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

Job-title file

Transportation Specialist

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

102 employees hold this title in Department of Interior. Median total compensation for the role is $92,759, above the department median of $87,331.

Employees: 102
Total payroll: $9.9M
Role median: $92,759
Agency median: $87,331
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$68,228$158,849+

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How total compensation varies among the 102 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 Interior, the median of $92,759 ranks #15 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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Michael Spelman

Transportation Specialist/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$79,853

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $79,808
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $45
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,853
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Vale
Work county: Malheur
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,808
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,317
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 412140045
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Spelman works as a Transportation Specialist for Department of Interior based in Vale, Oregon. Michael earned $79,853 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Patrick Glynn

Transportation Specialist/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$79,808

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $79,808
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,808
Pay grade: 11
Work city: West Glacier
Work county: Flathead
Work state: Montana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,808
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,317
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 301235029
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Patrick Glynn works as a Transportation Specialist for Department of Interior based in West Glacier, Montana. Patrick earned $79,808 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Joseph Miller

Transportation Specialist/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$79,212

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $78,986
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $226
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,212
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Las Vegas
Work county: Clark
Work state: Nevada

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $78,986
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,247
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 320120003
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Joseph Miller works as a Transportation Specialist for Department of Interior based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Joseph earned $79,212 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Robert Dauphinais

Transportation Specialist/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$78,297

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $77,955
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $342
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,297
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Pocatello
Work county: Bannock
Work state: Idaho

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,955
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,731
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 161430005
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Robert Dauphinais is a Transportation Specialist at Department of Interior based in Pocatello, Idaho. 2024 total compensation came to $78,297. They are classified at grade 09.

Larissa Perez

Transportation Specialist/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$77,608

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $77,608
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,608
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Sequoia National Park
Work county: Tulare
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,608
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,247
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063591107
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Larissa Perez is a Transportation Specialist at Department of Interior based in Sequoia National Park, California. 2024 total compensation came to $77,608. They are classified at grade 11.

Derek Wheeler

Transportation Specialist/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$77,478

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $77,390
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $88
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,478
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Grand Junction
Work county: Mesa
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,390
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,247
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 081040077
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Derek Wheeler serves as a Transportation Specialist based in Grand Junction, Colorado. Their 2024 pay totaled $77,478. They are classified at grade 11.

Raymond Raddatz

Transportation Specialist/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$77,438

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $77,390
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $48
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,438
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Boise
Work county: Ada
Work state: Idaho

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,390
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,247
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 160160001
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Raymond Raddatz serves as a Transportation Specialist based in Boise, Idaho. Their 2024 pay totaled $77,438. They are classified at grade 11.

Kurt Mcdonald

Transportation Specialist/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$77,410

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $77,390
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $20
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,410
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Twin Falls
Work county: Twin Falls
Work state: Idaho

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,390
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,247
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 161830083
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kurt Mcdonald works as a Transportation Specialist for Department of Interior based in Twin Falls, Idaho. Kurt earned $77,410 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Shannon Myers

Transportation Specialist/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$77,410

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $77,390
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $20
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,410
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Winnemucca
Work county: Humboldt
Work state: Nevada

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,390
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,247
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 320230013
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Shannon Myers holds the role of Transportation Specialist at Department of Interior based in Winnemucca, Nevada. In 2024, their total compensation was $77,410. Their pay grade is 11.

Michael Hensley

Transportation Specialist/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$77,390

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $77,390
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,390
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Anadarko
Work county: Caddo
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,390
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,247
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 400160015
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Michael Hensley serves as a Transportation Specialist based in Anadarko, Oklahoma. Their 2024 pay totaled $77,390. They are classified at grade 11.

Jordan Black

Transportation Specialist/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$77,390

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $77,390
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,390
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Gatlinburg
Work county: Sevier
Work state: Tennessee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,390
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,247
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 470920155
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jordan Black works as a Transportation Specialist for Department of Interior based in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Jordan earned $77,390 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

John Sullivan

Transportation Specialist/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$77,274

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $77,274
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,274
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Homestead
Work county: Miami-Dade
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,274
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 121440086
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

John Sullivan holds the role of Transportation Specialist at Department of Interior based in Homestead, Florida. In 2024, their total compensation was $77,274. Their pay grade is 11.

Brian Pitts

Transportation Specialist/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$76,910

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $76,769
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $141
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,910
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Fairbanks
Work county: Fairbanks North Star
Work state: Alaska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $76,769
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,176
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 020770090
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Brian Pitts serves as a Transportation Specialist based in Fairbanks, Alaska. Their 2024 pay totaled $76,910. They are classified at grade 09.

Michael Kidwell

Transportation Specialist/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$76,373

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $76,145
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $228
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,373
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Stead Afb
Work county: Washoe
Work state: Nevada

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $76,145
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,020
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 320193031
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Kidwell holds the role of Transportation Specialist at Department of Interior based in Stead Afb, Nevada. In 2024, their total compensation was $76,373. Their pay grade is 09.

Alex Abols

Transportation Specialist/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$75,144

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $74,972
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $172
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,144
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Boise
Work county: Ada
Work state: Idaho

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,972
Basic Pay (before locality): $64,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 160160001
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Alex Abols works as a Transportation Specialist for Department of Interior based in Boise, Idaho. Alex earned $75,144 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Kyle Johnson

Transportation Specialist/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$74,972

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $74,972
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,972
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Backer City
Work county: Baker
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,972
Basic Pay (before locality): $64,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 410130001
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Kyle Johnson serves as a Transportation Specialist based in Backer City, Oregon. Their 2024 pay totaled $74,972. They are classified at grade 11.

Benjamin Thayer

Transportation Specialist/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$74,972

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $74,972
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,972
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Vale
Work county: Malheur
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,972
Basic Pay (before locality): $64,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 412140045
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Benjamin Thayer is a Transportation Specialist at Department of Interior based in Vale, Oregon. 2024 total compensation came to $74,972. They are classified at grade 11.

Justin King

Transportation Specialist/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$74,087

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $73,958
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $129
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,087
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Roswell
Work county: Chaves
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $73,958
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,309
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350670005
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Justin King works as a Transportation Specialist for Department of Interior based in Roswell, New Mexico. Justin earned $74,087 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

April Browning

Transportation Specialist/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$73,753

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $72,553
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,753
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Yellowstone Park
Work county: Park
Work state: Wyoming

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,553
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 560895029
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

April Browning works as a Transportation Specialist for Department of Interior based in Yellowstone Park, Wyoming. April earned $73,753 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Joshua Archibald

Transportation Specialist/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$73,053

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $72,553
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,053
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Salt Lake City
Work county: Salt Lake
Work state: Utah

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,553
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 491700035
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Joshua Archibald serves as a Transportation Specialist based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Their 2024 pay totaled $73,053. They are classified at grade 11.

Courtney Christensen

Transportation Specialist/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$68,246

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $67,961
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $285
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,246
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Cedar City
Work county: Iron
Work state: Utah

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,961
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,176
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 490190021
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Courtney Christensen serves as a Transportation Specialist based in Cedar City, Utah. Their 2024 pay totaled $68,246. They are classified at grade 09.

Jasper Lloyd

Transportation Specialist/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$68,228

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $67,961
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $267
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,228
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Twin Falls
Work county: Twin Falls
Work state: Idaho

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,961
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,176
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 161830083
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 2101
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jasper Lloyd holds the role of Transportation Specialist at Department of Interior based in Twin Falls, Idaho. In 2024, their total compensation was $68,228. Their pay grade is 09.