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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Robert Williams

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,170

Sub-department: Dist 49 Const -Memphis(4922)
Base pay: $58,620
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,170
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,885
Employee ID: 490515

Robert Williams is a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* at Transportation within District 49 Const -Memphis(4922). They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,170.

Bobby Hickerson

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,167

Sub-department: Dist 39 Mntce - Wayne Co
Base pay: $58,620
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,547
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,167
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,885
Employee ID: 495682

Bobby Hickerson is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 39 Mntce - Wayne Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,167.

Justin O'Connor

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,159

Sub-department: Dist 27 Mntce - Putnam Co
Base pay: $58,620
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,539
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,159
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,885
Employee ID: 462554

Justin O'Connor is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 27 Mntce - Putnam Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,159.

Timothy Hogan

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,143

Sub-department: Reg 3 Floating Mntce - Nash
Base pay: $58,620
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,523
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,143
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,885
Employee ID: 464657

Timothy Hogan is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within Reg 3 Floating Mntce - Nash. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,143.

Jeremy Floyd

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,143

Sub-department: Dist 28 Mntce - Franklin Co
Base pay: $58,620
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,523
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,143
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,885
Employee ID: 493281

Jeremy Floyd works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 28 Mntce - Franklin Co. Their status is full-time. Jeremy earned $60,143 in 2026.

Eric Hill

Highway Resp Operator Supervisor 1/Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,142

Sub-department: Reg 4 TMC & Help Trucks - Mem
Base pay: $58,109
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,033
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,142
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,842
Employee ID: 360282

Eric Hill works as a Highway Resp Operator Supervisor 1 for Transportation within Reg 4 Tmc & Help Trucks - Mem. Their status is full-time. Eric earned $60,142 in 2026.

Michael Staggs

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,142

Sub-department: Dist 39 Mntce - Lawrence Co
Base pay: $58,620
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,522
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,142
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,885
Employee ID: 533519

Michael Staggs holds the role of Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 39 Mntce - Lawrence Co. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,142.

John Hodosi

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,134

Sub-department: Dist 28 Mntce - Franklin Co
Base pay: $58,620
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,514
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,134
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,885
Employee ID: 247158

John Hodosi holds the role of Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 28 Mntce - Franklin Co. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,134.

Jacob Chambers

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,133

Sub-department: Dist 48 Mntce - Mcnairy Co
Base pay: $58,620
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,513
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,133
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,885
Employee ID: 492933

Jacob Chambers works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 48 Mntce - Mcnairy Co. Their status is full-time. Jacob earned $60,133 in 2026.

Billy Jones

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,120

Sub-department: Dist 47 Mntce - Weakley Co
Base pay: $58,620
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,120
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,885
Employee ID: 552960

Billy Jones is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 47 Mntce - Weakley Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,120.

Danny Mackerway

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,119

Sub-department: Dist 49 Mntce - Lauderdale Co
Base pay: $58,620
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,499
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,119
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,885
Employee ID: 491356

Danny Mackerway works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 49 Mntce - Lauderdale Co. Their status is full-time. Danny earned $60,119 in 2026.

Jonathan Smith

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,113

Sub-department: Dist 29 Mntce- Polk Co
Base pay: $58,620
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,493
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,113
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,885
Employee ID: 536334

Jonathan Smith holds the role of Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 29 Mntce- Polk Co. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,113.

Brian Rineholt

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,113

Sub-department: Dist 27 Mntce - Putnam Co
Base pay: $58,620
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,493
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,113
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,885
Employee ID: 484604

Brian Rineholt holds the role of Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 27 Mntce - Putnam Co. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,113.

William Brown

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,111

Sub-department: Dist 27 Mntce - Overton Co
Base pay: $58,620
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,491
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,111
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,885
Employee ID: 484549

William Brown is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 27 Mntce - Overton Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,111.

James Kinnaird

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,097

Sub-department: Dist 27 Mntce - Jackson Co
Base pay: $58,620
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,477
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,097
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,885
Employee ID: 501850

At Transportation, James Kinnaird serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within District 27 Mntce - Jackson Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,097.

William Scott

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,096

Sub-department: Dist 28 Mntce - Franklin Co
Base pay: $58,620
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,476
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,096
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,885
Employee ID: 461762

At Transportation, William Scott serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within District 28 Mntce - Franklin Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,096.

Jamie Breeding

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,093

Sub-department: Dist 27 Mntce - White Co
Base pay: $58,620
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,473
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,093
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,885
Employee ID: 525854

Jamie Breeding works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 27 Mntce - White Co. Their status is full-time. Jamie earned $60,093 in 2026.

James Carter

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,092

Sub-department: Dist 47 Const - Trenton
Base pay: $58,620
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,472
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,092
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,885
Employee ID: 587561

James Carter works as a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* for Transportation within District 47 Const - Trenton. Their status is full-time. James earned $60,092 in 2026.

Tristan Davis

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,090

Sub-department: Region 2 Project Development
Base pay: $58,620
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,470
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,090
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,885
Employee ID: 490718

Tristan Davis is a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* at Transportation within Region 2 Project Development. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,090.

Brad Trail

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,088

Sub-department: Dist 28 Mntce - Coffee Co
Base pay: $58,620
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,468
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,088
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,885
Employee ID: 446603

At Transportation, Brad Trail serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within District 28 Mntce - Coffee Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,088.

