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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Austin Hill

Tdot Technical Specialist 3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$72,348

Sub-department: Env Permit Compliance
Base pay: $70,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,668
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,348
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,890
Employee ID: 513373

Austin Hill is a Tdot Technical Specialist 3* at Transportation within Environmental Permit Compliance. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,348.

Taylor Simpson

Tdot Technical Specialist 3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$72,348

Sub-department: Env Region 3
Base pay: $70,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,668
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,348
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,890
Employee ID: 597573

Taylor Simpson holds the role of Tdot Technical Specialist 3* at Transportation within Environmental Region 3. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,348.

Jackie Dillehay

Tdot Engineering Technician 4/Transportation

2026 total comp

$72,344

Sub-department: Dist 37 Const - Gallatin
Base pay: $70,644
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,344
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,887
Employee ID: 395611

Jackie Dillehay is a Tdot Engineering Technician 4 at Transportation within District 37 Const - Gallatin. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,344.

Dion Church

Tdot Regional Garage Supervisor/Transportation

2026 total comp

$72,338

Sub-department: Region 2 Garage - Chattanooga
Base pay: $70,644
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,694
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,338
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,887
Employee ID: 470324

Dion Church works as a Tdot Regional Garage Supervisor for Transportation within Region 2 Garage - Chattanooga. Their status is full-time. Dion earned $72,338 in 2026.

Christopher Turner

Tdot Technical Specialist 3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$72,333

Sub-department: Passenger Trans Rail Frght Div
Base pay: $70,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,653
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,333
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,890
Employee ID: 357644

Christopher Turner is a Tdot Technical Specialist 3* at Transportation within Passenger Transportation Rail Frght Division. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,333.

Eliana De Jesus

Tdot Technical Specialist 3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$72,321

Sub-department: Env Quality and NEPA
Base pay: $70,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,641
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,321
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,890
Employee ID: 513327

At Transportation, Eliana De Jesus serves as a Tdot Technical Specialist 3* within Environmental Quality and Nepa. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,321.

John Onofua

Tdot Technical Specialist 3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$72,313

Sub-department: Passenger Trans Rail Frght Div
Base pay: $70,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,633
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,313
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,890
Employee ID: 162133

John Onofua works as a Tdot Technical Specialist 3* for Transportation within Passenger Transportation Rail Frght Division. Their status is full-time. John earned $72,313 in 2026.

Matthew Brakefield

Tdot Technical Specialist 3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$72,303

Sub-department: Region 2 Admin - Chattanooga
Base pay: $70,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,623
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,303
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,890
Employee ID: 577968

Matthew Brakefield holds the role of Tdot Technical Specialist 3* at Transportation within Region 2 Administrative - Chattanooga. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,303.

Byron Schneider

Tdot Technical Specialist 3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$72,303

Sub-department: Region 3 Admin - Nashville
Base pay: $70,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,623
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,303
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,890
Employee ID: 572327

Byron Schneider works as a Tdot Technical Specialist 3* for Transportation within Region 3 Administrative - Nashville. Their status is full-time. Byron earned $72,303 in 2026.

Sydney Cuneo

Executive Administrative Assistant 1/Transportation

2026 total comp

$72,300

Sub-department: Bureau Chief Administration
Base pay: $72,300
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,300
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,025
Employee ID: 723991

Sydney Cuneo works as a Executive Administrative Assistant 1 for Transportation within Bureau Chief Administration. Their status is full-time. Sydney earned $72,300 in 2026.

David Bowker

Transportation Assistant Superintendent/Transportation

2026 total comp

$72,280

Sub-department: Dist 37 Mntce - Davidson Co
Base pay: $72,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,280
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $35
Employee ID: 139896

David Bowker works as a Transportation Assistant Superintendent for Transportation within District 37 Mntce - Davidson Co. Their status is part-time. David earned $72,280 in 2026.

Tammy Frame

Tdot Technical Specialist 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$72,264

Sub-department: Finance Office
Base pay: $72,264
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,264
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,022
Employee ID: 121082

Tammy Frame holds the role of Tdot Technical Specialist 2* at Transportation within Finance Office. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,264.

Laura Hamm

Tdot Technical Specialist 3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$72,221

Sub-department: Procurement & Inventory
Base pay: $70,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,541
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,221
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,890
Employee ID: 463767

Laura Hamm works as a Tdot Technical Specialist 3* for Transportation within Procurement & Inventory. Their status is full-time. Laura earned $72,221 in 2026.

