Tapson, Thomas
Research Analysis SpecEmploy & Econ Development DeptRamsey CountyFull-time
CO Labor Market Info. 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 2017, pay went down 2% while consumer prices went up 10%. After inflation, pay is down 10% (it fell behind inflation).
| Year | Paid | Change | Prices (CPI) | After inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2017 | $52,153 | −20.2% | +1.8% | −21.6% |
| FY 2016 | $65,354 | +2.5% | +0.7% | +1.8% |
| FY 2015 | $63,750 | +3.0% | +0.7% | +2.2% |
| FY 2014 | $61,908 | +7.9% | +1.6% | +6.2% |
| FY 2013 | $57,374 | +6.3% | +1.7% | +4.6% |
| FY 2012 | $53,976 | +1.7% | +2.9% | −1.2% |
| FY 2011 | $53,061 | — | — | — |
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 2017 · Research Analysis Spec
Paid more than 40% of the 94 people with this job title that year. The median was $54,023.
Uses the amount paid in the year, so partial years and part-time positions read low.
See everyone with this job titleEvery record
7 records, newest first
| FY | Agency | Job title | County | Base pay | Overtime | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Employ & Econ Development Dept CO Labor Market Info | Research Analysis Spec Full-time · left during year | Ramsey | $32.24 /hr | — | $52,153 |
| 2016 | Employ & Econ Development Dept CO Labor Market Info | Research Analysis Spec Full-time | Ramsey | $31.45 /hr | — | $65,354 |
| 2015 | Employ & Econ Development Dept CO Labor Market Info | Research Analysis Spec Full-time | Ramsey | $30.68 /hr | — | $63,750 |
| 2014 | Employ & Econ Development Dept CO Labor Market Info | Research Analysis Spec Full-time | Ramsey | $29.79 /hr | — | $61,908 |
| 2013 | Employ & Econ Development Dept CO Labor Market Info | Research Analysis Spec Full-time | Ramsey | $28.92 /hr | — | $57,374 |
| 2012 | Employ & Econ Development Dept CO Labor Market Info | Research Analysis Spec Full-time | Ramsey | $27.33 /hr | — | $53,976 |
| 2011 | Employ & Econ Development Dept CO Labor Market Info | Research Analysis Spec Full-time | Ramsey | $26.39 /hr | — | $53,061 |
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 Employ & Econ Development Dept
FY 2017, amount paid
- Hardy, Shawntera M.$149,427Commissioner-Empl & Econ Dev
- McKinnon, Kevin$130,898Deputy Commr Empl & Econ Devel
- Haney, Michael C$127,389Emp & Econ Devel Fld Op Re Mgr
- Chaffee, Blake$126,593Deputy Commr Empl & Econ Devel
- Hanson Willis, Jeremy James$126,593Deputy Commr Empl & Econ Devel
- Freeman, Julie A$120,915Agency Chief Financial Officer
- Caligiuri, Richard J$120,914Unemployment Ins Director
- Peck, Kimberley T$118,073Admin Svcs Dir
Highest paid as Research Analysis Spec
FY 2017, amount paid
- Hajicek, Carol R.$89,545Health Department
- Hoaby, Ted Lynn$73,863MN St Colleges & Universities
- Oman, Jerald J$69,203MN St Colleges & Universities
- Tabor, Timothy William$68,732Transportation Dept
- Erickson, Craig R$67,562Military Affairs Dept
- Gaichas, Anna M$66,984Health Department
- Jernberg, John W$66,983State Auditor
- O'Gorman, Dana S$66,983Human Services Dept