Rhode Island / Transportation
Agency file
The Transportation plans, builds, and maintains transportation infrastructure — roads, bridges, transit, and motor-vehicle services.
In 2026, this agency had 767 employees with median total compensation of $21,340; the highest distinct record was $53,733.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 767 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($21,340) — 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 $34,131 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $8,736. 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 6
Assistant Director for Admistr Svs DOT/Transportation
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Peter Desimone works as a Assistant Director for Admistr Svs DOT for Transportation. Peter earned $43,319 in 2026.
Chief Program Development/Transportation
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Brandon Lehman is a Chief Program Development at Transportation. 2025 total compensation came to $42,830.
Construction Management Area Supervisor DOT/Transportation
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William Carcieri is a Construction Management Area Supervisor DOT at Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $42,477.
Construction Management Area Supervisor DOT/Transportation
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Herbert Roberts Iii works as a Construction Management Area Supervisor DOT for Transportation. Herbert earned $42,361 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Fld Oper Superintendent Rdwy/Transportation
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John Olsen works as a Highway Maintenance Fld Oper Superintendent Rdwy for Transportation. John earned $42,220 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Fld Oper Superintendent Rdwy/Transportation
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John Auger works as a Highway Maintenance Fld Oper Superintendent Rdwy for Transportation. John earned $42,103 in 2024.
Deputy Chief Engineer DOT/Transportation
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Norman Marzano is a Deputy Chief Engineer DOT at Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $41,654.
Highway Maintenance Operatorii/Transportation
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Joseph Noury works as a Highway Maintenance Operatorii for Transportation. Joseph earned $41,557 in 2024.
Assistant Director for Admistr Svs DOT/Transportation
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Christos Xenophontos works as a Assistant Director for Admistr Svs DOT for Transportation. Christos earned $40,890 in 2026.
Administrative Division of Pln Cap Pgm Do/Transportation
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At Transportation, Pamela Cotter serves as a Administrative Division of Pln Cap Pgm Do. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,794.
Groundskeeper/Transportation
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John Baldinelli holds the role of Groundskeeper at Transportation. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,542.
Chief Financial Officer III/Transportation
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Dawn Cruz is a Chief Financial Officer III at Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $39,841.
Construction Engineer III DOT/Transportation
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Michael Studley is a Construction Engineer III DOT at Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $39,601.
Engineering Technician II Const Maintenance/Transportation
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Gilbert Gauthier works as a Engineering Technician II Const Maintenance for Transportation. Gilbert earned $39,408 in 2025.
Assistant Director for Admistr Svs DOT/Transportation
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At Transportation, Robin Steele Walsh serves as a Assistant Director for Admistr Svs DOT. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,294.
Project Manager II DOT/Transportation
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James Mc Ginn works as a Project Manager II DOT for Transportation. James earned $39,256 in 2026.
Deputy Chief Engineer DOT/Transportation
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Keith Gaulin holds the role of Deputy Chief Engineer DOT at Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $39,179.
Principal Civil Engnr Design/Transportation
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Robert Faraj is a Principal Civil Engnr Design at Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $38,823.
Highway Maintenance Fld Oper Superintendent Rdwy/Transportation
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Scott Trudeau is a Highway Maintenance Fld Oper Superintendent Rdwy at Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $38,744.
Managing Engineer DOT/Transportation
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Michael Byrne is a Managing Engineer DOT at Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $38,546.
Assistant Director Administrative Servic/Transportation
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Stephen Robbins is a Assistant Director Administrative Servic at Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $38,508.
Highway Fld Operations Supervisor Rdway/Transportation
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Douglas Etchells holds the role of Highway Fld Operations Supervisor Rdway at Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,480.
Bridge Maintenance Specialist I DOT Sss/Transportation
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Richard Olivo works as a Bridge Maintenance Specialist I DOT Sss for Transportation. Richard earned $38,330 in 2025.
Construction Engineer III DOT/Transportation
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John Lonardo is a Construction Engineer III DOT at Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $38,294.
Data Analyst III/Transportation
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At Transportation, Stephen Kut serves as a Data Analyst III. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,915.
Deputy Chief Engineer DOT/Transportation
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Brian Ferguson works as a Deputy Chief Engineer DOT for Transportation. Brian earned $37,792 in 2026.
Geographic Information Systems Specialist II/Transportation
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Andrew Peckham holds the role of Geographic Information Systems Specialist II at Transportation. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,785.
Assistant Director for Admistr Svs DOT/Transportation
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David Capalbo works as a Assistant Director for Admistr Svs DOT for Transportation. David earned $37,610 in 2026.
Highway Maintenance Traf Elec Super/Transportation
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Christopher Capozzi is a Highway Maintenance Traf Elec Super at Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $37,469.
Managing Engineer DOT/Transportation
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Peter Healey holds the role of Managing Engineer DOT at Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,349.
Assistant Director Financial Center Management/Transportation
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John Megrdichian holds the role of Assistant Director Financial Center Management at Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,333.
Groundskeeper/Transportation
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Connor Crook works as a Groundskeeper for Transportation. Connor earned $37,295 in 2025.
Highway Field Oper Spvsr Brdg/Transportation
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Robert Saunders is a Highway Field Oper Spvsr Brdg at Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $37,202.
Manager Materials Quality Assura/Transportation
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At Transportation, Robert Soscia serves as a Manager Materials Quality Assura. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,199.
Electrical Inspector Transportation/Transportation
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At Transportation, Farrell Layden Jr serves as a Electrical Inspector Transportation. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,143.
Highway Maintenance Operator I/Transportation
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Benjamin Picard holds the role of Highway Maintenance Operator I at Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,045.
Highway Maintenance Fld Oper Superintendent Traff/Transportation
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Robert Tassoni is a Highway Maintenance Fld Oper Superintendent Traff at Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $36,808.
Highway Maintenance Fld Oper Superintendent Rdwy/Transportation
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Stephen Del Pozzo Jr holds the role of Highway Maintenance Fld Oper Superintendent Rdwy at Transportation. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,691.
Managing Engineer DOT/Transportation
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Robert Pavia Jr is a Managing Engineer DOT at Transportation. 2026 total compensation came to $36,672.
Project Manager II DOT/Transportation
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Lambri Zerva works as a Project Manager II DOT for Transportation. Lambri earned $36,652 in 2026.