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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Matthew Binkley

Tdot Senior Technical Specialist/Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,742

Sub-department: Procurement & Inventory
Base pay: $75,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,538
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,742
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,267
Employee ID: 532299

Matthew Binkley holds the role of Tdot Senior Technical Specialist at Transportation within Procurement & Inventory. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,742.

Robert Williams

Tdot Supervisor/Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,706

Sub-department: Dist 49 Const -Memphis(4922)
Base pay: $75,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,502
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,706
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,885
Employee ID: 490515

Robert Williams works as a Tdot Supervisor for Transportation within District 49 Const -Memphis(4922). Their status is full-time. Robert earned $76,706 in 2026.

Laura Ashley Birt

Tdot Senior Technical Specialist/Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,694

Sub-department: Local Prog & Comm Invest Div
Base pay: $75,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,490
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,694
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,267
Employee ID: 562045

At Transportation, Laura Ashley Birt serves as a Tdot Senior Technical Specialist within Local Program & Community Invest Division. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,694.

Jessica Hazard

Tdot Senior Technical Specialist/Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,689

Sub-department: Procurement & Inventory
Base pay: $75,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,485
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,689
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,267
Employee ID: 524117

Jessica Hazard holds the role of Tdot Senior Technical Specialist at Transportation within Procurement & Inventory. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,689.

Isaac Pratt

Tdot Senior Technical Specialist/Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,688

Sub-department: Planning Division
Base pay: $75,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,484
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,688
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Joseph

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,267
Employee ID: 587933

Isaac Pratt holds the role of Tdot Senior Technical Specialist at Transportation within Planning Division. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,688.

Evan Rodgers

Tdot Senior Technical Specialist/Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,688

Sub-department: Aero Office Grants Comp & Insp
Base pay: $75,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,484
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,688
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,267
Employee ID: 598325

At Transportation, Evan Rodgers serves as a Tdot Senior Technical Specialist within Aero Office Grants Comp & Inspector. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,688.

Randall Clowers

Tdot Supervisor/Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,670

Sub-department: Dist 18 Mntce - Knox Co
Base pay: $75,420
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,670
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Seth

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,285
Employee ID: 617449

Randall Clowers works as a Tdot Supervisor for Transportation within District 18 Mntce - Knox Co. Their status is full-time. Randall earned $76,670 in 2026.

Xavier Gliesman

Tdot Senior Technical Specialist/Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,660

Sub-department: Aero Office Prj Dev & Delivery
Base pay: $75,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,456
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,660
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,267
Employee ID: 598324

Xavier Gliesman is a Tdot Senior Technical Specialist at Transportation within Aero Office Prj Development & Delivery. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $76,660.

Joel Gholston

Senior Transportation Worker/Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,632

Sub-department: Reg 2 Floating Mntce - Chatt
Base pay: $76,632
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,632
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,386
Employee ID: 131023

Joel Gholston holds the role of Senior Transportation Worker at Transportation within Reg 2 Floating Mntce - Chatt. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,632.

Evan Murrell

Tdot Technical Coordinator 1/Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,632

Sub-department: Dist 19 Mntce - Blount Co
Base pay: $76,632
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,632
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,386
Employee ID: 461999

Evan Murrell is a Tdot Technical Coordinator 1 at Transportation within District 19 Mntce - Blount Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $76,632.

Calvin Johnson

Tdot Engineering Technician 4/Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,632

Sub-department: Dist 47 Const - Newbern
Base pay: $76,632
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,632
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,386
Employee ID: 139797

Calvin Johnson holds the role of Tdot Engineering Technician 4 at Transportation within District 47 Const - Newbern. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,632.

Randy Mcdowell

Tdot Engineering Technician 4/Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,585

Sub-department: Dist 48 Const - Jackson
Base pay: $74,124
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,461
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,585
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,177
Employee ID: 445530

Randy Mcdowell holds the role of Tdot Engineering Technician 4 at Transportation within District 48 Const - Jackson. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,585.

Michael Combs

Tdot Senior Technical Specialist/Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,578

Sub-department: Procurement & Inventory
Base pay: $75,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,374
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,578
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,267
Employee ID: 423162

Michael Combs works as a Tdot Senior Technical Specialist for Transportation within Procurement & Inventory. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $76,578 in 2026.

