Missouri / Transportation
Agency file
The Transportation plans, builds, and maintains transportation infrastructure — roads, bridges, transit, and motor-vehicle services.
In 2025, this agency had 7,363 employees with median total compensation of $42,209; the highest distinct record was $295,595.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 7,363 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($42,209) — 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 $77,359 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $3,727. 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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 1
Director Department of Transportation/Transportation
At Transportation, Edward Hassinger serves as a Director Department of Transportation. Their 2025 pay totaled $295,595.
Director Department of Transportation/Transportation
Patrick Mckenna is a Director Department of Transportation at Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $244,277.
Senior Fabrication Inspector/Transportation
Leonard Foster holds the role of Senior Fabrication Inspector at Transportation. In 2025, their total compensation was $224,868.
Maintenance Crew Leader/Transportation
At Transportation, Denise Eagles serves as a Maintenance Crew Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $194,455.
Deputy Director/Chief Engineer/Transportation
Eric Schroeter is a Deputy Director/Chief Engineer at Transportation. 2025 total compensation came to $188,815.
Chief Counsel/Transportation
Terri Parker works as a Chief Counsel for Transportation. Terri earned $165,627 in 2025.
Chief Administrative Officer/Transportation
Lester Woods works as a Chief Administrative Officer for Transportation. Lester earned $165,627 in 2025.
Chief Financial Officer/Transportation
Brenda Morris is a Chief Financial Officer at Transportation. 2025 total compensation came to $165,627.
Chief Safety & Operations Officer/Transportation
Rebecca Allmeroth holds the role of Chief Safety & Operations Officer at Transportation. In 2025, their total compensation was $165,627.
Assistant Chief Engineer/Transportation
Eric Schroeter is a Assistant Chief Engineer at Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $162,845.
Assistant Chief Counsel-Risk Mngmnt/Transportation
At Transportation, Gary Holtmeyer serves as a Assistant Chief Counsel-Risk Mngmnt. Their 2025 pay totaled $151,339.
Assistant Chief Counsel-Human Rsrcs/Transportation
Melinda Grace-Beasley holds the role of Assistant Chief Counsel-Human Rsrcs at Transportation. In 2025, their total compensation was $151,339.
District Engineer/Transportation
At Transportation, Thomas Blair serves as a District Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $151,339.
Assistant Chief Counsel-Proj Devel/Transportation
Jason Saey works as a Assistant Chief Counsel-Proj Devel for Transportation. Jason earned $151,339 in 2025.
Chief Counsel/Transportation
At Transportation, Richard Tiemeyer serves as a Chief Counsel. Their 2024 pay totaled $144,869.
Senior Fabrication Technician/Transportation
Leonard Foster holds the role of Senior Fabrication Technician at Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $143,882.
Assistant Chief Counsel-Risk Mngmnt/Transportation
Jay Smith is a Assistant Chief Counsel-Risk Mngmnt at Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $141,715.
State Design Engineer/Transportation
At Transportation, Travis Koestner serves as a State Design Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $138,181.
State Maintenance Director/Transportation
At Transportation, Darin Hamelink serves as a State Maintenance Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $136,574.
State Highway Safety &Traffic Engineering/Transportation
Jonathan Nelson holds the role of State Highway Safety &Traffic Engineering at Transportation. In 2025, their total compensation was $136,461.
Motor Carrier Services Directr/Transportation
Christopher Hubbard works as a Motor Carrier Services Directr for Transportation. Christopher earned $136,458 in 2025.
Regional Counsel/Transportation
At Transportation, Danett Galbraith serves as a Regional Counsel. Their 2025 pay totaled $136,208.
District Engineer/Transportation
At Transportation, Stacy Reese serves as a District Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $136,208.
Regional Counsel/Transportation
Brooke Borders holds the role of Regional Counsel at Transportation. In 2025, their total compensation was $136,208.
Information Systems Director/Transportation
Jason Volkart works as a Information Systems Director for Transportation. Jason earned $136,208 in 2025.
Safety & Emergency Management Director/Transportation
Christopher Engelbrecht is a Safety & Emergency Management Director at Transportation. 2025 total compensation came to $136,208.
District Engineer/Transportation
Martin Liles works as a District Engineer for Transportation. Martin earned $136,208 in 2025.
District Engineer/Transportation
Machelle Watkins is a District Engineer at Transportation. 2025 total compensation came to $136,208.
Regional Counsel/Transportation
Alicia O'Connell works as a Regional Counsel for Transportation. Alicia earned $136,208 in 2025.
General Services Director/Transportation
Robert Reeser works as a General Services Director for Transportation. Robert earned $136,208 in 2025.
Human Resources Director/Transportation
Ashley Halford works as a Human Resources Director for Transportation. Ashley earned $136,208 in 2025.
Multimodal Opratns Director/Transportation
At Transportation, Jerica Holtsclaw serves as a Multimodal Opratns Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $136,208.
Transportation Planning Director/Transportation
Llans Taylor is a Transportation Planning Director at Transportation. 2025 total compensation came to $136,208.
Project Director/Transportation
Eric Kopinski works as a Project Director for Transportation. Eric earned $136,208 in 2025.
State Bridge Engineer/Transportation
At Transportation, Bryan Hartnagel serves as a State Bridge Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $136,208.
State Co & MA Engineer/Transportation
Brandi Baldwin holds the role of State Co & MA Engineer at Transportation. In 2025, their total compensation was $136,208.
Assistant Chief Engineer/Transportation
Mark Croarkin is a Assistant Chief Engineer at Transportation. 2025 total compensation came to $131,121.
Audits & Investigations Director/Transportation
Misty Volkart holds the role of Audits & Investigations Director at Transportation. In 2025, their total compensation was $130,970.
Governmental Relations Directo/Transportation
Pamela Harlan holds the role of Governmental Relations Directo at Transportation. In 2025, their total compensation was $130,970.
Regional Counsel/Transportation
At Transportation, Erin Smith serves as a Regional Counsel. Their 2025 pay totaled $130,533.