Simmons, Patrick J
Research Analysis Spec SrExplore Minnesota TourismRamsey CountyFull-time
Tourism-Marketing Coordination. 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 2021, pay went up 53% while consumer prices went up 19%. After inflation, pay is up 29% (it beat inflation).
| Year | Paid | Change | Prices (CPI) | After inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | $104,065 | +24.9% | +2.3% | +22.1% |
| FY 2020 | $83,320 | +3.5% | +1.6% | +1.9% |
| FY 2019 | $80,512 | +2.2% | +2.1% | +0.2% |
| FY 2018 | $78,755 | +0.7% | +2.3% | −1.5% |
| FY 2017 | $78,204 | +3.8% | +1.8% | +1.9% |
| FY 2016 | $75,330 | +2.5% | +0.7% | +1.8% |
| FY 2015 | $73,496 | +3.0% | +0.7% | +2.2% |
| FY 2014 | $71,363 | +4.0% | +1.6% | +2.4% |
| FY 2013 | $68,619 | +1.0% | +1.7% | −0.7% |
| FY 2012 | $67,949 | −0.1% | +2.9% | −2.9% |
| FY 2011 | $67,995 | — | — | — |
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 2021 · Research Analysis Spec Sr
Paid more than 97% of the 74 people with this job title that year. The median was $76,525.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Explore Minnesota Tourism Tourism-Marketing Coordination | Research Analysis Spec Sr Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $40.61 /hr | $487 | $104,065 |
| 2020 | Explore Minnesota Tourism Tourism-Marketing Coordination | Research Analysis Spec Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $39.62 /hr | — | $83,320 |
| 2019 | Explore Minnesota Tourism Tourism-Marketing Coordination | Research Analysis Spec Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $38.75 /hr | — | $80,512 |
| 2018 | Explore Minnesota Tourism Tourism-Marketing Coordination | Research Analysis Spec Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $37.90 /hr | — | $78,755 |
| 2017 | Explore Minnesota Tourism Tourism-Marketing Coordination | Research Analysis Spec Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $37.16 /hr | — | $78,204 |
| 2016 | Explore Minnesota Tourism Tourism-Marketing Coordination | Research Analysis Spec Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $36.25 /hr | — | $75,330 |
| 2015 | Explore Minnesota Tourism Tourism-Marketing Coordination | Research Analysis Spec Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $35.37 /hr | — | $73,496 |
| 2014 | Explore Minnesota Tourism Tourism-Marketing Coordination | Research Analysis Spec Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $34.34 /hr | — | $71,363 |
| 2013 | Explore Minnesota Tourism Tourism-Marketing Coordination | Research Analysis Spec Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $33.34 /hr | — | $68,619 |
| 2012 | Explore Minnesota Tourism Tourism-Marketing Coordination | Research Analysis Spec Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $32.69 /hr | — | $67,949 |
| 2011 | Explore Minnesota Tourism Tourism-Marketing Coordination | Research Analysis Spec Sr Full-time | Ramsey | $32.69 /hr | — | $67,995 |
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 Tourism
FY 2021, amount paid
- Edman, John F.$145,239Dir Explore Minnesota Tourism
- Bergman, David P$127,369Tourism Regional Coord
- Kispert, Leann$114,737Dir Explore Minnesota Tourism
- Meyer, Michael J$111,913State Prog Admin Manager Sr
- Helle, Beth A$110,872State Prog Admin Manager Sr
- Schultz, John D.$96,840Tourism Marketing Manager
- Peterson, Lori A$84,350Tourism Regional Coord
- Ramer, Julie M$79,686State Prog Admin Supervisor Sr
Highest paid as Research Analysis Spec Sr
FY 2021, amount paid
- Palermo, Judy$120,612Health Department
- Loew, Megan$98,658Human Services Dept
- Morris, Anne L$88,925Pollution Control Agency
- Dahlberg, Kathryn Ruth$86,726MN St Colleges & Universities
- McLain, Laura C$85,881Health Department
- Hibbs, James W$85,269Administration Dept
- Major, Thomas B$85,239Health Department
- Sechler, Angela$85,024Health Department