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Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot)

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

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot) plans, builds, and maintains transportation infrastructure — roads, bridges, transit, and motor-vehicle services.

In 2025, this agency had 482 employees with median total compensation of $107,582; the highest distinct record was $298,647.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $47.2M
Employees: 482
Median total: $107,582
Highest record: $298,647

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$108$213,683+

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

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 482 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($107,582) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $75,856 (77%)
Overtime — $18,604 (19%)
Other — $3,453 (4%)
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

$2,173

$43,904

$107,582

$140,684

$176,764

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $176,764 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $2,173. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Highway Maintenance Worker II

46 · $114,699

Local 5696 Usw - Retired - Slb

40 · $2,173

Local 127 - Retired - Slb

29 · $1,117

Highway Maintenance Foreman IV

26 · $139,458

Motor Equipment Mechanic III

13 · $108,982

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	$47.5M —	531 —	$99,335 —
2025	$47.2M ▼ 0.5%	482 ▼ 9.2%	$107,582 ▲ 8.3%

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Richard Barone

Telecommunication Analyst II/Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot)

2025 total comp

$133,193

Base pay: $108,025
Overtime: $25,168
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,193
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: IBEW - Local 103

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $109,504
Bargaining Group Number: 103
Department Code: DOT
Department ZIP Code: 02193
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 13022529
Year-to-Date Pay: $133,193

Richard Barone holds the role of Telecommunication Analyst II at Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $133,193. Union affiliation: IBEW - Local 103.

Martin Manoli

Massdot Hoc Operator II/Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot)

2025 total comp

$132,986

Base pay: $112,588
Overtime: $18,914
Other pay: $1,484
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,986
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: USW - Local 5696-00

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $109,504
Bargaining Group Number: USW
Department Code: DOT
Department ZIP Code: 02127
Other Pay (Actual): $1,484
Pay Code A07: $1,380
Pay Code AA1: $104
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

At Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot), Martin Manoli serves as a Massdot Hoc Operator II. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $132,986. Union affiliation: USW - Local 5696-00.

Steven Ziemlak

Highway Maintenance Foreman IV/Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot)

2025 total comp

$132,539

Base pay: $98,296
Overtime: $34,242
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,539
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Teamsters - Local 127

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $99,592
Bargaining Group Number: 127
Department Code: DOT
Department ZIP Code: 012402398
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 13729300
Year-to-Date Pay: $132,539

At Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot), Steven Ziemlak serves as a Highway Maintenance Foreman IV. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $132,539. Their bargaining unit is Teamsters - Local 127.

Kimberly Kennedy

Massdot Claims Adjuster III/Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot)

2025 total comp

$132,188

Base pay: $118,632
Overtime: $13,556
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,188
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: USW - Local 5696-00

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $120,195
Bargaining Group Number: USW
Department Code: DOT
Department ZIP Code: 022100000
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 13354497
Year-to-Date Pay: $132,188

At Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot), Kimberly Kennedy serves as a Massdot Claims Adjuster III. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $132,188. Their bargaining unit is USW - Local 5696-00.

Steven Baer

Civil Engineer III/Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot)

2025 total comp

$131,908

Base pay: $131,908
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,908
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MOSES - Engineers/Scientists

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $132,777
Bargaining Group Number: D09
Department Code: DOT
Department ZIP Code: 01605
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 14320488
Year-to-Date Pay: $131,908

Steven Baer is a Civil Engineer III at Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $131,908. They are represented by MOSES - Engineers/Scientists.

Brian Hamilton

Motor Equipment Mechanic III/Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot)

2025 total comp

$131,141

Base pay: $93,741
Overtime: $37,399
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,141
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Teamsters - Local 127

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $95,029
Bargaining Group Number: 127
Department Code: DOT
Department ZIP Code: 02193
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 13813943
Year-to-Date Pay: $131,141

Brian Hamilton works as a Motor Equipment Mechanic III for Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot). Their status is full time employee. Brian earned $131,141 in 2025. Union affiliation: Teamsters - Local 127.

Christophen Dighton

General Construction Inspector II/Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot)

2025 total comp

$131,067

Base pay: $106,749
Overtime: $24,318
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,067
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MOSES - Engineers/Scientists

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $107,897
Bargaining Group Number: D09
Department Code: DOT
Department ZIP Code: 024767099
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 13176020
Year-to-Date Pay: $131,067

Christophen Dighton is a General Construction Inspector II at Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $131,067. They are represented by MOSES - Engineers/Scientists.

