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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

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

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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Robert Owens

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
124561

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

Mickey Phillips

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
E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,830
Employee ID
550078

Mickey Phillips 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.

Darrin Roach

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
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,830
Employee ID
468589

At Transportation, Darrin Roach serves as a Tdot Mechanic* within Region 1 Garage - Knoxville. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,960.

John Rice

Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,960
Sub-department
Dist 38 Garage - Clarksville
Base pay
$57,960
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,960
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,830
Employee ID
475610

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

Andrew Smith

Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,960
Sub-department
Dist 19 Garage - Harriman
Base pay
$57,960
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,960
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,830
Employee ID
483618

Andrew Smith holds the role of Tdot Mechanic* at Transportation within District 19 Garage - Harriman. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,960.

Michael Story

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
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,830
Employee ID
588694

At Transportation, Michael Story serves as a Tdot Mechanic* within District 38 Garage - Mcewen. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,960.

Charles Williams

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
T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,830
Employee ID
152726

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

Bryan Ledbetter

Tdot Engineering Technician 4/Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,912
Sub-department
M&T Materials & Pavements
Base pay
$57,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,912
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
David

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,826
Employee ID
665336

Bryan Ledbetter is a Tdot Engineering Technician 4 at Transportation within M&T Materials & Pavements. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,912.

Hawken Wingate

Highway Resp Operator Supervisor 1/Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,890
Sub-department
Reg 3 TMC & Help Trucks - Nsv
Base pay
$56,219
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,671
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,890
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,685
Employee ID
563570

Hawken Wingate works as a Highway Resp Operator Supervisor 1 for Transportation within Reg 3 Tmc & Help Trucks - Nsv. Their status is full-time. Hawken earned $57,890 in 2026.

Joshua Vaughn

Highway Resp Operator Supervisor 1/Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,890
Sub-department
Reg 3 TMC & Help Trucks - Nsv
Base pay
$56,219
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,671
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,890
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,685
Employee ID
571482

Joshua Vaughn works as a Highway Resp Operator Supervisor 1 for Transportation within Reg 3 Tmc & Help Trucks - Nsv. Their status is full-time. Joshua earned $57,890 in 2026.

George Elsenbach

Highway Resp Operator Supervisor 1/Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,885
Sub-department
Reg 3 TMC & Help Trucks - Nsv
Base pay
$56,219
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,665
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,885
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,685
Employee ID
110780

George Elsenbach works as a Highway Resp Operator Supervisor 1 for Transportation within Reg 3 Tmc & Help Trucks - Nsv. Their status is full-time. George earned $57,885 in 2026.

Travis Boring

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,876
Sub-department
Dist 19 Mntce - Blount Co
Base pay
$57,876
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,876
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,823
Employee ID
586264

Travis Boring is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 19 Mntce - Blount Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,876.

Quinn Tomlin

Highway Resp Operator Supervisor 1/Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,725
Sub-department
Reg 2 TMC & Help Trucks - Cha
Base pay
$57,725
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,725
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,810
Employee ID
444636

Quinn Tomlin works as a Highway Resp Operator Supervisor 1 for Transportation within Reg 2 Tmc & Help Trucks - Cha. Their status is full-time. Quinn earned $57,725 in 2026.

Lisa Thompson

Administrative Services Assistant 3/Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,708
Sub-department
Finance Office
Base pay
$57,708
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,708
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,809
Employee ID
160015

Lisa Thompson is a Administrative Services Assistant 3 at Transportation within Finance Office. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,708.

Jerry Simpson

Cadd Technician 4/Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,703
Sub-department
Structures - Special Projects
Base pay
$56,352
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,351
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,703
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,696
Employee ID
153323

At Transportation, Jerry Simpson serves as a Cadd Technician 4 within Structures - Special Projects. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,703.

Anesicia Evans

Tdot Tmc Technician Senior/Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,571
Sub-department
Reg 4 TMC & Help Trucks - Mem
Base pay
$57,571
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,571
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,798
Employee ID
122995

Anesicia Evans holds the role of Tdot Tmc Technician Senior at Transportation within Reg 4 Tmc & Help Trucks - Mem. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,571.

Nicole Nelson-Hicks

Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,515
Sub-department
Legal Ofc
Base pay
$56,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,379
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,515
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,678
Employee ID
130841

Nicole Nelson-Hicks holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Transportation within Legal Office. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,515.

James Stepp

Highway Resp Operator 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,288
Sub-department
Reg 3 TMC & Help Trucks - Nsv
Base pay
$55,863
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,425
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,288
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,655
Employee ID
103650

James Stepp holds the role of Highway Resp Operator 2* at Transportation within Reg 3 Tmc & Help Trucks - Nsv. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,288.

Cheri Carr

HR Generalist 1/Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,264
Sub-department
Human Resources Office
Base pay
$57,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,264
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,772
Employee ID
372011

Cheri Carr holds the role of HR Generalist 1 at Transportation within Human Resources Office. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,264.

Elizabeth Vance

HR Generalist 1/Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,264
Sub-department
Human Resources Office
Base pay
$57,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,264
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,772
Employee ID
469576

Elizabeth Vance works as a HR Generalist 1 for Transportation within Human Resources Office. Their status is full-time. Elizabeth earned $57,264 in 2026.

