Arkansas / AR Department of Transportation

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AR Department of Transportation

Source file: Arkansas — State Employee Compensation / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The AR Department of Transportation plans, builds, and maintains transportation infrastructure — roads, bridges, transit, and motor-vehicle services.

In 2026, this agency had 4,140 employees with median total compensation of $51,012; the highest distinct record was $236,730.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $245.5M
Employees: 4,140
Median total: $51,012
Highest record: $236,730

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$0$130,468+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 4,140 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($51,012) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $59,297 (100%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $0 (0%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$38,116

$41,470

$51,012

$70,408

$91,338

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $91,338 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $38,116. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Maintenance Aide II

614 · $41,392

Maintenance Specialist

284 · $47,892

Maintenance Aide I

274 · $35,620

Crew Leader

154 · $54,704

Construction Aide

97 · $41,392

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Jewell Rapier

Executive Assistant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$59,748

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $59,748
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,748
Hire date: 09-10-2019
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Jewell Rapier serves as a Executive Assistant within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-10-2019. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,748. They are classified at grade 12.

Ricky Milligan

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$59,748

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $59,748
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,748
Hire date: 03-26-1998
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Ricky Milligan works as a Maintenance Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-26-1998. Ricky earned $59,748 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

David Bright

Senior Skilled Tradespers/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$59,722

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $59,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,722
Hire date: 01-07-2019
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

David Bright works as a Senior Skilled Tradespers for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-07-2019. David earned $59,722 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

James Lewis

Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$59,696

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $59,696
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,696
Hire date: 06-04-2018
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

James Lewis is a Crew Leader at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-04-2018. 2026 total compensation came to $59,696. They are classified at grade 11.

Bartley Mcmillen

Photogrammetry Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$59,644

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $59,644
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,644
Hire date: 06-20-2021
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Bartley Mcmillen works as a Photogrammetry Technician for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-20-2021. Bartley earned $59,644 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Kristie Bumpass

Administrative Assistant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$59,644

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $59,644
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,644
Hire date: 06-18-2003
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Kristie Bumpass serves as a Administrative Assistant within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-18-2003. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,644. They are classified at grade 10.

David Sitton

Data Collection Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$59,592

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $59,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,592
Hire date: 07-01-1986
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, David Sitton serves as a Data Collection Technician within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-01-1986. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,592. They are classified at grade 10.

Sherrye Osban

Adv Resident Office Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$59,566

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $59,566
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,566
Hire date: 04-07-2011
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Sherrye Osban works as a Adv Resident Office Technician for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-07-2011. Sherrye earned $59,566 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Christopher Jones

Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$59,566

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $59,566
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,566
Hire date: 02-23-2012
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Christopher Jones holds the role of Crew Leader at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-23-2012. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,566. Their pay grade is 11.

Christen Trogden

Workforce Development Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$59,540

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $59,540
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,540
Hire date: 07-28-2025
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Christen Trogden is a Workforce Development Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-28-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $59,540. They are classified at grade 12.

Cindy Jester

Gis-Data Management Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$59,488

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $59,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,488
Hire date: 11-04-2024
Pay grade: I12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Cindy Jester serves as a Gis-Data Management Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-04-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,488. They are classified at grade I12.

Myron Jackson

IT Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$59,488

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $59,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,488
Hire date: 02-24-2025
Pay grade: I12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Myron Jackson serves as a IT Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-24-2025. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,488. They are classified at grade I12.

Abdullah Saim

GIS - Data Management Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$59,488

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $59,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,488
Hire date: 12-16-2024
Pay grade: I12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Abdullah Saim holds the role of GIS - Data Management Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-16-2024. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,488. Their pay grade is I12.

Nicholas Parker

Senior Skilled Tradespers/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$59,462

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $59,462
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,462
Hire date: 08-14-2017
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Nicholas Parker serves as a Senior Skilled Tradespers within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-14-2017. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,462. They are classified at grade 12.

Justin Reed

Senior Skilled Tradespers/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$59,462

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $59,462
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,462
Hire date: 03-13-2017
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Justin Reed works as a Senior Skilled Tradespers for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-13-2017. Justin earned $59,462 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Jackey Purdom

Advanced Skilled Tradespe/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$59,410

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $59,410
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,410
Hire date: 08-18-2015
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jackey Purdom holds the role of Advanced Skilled Tradespe at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-18-2015. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,410. Their pay grade is 11.

David Clark

Mechanic/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$59,280

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $59,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,280
Hire date: 07-01-2004
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

David Clark is a Mechanic at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-01-2004. 2026 total compensation came to $59,280. They are classified at grade 10.

Sara Brackett

Bookkeeper/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$59,280

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $59,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,280
Hire date: 01-02-2000
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Sara Brackett serves as a Bookkeeper within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-02-2000. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,280. They are classified at grade 10.

Hunter Lacy

Realty Appraiser/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$59,254

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $59,254
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,254
Hire date: 12-20-2021
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Hunter Lacy is a Realty Appraiser at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-20-2021. 2026 total compensation came to $59,254. They are classified at grade 12.

