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 38
Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Michael Carlton serves as a Crew Leader within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-27-2005. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,800. They are classified at grade 11.
Executive Assistant/AR Department of Transportation
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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.
Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation
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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.
Senior Skilled Tradespers/AR Department of Transportation
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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.
Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation
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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.
Photogrammetry Technician/AR Department of Transportation
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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.
Administrative Assistant/AR Department of Transportation
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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.
Data Collection Technician/AR Department of Transportation
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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.
Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation
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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.
Adv Resident Office Technician/AR Department of Transportation
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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.
Workforce Development Specialist/AR Department of Transportation
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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.
IT Specialist/AR Department of Transportation
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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.
GIS - Data Management Specialist/AR Department of Transportation
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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.
Gis-Data Management Specialist/AR Department of Transportation
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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.
Senior Skilled Tradespers/AR Department of Transportation
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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.
Senior Skilled Tradespers/AR Department of Transportation
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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.
Advanced Skilled Tradespe/AR Department of Transportation
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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.
Mechanic/AR Department of Transportation
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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.
Bookkeeper/AR Department of Transportation
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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.
Realty Appraiser/AR Department of Transportation
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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.
Advanced Skilled Tradespe/AR Department of Transportation
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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.
Testing Equipment Specialist/AR Department of Transportation
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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.
Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation
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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.
Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation
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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.
Administrative Assistant/AR Department of Transportation
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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.
Construct Mtls Inspector/AR Department of Transportation
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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.
Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation
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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.
Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation
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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.
Program Management Technician/AR Department of Transportation
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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.
Senior Traffic Ops Specialist/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Craig Freke serves as a Senior Traffic Ops Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-05-2013. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,098. They are classified at grade 12.
Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation
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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.
Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation
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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.
Advanced Skilled Tradespe/AR Department of Transportation
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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.
Advanced Skilled Tradespe/AR Department of Transportation
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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.
Maintenance Management Specialist/AR Department of Transportation
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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.
Its Specialist/AR Department of Transportation
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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.
Adv Surveys Technician/AR Department of Transportation
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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.
Advanced Skilled Tradespe/AR Department of Transportation
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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.
Senior Skilled Tradespers/AR Department of Transportation
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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.
Adv Resident Office Technician/AR Department of Transportation
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Madeline Drum holds the role of Adv Resident Office Technician at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-06-2015. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,682. Their pay grade is 12.