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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Zachary Vannorstran

Senior Transportation Worker/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,630

Sub-department: Dist 19 Mntce - Morgan Co
Base pay: $60,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,414
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,630
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,018
Employee ID: 477473

Zachary Vannorstran is a Senior Transportation Worker at Transportation within District 19 Mntce - Morgan Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,630.

Alfred Sautner

Senior Transportation Worker/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,626

Sub-department: Reg 1 Bridge Inspection - Knox
Base pay: $60,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,410
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,626
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,018
Employee ID: 470318

Alfred Sautner holds the role of Senior Transportation Worker at Transportation within Reg 1 Bridge Inspection - Knox. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,626.

Karen Roberts

Highway Resp Operator Supervisor 1/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,625

Sub-department: Reg 1 TMC & Help Trucks - Knx
Base pay: $60,081
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,544
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,625
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,007
Employee ID: 113062

At Transportation, Karen Roberts serves as a Highway Resp Operator Supervisor 1 within Reg 1 Tmc & Help Trucks - Knx. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,625.

Rick Norrod

Tdot Engineering Technician 4/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,610

Sub-department: Reg 2 Traffic - Chattanooga
Base pay: $60,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,394
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,610
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,018
Employee ID: 478136

At Transportation, Rick Norrod serves as a Tdot Engineering Technician 4 within Reg 2 Traffic - Chattanooga. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,610.

Avain Pritchard

Senior Transportation Worker/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,603

Sub-department: Dist 48 Mntce - Madison Co
Base pay: $60,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,387
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,603
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,018
Employee ID: 618647

At Transportation, Avain Pritchard serves as a Senior Transportation Worker within District 48 Mntce - Madison Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,603.

Clinton Loftis

Senior Transportation Worker/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,582

Sub-department: Reg 3 Bridge Inspection - Nash
Base pay: $60,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,366
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,582
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,018
Employee ID: 495511

Clinton Loftis is a Senior Transportation Worker at Transportation within Reg 3 Bridge Inspection - Nash. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,582.

Jeffery Tilley

Senior Transportation Worker/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,576

Sub-department: Dist 29 Mntce- Polk Co
Base pay: $60,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,360
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,576
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,018
Employee ID: 488871

Jeffery Tilley works as a Senior Transportation Worker for Transportation within District 29 Mntce- Polk Co. Their status is full-time. Jeffery earned $61,576 in 2026.

Misty Blade

Procurement Officer 2/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,476

Sub-department: Region 3 Admin - Nashville
Base pay: $61,476
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,476
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,123
Employee ID: 517963

Misty Blade holds the role of Procurement Officer 2 at Transportation within Region 3 Administrative - Nashville. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,476.

Rita Yount

Procurement Officer 2/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,476

Sub-department: Region 1 Admin - Knoxville
Base pay: $61,476
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,476
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,123
Employee ID: 440734

At Transportation, Rita Yount serves as a Procurement Officer 2 within Region 1 Administrative - Knoxville. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,476.

Lori Beezy

Tdot Technical Coordinator 1/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,428

Sub-department: Construction Div - Dir
Base pay: $61,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,428
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,119
Employee ID: 638788

At Transportation, Lori Beezy serves as a Tdot Technical Coordinator 1 within Construction Division - Director. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,428.

Carrie Behm

Tdot Technical Coordinator 1/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,428

Sub-department: Env Region 1
Base pay: $61,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,428
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,119
Employee ID: 719318

Carrie Behm is a Tdot Technical Coordinator 1 at Transportation within Environmental Region 1. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,428.

Ashley Cooper

Tdot Technical Coordinator 1/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,428

Sub-department: Dist 19 Mntce - Roane Co
Base pay: $61,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,428
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: U

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,119
Employee ID: 517094

Ashley Cooper works as a Tdot Technical Coordinator 1 for Transportation within District 19 Mntce - Roane Co. Their status is full-time. Ashley earned $61,428 in 2026.

Jordan Fitts

Tdot Technical Coordinator 1/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,428

Sub-department: Region 4 Admin - Jackson
Base pay: $61,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,428
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,119
Employee ID: 617317

Jordan Fitts works as a Tdot Technical Coordinator 1 for Transportation within Region 4 Administrative - Jackson. Their status is full-time. Jordan earned $61,428 in 2026.

