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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 87

Michael Jansen

Transp Generalist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$72,563
Sub-department
Lakes Subarea
Base pay
$70,591
Overtime
$1,504
Other pay
$469
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,563
Hire date
2000-08-07
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

At Transportation Department, Michael Jansen serves as a Transp Generalist Senior within Lakes Subarea. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,563. Union affiliation: Technical.

Brandi Kastner

Research Analyst Intermediate/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$72,550
Sub-department
Program Support
Base pay
$72,550
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,550
Hire date
2018-09-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
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

Brandi Kastner is a Research Analyst Intermediate at Transportation Department within Program Support. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $72,550. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alan Hilger

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$72,545
Sub-department
Maple Grove Nights
Base pay
$63,569
Overtime
$1,368
Other pay
$7,608
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,545
Hire date
2020-04-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
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

Alan Hilger works as a Transp Generalist for Transportation Department within Maple Grove Nights. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years) as a full-time employee. Alan earned $72,545 in 2025. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Brent Greenberg

Transp Generalist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$72,539
Sub-department
Virginia Bridge Unit
Base pay
$69,176
Overtime
$2,792
Other pay
$571
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,539
Hire date
2019-05-15
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

Brent Greenberg holds the role of Transp Generalist Senior at Transportation Department within Virginia Bridge Unit. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,539. They are represented by Technical.

Kenneth Dejarlais

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$72,421
Sub-department
Camden Nights
Base pay
$59,468
Overtime
$5,229
Other pay
$7,723
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,421
Hire date
2022-03-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
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

At Transportation Department, Kenneth Dejarlais serves as a Transp Generalist within Camden Nights. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,421. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Joshua Goettlicher

Transp Generalist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$72,404
Sub-department
Mankato Subarea
Base pay
$70,588
Overtime
$561
Other pay
$1,255
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,404
Hire date
2016-04-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
69
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Joshua Goettlicher holds the role of Transp Generalist Senior at Transportation Department within Mankato Subarea. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,404. Union affiliation: Technical.

Noah Hansen

Planning Program Coordinator Transp/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$72,386
Sub-department
Transportation System Mgmt
Base pay
$72,386
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,386
Hire date
2024-07-31
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

At Transportation Department, Noah Hansen serves as a Planning Program Coordinator Transp within Transportation System Management. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,386. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Katie Draeger

Transp Generalist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$72,375
Sub-department
Materials
Base pay
$70,591
Overtime
$1,784
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,375
Hire date
2019-04-08
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

Katie Draeger is a Transp Generalist Senior at Transportation Department within Materials. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $72,375. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Richard Burger

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$72,345
Sub-department
Traffic Services - Metro East
Base pay
$64,671
Overtime
$2,627
Other pay
$5,047
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,345
Hire date
2017-03-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Transportation Department, Richard Burger serves as a Transp Generalist within Traffic Services - Metro East. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,345. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Kyle Thorson

Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$72,339
Sub-department
Operations Manager
Base pay
$72,337
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,339
Hire date
2023-11-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
95
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kyle Thorson holds the role of Heavy Equipment Mechanic at Transportation Department within Operations Manager. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,339. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Nicholas Prudoehl

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$72,316
Sub-department
Sign Shop Rochester
Base pay
$66,037
Overtime
$3,600
Other pay
$2,679
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,316
Hire date
1998-06-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Winona

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

Nicholas Prudoehl is a Transp Generalist at Transportation Department within Sign Shop Rochester. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $72,316. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Sean Topp

Transp Generalist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$72,315
Sub-department
TS Paynesville
Base pay
$70,591
Overtime
$1,465
Other pay
$259
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,315
Hire date
2015-10-22
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

Sean Topp holds the role of Transp Generalist Senior at Transportation Department within Ts Paynesville. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,315. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Kimberly Swanson

Transp Operations Supervisor 1/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$72,310
Sub-department
Subarea Albert Lea
Base pay
$71,819
Overtime
$139
Other pay
$352
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,310
Hire date
2019-04-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
13
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Freeborn

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, Kimberly Swanson serves as a Transp Operations Supervisor 1 within Subarea Albert Lea. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,310. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Joseph Connolly

Transp Generalist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$72,281
Sub-department
Structure Maplewood
Base pay
$70,588
Overtime
$1,504
Other pay
$190
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,281
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
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Joseph Connolly is a Transp Generalist Senior at Transportation Department within Structure Maplewood. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $72,281. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Zachary Northey

Engineer 2 Graduate/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$72,278
Sub-department
Design #5
Base pay
$71,929
Overtime
$350
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,278
Hire date
2022-05-11
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

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

Zachary Northey is a Engineer 2 Graduate at Transportation Department within Design #5. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $72,278. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Charles Coleman

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$72,273
Sub-department
Land Management
Base pay
$72,273
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,273
Hire date
1976-12-29
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
No
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Charles Coleman works as a Transp Specialist for Transportation Department within Land Management. They have served since 1976 (about 48 years) as a full-time employee. Charles earned $72,273 in 2024. Union affiliation: Technical.

