Massachusetts / Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot)

Agency file

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

Patrick Michel

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

2025 total comp

$141,248

Base pay: $82,809
Overtime: $58,439
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,248
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: 02186
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 13787566
Year-to-Date Pay: $141,248

Patrick Michel 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 $141,248. Union affiliation: Teamsters - Local 127.

James Pomakis

Voice/Telecomm Specialist II/Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot)

2025 total comp

$141,120

Base pay: $125,411
Overtime: $15,709
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,120
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: IBEW - Local 103

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $126,935
Bargaining Group Number: 103
Department Code: DOT
Department ZIP Code: 021163933
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 13563875
Year-to-Date Pay: $141,120

At Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot), James Pomakis serves as a Voice/Telecomm Specialist II. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $141,120. Their bargaining unit is IBEW - Local 103.

John Romano

Legislative Affairs Manager/Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot)

2025 total comp

$140,684

Base pay: $140,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,684
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Managers (EXE)

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $142,611
Bargaining Group Number: M99
Department Code: DOT
Department ZIP Code: 021163933
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 13596453
Year-to-Date Pay: $140,684

At Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot), John Romano serves as a Legislative Affairs Manager. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $140,684. Union affiliation: Managers (EXE).

Sean Foley

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

2025 total comp

$140,530

Base pay: $98,434
Overtime: $42,096
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,530
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: 13246701
Year-to-Date Pay: $140,530

Sean Foley works as a Highway Maintenance Foreman IV for Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot). Their status is full time employee. Sean earned $140,530 in 2025. They are represented by Teamsters - Local 127.

Mark Battaglia

Senior Advanced Technical Support/Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot)

2025 total comp

$140,506

Base pay: $125,525
Overtime: $8,297
Other pay: $6,685
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,506
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: USW - Local 5696-01

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $127,244
Bargaining Group Number: USP
Department Code: DOT
Department ZIP Code: 022100000
Other Pay (Actual): $6,685
Pay Code A06: $6,685
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 13818363

Mark Battaglia is a Senior Advanced Technical Support at Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $140,506. They are represented by USW - Local 5696-01.

Lawrence O'Connor

General Electrician II/Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot)

2025 total comp

$139,687

Base pay: $105,253
Overtime: $34,434
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,687
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: 02193
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 13529217
Year-to-Date Pay: $15,683

Lawrence O'Connor works as a General Electrician II for Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot). Their status is full time employee. Lawrence earned $139,687 in 2025. They are represented by Teamsters - Local 127.

Bhupendra Naik

Civil Engineer IV/Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot)

2025 total comp

$139,673

Base pay: $139,673
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,673
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MOSES - Engineers/Scientists

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $140,166
Bargaining Group Number: D09
Department Code: DOT
Department ZIP Code: 021163933
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 14329289
Year-to-Date Pay: $139,673

At Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot), Bhupendra Naik serves as a Civil Engineer IV. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $139,673. Union affiliation: MOSES - Engineers/Scientists.

Mauricio Orellana

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

2025 total comp

$139,227

Base pay: $87,471
Overtime: $51,756
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,227
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: NAGE - Trades/Crafts

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $88,458
Bargaining Group Number: D03
Department Code: DOT
Department ZIP Code: 010600000
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 13539435
Year-to-Date Pay: $139,227

At Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot), Mauricio Orellana serves as a Highway Maintenance Worker III. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $139,227. They are represented by NAGE - Trades/Crafts.

Glenn Gilligan

Massdot Bridge Inspector II/Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot)

2025 total comp

$139,146

Base pay: $127,351
Overtime: $11,795
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,146
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MOSES - Engineers/Scientists

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $128,157
Bargaining Group Number: D09
Department Code: DOT
Department ZIP Code: 010600000
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 14309269
Year-to-Date Pay: $139,146

Glenn Gilligan is a Massdot Bridge Inspector II at Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $139,146. Their bargaining unit is MOSES - Engineers/Scientists.

Michael Talbert

Special Project Worker/Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot)

2025 total comp

$139,027

Base pay: $98,044
Overtime: $40,983
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,027
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: 02193
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 13668980
Year-to-Date Pay: $139,027

Michael Talbert works as a Special Project Worker for Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot). Their status is full time employee. Michael earned $139,027 in 2025. Union affiliation: Teamsters - Local 127.

Robert Frey

Director Proj Oriented Planning/Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot)

2025 total comp

$138,745

Base pay: $138,745
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,745
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Managers (EXE)

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $140,645
Bargaining Group Number: M99
Department Code: DOT
Department ZIP Code: 021163933
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 14310257
Year-to-Date Pay: $138,745

At Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot), Robert Frey serves as a Director Proj Oriented Planning. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $138,745. Their bargaining unit is Managers (EXE).

Kevin Mcgahey

State Police Dispatcher II/Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot)

2025 total comp

$138,685

Base pay: $90,939
Overtime: $43,431
Other pay: $4,314
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,685
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: USW - Local 5696-00

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $88,458
Bargaining Group Number: USW
Department Code: DOT
Department ZIP Code: 02112
Other Pay (Actual): $4,314
Pay Code A07: $4,314
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 13451425

At Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot), Kevin Mcgahey serves as a State Police Dispatcher II. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $138,685. Union affiliation: USW - Local 5696-00.

