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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Barry Marshall

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,056

Sub-department: Dist 37 Mntce - Macon Co
Base pay: $58,056
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,056
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,838
Employee ID: 146426

Barry Marshall holds the role of Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 37 Mntce - Macon Co. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,056.

Charles Mcgee

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,056

Sub-department: Dist 47 Mntce - Carroll Co
Base pay: $58,056
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,056
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,838
Employee ID: 426326

At Transportation, Charles Mcgee serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within District 47 Mntce - Carroll Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,056.

Joshua Molands

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,056

Sub-department: Dist 27 Const - Crossville
Base pay: $58,056
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,056
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,838
Employee ID: 586349

Joshua Molands is a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* at Transportation within District 27 Const - Crossville. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,056.

Austin Norris

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,056

Sub-department: Dist 27 Mntce - Cumberland Co
Base pay: $58,056
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,056
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,838
Employee ID: 501852

Austin Norris is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 27 Mntce - Cumberland Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,056.

Stephen Oatsvall

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,056

Sub-department: Dist 47 Mntce - Carroll Co
Base pay: $58,056
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,056
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,838
Employee ID: 413291

Stephen Oatsvall works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 47 Mntce - Carroll Co. Their status is full-time. Stephen earned $58,056 in 2026.

Steven Ownby

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,056

Sub-department: Dist 18 Const - Newport
Base pay: $58,056
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,056
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,838
Employee ID: 586337

At Transportation, Steven Ownby serves as a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* within District 18 Const - Newport. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,056.

Kevin Parrish

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,056

Sub-department: Reg 4 TMC & Help Trucks - Mem
Base pay: $58,056
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,056
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,298
Employee ID: 528522

At Transportation, Kevin Parrish serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within Reg 4 Tmc & Help Trucks - Mem. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,056.

David Parrott

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,056

Sub-department: Reg 1 Floating Mtnce - Knox
Base pay: $58,056
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,056
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,838
Employee ID: 448208

David Parrott holds the role of Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within Reg 1 Floating Mtnce - Knox. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,056.

Jacob Peevyhouse

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,056

Sub-department: Dist 47 Mntce - Henry Co
Base pay: $58,056
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,056
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,838
Employee ID: 565265

Jacob Peevyhouse works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 47 Mntce - Henry Co. Their status is full-time. Jacob earned $58,056 in 2026.

Tony Reed

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,056

Sub-department: Region 2 Project Development
Base pay: $58,056
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,056
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,838
Employee ID: 490723

At Transportation, Tony Reed serves as a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* within Region 2 Project Development. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,056.

David Shaw

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,056

Sub-department: Dist 27 Mntce - Overton Co
Base pay: $58,056
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,056
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,838
Employee ID: 463165

At Transportation, David Shaw serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within District 27 Mntce - Overton Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,056.

Brian Simpson

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,056

Sub-department: Reg 1 Floating Mtnce - Knox
Base pay: $58,056
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,056
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,838
Employee ID: 515322

Brian Simpson works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within Reg 1 Floating Mtnce - Knox. Their status is full-time. Brian earned $58,056 in 2026.

David Smith

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,056

Sub-department: Region 3 Project Development
Base pay: $58,056
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,056
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,838
Employee ID: 136614

David Smith is a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* at Transportation within Region 3 Project Development. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,056.

Richard Smith

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,056

Sub-department: Region 4 Garage - Jackson
Base pay: $58,056
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,056
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,992
Employee ID: 362090

At Transportation, Richard Smith serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within Region 4 Garage - Jackson. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,056.

Donnie Steen

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,056

Sub-department: Dist 37 Mntce - Macon Co
Base pay: $58,056
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,056
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,838
Employee ID: 523453

Donnie Steen holds the role of Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 37 Mntce - Macon Co. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,056.

Richard Sullins

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,056

Sub-department: Dist 37 Mntce - Sumner Co
Base pay: $58,056
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,056
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,838
Employee ID: 441611

At Transportation, Richard Sullins serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within District 37 Mntce - Sumner Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,056.

James Tivey

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,056

Sub-department: Dist 47 Const - Newbern
Base pay: $58,056
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,056
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,838
Employee ID: 592755

James Tivey is a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* at Transportation within District 47 Const - Newbern. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,056.

Dennis Warblow

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,056

Sub-department: Dist 18 Mntce - Sevier Co
Base pay: $58,056
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,056
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,838
Employee ID: 586521

Dennis Warblow 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 $58,056.

Billy Williams

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,056

Sub-department: Dist 49 Const -Memphis(4922)
Base pay: $58,056
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,056
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,838
Employee ID: 145673

Billy Williams is a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* at Transportation within District 49 Const -Memphis(4922). They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,056.

James Wilson

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,056

Sub-department: Dist 47 Mntce - Carroll Co
Base pay: $58,056
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,056
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,838
Employee ID: 131675

James Wilson is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 47 Mntce - Carroll Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,056.

Henry Wright

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,056

Sub-department: Reg 3 Floating Mntce - Nash
Base pay: $58,056
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,056
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,838
Employee ID: 335084

Henry Wright is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within Reg 3 Floating Mntce - Nash. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,056.