Matthew Burns

Tdot Senior Technical Specialist/Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,577

Sub-department: Aero Office Grants Comp & Insp
Base pay: $75,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,373
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,577
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,267
Employee ID: 618040

Matthew Burns is a Tdot Senior Technical Specialist at Transportation within Aero Office Grants Comp & Inspector. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $76,577.

Kera Davis

Tdot Technical Specialist 3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,563

Sub-department: Env Permit Compliance
Base pay: $73,392
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,171
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,563
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,116
Employee ID: 472109

Kera Davis holds the role of Tdot Technical Specialist 3* at Transportation within Environmental Permit Compliance. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,563.

Jerry Melson

Tdot Technical Specialist 1*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,525

Sub-department: Env Quality and NEPA
Base pay: $74,784
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,741
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,525
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,232
Employee ID: 123970

Jerry Melson is a Tdot Technical Specialist 1* at Transportation within Environmental Quality and Nepa. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $76,525.

Terry Owens

Tdot Technician Supervisor/Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,524

Sub-department: M&T Materials & Pavements
Base pay: $76,524
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,524
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,377
Employee ID: 147229

Terry Owens is a Tdot Technician Supervisor at Transportation within M&T Materials & Pavements. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $76,524.

Lisa Dougan

Tdot Senior Technical Specialist/Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,490

Sub-department: Professional Services Division
Base pay: $75,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,286
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,490
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,267
Employee ID: 607461

At Transportation, Lisa Dougan serves as a Tdot Senior Technical Specialist within Professional Services Division. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,490.

Marcus Lee

Tdot Engineering Technician 4/Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,471

Sub-department: Dist 29 Const -Chattanoo(2921)
Base pay: $74,124
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,347
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,471
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,177
Employee ID: 506713

Marcus Lee works as a Tdot Engineering Technician 4 for Transportation within District 29 Const -Chattanoo(2921). Their status is full-time. Marcus earned $76,471 in 2026.

Donald Winningham

Tdot Engineering Technician 4/Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,460

Sub-department: Dist 27 Const - Livingston
Base pay: $74,124
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,336
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,460
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,177
Employee ID: 501859

Donald Winningham is a Tdot Engineering Technician 4 at Transportation within District 27 Const - Livingston. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $76,460.

Morgan Wilson

Tdot Senior Technical Specialist/Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,410

Sub-department: Right of Way Division - Dir
Base pay: $75,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,206
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,410
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,267
Employee ID: 453016

Morgan Wilson is a Tdot Senior Technical Specialist at Transportation within Right of Way Division - Director. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $76,410.

Jonathan Bolden

Tdot Engineering Technician 4/Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,343

Sub-department: Dist 19 Const - Harriman
Base pay: $74,124
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,219
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,343
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,177
Employee ID: 514189

Jonathan Bolden holds the role of Tdot Engineering Technician 4 at Transportation within District 19 Const - Harriman. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,343.

John Goforth

Tdot Engineering Technician 4/Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,338

Sub-department: Dist 28 Const - Mcminnville
Base pay: $74,124
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,214
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,338
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,177
Employee ID: 493282

John Goforth works as a Tdot Engineering Technician 4 for Transportation within District 28 Const - Mcminnville. Their status is full-time. John earned $76,338 in 2026.

Terry Thomas

Tdot Engineering Technician 4/Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,291

Sub-department: Dist 47 Const - Mckenzie
Base pay: $74,124
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,167
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,291
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,177
Employee ID: 144514

Terry Thomas holds the role of Tdot Engineering Technician 4 at Transportation within District 47 Const - Mckenzie. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,291.

Robert Hill

Tdot Engineering Technician 4/Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,251

Sub-department: Dist 27 Const - Livingston
Base pay: $74,124
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,127
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,251
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,177
Employee ID: 112812

Robert Hill holds the role of Tdot Engineering Technician 4 at Transportation within District 27 Const - Livingston. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,251.

Dennis Amacher

Tdot Engineering Technician 4/Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,206

Sub-department: Dist 28 Const - Tullahoma
Base pay: $74,124
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,082
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,206
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,177
Employee ID: 144363

Dennis Amacher is a Tdot Engineering Technician 4 at Transportation within District 28 Const - Tullahoma. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $76,206.

