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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 8

Pete Marthaler

Engineer Administrative/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$133,790
Sub-department
Major Projects
Base pay
$133,329
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$462
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,790
Hire date
2019-12-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Pete Marthaler holds the role of Engineer Administrative at Transportation Department within Major Projects. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $133,790. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Trent Mechels

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$133,599
Sub-department
Golden Valley Central Res Off
Base pay
$95,512
Overtime
$38,087
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,599
Hire date
1997-04-23
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

Trent Mechels works as a Engineering Specialist for Transportation Department within Golden Valley Central Res Off. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service as a full-time employee. Trent earned $133,599 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Michael Nelson

Land Surveyor Principal/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$133,394
Sub-department
Location Surveys E&W
Base pay
$129,142
Overtime
$4,252
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,394
Hire date
2016-10-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

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

Michael Nelson is a Land Surveyor Principal at Transportation Department within Location Surveys E&W. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $133,394. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Charles Stark

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$133,370
Sub-department
Traffic Baxter
Base pay
$106,962
Overtime
$26,408
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,370
Hire date
1990-04-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

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

At Transportation Department, Charles Stark serves as a Engineering Specialist Senior within Traffic Baxter. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 35 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $133,370. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Christopher Bower

Engineer Princ/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$133,245
Sub-department
North Area Manager
Base pay
$129,142
Overtime
$1,616
Other pay
$2,487
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,245
Hire date
2008-05-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Christopher Bower is a Engineer Princ at Transportation Department within North Area Manager. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $133,245. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Rashmi Brewer

Engineer Princ/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$133,002
Sub-department
State Aid Division
Base pay
$129,147
Overtime
$3,855
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,002
Hire date
1996-01-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Rashmi Brewer works as a Engineer Princ for Transportation Department within State Aid Division. They have served since 1996 (about 29 years) as a full-time employee. Rashmi earned $133,002 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Ericca Erhard

Staff Attorney Supervisor/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$132,882
Sub-department
Chief Counsel Office
Base pay
$131,282
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,882
Hire date
2001-11-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
27
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

At Transportation Department, Ericca Erhard serves as a Staff Attorney Supervisor within Chief Counsel Office. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $132,882. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Lee Nordstrom

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$132,761
Sub-department
Civil Rights
Base pay
$129,641
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,121
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,761
Hire date
2015-03-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Lee Nordstrom is a State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Transportation Department within Civil Rights. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $132,761. They are represented by Manager.

Bradley Scott

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$132,761
Sub-department
Resource Manager
Base pay
$129,641
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,121
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,761
Hire date
2009-06-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Bradley Scott works as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior for Transportation Department within Resource Manager. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years) as a full-time employee. Bradley earned $132,761 in 2025. They are represented by Manager.

Betty Winterowd

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$132,761
Sub-department
Human Resources Baxter
Base pay
$129,641
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,121
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,761
Hire date
2010-02-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Betty Winterowd works as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior for Transportation Department within Human Resources Baxter. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service as a full-time employee. Betty earned $132,761 in 2025. They are represented by Manager.

Thomas Zimmerman

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$132,761
Sub-department
Sustain Plan & PR Mgmt Div Adm
Base pay
$129,641
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,121
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,761
Hire date
1982-12-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Cottonwood

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Thomas Zimmerman works as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior for Transportation Department within Sustain Plan & Pr Management Division Administrative. Their tenure dates to 1982, about 43 years as a full-time employee. Thomas earned $132,761 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Paul Kettleson

Engineer Princ/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$132,759
Sub-department
Bridge Design Section
Base pay
$129,153
Overtime
$3,606
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,759
Hire date
2004-12-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Washington

Source-specific fields

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

Paul Kettleson works as a Engineer Princ for Transportation Department within Bridge Design Section. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years) as a full-time employee. Paul earned $132,759 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Jocelyn Stein

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$132,641
Sub-department
Administration
Base pay
$129,641
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,641
Hire date
1997-10-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jocelyn Stein holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Transportation Department within Administration. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $132,641. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Trent Weber

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$132,641
Sub-department
HR Leadership
Base pay
$129,641
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,641
Hire date
1994-08-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Transportation Department, Trent Weber serves as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior within HR Leadership. Hired in 1994, they have about 31 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $132,641. Union affiliation: Manager.

