
9
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

Scott Weld works as a Real Estate Representative for Transportation Department within Right of Way Metro. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. Scott earned $83,574 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tyler Monson

State Program Administrative Technician Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$83,563
Sub-department
Loca & Disp
Base pay
$70,585
Overtime
$11,978
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,563
Hire date
2016-12-19
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

Tyler Monson holds the role of State Program Administrative Technician Specialist at Transportation Department within Loca & Disp. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,563. They are represented by Technical.

Kathryn Engelhardt

Planner Principal Transp/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$83,537
Sub-department
Transportation System Mgmt
Base pay
$83,537
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,537
Hire date
2022-02-14
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, 2024
No
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kathryn Engelhardt holds the role of Planner Principal Transp at Transportation Department within Transportation System Management. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $83,537. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

James Lindberg

Transp Generalist Senior/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$83,491
Sub-department
Duluth Field Construction
Base pay
$68,657
Overtime
$14,808
Other pay
$25
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,491
Hire date
2011-05-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
69
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

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

James Lindberg works as a Transp Generalist Senior for Transportation Department within Duluth Field Construction. They have served since 2011 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. James earned $83,491 in 2024. Union affiliation: Technical.

David Senn

Radio Technician 3/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$83,451
Sub-department
Northwest Area
Base pay
$82,956
Overtime
$447
Other pay
$48
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,451
Hire date
2014-12-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
73
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Pennington

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

David Senn is a Radio Technician 3 at Transportation Department within Northwest Area. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $83,451. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Jonathan Mathiowetz

Heavy Equipment Field Mechanical/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$83,442
Sub-department
Mankato Shop
Base pay
$82,283
Overtime
$1,159
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,442
Hire date
2013-04-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
96
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jonathan Mathiowetz works as a Heavy Equipment Field Mechanical for Transportation Department within Mankato Shop. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. Jonathan earned $83,442 in 2025. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Barbara Capistrant

Transp Generalist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$83,429
Sub-department
Freight&CommercialVehiclesOps
Base pay
$70,585
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$12,844
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,429
Hire date
1976-08-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
69
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

Barbara Capistrant holds the role of Transp Generalist Senior at Transportation Department within Freight&Commercialvehiclesops. Their tenure dates to 1976, about 49 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,429. Union affiliation: Technical.

Darren Huebert

Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$83,427
Sub-department
Equipment Shop St Cloud
Base pay
$79,773
Overtime
$3,629
Other pay
$25
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,427
Hire date
2019-08-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
95
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Stearns

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Darren Huebert works as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic for Transportation Department within Equipment Shop St Cloud. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a full-time employee. Darren earned $83,427 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Mark Mechura

Radio Technician 2/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$83,421
Sub-department
Southeast Area
Base pay
$76,137
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,284
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,421
Hire date
2018-05-30
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

Mark Mechura works as a Radio Technician 2 for Transportation Department within Southeast Area. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. Mark earned $83,421 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Cory Lee

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$83,390
Sub-department
TS Elk River
Base pay
$66,296
Overtime
$15,997
Other pay
$1,097
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,390
Hire date
2006-10-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Sherburne

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Cory Lee works as a Transp Generalist for Transportation Department within Ts Elk River. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years as a full-time employee. Cory earned $83,390 in 2025. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Elizabeth Otto

Training & Development Specialist 4/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$83,380
Sub-department
Training and Dev Services
Base pay
$83,380
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,380
Hire date
2021-11-15
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

Elizabeth Otto works as a Training & Development Specialist 4 for Transportation Department within Training and Development Services. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a full-time employee. Elizabeth earned $83,380 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ashley Hansen

Safety Administrator/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$83,377
Sub-department
Safety
Base pay
$83,377
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,377
Hire date
2023-11-29
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

Ashley Hansen holds the role of Safety Administrator at Transportation Department within Safety. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,377. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Thomas Neumiller

Transp Generalist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$83,367
Sub-department
Golden Valley Central Res Off
Base pay
$65,829
Overtime
$17,538
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,367
Hire date
2021-04-14
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

Thomas Neumiller is a Transp Generalist Senior at Transportation Department within Golden Valley Central Res Off. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $83,367. They are represented by Technical.

Leonard Nordstrom

Research Analysis Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$83,359
Sub-department
Materials & Road Research
Base pay
$83,359
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,359
Hire date
2020-01-08
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

Leonard Nordstrom holds the role of Research Analysis Specialist Senior at Transportation Department within Materials & Road Research. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,359. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jacob Schmid

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$83,354
Sub-department
D4 Fergus Falls Sub-Area
Base pay
$63,569
Overtime
$19,096
Other pay
$689
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,354
Hire date
2016-05-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jacob Schmid is a Transp Generalist at Transportation Department within D4 Fergus Falls Sub-Area. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $83,354. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Matthew Lemen

Transp Operations Supervisor 1/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$83,347
Sub-department
D4 Detroit Lakes Sub-Area
Base pay
$82,517
Overtime
$409
Other pay
$421
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,347
Hire date
2018-09-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
13
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

Matthew Lemen works as a Transp Operations Supervisor 1 for Transportation Department within D4 Detroit Lakes Sub-Area. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. Matthew earned $83,347 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Alexia Grant

