Knutson, Peter H
Research Analysis Spec SrPollution Control AgencyCrow Wing CountyFull-time
WTR N NorthCentrlWatrshed 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 2016, pay went up 23% while consumer prices went up 8%. After inflation, pay is up 14% (it beat inflation).
| Year | Paid | Change | Prices (CPI) | After inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2016 | $72,293 | +6.5% | +0.7% | +5.8% |
| FY 2015 | $67,891 | +9.7% | +0.7% | +8.9% |
| FY 2014 | $61,908 | +4.0% | +1.6% | +2.4% |
| FY 2013 | $59,515 | +2.5% | +1.7% | +0.8% |
| FY 2012 | $58,061 | −1.5% | +2.9% | −4.3% |
| FY 2011 | $58,968 | — | — | — |
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 2016 · Research Analysis Spec Sr
Paid more than 66% of the 70 people with this job title that year. The median was $64,824.
Uses the amount paid in the year, so partial years and part-time positions read low.
See everyone with this job titleEvery record
6 records, newest first
| FY | Agency | Job title | County | Base pay | Overtime | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Pollution Control Agency WTR N NorthCentrlWatrshed Unit | Research Analysis Spec Sr Full-time | Crow Wing | $35.03 /hr | — | $72,293 |
| 2015 | Pollution Control Agency WTR N NorthCentrlWatrshed Unit | Research Analysis Spec Sr Full-time | Crow Wing | $32.95 /hr | — | $67,891 |
| 2014 | Pollution Control Agency WTR N NorthCentrlWatrshed Unit | Research Analysis Spec Full-time | Crow Wing | $29.79 /hr | — | $61,908 |
| 2013 | Pollution Control Agency WTR N NorthCentrlWatrshed Unit | Research Analysis Spec Full-time | Crow Wing | $28.92 /hr | — | $59,515 |
| 2012 | Pollution Control Agency WTR N NorthCentrlWatrshed Unit | Research Analysis Spec Full-time | Crow Wing | $28.35 /hr | — | $58,061 |
| 2011 | Pollution Control Agency REG NC Watershed Unit | Research Analysis Spec Full-time | Crow Wing | $28.35 /hr | — | $58,968 |
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 2016, amount paid
- Stine, John Linc$154,713Commissioner-Pollution Control
- Reetz, Gaylen F$133,674Pollution Cont Program Admi
- Thorvig, Lisa J$126,148Pollution Cont Division Dir
- Beeman, Michelle E$125,112Deputy Commr Pollution Control
- Thornton, James D$117,989Asst Commr Pollution Control
- Mueller, Lyle P$117,989Agency Chief Financial Officer
- Benke, David J$117,989Pollution Cont Division Dir
- Flood, Rebecca Jane$117,989Asst Commr Pollution Control
Highest paid as Research Analysis Spec Sr
FY 2016, amount paid
- Oberhelman, Matt W$86,550Natural Resources Dept
- Dahl, David$86,550Natural Resources Dept
- Palermo, Judy$86,550Health Department
- Carey, Terra J$83,370Human Services Dept
- Provance, Jeffrey Todd$76,330Human Services Dept
- Kovan, Nikki$76,330Human Services Dept
- Margot, Susan T$76,298Health Department
- Johnson, Carl E$76,130Revenue Dept