Olson, Christina M
Research Analysis SpecPollution Control AgencyRamsey CountyFull-time
EAO Enviro Data Quality 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 2012 to FY 2024, pay went down 59% while consumer prices went up 36%. After inflation, pay is down 70% (it fell behind inflation).
| Year | Paid | Change | Prices (CPI) | After inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2024 | $20,009 | −67.8% | +3.3% | −68.9% |
| FY 2023 | $62,194 | — | — | — |
| FY 2020 | $79,458 | +7.3% | +1.6% | +5.7% |
| FY 2019 | $74,050 | +8.4% | +2.1% | +6.2% |
| FY 2018 | $68,324 | +2.0% | +2.3% | −0.2% |
| FY 2017 | $66,983 | +2.8% | +1.8% | +0.9% |
| FY 2016 | $65,157 | +16.0% | +0.7% | +15.2% |
| FY 2015 | $56,163 | +16.0% | +0.7% | +15.2% |
| FY 2014 | $48,417 | −2.6% | +1.6% | −4.1% |
| FY 2013 | $49,699 | +0.8% | +1.7% | −0.8% |
| FY 2012 | $49,300 | — | — | — |
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 Analysis Spec
Paid more than 2% of the 87 people with this job title that year. The median was $68,308.
Uses the amount paid in the year, so partial years and part-time positions read low.
See everyone with this job titleEvery record
11 records, newest first
| FY | Agency | Job title | County | Base pay | Overtime | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Pollution Control Agency EAO Enviro Data Quality Unit | Research Analysis Spec Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $37.02 /hr | — | $20,009 |
| 2023 | Pollution Control Agency EAO Enviro Data Quality Unit | Research Analysis Spec Full-time | Ramsey | $37.02 /hr | — | $62,194 |
| 2020 | Agriculture Dept Water Analysis Unit Staff | Research Scientist 2 Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $39.62 /hr | — | $79,458 |
| 2019 | Agriculture Dept Water Analysis Unit Staff | Research Scientist 2 Full-time | Ramsey | $37.45 /hr | — | $74,050 |
| 2018 | Agriculture Dept Water Analysis Unit Staff | Environmental Analyst 3 Full-time | Ramsey | $32.88 /hr | — | $68,324 |
| 2017 | Agriculture Dept Water Analysis Unit Staff | Environmental Analyst 3 Full-time | Ramsey | $32.24 /hr | — | $66,983 |
| 2016 | Agriculture Dept Water Analysis Unit Staff | Environmental Analyst 3 Full-time | Ramsey | $31.45 /hr | — | $65,157 |
| 2015 | Agriculture Dept Water Analysis Unit Staff | Environmental Analyst 2 Full-time | Ramsey | $27.60 /hr | — | $56,163 |
| 2014 | Agriculture Dept Laboratory Services | Environmental Analyst 2 Full-time | Ramsey | $25.85 /hr | — | $48,417 |
| 2013 | Agriculture Dept Laboratory Services | Environmental Analyst 2 Full-time | Ramsey | $24.21 /hr | — | $49,699 |
| 2012 | Agriculture Dept Laboratory Services | Environmental Analyst 2 Full-time | Ramsey | $22.92 /hr | — | $49,300 |
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 Analysis Spec
FY 2024, amount paid
- Diekmann, Brent Bernard$97,598MN St Colleges & Universities
- Agunsoye, James Bamidele$82,114Transportation Dept
- Houle, Lynn Marie$82,114Military Affairs Dept
- Neuhauser, Bradley J$81,614Secretary of State
- Ketter, Christopher K$81,513Human Services Dept
- Yassin, Sandra Lee$81,457Transportation Dept
- Diedrich, Robert Michael$81,122Transportation Dept
- Riewe, Matthew B$81,122Human Services Dept