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 49
Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, William Higgins serves as a Crew Leader within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-08-2023. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,508. They are classified at grade 11.
Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation
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Clayton Davis is a Crew Leader at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-16-2018. 2026 total compensation came to $53,508. They are classified at grade 11.
Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation
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Jake Spencer works as a Crew Leader for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-01-2021. Jake earned $53,508 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.
Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation
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Justin Walden holds the role of Crew Leader at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-06-2018. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,508. Their pay grade is 11.
Inspector/AR Department of Transportation
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Raymond Taylor holds the role of Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-17-2013. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,508. Their pay grade is 11.
Construct Mtls Inspector/AR Department of Transportation
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William Buttke holds the role of Construct Mtls Inspector at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-07-2022. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,508. Their pay grade is 11.
Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Adam Plyler serves as a Crew Leader within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-23-2010. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,508. They are classified at grade 11.
Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Colby Cox serves as a Crew Leader within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-23-2021. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,508. They are classified at grade 11.
Crew Leader/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, James Parker serves as a Crew Leader within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-21-2015. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,508. They are classified at grade 11.
Administrative Assistant/AR Department of Transportation
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Renae Whiteside works as a Administrative Assistant for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-15-2015. Renae earned $53,430 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.
Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation
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Zachary Frizzell works as a Maintenance Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-18-2022. Zachary earned $53,404 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.
Ahp Technician/AR Department of Transportation
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Donald Baldwin works as a Ahp Technician for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-30-2017. Donald earned $53,352 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.
Ahp Security Supervisor/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Hunter Griffith serves as a Ahp Security Supervisor within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-30-2013. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,248. They are classified at grade 09.
Adv Area Hq Attd/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Lannie Sanderson serves as a Adv Area Hq Attd within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-05-2002. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,196. They are classified at grade 08.
Administrative Assistant/AR Department of Transportation
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Katherine Rasmussen holds the role of Administrative Assistant at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-01-2006. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,170. Their pay grade is 10.
Lead Bridge Repairer/AR Department of Transportation
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Jose' Malagon works as a Lead Bridge Repairer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 01-07-2007. Jose' earned $53,092 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.
Highway Zoner/AR Department of Transportation
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Aaron Anderson holds the role of Highway Zoner at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-02-2013. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,066. Their pay grade is 10.
Ferry Boat Pilot/AR Department of Transportation
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Clifton Wood holds the role of Ferry Boat Pilot at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-20-2001. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,988. Their pay grade is 09.
Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation
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Ronald Green is a Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-23-2014. 2026 total compensation came to $52,962. They are classified at grade 09.
Adv Area Hq Attd/AR Department of Transportation
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Dorothy Childs holds the role of Adv Area Hq Attd at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-09-1998. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,884. Their pay grade is 08.
Tmc Operator/AR Department of Transportation
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Joel Ruff holds the role of Tmc Operator at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-07-2013. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,832. Their pay grade is 09.
Bookkeeper/AR Department of Transportation
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Sarah Lamkin works as a Bookkeeper for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-08-2019. Sarah earned $52,832 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.
Resident Office Technician/AR Department of Transportation
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Stephanie King works as a Resident Office Technician for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-28-2006. Stephanie earned $52,806 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.
Construction Aide/AR Department of Transportation
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Jennifer Powell holds the role of Construction Aide at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-13-2006. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,728. Their pay grade is 07.
System Information Technician/AR Department of Transportation
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Shelby Ingle is a System Information Technician at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 07-16-2012. 2026 total compensation came to $52,728. They are classified at grade 10.
System Information Techni/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Cressandra Mahone serves as a System Information Techni within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-02-2011. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,702. They are classified at grade 10.
Lead Bridge Repairer/AR Department of Transportation
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Chase Richardson is a Lead Bridge Repairer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-07-2021. 2026 total compensation came to $52,676. They are classified at grade 09.
Data Collection Technician/AR Department of Transportation
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Fowler Mcintire works as a Data Collection Technician for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-06-2015. Fowler earned $52,624 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.
Mechanic/AR Department of Transportation
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Nicholas Willis holds the role of Mechanic at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-05-2017. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,624. Their pay grade is 10.
Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation
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Eric Burns holds the role of Maintenance Specialist at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-06-2018. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,598. Their pay grade is 09.
Adv Permit Technician/AR Department of Transportation
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John Sacrey is a Adv Permit Technician at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-19-1998. 2026 total compensation came to $52,572. They are classified at grade 10.
Mechanic/AR Department of Transportation
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Randy Hembrey holds the role of Mechanic at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 11-28-2016. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,572. Their pay grade is 10.
Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation
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Jack Imbush works as a Maintenance Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-30-2009. Jack earned $52,546 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.
Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Fate Canady serves as a Maintenance Specialist within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-23-2014. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,468. They are classified at grade 09.
Plumber/AR Department of Transportation
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Jeffrey Daniels works as a Plumber for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-26-2024. Jeffrey earned $52,442 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.
Mechanic/AR Department of Transportation
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Quinton Mitleff is a Mechanic at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-28-2015. 2026 total compensation came to $52,442. They are classified at grade 10.
Resident Office Technician/AR Department of Transportation
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Brinda Bates is a Resident Office Technician at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-27-2016. 2026 total compensation came to $52,416. They are classified at grade 10.
Administrative Assistant/AR Department of Transportation
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Katherine Martin works as a Administrative Assistant for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-31-2009. Katherine earned $52,416 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.
Adv Field Clerk/AR Department of Transportation
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At AR Department of Transportation, Tina Adams serves as a Adv Field Clerk within Other. Records show a hire date of 11-25-2004. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,390. They are classified at grade 08.
Maintenance Specialist/AR Department of Transportation
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James Jones works as a Maintenance Specialist for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-17-2011. James earned $52,364 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.