Florida / FL Department of Transportation / Engineering Specialist III

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Engineering Specialist III

Design, analyze, and oversee technical systems or infrastructure, ensuring they meet specifications and codes.

476 employees hold this title in FL Department of Transportation. Median total compensation for the role is $70,834, above the department median of $69,007.

Employees: 476
Total payroll: $34.6M
Role median: $70,834
Agency median: $69,007
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$52,908$91,471+

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

How total compensation varies among the 476 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.

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This role across Florida

Engineering Specialist III is held in 9 Florida departments. In FL Department of Transportation, the median of $70,834 ranks #3 of 9.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Corrections

$73,038 · 1

Agency for Health Care Administrative

$71,571 · 14

Department of Management Services

$68,873 · 5

Department of Financial Services

$56,100 · 1

Department Environmental Protection

$55,682 · 33

Department of Health

$55,361 · 7

Department of Military Affairs

$54,413 · 1

Public Service Commission

$51,233 · 7

Median total compensation for the Engineering Specialist III role in other Floridadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Engineering Specialist beyond Florida

This role is reported in 6 jurisdictions. In Florida, the median of $69,922 ranks #3 of 6. See Engineering Specialist across all of Florida →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

$95,512 · 268

$87,460 · 6

$68,775 · 3,491

$47,397 · 10

$26,043 · 146

Median total compensation for comparable Engineering 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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David Ayers

Engineering Specialist III/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$87,085

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $87,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,085
Hire date: 2016-08-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4633
Position Number: 002423

David Ayers is a Engineering Specialist III at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 10 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $87,085.

Xavier Yebra

Engineering Specialist III/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$87,085

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $87,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,085
Hire date: 2020-12-11
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4633
Position Number: 002891

Xavier Yebra is a Engineering Specialist III at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Hired in 2020, they have about 6 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $87,085.

Joseph Thompson

Engineering Specialist III/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$87,085

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $87,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,085
Hire date: 2018-02-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4633
Position Number: 007021

Joseph Thompson works as a Engineering Specialist III for FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Hired in 2018, they have about 8 years of service as a salaried employee. Joseph earned $87,085 in 2026.

Benjamin Smith

Engineering Specialist III/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$86,999

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $86,999
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,999
Hire date: 2019-10-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4633
Position Number: 003595

At FL Department of Transportation, Benjamin Smith serves as a Engineering Specialist III within Highway Operations. Hired in 2019, they have about 7 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,999.

Andrew Leipski

Engineering Specialist III/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$86,999

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $86,999
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,999
Hire date: 2007-09-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4633
Position Number: 009026

Andrew Leipski holds the role of Engineering Specialist III at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Hired in 2007, they have about 19 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,999.

Nam Nguyen

Engineering Specialist III/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$86,722

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $86,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,722
Hire date: 2020-10-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Hoang Quoc

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4633
Position Number: 012394

Nam Nguyen is a Engineering Specialist III at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Hired in 2020, they have about 6 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $86,722.

Kristi Patterson

Engineering Specialist III/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$86,340

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $86,340
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,340
Hire date: 1998-07-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4633
Position Number: 005389

At FL Department of Transportation, Kristi Patterson serves as a Engineering Specialist III within Highway Operations. They have served since 1998 (about 28 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,340.

Bradley Peeler

Engineering Specialist III/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$86,243

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $86,243
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,243
Hire date: 2004-07-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4633
Position Number: 004712

Bradley Peeler works as a Engineering Specialist III for FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. They have served since 2004 (about 22 years) as a salaried employee. Bradley earned $86,243 in 2026.

Carlos Cabrera

Engineering Specialist III/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$85,980

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $85,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,980
Hire date: 2005-03-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4633
Position Number: 002608

At FL Department of Transportation, Carlos Cabrera serves as a Engineering Specialist III within Highway Operations. Hired in 2005, they have about 21 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,980.

Martin Smith

Engineering Specialist III/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$85,980

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $85,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,980
Hire date: 2010-10-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4633
Position Number: 003230

Martin Smith works as a Engineering Specialist III for FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. They have served since 2010 (about 16 years) as a salaried employee. Martin earned $85,980 in 2026.

Chadrick Whiddon

Engineering Specialist III/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$85,980

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $85,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,980
Hire date: 2023-12-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Marteen

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4633
Position Number: 003922

Chadrick Whiddon holds the role of Engineering Specialist III at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,980.