Sara Pflaum

Engineer Princ/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$132,625
Sub-department
Metro Transit
Base pay
$132,625
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,625
Hire date
2017-12-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

At Transportation Department, Sara Pflaum serves as a Engineer Princ within Metro Transit. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $132,625. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Dmitry Tomasevich

Transp Planning Director/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$132,516
Sub-department
East Area Manager
Base pay
$130,916
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,516
Hire date
2001-06-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Transportation Department, Dmitry Tomasevich serves as a Transp Planning Director within East Area Manager. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $132,516. They are represented by Manager.

Timothy Clyne

Engineer Princ/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$132,410
Sub-department
Design Build 494
Base pay
$129,142
Overtime
$3,268
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,410
Hire date
1998-01-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

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

Timothy Clyne holds the role of Engineer Princ at Transportation Department within Design Build 494. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $132,410. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Harvey Unruh

Engineering Specialist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$132,402
Sub-department
Operations Division Admin
Base pay
$96,060
Overtime
$8,932
Other pay
$27,409
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,402
Hire date
1989-06-12
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Harvey Unruh works as a Engineering Specialist Senior for Transportation Department within Operations Division Administrative. They have served since 1989 (about 36 years) as a part-time, 0.5 FTE employee. Harvey earned $132,402 in 2025. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Keith Juliar

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$132,372
Sub-department
Administration
Base pay
$129,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,372
Hire date
2012-04-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Keith Juliar works as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior for Transportation Department within Administration. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. Keith earned $132,372 in 2025. Union affiliation: Manager.

Kevin Sutherland

Land Surveyor Principal/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$132,225
Sub-department
Surveys
Base pay
$129,117
Overtime
$3,109
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,225
Hire date
2009-05-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
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

Kevin Sutherland works as a Land Surveyor Principal for Transportation Department within Surveys. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service as a full-time employee. Kevin earned $132,225 in 2025. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Ronda Allis

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$132,137
Sub-department
Admin Mgr
Base pay
$129,641
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,496
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,137
Hire date
2013-08-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Ronda Allis is a State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Transportation Department within Administrative Manager. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $132,137. They are represented by Manager.

Jeffrey Flynn

Pilot Chief/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$132,137
Sub-department
Aeronautics Admin Support
Base pay
$129,641
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,496
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,137
Hire date
2009-04-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
25
Union / bargaining unit
Excluded All Others
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
221
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jeffrey Flynn is a Pilot Chief at Transportation Department within Aeronautics Administrative Support. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $132,137. Union affiliation: Excluded All Others.

Gregory Johnson

Engineer Princ/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$131,939
Sub-department
Materials & Road Research
Base pay
$129,142
Overtime
$1,197
Other pay
$1,600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,939
Hire date
1993-05-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Gregory Johnson is a Engineer Princ at Transportation Department within Materials & Road Research. They have served since 1993 (about 32 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $131,939. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Ashley Jacobson

Engineer Princ/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$131,855
Sub-department
Structure Inspect Programming
Base pay
$129,150
Overtime
$2,704
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,855
Hire date
2015-07-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Ashley Jacobson holds the role of Engineer Princ at Transportation Department within Structure Inspect Programming. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $131,855. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Andrew Borders

Engineering Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$131,759
Sub-department
Construction St Cloud
Base pay
$95,516
Overtime
$36,244
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,759
Hire date
2010-05-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Stearns

Source-specific fields

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

Andrew Borders works as a Engineering Specialist for Transportation Department within Construction St Cloud. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years as a full-time employee. Andrew earned $131,759 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Chase Fester

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$131,709
Sub-department
Operations Division Admin
Base pay
$125,711
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,998
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,709
Hire date
2001-06-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Cottonwood

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Chase Fester holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Transportation Department within Operations Division Administrative. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $131,709. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Stephen Terhaar