Morgan Taylor

Tdot Technical Specialist 3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$72,218

Sub-department: Finance Office
Base pay: $70,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,538
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,218
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,890
Employee ID: 522740

Morgan Taylor works as a Tdot Technical Specialist 3* for Transportation within Finance Office. Their status is full-time. Morgan earned $72,218 in 2026.

Samantha Deal

Tdot Technical Specialist 3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$72,212

Sub-department: Access Trans Mobility
Base pay: $70,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,532
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,212
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,890
Employee ID: 537385

At Transportation, Samantha Deal serves as a Tdot Technical Specialist 3* within Access Transportation Mobility. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,212.

Kate Landers

Tdot Technical Specialist 3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$72,198

Sub-department: Env Quality and NEPA
Base pay: $70,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,518
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,198
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,890
Employee ID: 617500

Kate Landers is a Tdot Technical Specialist 3* at Transportation within Environmental Quality and Nepa. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,198.

Nicquayleeonntea Moore

Tdot Technical Specialist 3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$72,184

Sub-department: Passenger Trans Rail Frght Div
Base pay: $70,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,504
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,184
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,890
Employee ID: 554908

At Transportation, Nicquayleeonntea Moore serves as a Tdot Technical Specialist 3* within Passenger Transportation Rail Frght Division. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,184.

Nolan King

Tdot Technical Specialist 3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$72,164

Sub-department: Local Prog & Comm Invest Div
Base pay: $70,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,484
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,164
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,890
Employee ID: 547879

Nolan King holds the role of Tdot Technical Specialist 3* at Transportation within Local Program & Community Invest Division. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,164.

Heather Parnham

Tdot Technical Specialist 3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$72,055

Sub-department: Access Trans Mobility
Base pay: $70,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,375
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,055
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,890
Employee ID: 251543

Heather Parnham is a Tdot Technical Specialist 3* at Transportation within Access Transportation Mobility. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,055.

Lauren Herrera

Tdot Technical Specialist 3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$72,053

Sub-department: Passenger Trans Rail Frght Div
Base pay: $70,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,373
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,053
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,890
Employee ID: 618550

Lauren Herrera is a Tdot Technical Specialist 3* at Transportation within Passenger Transportation Rail Frght Division. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,053.

Sarah Trump

Tdot Technical Specialist 3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$72,053

Sub-department: Passenger Trans Rail Frght Div
Base pay: $70,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,373
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,053
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Emily

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,890
Employee ID: 618559

Sarah Trump is a Tdot Technical Specialist 3* at Transportation within Passenger Transportation Rail Frght Division. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,053.

Melvin Fields

Tdot Technical Specialist 3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$72,053

Sub-department: Procurement & Inventory
Base pay: $70,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,373
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,053
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,890
Employee ID: 624284

At Transportation, Melvin Fields serves as a Tdot Technical Specialist 3* within Procurement & Inventory. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,053.

Lesley Unterwegner

Tdot Technical Specialist 3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$72,053

Sub-department: Passenger Trans Rail Frght Div
Base pay: $70,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,373
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,053
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,890
Employee ID: 624924

Lesley Unterwegner works as a Tdot Technical Specialist 3* for Transportation within Passenger Transportation Rail Frght Division. Their status is full-time. Lesley earned $72,053 in 2026.

Randall Leech

Tdot Technical Coordinator 2/Transportation

2026 total comp

$71,982

Sub-department: M&T Materials & Pavements
Base pay: $70,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,722
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,982
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,855
Employee ID: 156775

Randall Leech is a Tdot Technical Coordinator 2 at Transportation within M&T Materials & Pavements. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,982.

Denise Sloan

Transportation Program Monitor 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$71,865

Sub-department: Finance Office
Base pay: $70,116
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,749
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,865
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,843
Employee ID: 162744

Denise Sloan holds the role of Transportation Program Monitor 2* at Transportation within Finance Office. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,865.

Eric Philipps

Tdot Technical Specialist 3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$71,796

Sub-department: Env Region 4
Base pay: $71,796
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,796
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,983
Employee ID: 485356

Eric Philipps holds the role of Tdot Technical Specialist 3* at Transportation within Environmental Region 4. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,796.

Billy Wilmore

Tdot Engineering Technician 4/Transportation

2026 total comp

$71,718

Sub-department: Planning Division
Base pay: $69,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,010
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,718
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,809
Employee ID: 133108

Billy Wilmore is a Tdot Engineering Technician 4 at Transportation within Planning Division. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,718.