Frank Smerlas

Highway Maintenance Foreman IV/Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot)

2025 total comp

$130,927

Base pay: $93,737
Overtime: $37,190
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,927
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Teamsters - Local 127

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $96,599
Bargaining Group Number: 127
Department Code: DOT
Department ZIP Code: 01605
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 13804375
Year-to-Date Pay: $130,927

Frank Smerlas works as a Highway Maintenance Foreman IV for Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot). Their status is full time employee. Frank earned $130,927 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Teamsters - Local 127.

Joseph Gallagher

General Construction Inspector I/Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot)

2025 total comp

$130,832

Base pay: $91,329
Overtime: $34,400
Other pay: $5,104
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,832
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MOSES - Engineers/Scientists

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $91,007
Bargaining Group Number: D09
Department Code: DOT
Department ZIP Code: 022100000
Other Pay (Actual): $5,104
Pay Code A07: $5,104
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 13266630

Joseph Gallagher is a General Construction Inspector I at Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $130,832. They are represented by MOSES - Engineers/Scientists.

Michael Pettit

Telecommunication Analyst II/Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot)

2025 total comp

$130,593

Base pay: $108,283
Overtime: $22,310
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,593
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: IBEW - Local 103

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $109,504
Bargaining Group Number: 103
Department Code: DOT
Department ZIP Code: 02193
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 13560365
Year-to-Date Pay: $130,593

Michael Pettit works as a Telecommunication Analyst II for Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot). Their status is full time employee. Michael earned $130,593 in 2025. Union affiliation: IBEW - Local 103.

Jane Dipaolo

Business Management Specialist/Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot)

2025 total comp

$130,194

Base pay: $102,960
Overtime: $27,234
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,194
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Teamsters - Local 127

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $104,320
Bargaining Group Number: 127
Department Code: DOT
Department ZIP Code: 02129
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 13179933
Year-to-Date Pay: $130,194

Jane Dipaolo works as a Business Management Specialist for Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot). Their status is full time employee. Jane earned $130,194 in 2025. They are represented by Teamsters - Local 127.

Michael Proctor

Massdot Esp Person I/Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot)

2025 total comp

$128,877

Base pay: $83,731
Overtime: $41,119
Other pay: $4,027
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,877
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Teamsters - Local 127

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $83,903
Bargaining Group Number: 127
Department Code: DOT
Department ZIP Code: 02193
Other Pay (Actual): $4,027
Pay Code A07: $4,027
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 13572520

Michael Proctor holds the role of Massdot Esp Person I at Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,877. Union affiliation: Teamsters - Local 127.

Matthew Proctor

Massdot Incident Response Oper/Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot)

2025 total comp

$128,685

Base pay: $82,769
Overtime: $42,586
Other pay: $3,330
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,685
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Teamsters - Local 127

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $83,903
Bargaining Group Number: 127
Department Code: DOT
Department ZIP Code: 02129
Other Pay (Actual): $3,330
Pay Code A07: $3,330
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 13799318

Matthew Proctor holds the role of Massdot Incident Response Oper at Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,685. Union affiliation: Teamsters - Local 127.

Elizabeth Fernandes

Highway Maintenance Worker II/Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot)

2025 total comp

$127,577

Base pay: $82,769
Overtime: $44,312
Other pay: $496
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,577
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: NAGE - Trades/Crafts

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $83,903
Bargaining Group Number: D03
Department Code: DOT
Department ZIP Code: 01605
Other Pay (Actual): $496
Pay Code A07: $496
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 13800033

Elizabeth Fernandes holds the role of Highway Maintenance Worker II at Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $127,577. Union affiliation: NAGE - Trades/Crafts.

Carlos Gomes

Electrical Engineer III/Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot)

2025 total comp

$127,510

Base pay: $115,965
Overtime: $6,453
Other pay: $5,092
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,510
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MOSES - Engineers/Scientists

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $120,202
Bargaining Group Number: D09
Department Code: DOT
Department ZIP Code: 02210
Other Pay (Actual): $5,092
Pay Code A07: $5,092
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 13811096

Carlos Gomes holds the role of Electrical Engineer III at Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $127,510. Their bargaining unit is MOSES - Engineers/Scientists.