John O'Connell

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,228
Sub-department
M&T Materials & Pavements
Base pay
$57,228
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,228
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,769
Employee ID
463562

John O'Connell works as a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* for Transportation within M&T Materials & Pavements. Their status is full-time. John earned $57,228 in 2026.

Edward Turpin

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,228
Sub-department
M&T Materials & Pavements
Base pay
$57,228
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,228
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,769
Employee ID
147635

Edward Turpin 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 $57,228.

Billy Abbott

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,228
Sub-department
Dist 37 Mntce - Wilson Co
Base pay
$57,228
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,228
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,769
Employee ID
526045

Billy Abbott holds the role of Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 37 Mntce - Wilson Co. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,228.

Joshua Babb

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,228
Sub-department
M&T Materials & Pavements
Base pay
$57,228
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,228
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,769
Employee ID
515319

Joshua Babb works as a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* for Transportation within M&T Materials & Pavements. Their status is full-time. Joshua earned $57,228 in 2026.

Gregory Bond

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,228
Sub-department
Reg 4 Floating Mntce - Jackson
Base pay
$57,228
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,228
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,769
Employee ID
402803

Gregory Bond is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within Reg 4 Floating Mntce - Jackson. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,228.

Pamela Bond

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,228
Sub-department
Reg 4 Floating Mntce - Jackson
Base pay
$57,228
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,228
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,769
Employee ID
395683

Pamela Bond works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within Reg 4 Floating Mntce - Jackson. Their status is full-time. Pamela earned $57,228 in 2026.

Douglas Canter

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,228
Sub-department
Dist 17 Mntce - Carter Co
Base pay
$57,228
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,228
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,769
Employee ID
367887

At Transportation, Douglas Canter serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within District 17 Mntce - Carter Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,228.

Alex Chachere

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,228
Sub-department
Dist 19 Mntce - Monroe Co
Base pay
$57,228
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,228
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,769
Employee ID
586328

At Transportation, Alex Chachere serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within District 19 Mntce - Monroe Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,228.

Lloyd Clevenger

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,228
Sub-department
Region 1 Project Development
Base pay
$57,228
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,228
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,769
Employee ID
149382

Lloyd Clevenger is a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* at Transportation within Region 1 Project Development. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,228.

Kelley Dallas

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,228
Sub-department
Dist 29 Mntce- Bradley Co
Base pay
$57,228
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,228
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,769
Employee ID
536336

Kelley Dallas works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 29 Mntce- Bradley Co. Their status is full-time. Kelley earned $57,228 in 2026.

John Foland

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,228
Sub-department
Dist 17 Const - Morristown
Base pay
$57,228
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,228
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,769
Employee ID
527078

At Transportation, John Foland serves as a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* within District 17 Const - Morristown. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,228.

Joshua Foster

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,228
Sub-department
M&T Materials & Pavements
Base pay
$57,228
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,228
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,769
Employee ID
477474

Joshua Foster is a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* at Transportation within M&T Materials & Pavements. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,228.

Kenneth Fowler

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,228
Sub-department
Reg 4 Floating Mntce - Jackson
Base pay
$57,228
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,228
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,769
Employee ID
402807

At Transportation, Kenneth Fowler serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within Reg 4 Floating Mntce - Jackson. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,228.

John Garrison

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,228
Sub-department
Reg 2 Bridge Inspection - Cha
Base pay
$57,228
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,228
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,769
Employee ID
587712

John Garrison holds the role of Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within Reg 2 Bridge Inspection - Cha. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,228.

Lance Gailey

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,228
Sub-department
Dist 39 Mntce - Wayne Co
Base pay
$57,228
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,228
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,769
Employee ID
464544

Lance Gailey works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 39 Mntce - Wayne Co. Their status is full-time. Lance earned $57,228 in 2026.

Dustin Gobble

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,228
Sub-department
Dist 17 Mntce - Carter Co
Base pay
$57,228
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,228
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,769
Employee ID
466045

Dustin Gobble is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 17 Mntce - Carter Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,228.

Joshua Howerton

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,228
Sub-department
Dist 18 Mntce - Knox Co
Base pay
$57,228
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,228
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,769
Employee ID
586360

At Transportation, Joshua Howerton serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within District 18 Mntce - Knox Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,228.

Jerad Hughes

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,228
Sub-department
Region 1 Garage - Knoxville
Base pay
$57,228
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,228
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
V

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,769
Employee ID
484705

At Transportation, Jerad Hughes serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within Region 1 Garage - Knoxville. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,228.

Eric Jackson

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,228
Sub-department
Reg 4 Floating Mntce - Jackson
Base pay
$57,228
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,228
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,769
Employee ID
115535

Eric Jackson 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 $57,228.

Craig Johnson

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp
$57,228
Sub-department
Dist 47 Const - Newbern
Base pay
$57,228
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,228
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Monthly
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate
$4,769
Employee ID
472294

Craig Johnson works as a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* for Transportation within District 47 Const - Newbern. Their status is full-time. Craig earned $57,228 in 2026.