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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 82

Christine Tosarello

Transp Program Specialist 2/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$75,466
Sub-department
Construction
Base pay
$75,466
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,466
Hire date
2007-09-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Christine Tosarello holds the role of Transp Program Specialist 2 at Transportation Department within Construction. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $75,466. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jason Goetz

Transp Program Specialist 2/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$75,440
Sub-department
Freight&CommercialVehiclesOps
Base pay
$75,440
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,440
Hire date
2014-04-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
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, Jason Goetz serves as a Transp Program Specialist 2 within Freight&Commercialvehiclesops. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,440. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

John Mies

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$75,431
Sub-department
Bridge Maint Rochester
Base pay
$75,169
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$262
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,431
Hire date
2018-06-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Olmsted

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

John Mies holds the role of Transp Specialist at Transportation Department within Bridge Maintenance Rochester. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $75,431. They are represented by Technical.

Rebecca Hubbard

Transp Program Specialist 3/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$75,416
Sub-department
Project Development
Base pay
$75,416
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,416
Hire date
2019-01-16
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
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

Rebecca Hubbard holds the role of Transp Program Specialist 3 at Transportation Department within Project Development. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,416. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kati Slama

Transp Program Specialist 2/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$75,384
Sub-department
Sustain Plan & PR Mgmt Div Adm
Base pay
$75,177
Overtime
$207
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,384
Hire date
2002-04-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
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

Kati Slama is a Transp Program Specialist 2 at Transportation Department within Sustain Plan & Pr Management Division Administrative. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $75,384. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

David Torgerson

Engineer 2 Graduate/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$75,380
Sub-department
D-4 Materials
Base pay
$74,960
Overtime
$420
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,380
Hire date
2022-05-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
4
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

At Transportation Department, David Torgerson serves as a Engineer 2 Graduate within D-4 Materials. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,380. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Kellen Welinski

Transp Generalist Senior/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$75,363
Sub-department
Design/Hydraulics
Base pay
$74,781
Overtime
$583
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,363
Hire date
2020-09-16
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, 2024
No
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kellen Welinski works as a Transp Generalist Senior for Transportation Department within Design/Hydraulics. They have served since 2020 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. Kellen earned $75,363 in 2024. They are represented by Technical.

Stephen Rethlake

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$75,354
Sub-department
Maryland Subarea Nights
Base pay
$63,569
Overtime
$4,435
Other pay
$7,351
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,354
Hire date
2016-08-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Transportation Department, Stephen Rethlake serves as a Transp Generalist within Maryland Subarea Nights. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,354. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Ryan Johns

Transp Generalist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$75,336
Sub-department
Structure Spring Lake Park
Base pay
$70,452
Overtime
$4,587
Other pay
$297
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,336
Hire date
2015-02-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
69
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Anoka

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

Ryan Johns works as a Transp Generalist Senior for Transportation Department within Structure Spring Lake Park. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. Ryan earned $75,336 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Rafael Diaz

Building Maintenance Lead Worker/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$75,327
Sub-department
Metro FacilitiesAdministration
Base pay
$75,051
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$277
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,327
Hire date
1996-01-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
93
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Transportation Department, Rafael Diaz serves as a Building Maintenance Lead Worker within Metro Facilitiesadministration. They have served since 1996 (about 29 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,327. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Clay Roessler

Engineer 2 Graduate/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$75,292
Sub-department
Northeast Resident Office
Base pay
$74,711
Overtime
$581
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,292
Hire date
2021-05-10
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

Clay Roessler works as a Engineer 2 Graduate for Transportation Department within Northeast Resident Office. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a full-time employee. Clay earned $75,292 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Merle Ihne Iii

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$75,287
Sub-department
Location Surveys E&W
Base pay
$75,018
Overtime
$270
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,287
Hire date
2019-05-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
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

Merle Ihne Iii is a Transp Specialist at Transportation Department within Location Surveys E&W. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $75,287. Union affiliation: Technical.

