Pearson, Thomas E
Research Analysis Spec SrPollution Control AgencyRamsey CountyFull-time
WTR Wtrshed Info & Asst 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 2014 to FY 2018, pay went up 17% while consumer prices went up 6%. After inflation, pay is up 11% (it beat inflation).
| Year | Paid | Change | Prices (CPI) | After inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2018 | $71,254 | +1.3% | +2.3% | −0.9% |
| FY 2017 | $70,347 | +13.0% | +1.8% | +10.9% |
| FY 2016 | $62,272 | +6.2% | +0.7% | +5.5% |
| FY 2015 | $58,639 | −3.4% | +0.7% | −4.1% |
| FY 2014 | $60,716 | — | — | — |
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 2018 · Research Analysis Spec Sr
Paid more than 52% of the 67 people with this job title that year. The median was $70,599.
Uses the amount paid in the year, so partial years and part-time positions read low.
See everyone with this job titleEvery record
5 records, newest first
| FY | Agency | Job title | County | Base pay | Overtime | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Pollution Control Agency WTR Wtrshed Info & Asst Unit | Research Analysis Spec Sr Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $36.63 /hr | — | $71,254 |
| 2017 | Pollution Control Agency WTR Wtrshed Info & Asst Unit | Research Analysis Spec Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $34.61 /hr | — | $70,347 |
| 2016 | Pollution Control Agency WTR WS Technical Asst. Unit | Research Analysis Spec Full-time | Ramsey | $31.45 /hr | — | $62,272 |
| 2015 | Pollution Control Agency MUN Construction Strmwter Unit | Research Analysis Spec Full-time | Ramsey | $30.68 /hr | — | $58,639 |
| 2014 | Pollution Control Agency WTR WS Technical Assist Unit | Research Analysis Spec Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $29.79 /hr | — | $60,716 |
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 2018, amount paid
- Stine, John Linc$153,019Commissioner-Pollution Control
- Strassman, Ricki L$149,389Pollution Cont Spec Prin
- Beeman, Michelle E$149,031Deputy Commr Pollution Control
- Flood, Rebecca Jane$124,420Asst Commr Pollution Control
- Benke, David J$123,358Pollution Cont Division Dir
- Halbach, Myrna$123,358Pollution Cont Strat Mgr
- Sather, Kathryn J$123,358Pollution Cont Division Dir
- Neblett, Adonis Alfonso$123,301Pollution Cont Strat Mgr
Highest paid as Research Analysis Spec Sr
FY 2018, amount paid
- Dahl, David$90,475Natural Resources Dept
- Palermo, Judy$90,475Health Department
- Wolbeck, Bobby Jo$79,758Transportation Dept
- De Grote, Douglas K$79,255Revenue Dept
- Olson, Magda$79,069Employ & Econ Development Dept
- McLain, Laura C$78,760Health Department
- Hammida, Mustapha$78,758Employ & Econ Development Dept
- Kukowski, Anne$78,755Health Department