Tennessee / Transportation

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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
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+

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

Highest-paid first / page 51

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tanner Askren

Tdot Technical Specialist 1*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,200

Sub-department: Aero Office Prj Dev & Delivery
Base pay: $61,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,200
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,100
Employee ID: 719121

Tanner Askren holds the role of Tdot Technical Specialist 1* at Transportation within Aero Office Prj Development & Delivery. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,200.

Emmy Averill

Tdot Technical Specialist 1*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,200

Sub-department: Region 2 Project Development
Base pay: $61,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,200
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,100
Employee ID: 570224

At Transportation, Emmy Averill serves as a Tdot Technical Specialist 1* within Region 2 Project Development. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,200.

Jeremiah Barr

Tdot Technical Specialist 1*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,200

Sub-department: Finance Office
Base pay: $61,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,200
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,100
Employee ID: 722000

At Transportation, Jeremiah Barr serves as a Tdot Technical Specialist 1* within Finance Office. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,200.

Austin Brenner

Tdot Technical Specialist 1*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,200

Sub-department: Right of Way Division - Dir
Base pay: $61,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,200
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Blake

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,100
Employee ID: 640907

Austin Brenner holds the role of Tdot Technical Specialist 1* at Transportation within Right of Way Division - Director. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,200.

Camryn Cholewinski

Tdot Technical Specialist 1*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,200

Sub-department: Procurement & Inventory
Base pay: $61,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,200
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,100
Employee ID: 717733

Camryn Cholewinski works as a Tdot Technical Specialist 1* for Transportation within Procurement & Inventory. Their status is full-time. Camryn earned $61,200 in 2026.

Michael Easie-Witter

Tdot Technical Specialist 1*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,200

Sub-department: Local Prog & Comm Invest Div
Base pay: $61,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,200
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,100
Employee ID: 723928

Michael Easie-Witter works as a Tdot Technical Specialist 1* for Transportation within Local Program & Community Invest Division. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $61,200 in 2026.

Kirsten Farnham

Tdot Technical Specialist 1*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,200

Sub-department: Finance Office
Base pay: $61,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,200
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,100
Employee ID: 505009

Kirsten Farnham is a Tdot Technical Specialist 1* at Transportation within Finance Office. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,200.

Claudia Forrester

Tdot Technical Specialist 1*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,200

Sub-department: Professional Services Division
Base pay: $61,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,200
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,100
Employee ID: 350394

Claudia Forrester holds the role of Tdot Technical Specialist 1* at Transportation within Professional Services Division. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,200.

Zachary Frey

Tdot Technical Specialist 1*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,200

Sub-department: Passenger Trans Rail Frght Div
Base pay: $61,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,200
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Warren

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,100
Employee ID: 718121

Zachary Frey works as a Tdot Technical Specialist 1* for Transportation within Passenger Transportation Rail Frght Division. Their status is full-time. Zachary earned $61,200 in 2026.

Jessica Goldstein

Tdot Technical Specialist 1*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,200

Sub-department: M&T Geotechnical Engineering
Base pay: $61,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,200
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,100
Employee ID: 714843

Jessica Goldstein works as a Tdot Technical Specialist 1* for Transportation within M&T Geotechnical Engineering. Their status is full-time. Jessica earned $61,200 in 2026.

William Greer

Tdot Technical Specialist 1*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,200

Sub-department: ROW Division - R3 Preconstruct
Base pay: $61,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,200
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $9,670
Employee ID: 139882

William Greer is a Tdot Technical Specialist 1* at Transportation within Row Division - R3 Preconstruct. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,200.

Garrett Harmon

Tdot Technical Specialist 1*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,200

Sub-department: Finance Office
Base pay: $61,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,200
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,100
Employee ID: 573332

Garrett Harmon works as a Tdot Technical Specialist 1* for Transportation within Finance Office. Their status is full-time. Garrett earned $61,200 in 2026.

Shannon Harris

Tdot Technical Specialist 1*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,200

Sub-department: Env Tech Studies
Base pay: $61,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,200
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,100
Employee ID: 722760

At Transportation, Shannon Harris serves as a Tdot Technical Specialist 1* within Environmental Technician Studies. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,200.

Brian Hartert

Tdot Technical Specialist 1*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,200

Sub-department: Region 1 Project Development
Base pay: $61,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,200
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,100
Employee ID: 709039

Brian Hartert holds the role of Tdot Technical Specialist 1* at Transportation within Region 1 Project Development. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,200.

Timothy Hawn

Tdot Technical Specialist 1*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,200

Sub-department: ROW Division - R2 Preconstruct
Base pay: $61,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,200
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,100
Employee ID: 620431

At Transportation, Timothy Hawn serves as a Tdot Technical Specialist 1* within Row Division - R2 Preconstruct. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,200.

Taylor Hipes

Tdot Technical Specialist 1*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,200

Sub-department: Procurement & Inventory
Base pay: $61,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,200
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,100
Employee ID: 717510

Taylor Hipes holds the role of Tdot Technical Specialist 1* at Transportation within Procurement & Inventory. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,200.

Shamariah Houston

Tdot Technical Specialist 1*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,200

Sub-department: Local Prog & Comm Invest Div
Base pay: $61,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,200
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,100
Employee ID: 717347

At Transportation, Shamariah Houston serves as a Tdot Technical Specialist 1* within Local Program & Community Invest Division. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,200.

Andrew Howlett

Tdot Technical Specialist 1*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,200

Sub-department: Program Operations Division
Base pay: $61,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,200
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,100
Employee ID: 714488

Andrew Howlett is a Tdot Technical Specialist 1* at Transportation within Program Operations Division. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,200.

Jakob Hoyt

Tdot Technical Specialist 1*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,200

Sub-department: Strategic Plan Rsrch Innov Div
Base pay: $61,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,200
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,100
Employee ID: 720990

At Transportation, Jakob Hoyt serves as a Tdot Technical Specialist 1* within Strategic Plan Rsrch Innov Division. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,200.

Reilly Hummell

Tdot Technical Specialist 1*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,200

Sub-department: Local Prog & Comm Invest Div
Base pay: $61,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,200
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,100
Employee ID: 653640

At Transportation, Reilly Hummell serves as a Tdot Technical Specialist 1* within Local Program & Community Invest Division. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,200.

Casey Judkins

Tdot Technical Specialist 1*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,200

Sub-department: Procurement & Inventory
Base pay: $61,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,200
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Pate

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,100
Employee ID: 651172

Casey Judkins holds the role of Tdot Technical Specialist 1* at Transportation within Procurement & Inventory. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,200.

Rachel Kigen

Tdot Technical Specialist 1*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,200

Sub-department: Passenger Trans Rail Frght Div
Base pay: $61,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,200
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,100
Employee ID: 720428

Rachel Kigen holds the role of Tdot Technical Specialist 1* at Transportation within Passenger Transportation Rail Frght Division. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,200.