Curtis Lund

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$72,269
Sub-department
Plymouth Subarea
Base pay
$63,569
Overtime
$6,359
Other pay
$2,341
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,269
Hire date
2009-04-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
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

Curtis Lund holds the role of Transp Generalist at Transportation Department within Plymouth Subarea. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,269. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

David Bystrom

Transp Generalist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$72,259
Sub-department
Virginia Bridge Unit
Base pay
$70,591
Overtime
$1,172
Other pay
$496
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,259
Hire date
2007-12-05
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

At Transportation Department, David Bystrom serves as a Transp Generalist Senior within Virginia Bridge Unit. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,259. They are represented by Technical.

Bonnie Hable

Transp Program Specialist 3/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$72,258
Sub-department
Property Conveyance
Base pay
$72,258
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,258
Hire date
2014-04-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

At Transportation Department, Bonnie Hable serves as a Transp Program Specialist 3 within Property Conveyance. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,258. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ronald Gjovik

Transp Generalist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$72,255
Sub-department
North East Subarea
Base pay
$70,591
Overtime
$1,453
Other pay
$211
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,255
Hire date
2004-11-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
69
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lake Of Woods

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

Ronald Gjovik works as a Transp Generalist Senior for Transportation Department within North East Subarea. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years as a full-time employee. Ronald earned $72,255 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Dallas Cornell

Transp Generalist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$72,244
Sub-department
Mendota Heights Subarea
Base pay
$70,588
Overtime
$1,589
Other pay
$68
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,244
Hire date
2015-08-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
69
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

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

Dallas Cornell works as a Transp Generalist Senior for Transportation Department within Mendota Heights Subarea. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. Dallas earned $72,244 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Timothy Stevenson

Transp Generalist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$72,237
Sub-department
Golden Valley Subarea
Base pay
$70,588
Overtime
$1,453
Other pay
$196
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,237
Hire date
2008-10-01
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

Timothy Stevenson works as a Transp Generalist Senior for Transportation Department within Golden Valley Subarea. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years) as a full-time employee. Timothy earned $72,237 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Bradley Schmidt

Transp Generalist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$72,232
Sub-department
D4 Alexandria Sub-Area
Base pay
$70,591
Overtime
$1,402
Other pay
$240
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,232
Hire date
2012-11-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
69
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Pope

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

Bradley Schmidt works as a Transp Generalist Senior for Transportation Department within D4 Alexandria Sub-Area. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. Bradley earned $72,232 in 2025. Union affiliation: Technical.

Leslie Vaughn

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$72,232
Sub-department
Traffic Services - Metro West
Base pay
$64,671
Overtime
$6,839
Other pay
$722
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,232
Hire date
2019-04-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
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

Leslie Vaughn is a Transp Generalist at Transportation Department within Traffic Services - Metro West. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $72,232. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Rachel Pence

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$72,218
Sub-department
Cap Hwy Systems
Base pay
$72,218
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,218
Hire date
2011-05-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
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, Rachel Pence serves as a State Program Administrative Intermediate within Cap Highway Systems. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,218. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jason Novak

Transp Generalist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$72,216
Sub-department
Anoka Subarea
Base pay
$70,588
Overtime
$408
Other pay
$1,220
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,216
Hire date
2011-08-31
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
69
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Anoka

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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

Jason Novak holds the role of Transp Generalist Senior at Transportation Department within Anoka Subarea. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,216. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Michelle Miller

Labor Relations Consultant 1/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$72,195
Sub-department
HR Management
Base pay
$72,195
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,195
Hire date
2022-03-02
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

Michelle Miller holds the role of Labor Relations Consultant 1 at Transportation Department within HR Management. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,195. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

Duncan Johnson

Radio Technician 2/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$72,187
Sub-department
Northwest Area
Base pay
$69,547
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,639
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,187
Hire date
2023-09-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
69
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Crow Wing

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

Duncan Johnson is a Radio Technician 2 at Transportation Department within Northwest Area. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $72,187. They are represented by Technical.

