Tennessee / Transportation
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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.
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).
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
Highest-paid first / page 38
Tdot Technical Specialist 3*/Transportation
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Jack Dingus is a Tdot Technical Specialist 3* at Transportation within Region 4 Administrative - Jackson. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,369.
Tdot Technical Specialist 3*/Transportation
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Matthew Bowling works as a Tdot Technical Specialist 3* for Transportation within Environmental Region 1. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $74,184 in 2026.
Tdot Engineering Technician 4/Transportation
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At Transportation, Jason Cathey serves as a Tdot Engineering Technician 4 within District 28 Const - Tullahoma. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,707.
Tdot Technical Specialist 3*/Transportation
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Joseph Roach is a Tdot Technical Specialist 3* at Transportation within Planning Division. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $73,668.
Senior Transportation Worker/Transportation
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Ronald Wheeler holds the role of Senior Transportation Worker at Transportation within District 28 Mntce - Sequatchie Co. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,561.
Tdot Engineering Technician 4/Transportation
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John Cook works as a Tdot Engineering Technician 4 for Transportation within District 27 Const - Crossville. Their status is full-time. John earned $73,553 in 2026.
Tdot Engineering Technician 4/Transportation
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James Mcdonald holds the role of Tdot Engineering Technician 4 at Transportation within District 29 Const - Cleveland. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,548.
Senior Transportation Worker/Transportation
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At Transportation, Larry Keay serves as a Senior Transportation Worker within District 38 Mntce - Robertson Co. They work part-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,528.
Tdot Technical Coordinator 1/Transportation
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Jimmy Britt works as a Tdot Technical Coordinator 1 for Transportation within M&T Materials & Pavements. Their status is full-time. Jimmy earned $73,512 in 2026.
Tdot Technical Specialist 1*/Transportation
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Kimberly Vanwinkle is a Tdot Technical Specialist 1* at Transportation within Row Division - R4 Preconstruct. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $73,510.
Tdot Technical Coordinator 2/Transportation
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At Transportation, Jamie Basarab serves as a Tdot Technical Coordinator 2 within District 37 Const -Nashville(3721). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,492.
Tdot Engineering Technician 4/Transportation
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Eddy Warren holds the role of Tdot Engineering Technician 4 at Transportation within District 48 Const - Bethel Springs. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,486.
Transportation Engineering S2*/Transportation
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Ethan Bowden works as a Transportation Engineering S2* for Transportation within Graduate Transportation Engineer Progrm. Their status is full-time. Ethan earned $73,440 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering S2*/Transportation
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Trinity Buchanan is a Transportation Engineering S2* at Transportation within Graduate Transportation Engineer Progrm. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $73,440.
Transportation Engineering S2*/Transportation
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Enock Bunane works as a Transportation Engineering S2* for Transportation within Graduate Transportation Engineer Progrm. Their status is full-time. Enock earned $73,440 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering S2*/Transportation
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Chase Disney works as a Transportation Engineering S2* for Transportation within Graduate Transportation Engineer Progrm. Their status is full-time. Chase earned $73,440 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering S2*/Transportation
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Cole Egan is a Transportation Engineering S2* at Transportation within Graduate Transportation Engineer Progrm. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $73,440.
Transportation Engineering S2*/Transportation
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At Transportation, Austin Eller serves as a Transportation Engineering S2* within Graduate Transportation Engineer Progrm. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,440.
Transportation Engineering S2*/Transportation
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Amairanny Espinosa holds the role of Transportation Engineering S2* at Transportation within Graduate Transportation Engineer Progrm. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,440.
Transportation Engineering S2*/Transportation
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Juan Henriquez Hernandez is a Transportation Engineering S2* at Transportation within Graduate Transportation Engineer Progrm. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $73,440.
Transportation Engineering S2*/Transportation
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Brian Hitch works as a Transportation Engineering S2* for Transportation within Graduate Transportation Engineer Progrm. Their status is full-time. Brian earned $73,440 in 2026.
Transportation Engineering S2*/Transportation
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At Transportation, George Huttick serves as a Transportation Engineering S2* within Graduate Transportation Engineer Progrm. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,440.
Transportation Engineering S2*/Transportation
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Sanaz Karshenas holds the role of Transportation Engineering S2* at Transportation within Graduate Transportation Engineer Progrm. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,440.
Transportation Engineering S2*/Transportation
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Jaquan Nelson holds the role of Transportation Engineering S2* at Transportation within Graduate Transportation Engineer Progrm. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,440.
Transportation Engineering S2*/Transportation
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Sam Rizor is a Transportation Engineering S2* at Transportation within Graduate Transportation Engineer Progrm. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $73,440.
Transportation Engineering S2*/Transportation
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Jacob Roberson holds the role of Transportation Engineering S2* at Transportation within Graduate Transportation Engineer Progrm. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,440.
Transportation Engineering S2*/Transportation
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At Transportation, Carly Wines serves as a Transportation Engineering S2* within Graduate Transportation Engineer Progrm. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,440.
Senior Transportation Worker/Transportation
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Jason Biggs works as a Senior Transportation Worker for Transportation within District 49 Mntce - Shelby Co. Their status is full-time. Jason earned $73,404 in 2026.
Tdot Engineering Technician 4/Transportation
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Phillip Miller works as a Tdot Engineering Technician 4 for Transportation within District 19 Const - Harriman. Their status is full-time. Phillip earned $73,404 in 2026.
Tdot Engineering Technician 4/Transportation
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Seth Miller holds the role of Tdot Engineering Technician 4 at Transportation within District 27 Const - Crossville. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,404.
Senior Transportation Worker/Transportation
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At Transportation, Anthony Moss serves as a Senior Transportation Worker within District 27 Mntce - White Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,404.
Tdot Engineering Technician 4/Transportation
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At Transportation, Otis Nesbitt serves as a Tdot Engineering Technician 4 within District 47 Const - Mckenzie. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,404.
Tdot Engineering Technician 4/Transportation
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Juan Pelayo holds the role of Tdot Engineering Technician 4 at Transportation within District 27 Const - Cookeville. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,404.
Tdot Technical Specialist 3*/Transportation
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Brian Carnley 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 $72,984.
Tdot Technical Specialist 1*/Transportation
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Kim Brymer holds the role of Tdot Technical Specialist 1* at Transportation within Program Operations Division. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,867.
Tdot Engineering Technician 4/Transportation
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At Transportation, George Bowers serves as a Tdot Engineering Technician 4 within District 17 Const - Elizabethton. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,853.
Tdot Engineering Technician 4/Transportation
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Cole Gouge holds the role of Tdot Engineering Technician 4 at Transportation within District 17 Const - Elizabethton. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,810.
Tdot Engineering Technician 4/Transportation
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Mark Higdon works as a Tdot Engineering Technician 4 for Transportation within District 39 Const- Murfreesboro. Their status is full-time. Mark earned $72,645 in 2026.
Senior Transportation Worker/Transportation
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Mark Smith holds the role of Senior Transportation Worker at Transportation within Reg 3 Tmc & Help Trucks - Nsv. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,614.
Tdot Technical Specialist 3*/Transportation
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Madalyn Brown 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 $72,550.