Smith, Erik W
Pollution Cont Spec PrinPollution Control AgencyRamsey CountyFull-time
EAO Division Water&Assess Sect. 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 2013 to FY 2026, pay went up 354% while consumer prices went up 42%. After inflation, pay is up 221% (it beat inflation).
| Year | Paid | Change | Prices (CPI) | After inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | $122,803 | +1.6% | +3.1% | −1.5% |
| FY 2025 | $120,895 | +4.5% | +2.6% | +1.9% |
| FY 2024 | $115,650 | +1.6% | +3.3% | −1.7% |
| FY 2023 | $113,851 | +9.8% | +6.3% | +3.3% |
| FY 2022 | $103,692 | +6.2% | +7.2% | −0.9% |
| FY 2021 | $97,658 | +6.2% | +2.3% | +3.8% |
| FY 2020 | $91,955 | +6.8% | +1.6% | +5.2% |
| FY 2019 | $86,086 | +9.5% | +2.1% | +7.2% |
| FY 2018 | $78,652 | +4.2% | +2.3% | +1.9% |
| FY 2017 | $75,508 | +8.1% | +1.8% | +6.1% |
| FY 2016 | $69,875 | +15.7% | +0.7% | +14.9% |
| FY 2015 | $60,407 | +6.6% | +0.7% | +5.8% |
| FY 2014 | $56,661 | +109.7% | +1.6% | +106.5% |
| FY 2013 | $27,020 | — | — | — |
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 · Pollution Cont Spec Prin
Paid more than 43% of the 81 people with this job title that year. The median was $122,803.
Uses the amount paid in the year, so partial years and part-time positions read low.
See everyone with this job titleEvery record
14 records, newest first
| FY | Agency | Job title | County | Base pay | Overtime | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Pollution Control Agency EAO Division Water&Assess Sect | Pollution Cont Spec Prin Full-time | Ramsey | $59.07 /hr | — | $122,803 |
| 2025 | Pollution Control Agency EAO Division Water&Assess Sect | Pollution Cont Spec Prin Full-time | Ramsey | $58.20 /hr | — | $120,895 |
| 2024 | Pollution Control Agency EAO Division Water&Assess Sect | Pollution Cont Spec Prin Full-time | Ramsey | $55.69 /hr | — | $115,650 |
| 2023 | Pollution Control Agency EAO Division Water&Assess Sect | Pollution Cont Spec Prin Full-time | Ramsey | $52.79 /hr | — | $113,851 |
| 2022 | Pollution Control Agency EAO Division Water&Assess Sect | Pollution Cont Spec Prin Full-time | Ramsey | $51.50 /hr | — | $103,692 |
| 2021 | Pollution Control Agency EAO Division Water&Assess Sect | Pollution Cont Spec Prin Full-time | Ramsey | $48.43 /hr | — | $97,658 |
| 2020 | Pollution Control Agency EAO Division Water&Assess Sect | Pollution Cont Spec Prin Full-time | Ramsey | $45.62 /hr | — | $91,955 |
| 2019 | Pollution Control Agency EAO Division Water&Assess Sect | Pollution Cont Spec Prin Full-time | Ramsey | $43.04 /hr | — | $86,086 |
| 2018 | Pollution Control Agency IND WS Water Permits Unit | Hydrologist 3 Full-time | Ramsey | $39.41 /hr | — | $78,652 |
| 2017 | Pollution Control Agency IND WS Water Permits Unit | Hydrologist 3 Full-time | Ramsey | $37.16 /hr | — | $75,508 |
| 2016 | Pollution Control Agency IND WS Water Permits Unit | Hydrologist 3 Full-time | Ramsey | $35.03 /hr | — | $69,875 |
| 2015 | Pollution Control Agency IND WS Water Permits Unit | Hydrologist 2 Full-time | Ramsey | $29.58 /hr | — | $60,407 |
| 2014 | Pollution Control Agency IND WS Water Permits Unit | Hydrologist 2 Full-time | Ramsey | $27.73 /hr | — | $56,661 |
| 2013 | Pollution Control Agency IND WS Water Permits Unit | Hydrologist 2 Full-time | Ramsey | $26.02 /hr | — | $27,020 |
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 2026, amount paid
- Benke, David J$206,695Pollution Cont Division Dir
- Kessler, Katrina$187,081Commissioner-Pollution Control
- Tester, Peter Lund$185,681Deputy Commr Pollution Control
- Kohlasch, Frank L$179,172Asst Commr Pollution Control
- Koudelka, Kirk G$179,172Asst Commr Pollution Control
- Vanderbosch, Dana A$174,964Asst Commr Pollution Control
- Fredrickson, Leslie$163,659General Counsel 2
- Cords, Wayne C$161,075Pollution Cont Division Dir
Highest paid as Pollution Cont Spec Prin
FY 2026, amount paid
- Fier Tucker, Dorene M$133,783Pollution Control Agency
- Nachtigal, Sherri Marie$131,800Pollution Control Agency
- Hendry-Vanpatten, Stacey$125,757Pollution Control Agency
- Rohne, Brent A$125,757Pollution Control Agency
- Hauck, Mark M$125,757Pollution Control Agency
- Gangeness, Britt K$125,757Pollution Control Agency
- Mcdonald, Kevin J$125,757Pollution Control Agency
- de Alwis, Deepa S.$125,757Pollution Control Agency