Human Resources Specialist 2/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$83,330
Sub-department
HR Management
Base pay
$83,330
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,330
Hire date
2009-12-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
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
217
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Alexia Grant works as a Human Resources Specialist 2 for Transportation Department within HR Management. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years) as a full-time employee. Alexia earned $83,330 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

Michael Quale

State Program Administrative Principal/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$83,308
Sub-department
Materials Management
Base pay
$80,950
Overtime
$2,358
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,308
Hire date
2015-12-14
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

At Transportation Department, Michael Quale serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Materials Management. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,308. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Justin Larson

Heavy Equipment Field Mechanical/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$83,306
Sub-department
West Operations Mgr
Base pay
$82,275
Overtime
$30
Other pay
$1,002
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,306
Hire date
2013-07-31
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
96
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Polk

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Justin Larson holds the role of Heavy Equipment Field Mechanical at Transportation Department within West Operations Manager. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,306. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Linda Estes

Accounting Officer Principal/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$83,288
Sub-department
Controller/Financial Mgmt Admn
Base pay
$83,288
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,288
Hire date
2022-09-28
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
Ramsey

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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, Linda Estes serves as a Accounting Officer Principal within Controller/Financial Management Admn. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $83,288. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sophie Kalow

Planner Principal State/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$83,279
Sub-department
Bikes Unit
Base pay
$83,279
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,279
Hire date
2024-06-05
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

At Transportation Department, Sophie Kalow serves as a Planner Principal State within Bikes Unit. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,279. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kao Yang

Engineer 2 Graduate/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$83,249
Sub-department
Signal Operations
Base pay
$83,249
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,249
Hire date
2015-02-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
4
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, 2024
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, Kao Yang serves as a Engineer 2 Graduate within Signal Operations. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $83,249. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Eric Dethlefs

Transp Materials Supervisor/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$83,206
Sub-department
Inventory St Cloud
Base pay
$83,206
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,206
Hire date
2020-12-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
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, Eric Dethlefs serves as a Transp Materials Supervisor within Inventory St Cloud. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,206. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Jody Mies

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$83,194
Sub-department
Construction Baxter
Base pay
$80,504
Overtime
$2,690
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,194
Hire date
2006-08-17
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

Source-specific fields

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

Jody Mies works as a Engineering Specialist for Transportation Department within Construction Baxter. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years as a full-time employee. Jody earned $83,194 in 2025. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Julie Hennen

State Program Administrative Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$83,193
Sub-department
Contr and Tort Claims Counsel
Base pay
$82,193
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,193
Hire date
2020-09-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
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, Julie Hennen serves as a State Program Administrative Senior within Contr and Tort Claims Counsel. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,193. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Bernard Richards

Safety & Health Officer 1/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$83,193
Sub-department
Safety
Base pay
$82,193
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,193
Hire date
2024-04-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Bernard Richards works as a Safety & Health Officer 1 for Transportation Department within Safety. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Bernard earned $83,193 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

April Strong

Labor Relations Consultant 1/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$83,188
Sub-department
Labor Relations Operations
Base pay
$81,528
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,660
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,188
Hire date
2019-02-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
13
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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

April Strong is a Labor Relations Consultant 1 at Transportation Department within Labor Relations Operations. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $83,188. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Kenneth Benson

Heavy Equipment Field Mechanical/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$83,174
Sub-department
Equipment Shop Owatonna
Base pay
$82,283
Overtime
$891
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,174
Hire date
2016-11-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
96
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Steele

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kenneth Benson holds the role of Heavy Equipment Field Mechanical at Transportation Department within Equipment Shop Owatonna. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,174. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Erik Whitcomb

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$83,161
Sub-department
Land Management
Base pay
$78,582
Overtime
$3,579
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,161
Hire date
2018-09-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Erik Whitcomb is a Transp Specialist at Transportation Department within Land Management. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $83,161. Union affiliation: Technical.

Joseph Paquette

Training & Development Specialist 3/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$83,140
Sub-department
Inclusive Organizational Devl
Base pay
$83,140
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,140
Hire date
2020-01-08
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 Paquette serves as a Training & Development Specialist 3 within Inclusive Organizational Devl. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,140. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sean Upshaw

State Program Administrative Principal/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$83,140
Sub-department
Transit Operations
Base pay
$83,140
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,140
Hire date
2024-01-08
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

Sean Upshaw works as a State Program Administrative Principal for Transportation Department within Transit Operations. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Sean earned $83,140 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Chad Rasmussen

Transp Operations Supervisor 1/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$83,125
Sub-department
Subarea Winona
Base pay
$81,666
Overtime
$951
Other pay
$508
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,125
Hire date
2011-11-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
13
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Wabasha

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

Chad Rasmussen works as a Transp Operations Supervisor 1 for Transportation Department within Subarea Winona. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years) as a full-time employee. Chad earned $83,125 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Paul Rowekamp

Engineer Administrative/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$83,114
Sub-department
Bridge Design Section
Base pay
$77,503
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,611
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,114
Hire date
1986-11-26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5
Work county
Washington

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

Paul Rowekamp is a Engineer Administrative at Transportation Department within Bridge Design Section. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 39 years, working part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $83,114. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.