Nussbaum, Gretchen
Research Analysis Spec SrExplore MinnesotaRamsey CountyFull-time
Tourism-Adv/Public Relations. 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 2019 to FY 2026, pay went up 59% while consumer prices went up 29%. After inflation, pay is up 23% (it beat inflation).
| Year | Paid | Change | Prices (CPI) | After inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $99,290 | +1.6% | +3.1% | −1.5% |
| FY 2025 | $97,734 | +6.5% | +2.6% | +3.8% |
| FY 2024 | $91,745 | −1.4% | +3.3% | −4.5% |
| FY 2023 | $93,026 | +7.6% | +6.3% | +1.3% |
| FY 2022 | $86,460 | +1.6% | +7.2% | −5.2% |
| FY 2021 | $85,075 | +4.0% | +2.3% | +1.7% |
| FY 2020 | $81,790 | +30.6% | +1.6% | +28.6% |
| FY 2019 | $62,616 | — | — | — |
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 Analysis Spec Sr
Paid more than 67% of the 92 people with this job title that year. The median was $87,644.
Uses the amount paid in the year, so partial years and part-time positions read low.
See everyone with this job titleEvery record
8 records, newest first
| FY | Agency | Job title | County | Base pay | Overtime | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Explore Minnesota Tourism-Adv/Public Relations | Research Analysis Spec Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $47.76 /hr | — | $99,290 |
| 2025 | Explore Minnesota Tourism Tourism-Adv/Public Relations | Research Analysis Spec Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $47.05 /hr | — | $97,734 |
| 2024 | Explore Minnesota Tourism Tourism-Adv/Public Relations | Research Analysis Spec Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $45.02 /hr | — | $91,745 |
| 2023 | Explore Minnesota Tourism Tourism-Marketing Coordination | Research Analysis Spec Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $42.67 /hr | — | $93,026 |
| 2022 | Explore Minnesota Tourism Tourism-Marketing Coordination | Research Analysis Spec Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $41.63 /hr | — | $86,460 |
| 2021 | Labor & Industry Dept Projects and Planning | State Prog Admin Prin Full-time | Ramsey | $40.61 /hr | — | $85,075 |
| 2020 | Labor & Industry Dept Projects and Planning | State Prog Admin Prin Full-time | Ramsey | $39.62 /hr | — | $81,790 |
| 2019 | Labor & Industry Dept Projects and Planning | Proj Consultant Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $37.45 /hr | — | $62,616 |
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 Explore Minnesota
FY 2026, amount paid
- Bennett McGinty, Lauren M$168,878Dir Explore Minnesota Tourism
- Briley, John Randolph$146,607State Prog Admin Manager Prin
- Helle, Beth A$141,409Senior Executive Officer
- Sutton, Kathryn Jeanne$141,409Senior Executive Officer
- Meyer, Michael J$138,628Financial Mgt Director
- Morgan, Christopher$127,370Communications Supervisor
- Hill, Karina Theresa$122,803Communications Supervisor
- Schak, Jennifer$120,923State Prog Admin Manager
Highest paid as Research Analysis Spec Sr
FY 2026, amount paid
- Mason, Erin E$102,590Pollution Control Agency
- Zaidman, Brian M$101,576Labor & Industry Dept
- Chollett, Shelby Ann$100,717MN St Colleges & Universities
- Payne, Jill M$100,467Sentencing Guidelines Comm
- Snipes, Sara$99,480Direct Care and Treatment
- Hammida, Mustapha$99,291Employ & Econ Development Dept
- Vaagenes, Ian$99,291Transportation Dept
- Wilm, John G$99,291Transportation Dept