U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Agriculture / Transportation Specialist

Job-title file

Transportation Specialist

Operate vehicles or heavy equipment safely to move people or materials, and perform routine checks.

232 employees hold this title in Department of Agriculture. Median total compensation for the role is $96,031, above the department median of $77,955.

Employees: 232
Total payroll: $23.3M
Role median: $96,031
Agency median: $77,955
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$56,924$157,885+

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How total compensation varies among the 232 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Transportation Specialist is held in 20 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Agriculture, the median of $96,031 ranks #13 of 20.

Highest-paying departments for this role

National Transportation Safety Board

$174,983 · 19

Department of State

$146,693 · 2

Surface Transportation Board

$139,395 · 1

Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

$135,157 · 6

Department of Commerce

$133,390 · 13

Department of Homeland Security

$128,493 · 162

Social Security Administration

$122,745 · 2

U.S. Agency for International Development

$117,962 · 5

Environmental Protection Agency

$116,727 · 2

Department of Transportation

$115,737 · 6,433

General Services Administration

$113,088 · 20

Department of Health and Human Services

$99,200 · 5

Median total compensation for the Transportation Specialist role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Transportation Specialist beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 6 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $114,034 ranks #2 of 6. See Transportation Specialist across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

$142,888 · 14

$102,239 · 220

$101,290 · 5

$63,148 · 999

New York Public Authorities

$45,388 · 9

Median total compensation for comparable Transportation Specialistroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Beitia Jackson

Transportation Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$102,350

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $102,350
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,350
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Oakland
Work county: Alameda
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,350
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,387
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062480001
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Beitia Jackson holds the role of Transportation Specialist at Department of Agriculture based in Oakland, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $102,350. Their pay grade is 11.

Eugene Hodges

Transportation Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$101,453

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $101,453
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,453
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Pocatello
Work county: Bannock
Work state: Idaho

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $101,453
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,846
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 161430005
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Eugene Hodges serves as a Transportation Specialist based in Pocatello, Idaho. Their 2024 pay totaled $101,453. They are classified at grade 12.

Archie HumphreyMay be multiple

Transportation Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$101,086

Sub-department: Rural Development
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Douglasville
Work county: Douglas
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,960
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 131770097
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Archie Humphrey appears in Department of Agriculture payroll as a Transportation Specialist, with $101,086 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Terry Owen

Transportation Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$101,086

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $101,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,086
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Lawrenceville
Work county: Gwinnett
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $101,086
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,884
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 133100135
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Terry Owen is a Transportation Specialist at Department of Agriculture based in Lawrenceville, Georgia. 2024 total compensation came to $101,086. They are classified at grade 12.

Joshua Hutchison

Transportation Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$100,987

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $99,352
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,635
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,987
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Mcclellan
Work county: Sacramento
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,352
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062025067
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Joshua Hutchison is a Transportation Specialist at Department of Agriculture based in Mcclellan, California. 2024 total compensation came to $100,987. They are classified at grade 12.

Dirk Stevens

Transportation Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$100,751

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $98,555
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,196
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,751
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Redmond
Work county: Deschutes
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,555
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,365
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 411720017
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Dirk Stevens works as a Transportation Specialist for Department of Agriculture based in Redmond, Oregon. Dirk earned $100,751 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Ryne Hicks

Transportation Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$100,021

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $100,021
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,021
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Milwaukee
Work county: Milwaukee
Work state: Wisconsin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $100,021
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,884
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 553100079
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ryne Hicks works as a Transportation Specialist for Department of Agriculture based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Ryne earned $100,021 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Justin Vernon

Transportation Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$99,778

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $99,778
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,778
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Corvallis
Work county: Benton
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,778
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 410420003
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Justin Vernon holds the role of Transportation Specialist at Department of Agriculture based in Corvallis, Oregon. In 2024, their total compensation was $99,778. Their pay grade is 12.

Tracy Kita

Transportation Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$99,340

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $99,340
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,340
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Suisun City
Work county: Solano
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,340
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,317
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063780095
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tracy Kita holds the role of Transportation Specialist at Department of Agriculture based in Suisun City, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $99,340. Their pay grade is 11.