Derek Farmer

Advanced Skilled Tradespe/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$59,228

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $59,228
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,228
Hire date: 12-09-2013
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Derek Farmer works as a Advanced Skilled Tradespe for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-09-2013. Derek earned $59,228 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

Larry Bradbury

Testing Equipment Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$59,228

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $59,228
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,228
Hire date: 12-27-2016
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Larry Bradbury works as a Testing Equipment Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-27-2016. Larry earned $59,228 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

Janelle Mullis

Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$59,202

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $59,202
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,202
Hire date: 06-21-2022
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Janelle Mullis works as a Crew Leader for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-21-2022. Janelle earned $59,202 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

Michael Moses

Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$59,202

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $59,202
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,202
Hire date: 09-24-2017
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Michael Moses is a Crew Leader at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-24-2017. 2026 total compensation came to $59,202. They are classified at grade 11.

Sherry Steward

Administrative Assistant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$59,202

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $59,202
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,202
Hire date: 02-01-2016
Pay grade: 10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Sherry Steward works as a Administrative Assistant for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-01-2016. Sherry earned $59,202 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Valerie Wood

Construct Mtls Inspector/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$59,176

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $59,176
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,176
Hire date: 12-27-2012
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Valerie Wood works as a Construct Mtls Inspector for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-27-2012. Valerie earned $59,176 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

Kevin Allison

Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$59,124

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $59,124
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,124
Hire date: 05-21-2012
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kevin Allison is a Crew Leader at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-21-2012. 2026 total compensation came to $59,124. They are classified at grade 11.

Craig Freke

Senior Traffic Operations Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$59,098

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $59,098
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,098
Hire date: 07-05-2013
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Craig Freke serves as a Senior Traffic Operations Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-05-2013. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,098. They are classified at grade 12.

Bonnie Taylor

Program Management Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$59,098

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $59,098
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,098
Hire date: 09-11-2017
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Bonnie Taylor serves as a Program Management Technician within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-11-2017. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,098. They are classified at grade 12.

Dustin Frankson

Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$59,098

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $59,098
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,098
Hire date: 06-26-2006
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Dustin Frankson serves as a Crew Leader within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-26-2006. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,098. They are classified at grade 11.

Bryan Grafe

Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$59,046

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $59,046
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,046
Hire date: 02-26-2018
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Bryan Grafe is a Crew Leader at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-26-2018. 2026 total compensation came to $59,046. They are classified at grade 11.

Jimmy Holt

Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,890

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $58,890
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,890
Hire date: 04-12-2007
Pay grade: 09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Jimmy Holt serves as a Maintenance Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-12-2007. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,890. They are classified at grade 09.

Paul Stewart

Advanced Skilled Tradespe/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,864

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $58,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,864
Hire date: 01-14-2019
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Paul Stewart holds the role of Advanced Skilled Tradespe at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-14-2019. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,864. Their pay grade is 11.

Blake Robinson

Advanced Skilled Tradespe/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,838

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $58,838
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,838
Hire date: 07-05-2021
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Blake Robinson works as a Advanced Skilled Tradespe for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-05-2021. Blake earned $58,838 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

Brian Baker

Maintenance Management Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,838

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $58,838
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,838
Hire date: 09-13-2022
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Brian Baker holds the role of Maintenance Management Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-13-2022. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,838. Their pay grade is 12.

Michael Lewellen

Its Specialist/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,812

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $58,812
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,812
Hire date: 02-06-2014
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Michael Lewellen is a Its Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-06-2014. 2026 total compensation came to $58,812. They are classified at grade 11.

Hayden Powell

Adv Surveys Technician/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,786

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $58,786
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,786
Hire date: 08-06-2018
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Hayden Powell serves as a Adv Surveys Technician within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-06-2018. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,786. They are classified at grade 12.

Benjamin Aeilts

Advanced Skilled Tradespe/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,708

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $58,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,708
Hire date: 12-21-2021
Pay grade: 11
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Benjamin Aeilts is a Advanced Skilled Tradespe at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-21-2021. 2026 total compensation came to $58,708. They are classified at grade 11.

Jackson Haynie

Data Qual Management Analyst/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,682

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $58,682
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,682
Hire date: 07-11-2017
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Jackson Haynie serves as a Data Qual Management Analyst within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-11-2017. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,682. They are classified at grade 12.

Dustin Bryant

Senior Skilled Tradespers/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,682

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $58,682
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,682
Hire date: 06-13-2022
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Dustin Bryant holds the role of Senior Skilled Tradespers at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-13-2022. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,682. Their pay grade is 12.

Grant Elliott

Senior Skilled Tradespers/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,682

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $58,682
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,682
Hire date: 07-02-2018
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Grant Elliott is a Senior Skilled Tradespers at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-02-2018. 2026 total compensation came to $58,682. They are classified at grade 12.