Annette Brooks

Tdot Engineering Technician 4/Transportation

2026 total comp

$71,508

Sub-department: Planning Division
Base pay: $67,164
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,344
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,508
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,597
Employee ID: 135513

Annette Brooks is a Tdot Engineering Technician 4 at Transportation within Planning Division. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,508.

Anna Meacham

Accountant 3/Transportation

2026 total comp

$71,115

Sub-department: Finance Office
Base pay: $69,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,623
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,115
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: McKenzie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,791
Employee ID: 534345

Anna Meacham works as a Accountant 3 for Transportation within Finance Office. Their status is full-time. Anna earned $71,115 in 2026.

Chauncey Davis

Tdot Technician Supervisor/Transportation

2026 total comp

$71,028

Sub-department: Right of Way Division - Dir
Base pay: $71,028
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,028
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,919
Employee ID: 114211

Chauncey Davis holds the role of Tdot Technician Supervisor at Transportation within Right of Way Division - Director. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,028.

Cody Riggs

Tdot Mechanic Senior/Transportation

2026 total comp

$71,022

Sub-department: Region 4 Garage - Jackson
Base pay: $68,100
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,922
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,022
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,675
Employee ID: 565773

Cody Riggs is a Tdot Mechanic Senior at Transportation within Region 4 Garage - Jackson. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,022.

Odis Swift

Tdot Engineering Technician 4/Transportation

2026 total comp

$70,992

Sub-department: Dist 47 Const - Newbern
Base pay: $70,992
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,992
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,916
Employee ID: 127153

Odis Swift 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 $70,992.

Patricia Peyton

Tdot Technical Coordinator 2/Transportation

2026 total comp

$70,919

Sub-department: Construction Div - Dir
Base pay: $69,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,667
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,919
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,771
Employee ID: 163733

Patricia Peyton works as a Tdot Technical Coordinator 2 for Transportation within Construction Division - Director. Their status is full-time. Patricia earned $70,919 in 2026.

Drew Daruka

Tdot Technical Specialist 3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$70,680

Sub-department: Passenger Trans Rail Frght Div
Base pay: $70,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,680
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,890
Employee ID: 100367

Drew Daruka holds the role of Tdot Technical Specialist 3* at Transportation within Passenger Transportation Rail Frght Division. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,680.

Erich Moody

Tdot Technical Specialist 3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$70,680

Sub-department: Local Prog & Comm Invest Div
Base pay: $70,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,680
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: McCormick

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,890
Employee ID: 346322

At Transportation, Erich Moody serves as a Tdot Technical Specialist 3* within Local Program & Community Invest Division. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,680.

James Cummings

Tdot Technical Specialist 3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$70,680

Sub-department: M&T Geotechnical Engineering
Base pay: $70,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,680
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,890
Employee ID: 124680

At Transportation, James Cummings serves as a Tdot Technical Specialist 3* within M&T Geotechnical Engineering. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,680.

Brenden Henderson

Tdot Technical Specialist 3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$70,680

Sub-department: Passenger Trans Rail Frght Div
Base pay: $70,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,680
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,890
Employee ID: 523781

Brenden Henderson is a Tdot Technical Specialist 3* at Transportation within Passenger Transportation Rail Frght Division. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,680.

Daniel Kenagy

Tdot Technical Specialist 3*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$70,680

Sub-department: Local Prog & Comm Invest Div
Base pay: $70,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,680
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,890
Employee ID: 625592

Daniel Kenagy is a Tdot Technical Specialist 3* at Transportation within Local Program & Community Invest Division. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,680.

Tony Pope

Tdot Engineering Technician 4/Transportation

2026 total comp

$70,632

Sub-department: M&T Operations Support
Base pay: $70,632
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,632
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,886
Employee ID: 109529

Tony Pope works as a Tdot Engineering Technician 4 for Transportation within M&T Operations Support. Their status is full-time. Tony earned $70,632 in 2026.

Cynthia Prizer

Tdot Technical Coordinator 2/Transportation

2026 total comp

$70,618

Sub-department: Dist 18 Const - Newport
Base pay: $69,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,366
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,618
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,771
Employee ID: 462614

Cynthia Prizer holds the role of Tdot Technical Coordinator 2 at Transportation within District 18 Const - Newport. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,618.