Maine / Department of Transportation
Agency file
The Department of Transportation plans, builds, and maintains transportation infrastructure — roads, bridges, transit, and motor-vehicle services.
In 2024, this agency had 1,026 employees with median total compensation of $75,429; the highest distinct record was $201,770.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 1,026 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($75,429) — 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 $123,649 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $7,086. 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.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $62.4M — | 951 — | $69,141 — |
| 2023 | $15.6M ▼ 74.9% | 964 ▲ 1.4% | $15,758 ▼ 77.2% |
| 2024 | $73.3M ▲ 368.7% | 1,026 ▲ 6.4% | $75,429 ▲ 378.7% |
Record list
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Occupational Safety Specialist/Department of Transportation
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Michael Derusha works as a Occupational Safety Specialist for Department of Transportation. Michael earned $62,651 in 2024.
GIS Coordinator/Department of Transportation
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Brianna Spears is a GIS Coordinator at Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $62,617.
Human Resources Specialist/Department of Transportation
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Lindsey Patchell works as a Human Resources Specialist for Department of Transportation. Lindsey earned $62,594 in 2024.
Ferry Able Seaman/Department of Transportation
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Kristian Rudman works as a Ferry Able Seaman for Department of Transportation. Kristian earned $62,572 in 2024.
Office Associate II/Department of Transportation
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At Department of Transportation, Billie Jo Tyler serves as a Office Associate II. Their 2024 pay totaled $62,497.
Ferry Captain/Department of Transportation
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Aaron Sheridan holds the role of Ferry Captain at Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $62,287.
Staff Accountant/Department of Transportation
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Susan Towle holds the role of Staff Accountant at Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $62,285.
Occupational Safety Specialist/Department of Transportation
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Austin Chipman is a Occupational Safety Specialist at Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $62,272.
Ferry Captain II/Department of Transportation
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At Department of Transportation, Harland Turner Iii serves as a Ferry Captain II. Their 2024 pay totaled $62,201.
Contract/Grant Specialist/Department of Transportation
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Kevin Wallace holds the role of Contract/Grant Specialist at Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $62,201.
Business Systems Administrator II/Department of Transportation
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At Department of Transportation, Russell Sage serves as a Business Systems Administrator II. Their 2024 pay totaled $62,119.
Assistant Program Manager/Department of Transportation
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Devan Eaton is a Assistant Program Manager at Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $61,790.
Inventory & Property Associate II/Department of Transportation
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Jason Richards is a Inventory & Property Associate II at Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $61,571.
Office Associate II/Department of Transportation
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At Department of Transportation, Elaine Mcdougal serves as a Office Associate II. Their 2024 pay totaled $61,547.
Assistant Technician/Department of Transportation
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Robert Knox Iii holds the role of Assistant Technician at Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $61,530.
Auditor I/Department of Transportation
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At Department of Transportation, Trizah Chaparin serves as a Auditor I. Their 2024 pay totaled $61,336.
Customer Representative Associate II/Department of Transportation
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Darlene Harper is a Customer Representative Associate II at Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $61,106.
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Payroll for Sean O'Connor (Ferry Able Seaman, Department of Transportation) may cover more than one person; together they account for $61,072 in 2024.
Technician/Department of Transportation
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At Department of Transportation, Jeffery Lary serves as a Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $61,040.
Ferry Captain II/Department of Transportation
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Rodney Johnston holds the role of Ferry Captain II at Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $60,888.
Environmental Specialist III/Department of Transportation
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Alexis Racioppi works as a Environmental Specialist III for Department of Transportation. Alexis earned $60,875 in 2024.
Ferry Captain/Department of Transportation
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Kevin Hopkins holds the role of Ferry Captain at Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $60,478.
Planning Manager/Department of Transportation
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Jennifer Grant works as a Planning Manager for Department of Transportation. Jennifer earned $60,406 in 2022.
Project Manager/Department of Transportation
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Mackenzie Kersbergen works as a Project Manager for Department of Transportation. Mackenzie earned $60,209 in 2022.
Clerk IV/Department of Transportation
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Deborah Chase holds the role of Clerk IV at Department of Transportation. In 2022, their total compensation was $60,099.
Assistant Transportation Engineer/Department of Transportation
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Matthew Mihaiu works as a Assistant Transportation Engineer for Department of Transportation. Matthew earned $59,970 in 2024.
Assistant Technician/Department of Transportation
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At Department of Transportation, Dominique Laroche serves as a Assistant Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $59,724.
Senior Technician/Department of Transportation
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Edward Mcgovern is a Senior Technician at Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $59,470.
Senior Technician/Department of Transportation
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Alecia Cole works as a Senior Technician for Department of Transportation. Alecia earned $59,438 in 2024.
Right/Way Control Technician/Department of Transportation
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Susan Merriman is a Right/Way Control Technician at Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $59,427.
Ferry Captain II/Department of Transportation
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Lorence Turner is a Ferry Captain II at Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $59,367.
Planning & Research Associate I/Department of Transportation
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At Department of Transportation, Tammy Chamberlain serves as a Planning & Research Associate I. Their 2022 pay totaled $59,315.
Technician/Department of Transportation
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Richard Mayer holds the role of Technician at Department of Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $59,211.
Technician/Department of Transportation
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Timothy Mcneill is a Technician at Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $59,107.
Office Associate II/Department of Transportation
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Paige Northup is a Office Associate II at Department of Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $58,991.
Office Associate II/Department of Transportation
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Amanda Hoffman works as a Office Associate II for Department of Transportation. Amanda earned $58,774 in 2024.
Human Resources Specialist/Department of Transportation
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Kerri Pooler is a Human Resources Specialist at Department of Transportation. 2022 total compensation came to $58,767.
Project Manager/Department of Transportation
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Ryan Hodgman works as a Project Manager for Department of Transportation. Ryan earned $58,743 in 2024.
Transportation Plng Specialist/Department of Transportation
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At Department of Transportation, Michael Laberge serves as a Transportation Plng Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $58,074.
Ferry Captain/Department of Transportation
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At Department of Transportation, Daniel Mcnichol serves as a Ferry Captain. Their 2024 pay totaled $58,041.