Massachusetts / Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

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Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

Source file: Massachusetts Comptroller — CTHRU Statewide Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt) plans, builds, and maintains transportation infrastructure — roads, bridges, transit, and motor-vehicle services.

In 2025, this agency had 177 employees with median total compensation of $116,675; the highest distinct record was $265,763.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $20.3M
Employees: 177
Median total: $116,675
Highest record: $265,763

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$1,769$225,322+

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

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 177 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($116,675) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $88,800 (77%)
Overtime — $19,580 (17%)
Other — $6,262 (5%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$38,153

$92,131

$116,675

$145,789

$180,987

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $180,987 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $38,153. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Operator,Surface

32 · $109,129

Inspector,Bus

15 · $128,106

Motorperson,Rapid Transit

12 · $110,599

Inspector

11 · $112,259

Operator,Surface (Post Retire)

11 · $38,153

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

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 2 published years.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2024	$23.7M —	201 —	$120,644 —
2025	$20.3M ▼ 14.5%	177 ▼ 11.9%	$116,675 ▼ 3.3%

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Michael Dauwer

Operator,Surface (Post Retire)/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$38,476

Base pay: $34,587
Overtime: $1,884
Other pay: $2,006
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,476
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $96,762
Bargaining Group Number: M11
Department Code: MBT
Department ZIP Code: 02127
Other Pay (Actual): $2,006
Pay Code AA1: $2,006
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1321645

Michael Dauwer holds the role of Operator,Surface (Post Retire) at Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,476. Their bargaining unit is MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc.

Dayan Rivera

Supervisor Transportation - Bus/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$38,382

Base pay: $26,374
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,008
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,382
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MBTA L453 Professional

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $123,926
Bargaining Group Number: M05
Department Code: MBT
Department ZIP Code: 02118
Pay Buyout (Actual): $12,008
Service End Date: Jan 25, 2025
Transaction Number: 1336998
Year-to-Date Pay: $38,382

Dayan Rivera works as a Supervisor Transportation - Bus for Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt). Their status is full time employee. Dayan earned $38,382 in 2025. They are represented by MBTA L453 Professional.

Thomas Williams

Operator,Surface (Post Retire)/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$38,345

Base pay: $36,837
Overtime: $1,507
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,345
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $96,762
Bargaining Group Number: M11
Department Code: MBT
Department ZIP Code: 02129
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1424813
Year-to-Date Pay: $38,345

Thomas Williams holds the role of Operator,Surface (Post Retire) at Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,345. Union affiliation: MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc.

Helen Mina

Operator,Surface (Post Retire)/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$38,153

Base pay: $34,259
Overtime: $1,906
Other pay: $1,989
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,153
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $96,762
Bargaining Group Number: M11
Department Code: MBT
Department ZIP Code: 02127
Other Pay (Actual): $1,989
Pay Code AA1: $1,989
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1317901

At Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt), Helen Mina serves as a Operator,Surface (Post Retire). They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,153. They are represented by MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc.

William White

Operator,Surface/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$37,570

Base pay: $26,250
Overtime: $841
Other pay: $10,480
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,570
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $93,496
Bargaining Group Number: M11
Department Code: MBT
Department ZIP Code: 02119
Other Pay (Actual): $454
Pay Code AA1: $454
Service End Date: Apr 5, 2025
Transaction Number: 1335113

William White holds the role of Operator,Surface at Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,570. They are represented by MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc.

Steven Survilas

Operator,Surface (Post Retire)/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$36,964

Base pay: $34,873
Overtime: $164
Other pay: $1,927
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,964
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $96,762
Bargaining Group Number: M11
Department Code: MBT
Department ZIP Code: 02129
Other Pay (Actual): $1,927
Pay Code AA1: $1,927
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1320657

Steven Survilas works as a Operator,Surface (Post Retire) for Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt). Their status is full time employee. Steven earned $36,964 in 2025. Union affiliation: MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc.

Patrick Hogan

Operator,Surface (Post Retire)/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$36,208

Base pay: $33,738
Overtime: $587
Other pay: $1,882
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,208
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $96,762
Bargaining Group Number: M11
Department Code: MBT
Department ZIP Code: 02129
Other Pay (Actual): $1,882
Pay Code AA1: $1,882
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1327222

Patrick Hogan holds the role of Operator,Surface (Post Retire) at Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,208. Their bargaining unit is MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc.

Giana Gibson

Operator,Surface (Post Retire)/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$36,048

Base pay: $33,762
Overtime: $2,287
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,048
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $96,762
Bargaining Group Number: M11
Department Code: MBT
Department ZIP Code: 02127
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1424475
Year-to-Date Pay: $36,048

Giana Gibson works as a Operator,Surface (Post Retire) for Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt). Their status is full time employee. Giana earned $36,048 in 2025. They are represented by MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc.

William Cohan

Operator,Surface (Post Retire)/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt)

2025 total comp

$33,972

Base pay: $33,092
Overtime: $879
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,972
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $96,762
Bargaining Group Number: M11
Department Code: MBT
Department ZIP Code: 02129
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1415037
Year-to-Date Pay: $33,972

William Cohan works as a Operator,Surface (Post Retire) for Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Mbt). Their status is full time employee. William earned $33,972 in 2025. They are represented by MBTA L589 Carmen's Non-Misc.