Sarah Flaifel

Tdot Technical Coordinator 1/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,428

Sub-department: Dist 17 Const - Elizabethton
Base pay: $61,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,428
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,119
Employee ID: 720625

Sarah Flaifel is a Tdot Technical Coordinator 1 at Transportation within District 17 Const - Elizabethton. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,428.

Kelle Horne

Tdot Technical Coordinator 1/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,428

Sub-department: Reg 3 Traffic - Nashville
Base pay: $61,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,428
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,119
Employee ID: 470334

Kelle Horne holds the role of Tdot Technical Coordinator 1 at Transportation within Reg 3 Traffic - Nashville. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,428.

Mary Howard

Tdot Technical Coordinator 1/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,428

Sub-department: Local Prog & Comm Invest Div
Base pay: $61,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,428
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,119
Employee ID: 101058

Mary Howard works as a Tdot Technical Coordinator 1 for Transportation within Local Program & Community Invest Division. Their status is full-time. Mary earned $61,428 in 2026.

Adam Jaeckel

Tdot Technical Coordinator 1/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,428

Sub-department: Asset Management Division
Base pay: $61,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,428
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,119
Employee ID: 534229

Adam Jaeckel holds the role of Tdot Technical Coordinator 1 at Transportation within Asset Management Division. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,428.

Patricia Johnson

Tdot Technical Coordinator 1/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,428

Sub-department: Reg 2 Traffic - Chattanooga
Base pay: $61,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,428
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,119
Employee ID: 713626

Patricia Johnson works as a Tdot Technical Coordinator 1 for Transportation within Reg 2 Traffic - Chattanooga. Their status is full-time. Patricia earned $61,428 in 2026.

Connie Lane

Tdot Technical Coordinator 1/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,428

Sub-department: Dist 17 Const - Morristown
Base pay: $61,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,428
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,119
Employee ID: 348585

Connie Lane works as a Tdot Technical Coordinator 1 for Transportation within District 17 Const - Morristown. Their status is full-time. Connie earned $61,428 in 2026.

Amanda Lang

Tdot Technical Coordinator 1/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,428

Sub-department: Asset Management Division
Base pay: $61,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,428
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,119
Employee ID: 625068

Amanda Lang is a Tdot Technical Coordinator 1 at Transportation within Asset Management Division. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,428.

Eric Limpert

Tdot Technical Coordinator 1/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,428

Sub-department: Dist 39 Mntce - Rutherford Co
Base pay: $61,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,428
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,119
Employee ID: 712195

Eric Limpert holds the role of Tdot Technical Coordinator 1 at Transportation within District 39 Mntce - Rutherford Co. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,428.

Saiyara Mahzarin

Tdot Technical Coordinator 1/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,428

Sub-department: Asset Management Division
Base pay: $61,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,428
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,119
Employee ID: 721494

At Transportation, Saiyara Mahzarin serves as a Tdot Technical Coordinator 1 within Asset Management Division. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,428.

Shalyn Phillips

Tdot Technical Coordinator 1/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,428

Sub-department: M&T Materials & Pavements
Base pay: $61,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,428
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,119
Employee ID: 717982

Shalyn Phillips works as a Tdot Technical Coordinator 1 for Transportation within M&T Materials & Pavements. Their status is full-time. Shalyn earned $61,428 in 2026.

Jimmiar Reltherford

Tdot Technical Coordinator 1/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,428

Sub-department: Region 3 Project Development
Base pay: $61,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,428
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,119
Employee ID: 532445

Jimmiar Reltherford works as a Tdot Technical Coordinator 1 for Transportation within Region 3 Project Development. Their status is full-time. Jimmiar earned $61,428 in 2026.

Suzanne Taylor

Tdot Technical Coordinator 1/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,428

Sub-department: ROW Division - R4 Preconstruct
Base pay: $61,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,428
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,119
Employee ID: 723066

Suzanne Taylor works as a Tdot Technical Coordinator 1 for Transportation within Row Division - R4 Preconstruct. Their status is full-time. Suzanne earned $61,428 in 2026.

Freda Dean

Tdot Technical Coordinator 1/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,428

Sub-department: Dist 39 Const- Murfreesboro
Base pay: $61,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,428
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,119
Employee ID: 369212

At Transportation, Freda Dean serves as a Tdot Technical Coordinator 1 within District 39 Const- Murfreesboro. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,428.

