Arkansas / AR Department of Transportation
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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.
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).
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
Highest-paid first / page 37
Engineer/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Kevin Luthringer serves as a Engineer within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-07-2025. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,256. They are classified at grade 13.
Writer/AR Department of Transportation
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Matthew Branch works as a Writer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-16-2025. Matthew earned $61,256 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.
Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation
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Kenny Voss is a Crew Leader at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-23-2007. 2026 total compensation came to $61,204. They are classified at grade 11.
Advanced Skilled Tradespe/AR Department of Transportation
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John Anderson is a Advanced Skilled Tradespe at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-28-2014. 2026 total compensation came to $61,100. They are classified at grade 11.
Advanced Skilled Tradespe/AR Department of Transportation
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John Watts is a Advanced Skilled Tradespe at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-11-2011. 2026 total compensation came to $61,022. They are classified at grade 11.
Storeroom Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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Carroll Seaton holds the role of Storeroom Supervisor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-09-2009. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,944. Their pay grade is 12.
Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation
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Robert Lewis is a Crew Leader at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-10-1999. 2026 total compensation came to $60,944. They are classified at grade 11.
Inspector/AR Department of Transportation
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Earnest Gardner is a Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-13-2005. 2026 total compensation came to $60,866. They are classified at grade 11.
Senior Skilled Tradespers/AR Department of Transportation
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Joseph Mandella works as a Senior Skilled Tradespers for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-21-2016. Joseph earned $60,866 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.
Advanced Skilled Tradespe/AR Department of Transportation
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Michael Whittemore is a Advanced Skilled Tradespe at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-20-2015. 2026 total compensation came to $60,866. They are classified at grade 11.
Advanced Skilled Tradespe/AR Department of Transportation
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Jason Moser is a Advanced Skilled Tradespe at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-24-1999. 2026 total compensation came to $60,788. They are classified at grade 11.
Advanced Skilled Tradespe/AR Department of Transportation
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Dustin Lowery works as a Advanced Skilled Tradespe for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-04-2019. Dustin earned $60,736 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.
Storeroom Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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Lisa Lewis works as a Storeroom Supervisor for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-05-1996. Lisa earned $60,736 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.
Abstractor/AR Department of Transportation
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David Clark holds the role of Abstractor at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-28-2020. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,684. Their pay grade is 12.
Advanced Skilled Tradespe/AR Department of Transportation
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Scott Craig works as a Advanced Skilled Tradespe for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-18-2002. Scott earned $60,684 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.
Senior Skilled Tradespers/AR Department of Transportation
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Shaun White works as a Senior Skilled Tradespers for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-20-2016. Shaun earned $60,632 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.
Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Douglas Edwards serves as a Crew Leader within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-10-1999. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,554. They are classified at grade 11.
Advanced Skilled Tradesps/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, James Roland serves as a Advanced Skilled Tradesps within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-16-2013. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,554. They are classified at grade 11.
Legal Assistant/AR Department of Transportation
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Evelyn Allison is a Legal Assistant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-04-2001. 2026 total compensation came to $60,450. They are classified at grade 10.
Natural Resources Specialist/AR Department of Transportation
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Parker Brannon holds the role of Natural Resources Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-04-2025. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,450. Their pay grade is 12.
Its Specialist/AR Department of Transportation
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Timothy Madison is a Its Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-16-1990. 2026 total compensation came to $60,424. They are classified at grade 11.
Senior Permit Technician/AR Department of Transportation
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Robert Gray is a Senior Permit Technician at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-23-2003. 2026 total compensation came to $60,346. They are classified at grade 12.
Adv Surveys Aide/AR Department of Transportation
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Nghia Le holds the role of Adv Surveys Aide at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-05-2003. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,346. Their pay grade is 08.
Engineering Technician/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Randi Hardin serves as a Engineering Technician within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-22-2023. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,268. They are classified at grade 11.
Advanced Skilled Tradesps/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Melvin Price serves as a Advanced Skilled Tradesps within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-02-2013. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,242. They are classified at grade 11.
Engineering Technician/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Cameron Perkins serves as a Engineering Technician within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-22-2023. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,216. They are classified at grade 11.
Health and Safety Officer/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Justin Sams serves as a Health and Safety Officer within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-08-2008. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,216. They are classified at grade 12.
Chemist/AR Department of Transportation
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Jacie Jordan works as a Chemist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-28-2024. Jacie earned $60,164 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.
Utilities Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation
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Jennifer Miranda works as a Utilities Coordinator for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-22-2012. Jennifer earned $60,086 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.
Beautification Coordinator/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Melanie Treat serves as a Beautification Coordinator within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-25-1999. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,086. They are classified at grade 12.
Assistant Geophys Data Analyst/AR Department of Transportation
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Michael Owen works as a Assistant Geophys Data Analyst for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-10-2021. Michael earned $60,086 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.
Administrative Assistant/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Dwan Moore serves as a Administrative Assistant within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-20-2006. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,060. They are classified at grade 10.
Chemist/AR Department of Transportation
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Pepper Hobby is a Chemist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-03-2007. 2026 total compensation came to $60,034. They are classified at grade 11.
Senior Skilled Tradespers/AR Department of Transportation
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Leslie Howell works as a Senior Skilled Tradespers for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-01-2021. Leslie earned $60,008 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.
Inspector/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Brandy Stormes serves as a Inspector within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-28-2008. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,956. They are classified at grade 11.
Advanced Skilled Tradespe/AR Department of Transportation
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David Munson works as a Advanced Skilled Tradespe for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-26-2007. David earned $59,956 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.
Advanced Skilled Tradespe/AR Department of Transportation
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Paul Jackson holds the role of Advanced Skilled Tradespe at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-28-2011. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,826. Their pay grade is 11.
Advanced Skilled Tradespe/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Todd Foster serves as a Advanced Skilled Tradespe within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-26-2017. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,826. They are classified at grade 11.
Adv Resident Office Technician/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Charlene Haynes serves as a Adv Resident Office Technician within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-30-2008. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,800. They are classified at grade 12.
Photogrammetry Technician/AR Department of Transportation
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Kaili Teeter works as a Photogrammetry Technician for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-27-2021. Kaili earned $59,800 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.