Gary Roy

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

2025 total comp

$138,436

Base pay: $97,600
Overtime: $40,796
Other pay: $41
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,436
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
Other Pay (Actual): $41
Pay Code A07: $41
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 13799344

Gary Roy works as a Highway Maintenance Foreman IV for Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot). Their status is full time employee. Gary earned $138,436 in 2025. Union affiliation: Teamsters - Local 127.

Jason Lorusso

Massdot Bridge Inspector III/Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot)

2025 total comp

$138,043

Base pay: $133,455
Overtime: $4,588
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,043
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MOSES - Engineers/Scientists

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $137,324
Bargaining Group Number: D09
Department Code: DOT
Department ZIP Code: 010600000
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 13804245
Year-to-Date Pay: $55,628

Jason Lorusso works as a Massdot Bridge Inspector III for Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot). Their status is full time employee. Jason earned $138,043 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MOSES - Engineers/Scientists.

Leroy Page

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

2024 total comp

$137,377

Base pay: $23,947
Overtime: $7,804
Other pay: $105,627
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,377
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: No Union

Source-specific fields

Bargaining Group Number: NON
Department Code: DOT
Department ZIP Code: 021163933
Pay Buyout (Actual): $629
Service End Date: Jun 15, 2024
Transaction Number: 13543010
Year-to-Date Pay: $629

Leroy Page holds the role of Massdot Incident Response Oper at Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot). Their status is full time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $137,377. They are represented by No Union.

Nicholas Grassa

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

2025 total comp

$136,858

Base pay: $83,092
Overtime: $50,310
Other pay: $3,456
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,858
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): $3,456
Pay Code A07: $3,456
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 13804609

Nicholas Grassa works as a Massdot Incident Response Oper for Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot). Their status is full time employee. Nicholas earned $136,858 in 2025. Union affiliation: Teamsters - Local 127.

Susan Wunderlee

Digital Technical Architect/Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot)

2025 total comp

$136,660

Base pay: $136,660
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,660
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: USW - Local 5696-01

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $139,962
Bargaining Group Number: USP
Department Code: DOT
Department ZIP Code: 021163933
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 13816699
Year-to-Date Pay: $136,660

Susan Wunderlee is a Digital Technical Architect at Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $136,660. They are represented by USW - Local 5696-01.

Louis Lacroix

Electronic Technician I/Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot)

2025 total comp

$135,938

Base pay: $108,025
Overtime: $27,913
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,938
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: 01772
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 13366977
Year-to-Date Pay: $135,938

At Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot), Louis Lacroix serves as a Electronic Technician I. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $135,938. Union affiliation: IBEW - Local 103.

James Connelly

General Electrician II/Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot)

2025 total comp

$135,827

Base pay: $105,228
Overtime: $30,599
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,827
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: 02193
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 13125411
Year-to-Date Pay: $15,239

At Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot), James Connelly serves as a General Electrician II. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $135,827. They are represented by Teamsters - Local 127.

Tara Mitchell

Landscape Architect II/Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot)

2025 total comp

$135,655

Base pay: $135,655
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,655
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MOSES - Engineers/Scientists

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $136,803
Bargaining Group Number: D09
Department Code: DOT
Department ZIP Code: 021163933
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 14309295
Year-to-Date Pay: $135,655

Tara Mitchell is a Landscape Architect II at Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $135,655. Union affiliation: MOSES - Engineers/Scientists.

Michael Cannata

Civil Engineer III/Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot)

2025 total comp

$134,699

Base pay: $131,683
Overtime: $3,016
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,699
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: 024767099
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 14326715
Year-to-Date Pay: $134,699

At Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot), Michael Cannata serves as a Civil Engineer III. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $134,699. They are represented by MOSES - Engineers/Scientists.

Thomas Swenson

Electronic Technician I/Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot)

2025 total comp

$134,489

Base pay: $108,025
Overtime: $26,464
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,489
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: 01772
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 13668135
Year-to-Date Pay: $134,489

Thomas Swenson works as a Electronic Technician I for Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot). Their status is full time employee. Thomas earned $134,489 in 2025. Union affiliation: IBEW - Local 103.

Daniel Decker

Massdot Fleet Coordinator II/Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot)

2025 total comp

$134,376

Base pay: $105,028
Overtime: $29,348
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,376
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: NAGE - Professional Admin.

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $107,601
Bargaining Group Number: D06
Department Code: DOT
Department ZIP Code: 012402398
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 13808821
Year-to-Date Pay: $27,534

Daniel Decker holds the role of Massdot Fleet Coordinator II at Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $134,376. Their bargaining unit is NAGE - Professional Admin..

William Johnson

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

2025 total comp

$134,171

Base pay: $87,638
Overtime: $46,478
Other pay: $55
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,171
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Teamsters - Local 127

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $88,458
Bargaining Group Number: 127
Department Code: DOT
Department ZIP Code: 01605
Other Pay (Actual): $55
Pay Code A07: $55
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 13800371

William Johnson works as a Highway Maintenance Worker III for Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Dot). Their status is full time employee. William earned $134,171 in 2025. They are represented by Teamsters - Local 127.