Kevin Zuidema

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,056

Sub-department: Dist 27 Mntce - Dekalb Co
Base pay: $58,056
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,056
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,838
Employee ID: 531135

Kevin Zuidema works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 27 Mntce - Dekalb Co. Their status is full-time. Kevin earned $58,056 in 2026.

Corey Fallos

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,056

Sub-department: Reg 1 Floating Mtnce - Knox
Base pay: $58,056
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,056
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,838
Employee ID: 451730

Corey Fallos works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within Reg 1 Floating Mtnce - Knox. Their status is full-time. Corey earned $58,056 in 2026.

Michael Maddox

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,056

Sub-department: Dist 47 Mntce - Weakley Co
Base pay: $58,056
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,056
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,838
Employee ID: 125597

Michael Maddox holds the role of Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 47 Mntce - Weakley Co. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,056.

Jonathan Parrish

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,056

Sub-department: Dist 47 Const - Mckenzie
Base pay: $58,056
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,056
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,838
Employee ID: 402804

Jonathan Parrish works as a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* for Transportation within District 47 Const - Mckenzie. Their status is full-time. Jonathan earned $58,056 in 2026.

Franklin Mcgowan

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,056

Sub-department: Dist 47 Const - Newbern
Base pay: $58,056
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,056
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,838
Employee ID: 507322

Franklin Mcgowan holds the role of Tdot Engineering Technician 2* at Transportation within District 47 Const - Newbern. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,056.

Julianna Noone

Auditor 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,044

Sub-department: Internal Audit
Base pay: $58,044
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,044
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,837
Employee ID: 598373

Julianna Noone holds the role of Auditor 2* at Transportation within Internal Audit. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,044.

Matthew Key

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,982

Sub-department: Dist 19 Mntce - Monroe Co
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,270
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,982
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 564845

Matthew Key works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 19 Mntce - Monroe Co. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $57,982 in 2026.

Christopher Wilson

Highway Resp Operator 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,962

Sub-department: Reg 4 TMC & Help Trucks - Mem
Base pay: $55,932
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,030
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,962
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,661
Employee ID: 390393

At Transportation, Christopher Wilson serves as a Highway Resp Operator 2* within Reg 4 Tmc & Help Trucks - Mem. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,962.

Thomas Armstrong

Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,960

Sub-department: Region 1 Garage - Knoxville
Base pay: $57,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,960
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,830
Employee ID: 146847

Thomas Armstrong holds the role of Tdot Mechanic* at Transportation within Region 1 Garage - Knoxville. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,960.

Michael Douglas

Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,960

Sub-department: Dist 19 Garage - Lafollette
Base pay: $57,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,960
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,830
Employee ID: 524065

Michael Douglas works as a Tdot Mechanic* for Transportation within District 19 Garage - Lafollette. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $57,960 in 2026.

Freddie Ellison

Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,960

Sub-department: Region 4 Garage - Jackson
Base pay: $57,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,960
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,830
Employee ID: 159167

Freddie Ellison holds the role of Tdot Mechanic* at Transportation within Region 4 Garage - Jackson. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,960.

James Frierson

Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,960

Sub-department: Region 3 Garage - Nashville
Base pay: $57,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,960
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,830
Employee ID: 147857

At Transportation, James Frierson serves as a Tdot Mechanic* within Region 3 Garage - Nashville. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,960.

Casey Frazier

Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,960

Sub-department: Dist 18 Garage - Newport
Base pay: $57,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,960
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,830
Employee ID: 345914

Casey Frazier holds the role of Tdot Mechanic* at Transportation within District 18 Garage - Newport. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,960.

Gary Harris

Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,960

Sub-department: Dist 37 Garage - Gallatin
Base pay: $57,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,960
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,830
Employee ID: 463089

At Transportation, Gary Harris serves as a Tdot Mechanic* within District 37 Garage - Gallatin. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,960.

Rachel Jackson

Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,960

Sub-department: Dist 38 Garage - Mcewen
Base pay: $57,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,960
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,830
Employee ID: 517749

Rachel Jackson is a Tdot Mechanic* at Transportation within District 38 Garage - Mcewen. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,960.

Ryan Johnson

Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,960

Sub-department: Dist 17 Garage - Morristown
Base pay: $57,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,960
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,830
Employee ID: 575765

At Transportation, Ryan Johnson serves as a Tdot Mechanic* within District 17 Garage - Morristown. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,960.

William Maxwell

Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,960

Sub-department: Dist 17 Garage - Morristown
Base pay: $57,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,960
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,830
Employee ID: 413929

William Maxwell works as a Tdot Mechanic* for Transportation within District 17 Garage - Morristown. Their status is full-time. William earned $57,960 in 2026.

Roger Mcdonald

Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,960

Sub-department: Dist 48 Garage - Bethel Spngs
Base pay: $57,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,960
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,830
Employee ID: 413496

Roger Mcdonald works as a Tdot Mechanic* for Transportation within District 48 Garage - Bethel Spngs. Their status is full-time. Roger earned $57,960 in 2026.

Kim Myers

Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,960

Sub-department: Dist 19 Garage - Lafollette
Base pay: $57,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,960
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,830
Employee ID: 528206

At Transportation, Kim Myers serves as a Tdot Mechanic* within District 19 Garage - Lafollette. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,960.