Joel Drinnon

Tdot Technical Coordinator 1/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,428

Sub-department: Reg 1 Traffic - Knoxville
Base pay: $61,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,428
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,119
Employee ID: 500975

Joel Drinnon works as a Tdot Technical Coordinator 1 for Transportation within Reg 1 Traffic - Knoxville. Their status is full-time. Joel earned $61,428 in 2026.

Amanda England

Tdot Technical Coordinator 1/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,428

Sub-department: Passenger Trans Rail Frght Div
Base pay: $61,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,428
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,119
Employee ID: 717464

Amanda England works as a Tdot Technical Coordinator 1 for Transportation within Passenger Transportation Rail Frght Division. Their status is full-time. Amanda earned $61,428 in 2026.

Jennifer Harmon

Tdot Technical Coordinator 1/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,428

Sub-department: Region 1 Garage - Knoxville
Base pay: $61,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,428
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,119
Employee ID: 718998

Jennifer Harmon is a Tdot Technical Coordinator 1 at Transportation within Region 1 Garage - Knoxville. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,428.

Amy Holliman

Tdot Technical Coordinator 1/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,428

Sub-department: Asset Management Division
Base pay: $61,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,428
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,119
Employee ID: 554082

Amy Holliman works as a Tdot Technical Coordinator 1 for Transportation within Asset Management Division. Their status is full-time. Amy earned $61,428 in 2026.

Russell Jones

Tdot Technical Coordinator 1/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,428

Sub-department: Dist 19 Const - Lafollette
Base pay: $61,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,428
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,119
Employee ID: 142966

Russell Jones works as a Tdot Technical Coordinator 1 for Transportation within District 19 Const - Lafollette. Their status is full-time. Russell earned $61,428 in 2026.

Abby Lee

Tdot Technical Coordinator 1/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,428

Sub-department: Dist 17 Mntce - Washington Co
Base pay: $61,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,428
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Mae

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,119
Employee ID: 720631

Abby Lee holds the role of Tdot Technical Coordinator 1 at Transportation within District 17 Mntce - Washington Co. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,428.

Ronny Nixon

Tdot Technical Coordinator 1/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,428

Sub-department: Reg 4 Traffic - Jackson
Base pay: $61,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,428
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,119
Employee ID: 618736

At Transportation, Ronny Nixon serves as a Tdot Technical Coordinator 1 within Reg 4 Traffic - Jackson. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,428.

Kristina Rainey

Tdot Technical Coordinator 1/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,428

Sub-department: Local Prog & Comm Invest Div
Base pay: $61,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,428
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,119
Employee ID: 704955

Kristina Rainey is a Tdot Technical Coordinator 1 at Transportation within Local Program & Community Invest Division. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,428.

Joshua Weaver

Tdot Technical Coordinator 1/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,428

Sub-department: Dist 48 Mntce - Henderson Co
Base pay: $61,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,428
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,119
Employee ID: 533873

At Transportation, Joshua Weaver serves as a Tdot Technical Coordinator 1 within District 48 Mntce - Henderson Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,428.

Payam Sharif

Tdot Technical Coordinator 1/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,428

Sub-department: Region 3 Admin - Nashville
Base pay: $61,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,428
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,119
Employee ID: 713154

Payam Sharif works as a Tdot Technical Coordinator 1 for Transportation within Region 3 Administrative - Nashville. Their status is full-time. Payam earned $61,428 in 2026.

Alice Takacs

Tdot Technical Coordinator 1/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,428

Sub-department: Local Prog & Comm Invest Div
Base pay: $61,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,428
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,119
Employee ID: 444808

At Transportation, Alice Takacs serves as a Tdot Technical Coordinator 1 within Local Program & Community Invest Division. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,428.

James Hensley

Tdot Technical Coordinator 1/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,428

Sub-department: Dist 18 Mntce - Knox Co
Base pay: $61,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,428
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,119
Employee ID: 260467

James Hensley holds the role of Tdot Technical Coordinator 1 at Transportation within District 18 Mntce - Knox Co. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,428.

Kenneth Blondin

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,226

Sub-department: Reg 3 Floating Mntce - Nash
Base pay: $59,724
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,502
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,226
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,977
Employee ID: 585892

Kenneth Blondin is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within Reg 3 Floating Mntce - Nash. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,226.

Gary Collins

Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,225

Sub-department: Region 1 Garage - Knoxville
Base pay: $59,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,849
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,225
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,948
Employee ID: 469900

Gary Collins works as a Tdot Mechanic* for Transportation within Region 1 Garage - Knoxville. Their status is full-time. Gary earned $61,225 in 2026.