Nelson, Shawn G
Research Analysis Spec SrPollution Control AgencyRamsey CountyFull-time
EAO LT Surface Water Data 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 2025, pay went up 118% while consumer prices went up 44%. After inflation, pay is up 52% (it beat inflation).
| Year | Paid | Change | Prices (CPI) | After inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $93,972 | +0.5% | +2.6% | −2.1% |
| FY 2024 | $93,494 | +1.6% | +3.3% | −1.7% |
| FY 2023 | $92,028 | +7.3% | +6.3% | +0.9% |
| FY 2022 | $85,796 | +6.1% | +7.2% | −1.0% |
| FY 2021 | $80,847 | +6.3% | +2.3% | +3.9% |
| FY 2020 | $76,064 | +5.7% | +1.6% | +4.1% |
| FY 2019 | $71,934 | +6.0% | +2.1% | +3.9% |
| FY 2018 | $67,852 | +4.2% | +2.3% | +1.9% |
| FY 2017 | $65,143 | +7.8% | +1.8% | +5.8% |
| FY 2016 | $60,434 | +6.3% | +0.7% | +5.6% |
| FY 2015 | $56,860 | +13.8% | +0.7% | +12.9% |
| FY 2014 | $49,982 | +5.2% | +1.6% | +3.6% |
| FY 2013 | $47,494 | +8.8% | +1.7% | +7.0% |
| FY 2012 | $43,669 | +1.4% | +2.9% | −1.5% |
| FY 2011 | $43,079 | — | — | — |
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 2025 · Research Analysis Spec Sr
Paid more than 60% of the 88 people with this job title that year. The median was $87,955.
Uses the amount paid in the year, so partial years and part-time positions read low.
See everyone with this job titleEvery record
15 records, newest first
| FY | Agency | Job title | County | Base pay | Overtime | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Pollution Control Agency EAO LT Surface Water Data Unit | Research Analysis Spec Sr Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $47.05 /hr | — | $93,972 |
| 2024 | Pollution Control Agency EAO LT Surface Water Data Unit | Research Analysis Spec Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $45.02 /hr | — | $93,494 |
| 2023 | Pollution Control Agency EAO Enviro Data Quality Unit | Research Analysis Spec Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $42.67 /hr | — | $92,028 |
| 2022 | Pollution Control Agency EAO Enviro Data Quality Unit | Research Analysis Spec Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $41.63 /hr | — | $85,796 |
| 2021 | Pollution Control Agency EAO Enviro Data Quality Unit | Research Analysis Spec Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $39.25 /hr | — | $80,847 |
| 2020 | Pollution Control Agency EAO Enviro Data Quality Unit | Research Analysis Spec Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $36.90 /hr | — | $76,064 |
| 2019 | Pollution Control Agency EAO Enviro Data Quality Unit | Research Analysis Spec Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $34.86 /hr | — | $71,934 |
| 2018 | Pollution Control Agency EAO Enviro Data Quality Unit | Research Analysis Spec Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $32.88 /hr | — | $67,852 |
| 2017 | Pollution Control Agency EAO EDQ Env Data Quality Unit | Research Analysis Spec Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $31.08 /hr | — | $65,143 |
| 2016 | Pollution Control Agency EAO EDQ Env Data Quality Unit | Research Analysis Spec Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $29.27 /hr | — | $60,434 |
| 2015 | Pollution Control Agency EAO AAS Air Data Analysis Unit | Research Analysis Spec Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $27.60 /hr | — | $56,860 |
| 2014 | Pollution Control Agency EAO AAS Air Data Analysis Unit | Research Analysis Spec Full-time | Ramsey | $24.08 /hr | — | $49,982 |
| 2013 | Pollution Control Agency EAO EDQ Env Data Quality Unit | Research Analysis Spec Full-time | Ramsey | $22.62 /hr | — | $47,494 |
| 2012 | Pollution Control Agency EAO EDQ Env Data Quality Unit | Research Analysis Spec Full-time | Ramsey | $21.40 /hr | — | $43,669 |
| 2011 | Pollution Control Agency MUN ConstrStrmwtr Cmpl&Enf Unt | Pollution Cont Spec Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $20.70 /hr | — | $43,079 |
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 2025, amount paid
- Biewen, Todd J$181,337Pollution Cont Division Dir
- Kessler, Katrina$180,294Commissioner-Pollution Control
- Tester, Peter Lund$179,589Deputy Commr Pollution Control
- Koudelka, Kirk G$176,391Asst Commr Pollution Control
- Kohlasch, Frank L$173,732Asst Commr Pollution Control
- Vanderbosch, Dana A$172,245Asst Commr Pollution Control
- Cords, Wayne C$158,565Pollution Cont Division Dir
- Skuta, Glenn Delles$158,565Pollution Cont Division Dir
Highest paid as Research Analysis Spec Sr
FY 2025, amount paid
- Chollett, Shelby Ann$106,834MN St Colleges & Universities
- Payne, Jill M$104,913Sentencing Guidelines Comm
- Bell, Austin$102,521Transportation Dept
- Cegla, Tracy D$100,799Human Services Dept
- Martin, Timothy James$99,314Natural Resources Dept
- Gavin, Kellie A$98,736Pollution Control Agency
- Lagerquist, Benjamin A$98,087Natural Resources Dept
- Chiu, Maria T$97,738Pollution Control Agency