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$131,304
Sub-department
Administration
Base pay
$128,304
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,304
Hire date
2015-07-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Transportation Department, Stephen Terhaar serves as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior within Administration. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $131,304. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Karl Gronvall

Engineer Princ/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$131,296
Sub-department
Bridge Const & Maint. Section
Base pay
$129,137
Overtime
$560
Other pay
$1,600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,296
Hire date
2008-08-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Washington

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

Karl Gronvall is a Engineer Princ at Transportation Department within Bridge Const & Maintenance Section. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $131,296. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Robert Ronning

Engineer Princ/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$130,929
Sub-department
Duluth Maintenance
Base pay
$129,142
Overtime
$187
Other pay
$1,600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,929
Hire date
2011-12-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

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

Robert Ronning holds the role of Engineer Princ at Transportation Department within Duluth Maintenance. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $130,929. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Sarah Sondag

Engineer Princ/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$130,748
Sub-department
Bridge Const & Maint. Section
Base pay
$129,148
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,748
Hire date
2003-12-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Sarah Sondag holds the role of Engineer Princ at Transportation Department within Bridge Const & Maintenance Section. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $130,748. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Jason Bongard

Land Surveyor Principal/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$130,747
Sub-department
Land Management
Base pay
$129,147
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,747
Hire date
2019-01-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

At Transportation Department, Jason Bongard serves as a Land Surveyor Principal within Land Management. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $130,747. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Andrew Krog

Engineer Princ/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$130,742
Sub-department
D-4 Design
Base pay
$129,142
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,742
Hire date
2021-10-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Becker

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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

Andrew Krog is a Engineer Princ at Transportation Department within D-4 Design. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $130,742. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Curtiss Kallio

Engineer Princ/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$130,742
Sub-department
Construction
Base pay
$129,142
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,742
Hire date
2009-03-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

At Transportation Department, Curtiss Kallio serves as a Engineer Princ within Construction. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $130,742. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Jacob Gave

Engineer Princ/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$130,742
Sub-department
Materials & Road Research
Base pay
$129,142
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,742
Hire date
2021-07-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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, Jacob Gave serves as a Engineer Princ within Materials & Road Research. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $130,742. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Jeff Tillman

Engineer Princ/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$130,738
Sub-department
Virginia Field Construction
Base pay
$129,138
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,738
Hire date
2013-01-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

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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

Jeff Tillman holds the role of Engineer Princ at Transportation Department within Virginia Field Construction. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $130,738. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

David Mohar

Engineer Princ/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$130,726
Sub-department
Hydraulics
Base pay
$129,126
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,726
Hire date
1999-06-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
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

At Transportation Department, David Mohar serves as a Engineer Princ within Hydraulics. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $130,726. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Cory Stuber

Engineer Princ/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$130,671
Sub-department
Bridge Design Section
Base pay
$129,147
Overtime
$1,523
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,671
Hire date
2018-12-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Washington

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

Cory Stuber works as a Engineer Princ for Transportation Department within Bridge Design Section. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. Cory earned $130,671 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Chad Casey

Engineer Princ/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$130,541
Sub-department
Design #2
Base pay
$129,142
Overtime
$1,399
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,541
Hire date
1998-06-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Chad Casey works as a Engineer Princ for Transportation Department within Design #2. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years) as a full-time employee. Chad earned $130,541 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Robert Bobleter Jr

Engineering Specialist Princ/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$130,540
Sub-department
Golden Valley Central Res Off
Base pay
$115,598
Overtime
$13,342
Other pay
$1,600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,540
Hire date
1987-04-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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

Robert Bobleter Jr is a Engineering Specialist Princ at Transportation Department within Golden Valley Central Res Off. Hired in 1987, they have about 38 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $130,540. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Timothy Nelson

Engineer Administrative/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$130,508
Sub-department
Golden Valley Central Res Off
Base pay
$125,824
Overtime
$4,684
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,508
Hire date
2009-05-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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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

Timothy Nelson holds the role of Engineer Administrative at Transportation Department within Golden Valley Central Res Off. They have served since 2009 (about 15 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $130,508. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.