Rudy Steave

Building Utilities Mechanic/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$72,179
Sub-department
Metro Bldg Maint - Oakdale
Base pay
$70,647
Overtime
$864
Other pay
$667
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,179
Hire date
2018-07-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
91
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Rudy Steave works as a Building Utilities Mechanic for Transportation Department within Metro Building Maintenance - Oakdale. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. Rudy earned $72,179 in 2025. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Todd Bergland

State Program Administrative Manager Principal/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$72,164
Sub-department
Engineering Services Div Admin
Base pay
$72,164
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,164
Hire date
1985-04-03
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5
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
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Todd Bergland is a State Program Administrative Manager Principal at Transportation Department within Engineering Services Division Administrative. Their tenure dates to 1985, about 40 years, working part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $72,164. Union affiliation: Manager.

Gregory Busse

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$72,148
Sub-department
D4 Alexandria Sub-Area
Base pay
$65,320
Overtime
$6,219
Other pay
$609
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,148
Hire date
2011-08-31
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Gregory Busse holds the role of Transp Generalist at Transportation Department within D4 Alexandria Sub-Area. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,148. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Melisa Bryant

Human Resources Supervisor 3/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$72,136
Sub-department
Human Resources/Business Servs
Base pay
$70,536
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,136
Hire date
2016-07-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Kandiyohi

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Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
217
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Melisa Bryant holds the role of Human Resources Supervisor 3 at Transportation Department within Human Resources/Business Services. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $72,136. They are represented by Confidential.

Elizabeth Taschner

Research Analysis Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$72,134
Sub-department
Transportation System Mgmt
Base pay
$72,134
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,134
Hire date
2016-12-14
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

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

At Transportation Department, Elizabeth Taschner serves as a Research Analysis Specialist within Transportation System Management. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,134. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rex Hammerschmidt

Refrigeration Mechanic/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$72,134
Sub-department
Southeast Area
Base pay
$72,134
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,134
Hire date
2020-05-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
94
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Steele

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Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Rex Hammerschmidt works as a Refrigeration Mechanic for Transportation Department within Southeast Area. They have served since 2020 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. Rex earned $72,134 in 2024. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Kenneth Feist

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$72,130
Sub-department
Design #5
Base pay
$54,020
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$18,110
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,130
Hire date
1998-01-05
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, 2024
No
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kenneth Feist is a Transp Specialist at Transportation Department within Design #5. They have served since 1998 (about 26 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $72,130. Union affiliation: Technical.

David Lenz

Transp Generalist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$72,120
Sub-department
Bridge Maint Winona
Base pay
$70,591
Overtime
$1,326
Other pay
$203
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,120
Hire date
2016-09-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
69
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Winona

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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 Lenz is a Transp Generalist Senior at Transportation Department within Bridge Maintenance Winona. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $72,120. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Michael Brekken

Transp Communications Operator/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$72,085
Sub-department
Dispatch
Base pay
$70,021
Overtime
$102
Other pay
$1,962
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,085
Hire date
2018-04-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
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

Michael Brekken is a Transp Communications Operator at Transportation Department within Dispatch. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $72,085. They are represented by Technical.

Mike Schendel

Transp Generalist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$72,076
Sub-department
Maple Grove Subarea
Base pay
$63,566
Overtime
$8,400
Other pay
$110
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,076
Hire date
2001-05-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Mike Schendel is a Transp Generalist at Transportation Department within Maple Grove Subarea. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $72,076. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Shawn Lewis

Transp Generalist Senior/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$72,048
Sub-department
Traffic Engineering Section
Base pay
$70,585
Overtime
$968
Other pay
$495
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,048
Hire date
2013-04-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
69
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Shawn Lewis holds the role of Transp Generalist Senior at Transportation Department within Traffic Engineering Section. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,048. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Ephraim Maduka

Transp Generalist Senior/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$72,041
Sub-department
Structure Mendota Hgts
Base pay
$67,800
Overtime
$3,847
Other pay
$394
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,041
Hire date
2017-03-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
69
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

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

Ephraim Maduka holds the role of Transp Generalist Senior at Transportation Department within Structure Mendota Hgts. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $72,041. They are represented by Technical.