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
Highest-paid first / page 246
Intermediate Maintenance Worker/Transportation
Brian Klasing holds the role of Intermediate Maintenance Worker at Transportation. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,028.
Maintenance Worker/Transportation
Stephen Miller is a Maintenance Worker at Transportation. 2023 total compensation came to $2,026.
Senior Motor Carrier Agent/Transportation
Nina Kilson works as a Senior Motor Carrier Agent for Transportation. Nina earned $2,026 in 2025.
Intermediate Maintenance Worker/Transportation
At Transportation, Alan Ulmer serves as a Intermediate Maintenance Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,023.
Inter Risk Management Specialist/Transportation
At Transportation, Melinda Lawrence serves as a Inter Risk Management Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,022.
Interm General Service Specialist/Transportation
Ian Yoakum works as a Interm General Service Specialist for Transportation. Ian earned $2,022 in 2023.
Equipment Technician/Transportation
At Transportation, Matthew Jones serves as a Equipment Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,022.
Senior Maintenance Worker/Transportation
Dwayne Buzzard holds the role of Senior Maintenance Worker at Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $2,020.
Emergency Maintenance Equipment Operat/Transportation
Douglas Morse is a Emergency Maintenance Equipment Operat at Transportation. 2025 total compensation came to $2,016.
Senior Maintenance Worker/Transportation
Mitchell Cutbirth is a Senior Maintenance Worker at Transportation. 2025 total compensation came to $2,013.
Equipment Technician/Transportation
John Williams is a Equipment Technician at Transportation. 2025 total compensation came to $2,013.
Emergency Maintenance Equipment Operat/Transportation
At Transportation, Vernon Niles serves as a Emergency Maintenance Equipment Operat. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,010.
General Laborer/Transportation
Tyler Buescher is a General Laborer at Transportation. 2025 total compensation came to $2,007.
Intermediate Maintenance Worker/Transportation
Caleb Mcgoldrick holds the role of Intermediate Maintenance Worker at Transportation. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,005.
Intermediate Maintenance Worker/Transportation
Mike Smith works as a Intermediate Maintenance Worker for Transportation. Mike earned $2,004 in 2025.
Intermediate Maintenance Worker/Transportation
Joseph Martin holds the role of Intermediate Maintenance Worker at Transportation. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,000.
Emergency MT Equipment Oper - Tpt/Transportation
At Transportation, Jeremy Clark serves as a Emergency MT Equipment Oper - Tpt. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,998.
Intermediate Maintenance Worker/Transportation
Zachary Smith holds the role of Intermediate Maintenance Worker at Transportation. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,989.
General Laborer/Transportation
Ethan Protte holds the role of General Laborer at Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,985.
Emergency Maintenance Equipment Operat/Transportation
Doil Strahl works as a Emergency Maintenance Equipment Operat for Transportation. Doil earned $1,984 in 2025.
Maintenance Worker/Transportation
James Knox works as a Maintenance Worker for Transportation. James earned $1,980 in 2024.
Senior Maintenance Worker/Transportation
Robert Johnston works as a Senior Maintenance Worker for Transportation. Robert earned $1,978 in 2024.
Field Support - Tpt/Cdl/Transportation
Jeffrey Fluchel is a Field Support - Tpt/Cdl at Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $1,977.
Intermediate Maintenance Worker/Transportation
Jay Straughter holds the role of Intermediate Maintenance Worker at Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,976.
Emergency Maintenance Equipment Operat/Transportation
At Transportation, Jason Griffin serves as a Emergency Maintenance Equipment Operat. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,975.
Motorist Assistance Operator/Transportation
Jacob Bummer holds the role of Motorist Assistance Operator at Transportation. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,974.
Emergency Maintenance Equipment Operat/Transportation
Michael Sheffer holds the role of Emergency Maintenance Equipment Operat at Transportation. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,972.
Emergency Maintenance Equipment Operat/Transportation
At Transportation, Chad Lutes serves as a Emergency Maintenance Equipment Operat. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,971.
Intermediate Maintenance Worker/Transportation
At Transportation, Michael Bowden serves as a Intermediate Maintenance Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,963.
Emergency Maintenance Equipment Operat/Transportation
At Transportation, Bryan Chamberlain serves as a Emergency Maintenance Equipment Operat. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,963.
Intermediate Maintenance Worker/Transportation
William Martin works as a Intermediate Maintenance Worker for Transportation. William earned $1,962 in 2023.
Emergency Maintenance Equipment Operat/Transportation
Jeffrey Parker holds the role of Emergency Maintenance Equipment Operat at Transportation. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,961.
Construction Intern/Transportation
Nicholas Hayes is a Construction Intern at Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $1,957.
Construction Intern/Transportation
Jacob Pederson is a Construction Intern at Transportation. 2024 total compensation came to $1,957.
Emergency Maintenance Equipment Operat/Transportation
At Transportation, John Harris serves as a Emergency Maintenance Equipment Operat. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,954.
Construction Intern/Transportation
Megan Hake works as a Construction Intern for Transportation. Megan earned $1,951 in 2023.
Inter Construction Technician/Transportation
Zachary Wyrick holds the role of Inter Construction Technician at Transportation. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,948.
Construction Intern/Transportation
Trey Scott holds the role of Construction Intern at Transportation. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,945.
Emergency MT Equp Operator-Tpt/Transportation
At Transportation, James Leach serves as a Emergency MT Equp Operator-Tpt. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,941.
Senior Maintenance Worker/Transportation
Devin Reynolds works as a Senior Maintenance Worker for Transportation. Devin earned $1,938 in 2023.