Shelley Clayton

Engineering Specialist III/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$85,980

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $85,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,980
Hire date: 2003-07-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4633
Position Number: 004117

Shelley Clayton holds the role of Engineering Specialist III at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 23 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,980.

Desirea Ouellette

Engineering Specialist III/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$85,980

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $85,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,980
Hire date: 2022-06-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Chirese

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4633
Position Number: 004595

Desirea Ouellette is a Engineering Specialist III at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $85,980.

Cheryl Johnson

Engineering Specialist III/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$85,980

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $85,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,980
Hire date: 1995-07-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4633
Position Number: 005396

Cheryl Johnson works as a Engineering Specialist III for FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. They have served since 1995 (about 31 years) as a salaried employee. Cheryl earned $85,980 in 2026.

Alison Rodriguez

Engineering Specialist III/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$85,980

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $85,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,980
Hire date: 2007-05-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4633
Position Number: 009471

At FL Department of Transportation, Alison Rodriguez serves as a Engineering Specialist III within Highway Operations. They have served since 2007 (about 19 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,980.

Misty Mahan

Engineering Specialist III/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$85,980

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $85,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,980
Hire date: 2018-08-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4633
Position Number: 010644

Misty Mahan works as a Engineering Specialist III for FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Hired in 2018, they have about 8 years of service as a salaried employee. Misty earned $85,980 in 2026.

Neal Barber

Engineering Specialist III/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$85,980

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $85,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,980
Hire date: 2016-09-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4633
Position Number: 010942

At FL Department of Transportation, Neal Barber serves as a Engineering Specialist III within Highway Operations. They have served since 2016 (about 10 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,980.

Patricia Gray

Engineering Specialist III/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$85,980

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $85,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,980
Hire date: 2008-02-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4633
Position Number: 014004

At FL Department of Transportation, Patricia Gray serves as a Engineering Specialist III within Highway Operations. Hired in 2008, they have about 18 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,980.

Dustin Hersey

Engineering Specialist III/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$85,980

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $85,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,980
Hire date: 2017-12-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Devane

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4633
Position Number: 004234

At FL Department of Transportation, Dustin Hersey serves as a Engineering Specialist III within Highway Operations. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 9 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,980.

Allison Barbara

Engineering Specialist III/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$85,980

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $85,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,980
Hire date: 2024-12-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4633
Position Number: 004389

At FL Department of Transportation, Allison Barbara serves as a Engineering Specialist III within Highway Operations. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,980.

Leslie Whiddon

Engineering Specialist III/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$85,980

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $85,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,980
Hire date: 2009-04-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4633
Position Number: 004479

Leslie Whiddon works as a Engineering Specialist III for FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Hired in 2009, they have about 17 years of service as a salaried employee. Leslie earned $85,980 in 2026.

Michael Lee

Engineering Specialist III/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$85,980

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $85,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,980
Hire date: 2014-03-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4633
Position Number: 006047

Michael Lee is a Engineering Specialist III at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. They have served since 2014 (about 12 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $85,980.

Geneva Maynard

Engineering Specialist III/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$85,980

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $85,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,980
Hire date: 2009-07-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4633
Position Number: 008360

Geneva Maynard is a Engineering Specialist III at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Hired in 2009, they have about 17 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $85,980.

Lorien Scarlett

Engineering Specialist III/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$85,980

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $85,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,980
Hire date: 2014-05-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4633
Position Number: 008427

Lorien Scarlett holds the role of Engineering Specialist III at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 12 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,980.

Anthony Foti

Engineering Specialist III/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$85,980

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $85,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,980
Hire date: 2025-01-06
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4633
Position Number: 008853

Anthony Foti holds the role of Engineering Specialist III at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,980.

Richard Hardy

Engineering Specialist III/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$85,980

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $85,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,980
Hire date: 2014-09-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4633
Position Number: 008987

Richard Hardy is a Engineering Specialist III at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 12 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $85,980.

Ray Degiovine

Engineering Specialist III/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$85,980

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $85,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,980
Hire date: 1996-11-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4633
Position Number: 011832

Ray Degiovine holds the role of Engineering Specialist III at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Hired in 1996, they have about 30 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,980.