Tammy Gilbertson

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$75,229
Sub-department
D-4 Traffic Services
Base pay
$75,199
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$30
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,229
Hire date
2019-01-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Tammy Gilbertson is a Transp Specialist at Transportation Department within D-4 Traffic Services. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $75,229. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Matthew Fuhr

Transp Generalist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$75,203
Sub-department
Virginia Bridge Unit
Base pay
$70,591
Overtime
$4,030
Other pay
$582
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,203
Hire date
2017-10-25
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Matthew Fuhr works as a Transp Generalist Senior for Transportation Department within Virginia Bridge Unit. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. Matthew earned $75,203 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Matthew Setley

Transp Generalist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$75,193
Sub-department
Traffic Services - Metro East
Base pay
$69,341
Overtime
$5,121
Other pay
$732
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,193
Hire date
2013-04-08
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Transportation Department, Matthew Setley serves as a Transp Generalist Senior within Traffic Services - Metro East. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,193. Union affiliation: Technical.

Michelle Mccormick

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$75,169
Sub-department
Project Development Baxter
Base pay
$75,169
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,169
Hire date
1998-11-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Crow Wing

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

Michelle Mccormick works as a Transp Specialist for Transportation Department within Project Development Baxter. They have served since 1998 (about 26 years) as a full-time employee. Michelle earned $75,169 in 2024. Union affiliation: Technical.

Curtis Arndt

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$75,169
Sub-department
Surveys
Base pay
$75,169
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,169
Hire date
1989-05-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Olmsted

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

Curtis Arndt works as a Transp Specialist for Transportation Department within Surveys. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 35 years as a full-time employee. Curtis earned $75,169 in 2024. Union affiliation: Technical.

Wendi Karg-Trumbull

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$75,161
Sub-department
Duluth Field Construction
Base pay
$75,161
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,161
Hire date
2019-12-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
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

Wendi Karg-Trumbull is a Transp Specialist at Transportation Department within Duluth Field Construction. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $75,161. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Andrew Fitzgerald

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$75,161
Sub-department
Land Management
Base pay
$75,161
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,161
Hire date
2009-07-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Blue Earth

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

At Transportation Department, Andrew Fitzgerald serves as a Transp Specialist within Land Management. Hired in 2009, they have about 15 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $75,161. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Pamela O'Brien

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$75,161
Sub-department
Project Documentation
Base pay
$75,161
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,161
Hire date
2000-04-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Pamela O'Brien holds the role of Transp Specialist at Transportation Department within Project Documentation. They have served since 2000 (about 24 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $75,161. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Timothy Janski

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$75,161
Sub-department
Traffic St Cloud
Base pay
$75,161
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,161
Hire date
1998-09-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Stearns

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

Timothy Janski holds the role of Transp Specialist at Transportation Department within Traffic St Cloud. They have served since 1998 (about 26 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $75,161. They are represented by Technical.

Jeremy Glawe

Transp Generalist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$75,153
Sub-department
D4 Alexandria Sub-Area
Base pay
$70,518
Overtime
$4,257
Other pay
$379
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,153
Hire date
2019-08-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
69
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Douglas

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

Jeremy Glawe holds the role of Transp Generalist Senior at Transportation Department within D4 Alexandria Sub-Area. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,153. Union affiliation: Technical.

Michael Spreiter

Transp Generalist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$75,143
Sub-department
Surveys St Cloud
Base pay
$69,760
Overtime
$427
Other pay
$4,956
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,143
Hire date
2019-05-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
69
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Michael Spreiter is a Transp Generalist Senior at Transportation Department within Surveys St Cloud. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $75,143. Union affiliation: Technical.

Shantel Senn

Architectural Drafting Technician 2/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$75,143
Sub-department
Bridge Design Section
Base pay
$74,143
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,143
Hire date
2018-10-31
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
68
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Washington

Source-specific fields

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

Shantel Senn holds the role of Architectural Drafting Technician 2 at Transportation Department within Bridge Design Section. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,143. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Michael Ostgaard

Transp Generalist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$75,139
Sub-department
ESS Metro HSTS & Labors
Base pay
$70,585
Overtime
$4,504
Other pay
$50
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,139
Hire date
1998-03-04
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

Michael Ostgaard works as a Transp Generalist Senior for Transportation Department within Ess Metro Hsts & Labors. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years) as a full-time employee. Michael earned $75,139 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Peter Davidson

Electronic Systems Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$75,138
Sub-department
System Maintenance
Base pay
$75,083
Overtime
$55
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,138
Hire date
2016-04-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
70
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

Peter Davidson holds the role of Electronic Systems Specialist at Transportation Department within System Maintenance. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,138. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Christopher Wehmas

Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$75,124
Sub-department
Metro Fleet West
Base pay
$74,900
Overtime
$108
Other pay
$116
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,124
Hire date
2024-03-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
95
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Christopher Wehmas works as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic for Transportation Department within Metro Fleet West. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Christopher earned $75,124 in 2025. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Joel Ostmoe

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$75,113
Sub-department
Anoka Subarea
Base pay
$63,569
Overtime
$8,641
Other pay
$2,903
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,113
Hire date
1997-04-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Anoka

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

Joel Ostmoe holds the role of Transp Generalist at Transportation Department within Anoka Subarea. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,113. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Karen Schwarzrock

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$75,075
Sub-department
D4 Plan Development
Base pay
$69,503
Overtime
$1
Other pay
$5,572
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,075
Hire date
2013-05-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Becker

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

Karen Schwarzrock holds the role of Transp Specialist at Transportation Department within D4 Plan Development. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,075. Union affiliation: Technical.

Curt Sullivan

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$74,998
Sub-department
Lakeville Subarea
Base pay
$63,569
Overtime
$6,909
Other pay
$4,520
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,998
Hire date
2018-04-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

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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

At Transportation Department, Curt Sullivan serves as a Transp Generalist within Lakeville Subarea. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,998. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Christopher Heimsness

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$74,971
Sub-department
Traffic
Base pay
$74,928
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$43
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,971
Hire date
2019-08-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Transportation Department, Christopher Heimsness serves as a Transp Specialist within Traffic. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,971. Union affiliation: Technical.

James Eldorado

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$74,967
Sub-department
Materials & Road Research
Base pay
$74,799
Overtime
$168
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,967
Hire date
2015-05-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Transportation Department, James Eldorado serves as a Transp Specialist within Materials & Road Research. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,967. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Theodore Casey

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$74,943
Sub-department
Materials & Road Research
Base pay
$72,529
Overtime
$2,124
Other pay
$290
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,943
Hire date
2021-09-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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

Theodore Casey is a Transp Specialist at Transportation Department within Materials & Road Research. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $74,943. They are represented by Technical.

Brandon Eason

Engineer 2 Graduate/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$74,937
Sub-department
Materials
Base pay
$74,937
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,937
Hire date
2023-01-18
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Brandon Eason holds the role of Engineer 2 Graduate at Transportation Department within Materials. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,937. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Girmaye Tilahun

Engineer 2 Graduate/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$74,931
Sub-department
Design #2
Base pay
$74,931
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,931
Hire date
2019-07-24
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

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, Girmaye Tilahun serves as a Engineer 2 Graduate within Design #2. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,931. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Allison Wehlage

State Program Administrative Principal/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$74,916
Sub-department
Finance Portfolio
Base pay
$74,916
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,916
Hire date
2015-01-05
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

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

Allison Wehlage is a State Program Administrative Principal at Transportation Department within Finance Portfolio. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $74,916. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Carlos Zhingre

Hydrologist 2/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$74,907
Sub-department
Water Resources
Base pay
$74,907
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,907
Hire date
2004-06-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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

Carlos Zhingre is a Hydrologist 2 at Transportation Department within Water Resources. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $74,907. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

David Rasmusson

Radio Technician 2/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$74,899
Sub-department
Oakdale
Base pay
$74,828
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$71
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,899
Hire date
2020-07-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
69
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

David Rasmusson holds the role of Radio Technician 2 at Transportation Department within Oakdale. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,899. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Douglas Broughton

Electronic Technician Senior/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$74,882
Sub-department
Electronic Techs
Base pay
$66,749
Overtime
$5,179
Other pay
$2,953
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,882
Hire date
2020-08-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Douglas Broughton works as a Electronic Technician Senior for Transportation Department within Electronic Techs. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 4 years as a full-time employee. Douglas earned $74,882 in 2024. They are represented by Technical.

Noel Bednarek

Transp Generalist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$74,871
Sub-department
Bridge Maintenance Duluth
Base pay
$70,591
Overtime
$3,773
Other pay
$508
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,871
Hire date
2009-05-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
69
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Carlton

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

Noel Bednarek works as a Transp Generalist Senior for Transportation Department within Bridge Maintenance Duluth. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years as a full-time employee. Noel earned $74,871 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Technical.