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 4
Regional Counsel/Transportation
Jason Saey holds the role of Regional Counsel at Transportation. In 2024, their total compensation was $116,894.
District Traffic Engineer/Transportation
At Transportation, Ericka Ross serves as a District Traffic Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $116,736.
Division Director/Transportation
Andria Hendricks is a Division Director at Transportation. 2025 total compensation came to $114,598.
Division Director/Transportation
Melissa Stuedle holds the role of Division Director at Transportation. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,598.
Assistant District Engineer/Transportation
Andrew Meyer holds the role of Assistant District Engineer at Transportation. In 2023, their total compensation was $113,872.
Regional Counsel/Transportation
Michael Polwort works as a Regional Counsel for Transportation. Michael earned $113,757 in 2025.
Motor Carrier Services Administrative/Transportation
Stephanie Mosby works as a Motor Carrier Services Administrative for Transportation. Stephanie earned $113,158 in 2024.
Const & Materials Liaison Engineering/Transportation
Dennis Brucks holds the role of Const & Materials Liaison Engineering at Transportation. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,235.
Senior Construction Inspector/Transportation
David Liebhart holds the role of Senior Construction Inspector at Transportation. In 2025, their total compensation was $110,670.
District Const & Materials Engineer/Transportation
Michael Schupp holds the role of District Const & Materials Engineer at Transportation. In 2025, their total compensation was $110,293.
Resident Engineer/Transportation
At Transportation, Tim Hellebusch serves as a Resident Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $110,121.
Assistant District Engineer/Transportation
Troy Slagle holds the role of Assistant District Engineer at Transportation. In 2025, their total compensation was $109,801.
Senior Associate Counsel/Transportation
Megan Waters-Hamblin works as a Senior Associate Counsel for Transportation. Megan earned $109,709 in 2025.
Transportation Project Manager/Transportation
Shirley Norris works as a Transportation Project Manager for Transportation. Shirley earned $109,582 in 2025.
District Planning Manager/Transportation
At Transportation, Frank Miller serves as a District Planning Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,365.
Area Engineer/Transportation
Elquin Auala is a Area Engineer at Transportation. 2025 total compensation came to $108,290.
Area Engineer/Transportation
Kirsten Munck holds the role of Area Engineer at Transportation. In 2025, their total compensation was $108,290.
Chemical Laboratory Director/Transportation
At Transportation, Todd Bennett serves as a Chemical Laboratory Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,290.
Const & Materials Liaison Engineering/Transportation
Matthew Jansson is a Const & Materials Liaison Engineering at Transportation. 2025 total compensation came to $108,290.
Resident Engineer/Transportation
At Transportation, James Gillespie serves as a Resident Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,290.
Resident Engineer/Transportation
John Lewis holds the role of Resident Engineer at Transportation. In 2025, their total compensation was $108,290.
Resident Engineer/Transportation
Christine Redhage holds the role of Resident Engineer at Transportation. In 2025, their total compensation was $108,290.
Resident Engineer/Transportation
Scott Washausen holds the role of Resident Engineer at Transportation. In 2025, their total compensation was $108,290.
Transportation Project Manager/Transportation
Karsten Sommerhauser works as a Transportation Project Manager for Transportation. Karsten earned $108,290 in 2025.
State Highway Safety &Traffic Engineering/Transportation
Nicole Hood works as a State Highway Safety &Traffic Engineering for Transportation. Nicole earned $107,629 in 2024.
Resident Engineer/Transportation
Martin Lincoln holds the role of Resident Engineer at Transportation. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,594.
Transportation Project Manager/Transportation
Christopher Knapp holds the role of Transportation Project Manager at Transportation. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,594.
District Planning Manager/Transportation
Steven Engelbrecht is a District Planning Manager at Transportation. 2025 total compensation came to $107,510.
Transportation Project Manager/Transportation
At Transportation, Richard Orr serves as a Transportation Project Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,309.
Area Engineer/Transportation
Preston Kramer works as a Area Engineer for Transportation. Preston earned $107,309 in 2025.
Area Engineer/Transportation
Beth Schaller is a Area Engineer at Transportation. 2025 total compensation came to $107,309.
Resident Engineer/Transportation
Donald Gripka works as a Resident Engineer for Transportation. Donald earned $107,309 in 2025.
Resident Engineer/Transportation
Brian Iles holds the role of Resident Engineer at Transportation. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,309.
Right of Way Liaison/Transportation
At Transportation, Gregory Wood serves as a Right of Way Liaison. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,309.
Financial Services Administrat/Transportation
Samantha Berhorst holds the role of Financial Services Administrat at Transportation. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,645.
Area Engineer/Transportation
Amy Crawford works as a Area Engineer for Transportation. Amy earned $106,444 in 2025.
Design Liaison Engineer/Transportation
David Simmons works as a Design Liaison Engineer for Transportation. David earned $106,372 in 2025.
Highway Safety Program Administrator/Transportation
At Transportation, Scott Jones serves as a Highway Safety Program Administrator. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,333.
Resident Engineer/Transportation
David Bauer works as a Resident Engineer for Transportation. David earned $106,327 in 2025.
Project Director/Transportation
At Transportation, Brian Okenfuss serves as a Project Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,327.