Tennessee / Transportation

Agency file

Transportation

Source file: Tennessee — State Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Transportation plans, builds, and maintains transportation infrastructure — roads, bridges, transit, and motor-vehicle services.

In 2026, this agency had 3,432 employees with median total compensation of $66,690; the highest distinct record was $259,950.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $266.2M
Employees: 3,432
Median total: $66,690
Highest record: $259,950

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$26,000$158,134+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 3,432 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($66,690) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $76,664 (99%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $909 (1%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$51,192

$56,327

$66,690

$94,116

$117,240

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $117,240 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $51,192. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Transportation Worker 2*

552 · $56,172

Tdot Supervisor

255 · $77,664

Tdot Team Lead

212 · $112,440

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*

161 · $56,988

Senior Transportation Worker

148 · $61,727

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

Employees

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Sean Michael Moore

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 48 Const - Brownsville
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 566982

Sean Michael Moore is a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* at Transportation within District 48 Const - Brownsville. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,172.

Thomas Morris

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 38 Mntce - Montgomery Co
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 516454

Thomas Morris holds the role of Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 38 Mntce - Montgomery Co. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,172.

Earl Mullican

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Reg 2 Floating Mntce - Chatt
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 142081

At Transportation, Earl Mullican serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within Reg 2 Floating Mntce - Chatt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,172.

Glen Mullican

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Reg 2 Floating Mntce - Chatt
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 403625

Glen Mullican works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within Reg 2 Floating Mntce - Chatt. Their status is full-time. Glen earned $56,172 in 2026.

Jason Moulder

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 37 Mntce - Smith Co
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 594770

Jason Moulder is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 37 Mntce - Smith Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,172.

Linda Nace

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 27 Mntce - Overton Co
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 484595

Linda Nace holds the role of Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 27 Mntce - Overton Co. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,172.

Lloyd Neas

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 17 Const - Morristown
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 153405

Lloyd Neas holds the role of Tdot Engineering Technician 2* at Transportation within District 17 Const - Morristown. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,172.

Kendrick Nolan

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 47 Mntce - Gibson Co
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 592918

Kendrick Nolan works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 47 Mntce - Gibson Co. Their status is full-time. Kendrick earned $56,172 in 2026.

Nickey Null

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 48 Const - Bethel Springs
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 152951

Nickey Null works as a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* for Transportation within District 48 Const - Bethel Springs. Their status is full-time. Nickey earned $56,172 in 2026.

William Padgett

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Region 3 Project Development
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 147411

William Padgett holds the role of Tdot Engineering Technician 2* at Transportation within Region 3 Project Development. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,172.

Donald Pleasant

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 17 Mntce - Carter Co
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 476136

Donald Pleasant holds the role of Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 17 Mntce - Carter Co. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,172.

Josh Pierce

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 17 Const - Morristown
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 455196

Josh Pierce is a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* at Transportation within District 17 Const - Morristown. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,172.

Trevin Prater

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 39 Mntce - Perry Co
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 571041

Trevin Prater works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 39 Mntce - Perry Co. Their status is full-time. Trevin earned $56,172 in 2026.

Randy Porter

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 47 Mntce - Gibson Co
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 592168

Randy Porter is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 47 Mntce - Gibson Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,172.

Michael Price

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 48 Mntce - Henderson Co
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 534582

Michael Price works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 48 Mntce - Henderson Co. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $56,172 in 2026.

Joshua Ragland

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 47 Mntce - Carroll Co
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 517789

At Transportation, Joshua Ragland serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within District 47 Mntce - Carroll Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,172.

Darrin Rainey

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 48 Mntce - Hardin Co
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 567552

Darrin Rainey holds the role of Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 48 Mntce - Hardin Co. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,172.

Misty Reece

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 48 Const - Bethel Springs
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 106015

Misty Reece holds the role of Tdot Engineering Technician 2* at Transportation within District 48 Const - Bethel Springs. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,172.

Patrick Riner

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 18 Mntce - Knox Co
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 574222

Patrick Riner works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 18 Mntce - Knox Co. Their status is full-time. Patrick earned $56,172 in 2026.

Greg Rion

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 38 Mntce - Houston Co
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 339566

Greg Rion is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 38 Mntce - Houston Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,172.

John Ritchie

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 37 Const - Gallatin
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 489885

John Ritchie holds the role of Tdot Engineering Technician 2* at Transportation within District 37 Const - Gallatin. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,172.

Christopher Rodgers

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 48 Mntce - Madison Co
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 492967

Christopher Rodgers is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 48 Mntce - Madison Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,172.

Randal Rolen

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 18 Mntce - Sevier Co
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 512805

Randal Rolen holds the role of Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 18 Mntce - Sevier Co. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,172.

Travis Sands

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Reg 4 Floating Mntce - Jackson
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 477312

Travis Sands holds the role of Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within Reg 4 Floating Mntce - Jackson. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,172.

Tony Sangster

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 49 Mntce - Tipton Co
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 113820

Tony Sangster is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 49 Mntce - Tipton Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,172.

Sherman Shelton

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 39 Mntce - Bedford Co
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 508641

Sherman Shelton holds the role of Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 39 Mntce - Bedford Co. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,172.

Jeffery Short

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 27 Const - Livingston
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 110372

At Transportation, Jeffery Short serves as a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* within District 27 Const - Livingston. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,172.

Debbie Simmons

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 38 Mntce - Houston Co
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 516214

Debbie Simmons is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 38 Mntce - Houston Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,172.

Travis Singleton

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Reg 1 Floating Mtnce - Knox
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 262084

Travis Singleton works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within Reg 1 Floating Mtnce - Knox. Their status is full-time. Travis earned $56,172 in 2026.

Brian Smith

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 19 Mntce - Campbell Co
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 575726

Brian Smith is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 19 Mntce - Campbell Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,172.

Samantha Spray

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Reg 3 Bridge Inspection - Nash
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 527368

Samantha Spray is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within Reg 3 Bridge Inspection - Nash. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,172.

Jennings Spencer

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 17 Mntce - Sullivan Co
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 379586

Jennings Spencer works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 17 Mntce - Sullivan Co. Their status is full-time. Jennings earned $56,172 in 2026.

Dale Stinson

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 37 Mntce - Macon Co
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 118637

At Transportation, Dale Stinson serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within District 37 Mntce - Macon Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,172.

Kenneth Stuard

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 38 Mntce - Robertson Co
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 152613

Kenneth Stuard works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 38 Mntce - Robertson Co. Their status is full-time. Kenneth earned $56,172 in 2026.

Richard Taylor

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: M&T Materials & Pavements
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 112854

Richard Taylor holds the role of Tdot Engineering Technician 2* at Transportation within M&T Materials & Pavements. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,172.

Robert Taylor

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Reg 4 Floating Mntce - Jackson
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 113812

Robert Taylor is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within Reg 4 Floating Mntce - Jackson. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,172.

Roger Thornhill

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Reg 4 Floating Mntce - Jackson
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 467436

At Transportation, Roger Thornhill serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within Reg 4 Floating Mntce - Jackson. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,172.

Kevin Thomas

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Region 4 Project Development
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 571205

Kevin Thomas works as a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* for Transportation within Region 4 Project Development. Their status is full-time. Kevin earned $56,172 in 2026.

Thomas Tolley

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 47 Mntce - Obion Co
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 452701

Thomas Tolley is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 47 Mntce - Obion Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,172.

Houston Tull

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 48 Const - Bethel Springs
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 526268

Houston Tull holds the role of Tdot Engineering Technician 2* at Transportation within District 48 Const - Bethel Springs. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,172.