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.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $268.3M — | 6,956 — | $40,799 — |
| 2024 | $289.5M ▲ 7.9% | 6,934 ▼ 0.3% | $43,891 ▲ 7.6% |
| 2025 | $306.7M ▲ 6.0% | 7,363 ▲ 6.2% | $42,209 ▼ 3.8% |
Record list
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Executive Assistant/Transportation
Marla Strein holds the role of Executive Assistant at Transportation. In 2023, their total compensation was $14,555.
Senior Equipment Technician/Transportation
Ian Brauner holds the role of Senior Equipment Technician at Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $14,551.
Senior Maintenance Engineering Speci/Transportation
Bethany Willis is a Senior Maintenance Engineering Speci at Transportation. 2023 total compensation came to $14,543.
Engineering Field Intern/Transportation
Mia Crossfield is a Engineering Field Intern at Transportation. 2025 total compensation came to $14,543.
Inter Fld Acquisition Technician/Transportation
Camron Leivian works as a Inter Fld Acquisition Technician for Transportation. Camron earned $14,543 in 2023.
Maintenance Worker/Transportation
Denise Whitener holds the role of Maintenance Worker at Transportation. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,539.
Intermediate Maintenance Worker/Transportation
Michael Plummer works as a Intermediate Maintenance Worker for Transportation. Michael earned $14,538 in 2025.
Intermediate Maintenance Worker/Transportation
Brenden Kimbrough is a Intermediate Maintenance Worker at Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $14,528.
Senior Administrative Technician/Transportation
Shaire Adams works as a Senior Administrative Technician for Transportation. Shaire earned $14,522 in 2025.
Maintenance Worker/Transportation
At Transportation, Maverick Helvey serves as a Maintenance Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $14,520.
Bridge Maintenance Worker/Transportation
At Transportation, Rafiq Mckinney serves as a Bridge Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,515.
Administrative Field Intern/Transportation
At Transportation, Jerry Roth serves as a Administrative Field Intern. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,483.
Senior Maintenance Worker/Transportation
Randy Grote is a Senior Maintenance Worker at Transportation. 2023 total compensation came to $14,460.
Maintenance Worker/Transportation
Jeremy Roe holds the role of Maintenance Worker at Transportation. In 2023, their total compensation was $14,456.
Senior Maintenance Worker/Transportation
Brandon Perkins holds the role of Senior Maintenance Worker at Transportation. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,427.
Senior Maintenance Worker/Transportation
At Transportation, Joseph Lightfoot serves as a Senior Maintenance Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $14,417.
Maintenance Crew Leader/Transportation
Keith Lee holds the role of Maintenance Crew Leader at Transportation. In 2023, their total compensation was $14,415.
Maintenance Worker/Transportation
Matthew Fridley is a Maintenance Worker at Transportation. 2025 total compensation came to $14,414.
Administrative Technician-Tpt/Transportation
At Transportation, Donna Schmitz serves as a Administrative Technician-Tpt. Their 2023 pay totaled $14,408.
Senior Maintenance Worker/Transportation
Richard Powell holds the role of Senior Maintenance Worker at Transportation. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,396.
General Services Manager/Transportation
Derrick Gott holds the role of General Services Manager at Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $14,379.
Area Engineer/Transportation
At Transportation, Ericka Ross serves as a Area Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $14,378.
Right of Way Specialist Ialist - Tpt/Transportation
Mary Wilson holds the role of Right of Way Specialist Ialist - Tpt at Transportation. In 2023, their total compensation was $14,362.
Senior Maintenance Worker/Transportation
At Transportation, Kevin Davis serves as a Senior Maintenance Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $14,361.
Maintenance Worker - Tpt/Transportation
James Collier works as a Maintenance Worker - Tpt for Transportation. James earned $14,358 in 2023.
Intermediate Maintenance Worker/Transportation
Travis Evans works as a Intermediate Maintenance Worker for Transportation. Travis earned $14,343 in 2024.
Bridge Maintenance Worker/Transportation
Chad Hunter works as a Bridge Maintenance Worker for Transportation. Chad earned $14,339 in 2024.
Office Assistant/Transportation
Marri Lee holds the role of Office Assistant at Transportation. In 2023, their total compensation was $14,338.
Maintenance Worker/Transportation
Joshua Sprague works as a Maintenance Worker for Transportation. Joshua earned $14,324 in 2024.
Tr Signal and Lighting Technic/Transportation
At Transportation, James Moynihan serves as a Tr Signal and Lighting Technic. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,296.
Senior R/W Specialist/Transportation
Dana Barnett is a Senior R/W Specialist at Transportation. 2023 total compensation came to $14,288.
Maintenance Worker - Tpt/Transportation
Janet Rath works as a Maintenance Worker - Tpt for Transportation. Janet earned $14,281 in 2025.
Senior Equipment Technician/Transportation
At Transportation, Andrew Miller serves as a Senior Equipment Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,279.
Senior Maintenance Worker/Transportation
Thomas Dowell holds the role of Senior Maintenance Worker at Transportation. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,276.
Area Engineer/Transportation
Jeffery Kroner holds the role of Area Engineer at Transportation. In 2023, their total compensation was $14,263.
Senior Traffic Studies Special/Transportation
Dorothy Halbrook is a Senior Traffic Studies Special at Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $14,262.
Senior Maintenance Worker/Transportation
Jeremy Horn works as a Senior Maintenance Worker for Transportation. Jeremy earned $14,259 in 2025.
District Maintenance Engineer/Transportation
Darin Hamelink works as a District Maintenance Engineer for Transportation. Darin earned $14,258 in 2024.
Intermediate Maintenance Worker/Transportation
Steven Rippee is a Intermediate Maintenance Worker at Transportation. 2025 total compensation came to $14,251.
Senior Maintenance Worker/Transportation
Donald Thrasher is a Senior Maintenance Worker at Transportation. 2025 total compensation came to $14,248.