Philip Millette

Telecommunication Analyst II/Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot)

2025 total comp

$126,771

Base pay: $63,381
Overtime: $14,685
Other pay: $48,705
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,771
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: IBEW - Local 103

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $109,504
Bargaining Group Number: 103
Department Code: DOT
Department ZIP Code: 02193
Pay Buyout (Actual): $48,705
Service End Date: Jul 26, 2025
Transaction Number: 13474370
Year-to-Date Pay: $126,771

Philip Millette is a Telecommunication Analyst II at Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $126,771. They are represented by IBEW - Local 103.

To The Estate O Stephen Newman

Highway Maintenance Worker II/Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot)

2025 total comp

$126,632

Base pay: $58,567
Overtime: $32,255
Other pay: $35,811
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,632
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Teamsters - Local 127

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $83,903
Bargaining Group Number: 127
Department Code: DOT
Department ZIP Code: 01013
Pay Buyout (Actual): $35,811
Service End Date: Nov 1, 2025
Transaction Number: 13511160
Year-to-Date Pay: $126,632

At Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot), To The Estate O Stephen Newman serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker II. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,632. Union affiliation: Teamsters - Local 127.

Anthony Locantore

Highway Maintenance Worker II/Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot)

2025 total comp

$126,621

Base pay: $82,987
Overtime: $43,634
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,621
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Teamsters - Local 127

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $83,903
Bargaining Group Number: 127
Department Code: DOT
Department ZIP Code: 01501
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 13796133
Year-to-Date Pay: $126,621

Anthony Locantore is a Highway Maintenance Worker II at Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $126,621. Union affiliation: Teamsters - Local 127.

Robert Westhaver

Highway Maintenance Foreman IV/Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot)

2025 total comp

$126,371

Base pay: $98,072
Overtime: $28,299
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,371
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFSCME/Council 93

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $99,592
Bargaining Group Number: D02
Department Code: DOT
Department ZIP Code: 027803700
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 13711191
Year-to-Date Pay: $126,371

Robert Westhaver is a Highway Maintenance Foreman IV at Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $126,371. They are represented by AFSCME/Council 93.

Reed Savary

Motor Equipment Mechanic Supervisor/Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot)

2025 total comp

$126,216

Base pay: $103,419
Overtime: $22,796
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,216
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Teamsters - Local 127

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $104,635
Bargaining Group Number: 127
Department Code: DOT
Department ZIP Code: 01083
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 13801879
Year-to-Date Pay: $126,216

Reed Savary works as a Motor Equipment Mechanic Supervisor for Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot). Their status is full time employee. Reed earned $126,216 in 2025. Union affiliation: Teamsters - Local 127.

Anuradha Koka

Database Administrator II/Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot)

2025 total comp

$125,671

Base pay: $125,220
Overtime: $451
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,671
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: USW - Local 5696-00

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $126,935
Bargaining Group Number: USW
Department Code: DOT
Department ZIP Code: 021163933
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 13544960
Year-to-Date Pay: $125,671

Anuradha Koka is a Database Administrator II at Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $125,671. Their bargaining unit is USW - Local 5696-00.

Mark Channing

IT Data Analyst II/Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot)

2025 total comp

$125,220

Base pay: $125,220
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,220
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: USW - Local 5696-01

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $126,935
Bargaining Group Number: USP
Department Code: DOT
Department ZIP Code: 021163933
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 13808717
Year-to-Date Pay: $125,220

Mark Channing is a IT Data Analyst II at Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $125,220. Their bargaining unit is USW - Local 5696-01.

Robert Allen

Telecommunication Analyst II/Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot)

2025 total comp

$124,884

Base pay: $108,025
Overtime: $16,859
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,884
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: IBEW - Local 103

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $109,504
Bargaining Group Number: 103
Department Code: DOT
Department ZIP Code: 02193
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 13005317
Year-to-Date Pay: $124,884

At Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot), Robert Allen serves as a Telecommunication Analyst II. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $124,884. Union affiliation: IBEW - Local 103.

Michael Garceau

Massdot Hoc Operator II/Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot)

2025 total comp

$124,824

Base pay: $109,959
Overtime: $9,587
Other pay: $5,278
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,824
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: USW - Local 5696-00

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $109,504
Bargaining Group Number: USW
Department Code: DOT
Department ZIP Code: 02127
Other Pay (Actual): $5,278
Pay Code A07: $5,278
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 13268983

At Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot), Michael Garceau serves as a Massdot Hoc Operator II. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $124,824. They are represented by USW - Local 5696-00.