Chiu, Maria T
Research AnalystPollution Control AgencyRamsey CountyPart-time
RMAD ProdSustain&PartnershUnit. Minnesota state employee pay history, from State of Minnesota salary data.
Pay by fiscal year
Total paid across all records in each year, overtime included, compared with consumer prices.
From FY 2014 to FY 2026, pay went up 206% while consumer prices went up 39%. After inflation, pay is up 120% (it beat inflation).
| Year | Paid | Change | Prices (CPI) | After inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $62,827 | −35.7% | +3.1% | −37.7% |
| FY 2025 | $97,738 | +5.3% | +2.6% | +2.6% |
| FY 2024 | $92,776 | +5.3% | +3.3% | +1.9% |
| FY 2023 | $88,101 | +12.0% | +6.3% | +5.4% |
| FY 2022 | $78,665 | +18.5% | +7.2% | +10.6% |
| FY 2021 | $66,368 | +7.5% | +2.3% | +5.0% |
| FY 2020 | $61,760 | +3.6% | +1.6% | +2.0% |
| FY 2019 | $59,629 | +1.9% | +2.1% | −0.2% |
| FY 2018 | $58,536 | −1.0% | +2.3% | −3.2% |
| FY 2017 | $59,145 | +11.3% | +1.8% | +9.3% |
| FY 2016 | $53,124 | +27.3% | +0.7% | +26.5% |
| FY 2015 | $41,723 | +103.5% | +0.7% | +102.0% |
| FY 2014 | $20,506 | — | — | — |
Each change compares a year with the one before. Large swings usually come from a partial year, extra hours or a change of job rather than a raise. Prices: Consumer Price Index (CPI-U, U.S. city average) from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, averaged July to June; FY 2026 uses 11 months because October 2025 was not published.
Compared with the same job title
FY 2026 · Research Analyst
Paid more than 74% of the 35 people with this job title that year. The median was $55,233.
Uses the amount paid in the year, so partial years and part-time positions read low.
See everyone with this job titleEvery record
13 records, newest first
| FY | Agency | Job title | County | Base pay | Overtime | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Pollution Control Agency RMAD ProdSustain&PartnershUnit | Research Analyst Part-time | Ramsey | $34.69 /hr | — | $62,827 |
| 2025 | Pollution Control Agency EAO AAS Air Data Analysis Unit | Research Analysis Spec Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $47.05 /hr | — | $97,738 |
| 2024 | Pollution Control Agency EAO AAS Air Data Analysis Unit | Research Analysis Spec Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $45.02 /hr | — | $92,776 |
| 2023 | Pollution Control Agency EAO AAS Air Data Analysis Unit | Research Analysis Spec Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $41.24 /hr | — | $88,101 |
| 2022 | Pollution Control Agency EAO AAS Air Data Analysis Unit | Research Analysis Spec Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $38.77 /hr | — | $78,665 |
| 2021 | Pollution Control Agency OD DATA SERVICES SECTION | Management Analyst Supv 1 Full-time | Ramsey | $35.24 /hr | — | $66,368 |
| 2020 | Pollution Control Agency OSD Organizational Improve Unt | Management Analyst 3 Part-time | Ramsey | $33.14 /hr | — | $61,760 |
| 2019 | Pollution Control Agency OSD Organizational Improve Unt | Management Analyst 3 Full-time | Ramsey | $31.29 /hr | — | $59,629 |
| 2018 | Human Services Dept MS Operation Team Leads | Management Analyst 2 Full-time | Ramsey | $29.58 /hr | — | $58,536 |
| 2017 | Human Services Dept MS Operation Team Leads | Management Analyst 2 Full-time | Ramsey | $27.62 /hr | — | $59,145 |
| 2016 | Pollution Control Agency IND Air Quality Permits Unit 4 | Engineer 2 Graduate Full-time | Ramsey | $26.29 /hr | — | $53,124 |
| 2015 | Pollution Control Agency IND Air Quality Permits Unit 4 | Engineer 2 Graduate Full-time | Ramsey | $25.30 /hr | — | $41,723 |
| 2014 | Pollution Control Agency IND Air Quality Permits Unit 4 | Engineer 1 Graduate Full-time | Ramsey | $21.01 /hr | — | $20,506 |
The state reports one pay total per person per year, covering all of their positions, so it appears on one of that year’s lines and the others show no separate pay.
Highest paid in Pollution Control Agency
FY 2026, amount paid
- Benke, David J$206,695Pollution Cont Division Dir
- Kessler, Katrina$187,081Commissioner-Pollution Control
- Tester, Peter Lund$185,681Deputy Commr Pollution Control
- Kohlasch, Frank L$179,172Asst Commr Pollution Control
- Koudelka, Kirk G$179,172Asst Commr Pollution Control
- Vanderbosch, Dana A$174,964Asst Commr Pollution Control
- Fredrickson, Leslie$163,659General Counsel 2
- Cords, Wayne C$161,075Pollution Cont Division Dir
Highest paid as Research Analyst
FY 2026, amount paid
- Schmidt, Teresa A$80,601Employ & Econ Development Dept
- O'Neil, Tiffany R$72,376State Auditor
- Larson, Maria L$72,120Employ & Econ Development Dept
- Aspelund, Jerrad L$72,119MN St Colleges & Universities
- Kutzman, Krista$71,413State Auditor
- Nolden, Craig Edward$70,282Transportation Dept
- Christiansen, Steven Grant$68,412MN St Colleges & Universities
- Martin, Joel Charles$65,734MN St Colleges & Universities