Johnson, Gregory D
Research Scientist 3Pollution Control AgencyRamsey CountyFull-time
CENTRAL WATERSHED UNIT. 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 2011 to FY 2024, pay went down 49% while consumer prices went up 40%. After inflation, pay is down 63% (it fell behind inflation).
| Year | Paid | Change | Prices (CPI) | After inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2024 | $37,655 | −64.7% | +3.3% | −65.9% |
| FY 2023 | $106,820 | +6.4% | +6.3% | +0.2% |
| FY 2022 | $100,355 | +2.5% | +7.2% | −4.4% |
| FY 2021 | $97,913 | +2.5% | +2.3% | +0.2% |
| FY 2020 | $95,554 | +1.2% | +1.6% | −0.4% |
| FY 2019 | $94,455 | +3.3% | +2.1% | +1.2% |
| FY 2018 | $91,410 | +3.5% | +2.3% | +1.2% |
| FY 2017 | $88,356 | +8.9% | +1.8% | +6.9% |
| FY 2016 | $81,169 | +2.5% | +0.7% | +1.8% |
| FY 2015 | $79,189 | +3.0% | +0.7% | +2.2% |
| FY 2014 | $76,891 | +4.0% | +1.6% | +2.4% |
| FY 2013 | $73,930 | +2.5% | +1.7% | +0.8% |
| FY 2012 | $72,131 | −1.5% | +2.9% | −4.3% |
| FY 2011 | $73,258 | — | — | — |
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 2024 · Research Scientist 3
Paid more than 7% of the 161 people with this job title that year. The median was $103,701.
Uses the amount paid in the year, so partial years and part-time positions read low.
See everyone with this job titleEvery record
14 records, newest first
| FY | Agency | Job title | County | Base pay | Overtime | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Pollution Control Agency CENTRAL WATERSHED UNIT | Research Scientist 3 Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $49.53 /hr | — | $37,655 |
| 2023 | Pollution Control Agency WTR E CENTRAL WATERSHED UNIT | Research Scientist 3 Full-time | Ramsey | $49.53 /hr | — | $106,820 |
| 2022 | Pollution Control Agency WTR E CENTRAL WATERSHED UNIT | Research Scientist 3 Full-time | Ramsey | $48.32 /hr | — | $100,355 |
| 2021 | Pollution Control Agency WTR E CENTRAL WATERSHED UNIT | Research Scientist 3 Full-time | Ramsey | $47.14 /hr | — | $97,913 |
| 2020 | Pollution Control Agency WTR EC Watershed Unit | Research Scientist 3 Full-time | Ramsey | $45.99 /hr | — | $95,554 |
| 2019 | Pollution Control Agency WTR EC Watershed Unit | Research Scientist 3 Full-time | Ramsey | $44.98 /hr | — | $94,455 |
| 2018 | Pollution Control Agency WTR East Central Wtrshed Unit | Research Scientist 3 Full-time | Ramsey | $43.99 /hr | — | $91,410 |
| 2017 | Pollution Control Agency WTR East Central Wtrshed Unit | Research Scientist 3 Full-time | Ramsey | $43.13 /hr | — | $88,356 |
| 2016 | Pollution Control Agency WTR WS Technical Asst. Unit | Hydrologist 3 Full-time | Ramsey | $39.06 /hr | — | $81,169 |
| 2015 | Pollution Control Agency MUN Construction Strmwter Unit | Hydrologist 3 Full-time | Ramsey | $38.11 /hr | — | $79,189 |
| 2014 | Pollution Control Agency WTR WS Technical Assist Unit | Hydrologist 3 Full-time | Ramsey | $37.00 /hr | — | $76,891 |
| 2013 | Pollution Control Agency WTR WS Technical Assist Unit | Hydrologist 3 Full-time | Ramsey | $35.92 /hr | — | $73,930 |
| 2012 | Pollution Control Agency WTR WS Technical Assist Unit | Hydrologist 3 Full-time | Ramsey | $35.22 /hr | — | $72,131 |
| 2011 | Pollution Control Agency REG WS Technical Assist Unit | Hydrologist 3 Full-time | Ramsey | $35.22 /hr | — | $73,258 |
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 2024, amount paid
- Wetzstein, Douglas W$213,989Pollution Cont Division Dir
- Kessler, Katrina$179,345Commissioner-Pollution Control
- Tester, Peter Lund$176,454Deputy Commr Pollution Control
- Koudelka, Kirk G$168,717Asst Commr Pollution Control
- Vanderbosch, Dana A$164,783Asst Commr Pollution Control
- Kohlasch, Frank L$161,196Asst Commr Pollution Control
- Biewen, Todd J$151,509Pollution Cont Division Dir
- Benke, David J$148,128Pollution Cont Division Dir
Highest paid as Research Scientist 3
FY 2024, amount paid
- Peloquin, John L$176,353Mn Management & Budget
- Mah, Hared Ahmed$143,052Labor & Industry Dept
- Ryan, Timothy J$139,814Human Services Dept
- Chiinze, Bridget$131,954Human Services Dept
- Loew, Megan$122,273Health Department
- Bevan, Martin J$112,706Health Department
- Miller, Loren M$112,468Natural Resources Dept
- Roy, Charlotte L$112,052Natural Resources Dept