Pearson, Thomas Erwin
Research Analysis SpecPollution Control AgencyRamsey CountyFull-time
WTR WS Technical Assist 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 2013, pay went up 9% while consumer prices went up 5%. After inflation, pay is up 4% (it beat inflation).
| Year | Paid | Change | Prices (CPI) | After inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2013 | $58,608 | +4.9% | +1.7% | +3.1% |
| FY 2012 | $55,897 | +3.8% | +2.9% | +0.9% |
| FY 2011 | $53,836 | — | — | — |
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 2013 · Research Analysis Spec
Paid more than 76% of the 70 people with this job title that year. The median was $47,479.
Uses the amount paid in the year, so partial years and part-time positions read low.
See everyone with this job titleEvery record
3 records, newest first
| FY | Agency | Job title | County | Base pay | Overtime | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Pollution Control Agency WTR WS Technical Assist Unit | Research Analysis Spec Full-time | Ramsey | $28.92 /hr | — | $58,608 |
| 2012 | Pollution Control Agency WTR WS Technical Assist Unit | Research Analysis Spec Full-time | Ramsey | $28.35 /hr | — | $55,897 |
| 2011 | Pollution Control Agency REG WS Technical Assist Unit | Research Analysis Spec Full-time | Ramsey | $27.33 /hr | — | $53,836 |
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 2013, amount paid
- Beresford, Robert B$115,338Pollution Cont Spec Prin
- Erickson, Gene A$115,071Engineer Senior
- Stine, John Linc$110,568Commissioner-Pollution Control
- Beeman, Michelle E$107,928Deputy Commr Pollution Control
- Thornton, James D$107,456Asst Commr Pollution Control
- Thorvig, Lisa J$107,417Pollution Cont Division Dir
- Winters, Kathleen$107,358Pollution Cont Strat Mgr
- Flood, Rebecca Jane$106,958Asst Commr Pollution Control
Highest paid as Research Analysis Spec
FY 2013, amount paid
- Hajicek, Carol R.$78,824Health Department
- Flatgard, Danny D$69,161Transportation Dept
- Moore, Richard J$64,717MN St Colleges & Universities
- Wolbeck, Bobby Jo$60,383Transportation Dept
- Jernberg, John W$59,949State Auditor
- Sechler, Angela$59,544Health Department
- Gaichas, Anna M$59,515Health Department
- Sherkow, Shirlee$59,515Transportation Dept