David Shinkle

Transportation Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$99,254

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $98,555
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $699
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,254
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Saint George
Work county: Washington
Work state: Utah

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,555
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,365
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 491670053
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

David Shinkle works as a Transportation Specialist for Department of Agriculture based in Saint George, Utah. David earned $99,254 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Scott Headrick

Transportation Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$98,925

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $96,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,241
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,925
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Fort Collins
Work county: Larimer
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,684
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080860069
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Scott Headrick is a Transportation Specialist at Department of Agriculture based in Fort Collins, Colorado. 2024 total compensation came to $98,925. They are classified at grade 12.

Shaun Jensen

Transportation Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$98,858

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $98,555
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $303
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,858
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Boise
Work county: Ada
Work state: Idaho

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,555
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,365
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 160160001
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Shaun Jensen serves as a Transportation Specialist based in Boise, Idaho. Their 2024 pay totaled $98,858. They are classified at grade 12.

Matthew Lynde

Transportation Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$98,747

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $96,148
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,599
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,747
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Mcclellan
Work county: Sacramento
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,148
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062025067
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Matthew Lynde holds the role of Transportation Specialist at Department of Agriculture based in Mcclellan, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $98,747. Their pay grade is 12.

Bryan Brazzeal

Transportation Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$98,555

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $98,555
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,555
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Fredonia
Work county: Coconino
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,555
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,365
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040186005
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Bryan Brazzeal is a Transportation Specialist at Department of Agriculture based in Fredonia, Arizona. 2024 total compensation came to $98,555. They are classified at grade 12.

Nathan Hillenbrand

Transportation Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$98,555

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $98,555
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,555
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Missoula
Work county: Missoula
Work state: Montana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,555
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,365
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 300830063
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nathan Hillenbrand works as a Transportation Specialist for Department of Agriculture based in Missoula, Montana. Nathan earned $98,555 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Ralph Rackham

Transportation Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$98,555

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $98,555
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,555
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Ogden
Work county: Weber
Work state: Utah

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,555
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,365
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 491350057
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Ralph Rackham serves as a Transportation Specialist based in Ogden, Utah. Their 2024 pay totaled $98,555. They are classified at grade 12.

Gerald Spence

Transportation Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$98,555

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $98,555
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,555
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Redding
Work county: Shasta
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,555
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,365
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062950089
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Gerald Spence works as a Transportation Specialist for Department of Agriculture based in Redding, California. Gerald earned $98,555 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

David Doucet

Transportation Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$98,346

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $98,346
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,346
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Anchorage
Work county: Anchorage
Work state: Alaska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,346
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,527
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 020130020
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

David Doucet works as a Transportation Specialist for Department of Agriculture based in Anchorage, Alaska. David earned $98,346 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Tiare Fuller

Transportation Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$98,023

Sub-department: Rural Development
Base pay: $98,023
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,023
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Covington
Work county: Newton
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,023
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 131380217
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tiare Fuller holds the role of Transportation Specialist at Department of Agriculture based in Covington, Georgia. In 2024, their total compensation was $98,023. Their pay grade is 12.

Meneca Brown

Transportation Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$97,798

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $93,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,798
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Linthicum Heights
Work county: Anne Arundel
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,798
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,387
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240937003
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Meneca Brown serves as a Transportation Specialist based in Linthicum Heights, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $97,798. They are classified at grade 11.

Roger Caballero

Transportation Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$97,683

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $96,148
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,535
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,683
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Nevada City
Work county: Nevada
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,148
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062360057
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Roger Caballero serves as a Transportation Specialist based in Nevada City, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $97,683. They are classified at grade 12.

John Wood

Transportation Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$97,391

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $95,657
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,734
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,391
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Redmond
Work county: Deschutes
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $95,657
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,884
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 411720017
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

John Wood works as a Transportation Specialist for Department of Agriculture based in Redmond, Oregon. John earned $97,391 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Sean Cox

Transportation Specialist/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$97,376

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $97,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,376
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Tucson
Work county: Pima
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,376
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,884
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040530019
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sean Cox holds the role of Transportation Specialist at Department of Agriculture based in Tucson, Arizona. In 2024, their total compensation was $97,376. Their pay grade is 12.