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 55
Procurement Officer 1/Transportation
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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.
Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation
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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.
Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation
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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.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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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.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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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.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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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.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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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.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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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.
Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation
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At Transportation, Willie Gantt serves as a Tdot Mechanic* within District 47 Garage - Mckenzie. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,985.
Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation
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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.
Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation
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At Transportation, Blake Thompson serves as a Tdot Mechanic* within Region 1 Garage - Knoxville. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,966.
Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation
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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.
Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation
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At Transportation, Jerry Mcbee serves as a Tdot Mechanic* within Region 1 Garage - Knoxville. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,954.
Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation
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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.
Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation
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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.
Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation
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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.
Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation
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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.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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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.
Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation
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Casey Rutter holds the role of Tdot Mechanic* at Transportation within District 17 Garage - Johnson City. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,796.
Tdot Engineering Technician 3*/Transportation
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Mackenzie Lane holds the role of Tdot Engineering Technician 3* at Transportation within M&T Laboratory Operations. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,776.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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Anthony Pack works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within Reg 2 Bridge Inspection - Cha. Their status is full-time. Anthony earned $59,689 in 2026.
Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation
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Joseph Kaylor works as a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* for Transportation within Region 1 Project Development. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $59,688 in 2026.
Senior Transportation Worker/Transportation
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William Austin is a Senior Transportation Worker at Transportation within District 48 Mntce - Henderson Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $59,628.
Tdot Engineering Technician 4/Transportation
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Geoffrey Baber is a Tdot Engineering Technician 4 at Transportation within Planning Division. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $59,628.
Tdot Engineering Technician 4/Transportation
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Andrew Boles works as a Tdot Engineering Technician 4 for Transportation within Region 2 Project Development. Their status is full-time. Andrew earned $59,628 in 2026.
Tdot Engineering Technician 4/Transportation
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Ronnie Burke holds the role of Tdot Engineering Technician 4 at Transportation within M&T Laboratory Operations. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,628.
Senior Transportation Worker/Transportation
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Lewis Byrd works as a Senior Transportation Worker for Transportation within District 28 Mntce - Sequatchie Co. Their status is full-time. Lewis earned $59,628 in 2026.
Senior Transportation Worker/Transportation
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Joshua Campbell works as a Senior Transportation Worker for Transportation within District 19 Mntce - Campbell Co. Their status is full-time. Joshua earned $59,628 in 2026.
Senior Transportation Worker/Transportation
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At Transportation, Curtis Cathey serves as a Senior Transportation Worker within District 47 Mntce - Dyer Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,628.
Tdot Engineering Technician 4/Transportation
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Michelle Cole is a Tdot Engineering Technician 4 at Transportation within Reg 4 Traffic - Jackson. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $59,628.
Tdot Engineering Technician 4/Transportation
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Logan Cowan works as a Tdot Engineering Technician 4 for Transportation within District 37 Const -Nashville(3722). Their status is full-time. Logan earned $59,628 in 2026.
Senior Transportation Worker/Transportation
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James Cravens is a Senior Transportation Worker at Transportation within District 27 Mntce - Fentress Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $59,628.
Senior Transportation Worker/Transportation
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Rene Cruz Solis holds the role of Senior Transportation Worker at Transportation within District 39 Mntce - Lincoln Co. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,628.
Senior Transportation Worker/Transportation
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Justin Cunningham works as a Senior Transportation Worker for Transportation within District 27 Mntce - Jackson Co. Their status is full-time. Justin earned $59,628 in 2026.
Tdot Engineering Technician 4/Transportation
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Casadeyoun Daniels is a Tdot Engineering Technician 4 at Transportation within Reg 3 Traffic - Nashville. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $59,628.
Senior Transportation Worker/Transportation
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Cody Dendy works as a Senior Transportation Worker for Transportation within District 48 Mntce - Hardin Co. Their status is full-time. Cody earned $59,628 in 2026.
Senior Transportation Worker/Transportation
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Trenton Dunn works as a Senior Transportation Worker for Transportation within District 37 Mntce - Williamson Co. Their status is full-time. Trenton earned $59,628 in 2026.
Senior Transportation Worker/Transportation
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William Dunn works as a Senior Transportation Worker for Transportation within District 27 Mntce - Cumberland Co. Their status is full-time. William earned $59,628 in 2026.
Tdot Engineering Technician 4/Transportation
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At Transportation, Nicholas Eakin serves as a Tdot Engineering Technician 4 within Region 4 Project Development. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,628.
Senior Transportation Worker/Transportation
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Gary Eggers works as a Senior Transportation Worker for Transportation within District 17 Mntce - Johnson Co. Their status is full-time. Gary earned $59,628 in 2026.