William Batey

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,086

Sub-department: Reg 3 Bridge Inspection - Nash
Base pay: $58,620
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,466
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,086
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,885
Employee ID: 133951

At Transportation, William Batey serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within Reg 3 Bridge Inspection - Nash. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,086.

Craig Dial

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,085

Sub-department: Dist 27 Mntce - White Co
Base pay: $58,620
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,465
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,085
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,885
Employee ID: 348668

Craig Dial is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 27 Mntce - White Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,085.

Tracy Kraft

Procurement Officer 1/Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,084

Sub-department: Region 1 Admin - Knoxville
Base pay: $58,620
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,464
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,084
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,885
Employee ID: 125332

At Transportation, Tracy Kraft serves as a Procurement Officer 1 within Region 1 Administrative - Knoxville. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,084.

Philip Sluder

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,077

Sub-department: Dist 29 Const - Cleveland
Base pay: $58,620
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,457
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,077
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,885
Employee ID: 441382

Philip Sluder holds the role of Tdot Engineering Technician 2* at Transportation within District 29 Const - Cleveland. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,077.

Kenneth Hayes

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,076

Sub-department: Dist 19 Const - Maryville
Base pay: $58,620
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,456
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,076
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,885
Employee ID: 526468

Kenneth Hayes holds the role of Tdot Engineering Technician 2* at Transportation within District 19 Const - Maryville. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,076.

Norman Bilbrey

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,062

Sub-department: Dist 27 Mntce - Dekalb Co
Base pay: $58,620
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,442
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,062
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,885
Employee ID: 569441

Norman Bilbrey works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 27 Mntce - Dekalb Co. Their status is full-time. Norman earned $60,062 in 2026.

Ronny Ashworth

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,061

Sub-department: Reg 3 Floating Mntce - Nash
Base pay: $58,620
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,441
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,061
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,885
Employee ID: 361743

Ronny Ashworth holds the role of Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within Reg 3 Floating Mntce - Nash. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,061.

Jamie Street

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,060

Sub-department: Reg 1 Floating Mtnce - Knox
Base pay: $58,620
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,440
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,060
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,885
Employee ID: 586929

Jamie Street 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 $60,060.

Matthew Spurlock

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,058

Sub-department: Dist 27 Mntce - Jackson Co
Base pay: $58,620
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,438
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,058
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,885
Employee ID: 493682

Matthew Spurlock holds the role of Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 27 Mntce - Jackson Co. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,058.

Jordan Hayes

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,058

Sub-department: Dist 17 Mntce - Hawkins Co
Base pay: $58,620
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,438
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,058
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,885
Employee ID: 490777

Jordan Hayes is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 17 Mntce - Hawkins Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,058.

Willie Gantt

Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$59,985

Sub-department: Dist 47 Garage - Mckenzie
Base pay: $58,524
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,461
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,985
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,877
Employee ID: 587219

At Transportation, Willie Gantt serves as a Tdot Mechanic* within District 47 Garage - Mckenzie. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,985.

Levi Harris

Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$59,983

Sub-department: Dist 38 Garage - Mcewen
Base pay: $58,524
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,459
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,983
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,877
Employee ID: 588689

Levi Harris holds the role of Tdot Mechanic* at Transportation within District 38 Garage - Mcewen. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,983.

Blake Thompson

Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$59,966

Sub-department: Region 1 Garage - Knoxville
Base pay: $58,524
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,442
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,966
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,877
Employee ID: 489895

At Transportation, Blake Thompson serves as a Tdot Mechanic* within Region 1 Garage - Knoxville. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,966.

Marty Bollinger

Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$59,956

Sub-department: Region 1 Garage - Knoxville
Base pay: $58,524
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,432
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,956
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,877
Employee ID: 362225

Marty Bollinger holds the role of Tdot Mechanic* at Transportation within Region 1 Garage - Knoxville. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,956.

Jerry Mcbee

Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$59,954

Sub-department: Region 1 Garage - Knoxville
Base pay: $58,524
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,430
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,954
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,877
Employee ID: 586819

At Transportation, Jerry Mcbee serves as a Tdot Mechanic* within Region 1 Garage - Knoxville. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,954.

Jeff Mccord

Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$59,943

Sub-department: Dist 39 Garage - Lawrenceburg
Base pay: $58,524
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,419
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,943
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,877
Employee ID: 519968

Jeff Mccord holds the role of Tdot Mechanic* at Transportation within District 39 Garage - Lawrenceburg. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,943.

Bobby Melson

Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$59,931

Sub-department: Dist 48 Garage - Bethel Spngs
Base pay: $58,524
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,407
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,931
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,877
Employee ID: 452631

Bobby Melson works as a Tdot Mechanic* for Transportation within District 48 Garage - Bethel Spngs. Their status is full-time. Bobby earned $59,931 in 2026.

Richard Smith

Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$59,904

Sub-department: Region 4 Garage - Jackson
Base pay: $59,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,904
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,992
Employee ID: 362090

Richard Smith holds the role of Tdot Mechanic* at Transportation within Region 4 Garage - Jackson. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,904.

Mark Vanzant

Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$59,904

Sub-department: Dist 47 Garage - Newbern
Base pay: $59,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,904
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,992
Employee ID: 445526

Mark Vanzant works as a Tdot Mechanic* for Transportation within District 47 Garage - Newbern. Their status is full-time. Mark earned $59,904 in 2026.

Bradley Dagenais

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$59,802

Sub-department: Reg 2 Bridge Inspection - Cha
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,090
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,802
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 593791

Bradley Dagenais 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 $59,802.