Floyd Johnson

Tdot Engineering Technician 4/Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,162

Sub-department: Dist 49 Const -Memphis(4921)
Base pay: $74,124
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,038
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,162
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,177
Employee ID: 136832

Floyd Johnson is a Tdot Engineering Technician 4 at Transportation within District 49 Const -Memphis(4921). They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $76,162.

William Parker

Tdot Technical Coordinator 2/Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,158

Sub-department: Dist 19 Const - Harriman
Base pay: $74,124
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,034
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,158
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,177
Employee ID: 492204

William Parker is a Tdot Technical Coordinator 2 at Transportation within District 19 Const - Harriman. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $76,158.

Benjamin Beasley

Tdot Engineering Technician 4/Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,053

Sub-department: Dist 27 Const - Livingston
Base pay: $74,124
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,929
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,053
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,177
Employee ID: 493646

Benjamin Beasley is a Tdot Engineering Technician 4 at Transportation within District 27 Const - Livingston. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $76,053.

Stewart Broussard

Tdot Engineering Technician 4/Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,025

Sub-department: Dist 47 Const - Trenton
Base pay: $74,124
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,901
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,025
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,177
Employee ID: 336401

Stewart Broussard works as a Tdot Engineering Technician 4 for Transportation within District 47 Const - Trenton. Their status is full-time. Stewart earned $76,025 in 2026.

Chris Sims

Tdot Engineering Technician 4/Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,013

Sub-department: Dist 47 Const - Newbern
Base pay: $74,124
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,889
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,013
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,177
Employee ID: 491257

Chris Sims is a Tdot Engineering Technician 4 at Transportation within District 47 Const - Newbern. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $76,013.

Michael Bare

Senior Transportation Worker/Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,000

Sub-department: Reg 1 Floating Mtnce - Knox
Base pay: $74,220
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,780
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,185
Employee ID: 136725

Michael Bare is a Senior Transportation Worker at Transportation within Reg 1 Floating Mtnce - Knox. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $76,000.

Pamela Mosher

Cadd Supervisor 1/Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,945

Sub-department: Structures - Special Projects
Base pay: $74,124
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,821
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,945
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,177
Employee ID: 110803

Pamela Mosher works as a Cadd Supervisor 1 for Transportation within Structures - Special Projects. Their status is full-time. Pamela earned $75,945 in 2026.

Teresa Wiseman

Cadd Supervisor 1/Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,944

Sub-department: Structures - Special Projects
Base pay: $74,124
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,820
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,944
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,177
Employee ID: 108884

Teresa Wiseman holds the role of Cadd Supervisor 1 at Transportation within Structures - Special Projects. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,944.

Justin Dickens

Tdot Technical Coordinator 2/Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,943

Sub-department: Dist 37 Const -Nashville(3722)
Base pay: $74,124
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,819
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,943
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,177
Employee ID: 454041

At Transportation, Justin Dickens serves as a Tdot Technical Coordinator 2 within District 37 Const -Nashville(3722). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,943.

John Poyhonen

Tdot Regional Garage Supervisor/Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,942

Sub-department: Region 4 Garage - Jackson
Base pay: $74,124
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,818
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,942
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,177
Employee ID: 110498

John Poyhonen works as a Tdot Regional Garage Supervisor for Transportation within Region 4 Garage - Jackson. Their status is full-time. John earned $75,942 in 2026.

Ryan Boling

Accountant 3/Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,940

Sub-department: Finance Office
Base pay: $74,124
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,816
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,940
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,177
Employee ID: 104611

Ryan Boling holds the role of Accountant 3 at Transportation within Finance Office. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,940.

Jamica Cook

Tdot Technical Specialist 1*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,900

Sub-department: Planning Division
Base pay: $75,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,900
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,325
Employee ID: 156598

Jamica Cook is a Tdot Technical Specialist 1* at Transportation within Planning Division. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $75,900.

George Browning

Tdot Technical Specialist 3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,708

Sub-department: Env Permit Compliance
Base pay: $73,896
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,812
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,708
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,158
Employee ID: 472336

George Browning holds the role of Tdot Technical Specialist 3* at Transportation within Environmental Permit Compliance. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,708.

Benjamin Burns

Transportation Engineering S2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,624

Sub-department: Graduate Trans Engineer Progrm
Base pay: $75,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,624
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,302
Employee ID: 624581

Benjamin Burns is a Transportation Engineering S2* at Transportation within Graduate Transportation Engineer Progrm. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $75,624.