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 58
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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Nancy Mckinney is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within Reg 1 Floating Mtnce - Knox. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $59,192.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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Randel Cloyd holds the role of Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within Reg 3 Bridge Inspection - Nash. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,182.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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Corbett Nease is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within Reg 1 Bridge Inspection - Knox. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $59,181.
Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation
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At Transportation, Jonathan Jenkins serves as a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* within M&T Materials & Pavements. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,181.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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Brandon Barker holds the role of Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 49 Mntce - Shelby Co. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,176.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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Dusty Woodby works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 17 Mntce - Hawkins Co. Their status is full-time. Dusty earned $59,171 in 2026.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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Xavier Williamson works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 49 Mntce - Fayette Co. Their status is full-time. Xavier earned $59,169 in 2026.
Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation
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Richard Green is a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* at Transportation within M&T Materials & Pavements. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $59,168.
Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation
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At Transportation, Marlon Infante serves as a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* within M&T Materials & Pavements. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,165.
Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation
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At Transportation, Charles Mestemacher serves as a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* within M&T Materials & Pavements. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,165.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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Montellus Davis works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 48 Mntce - Madison Co. Their status is full-time. Montellus earned $59,114 in 2026.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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Jacob Griggs works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within Reg 4 Floating Mntce - Jackson. Their status is full-time. Jacob earned $59,089 in 2026.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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Benjamin Young works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 18 Const -Knoxville(1822). Their status is full-time. Benjamin earned $59,071 in 2026.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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Jonathan Jacobs holds the role of Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within Reg 2 Floating Mntce - Chatt. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,063.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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At Transportation, Shaun Conner serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within District 18 Mntce - Jefferson Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,062.
Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation
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Scott Batchelder holds the role of Tdot Mechanic* at Transportation within District 39 Garage - Lawrenceburg. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,052.
Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation
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Barry Hurley is a Tdot Mechanic* at Transportation within Region 4 Garage - Jackson. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $59,052.
Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation
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At Transportation, Joshua Stewart serves as a Tdot Mechanic* within District 17 Garage - Johnson City. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,052.
Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation
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At Transportation, Sonny Ward serves as a Tdot Mechanic* within District 19 Garage - Lafollette. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,052.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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Timothy Layman is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 28 Mntce - Sequatchie Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $59,035.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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David Sevier 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 $59,033.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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Aaron Hilliard holds the role of Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 47 Mntce - Carroll Co. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,029.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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Shannon Long holds the role of Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 39 Mntce - Wayne Co. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,012.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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Charles Hickey is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 29 Mntce- Polk Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $59,001.
Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation
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At Transportation, Kevin Majors serves as a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* within District 19 Const - Maryville. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,987.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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Joshua Human works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 19 Mntce - Morgan Co. Their status is full-time. Joshua earned $58,953 in 2026.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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Dustin Heinz works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 17 Mntce - Hawkins Co. Their status is full-time. Dustin earned $58,952 in 2026.
Administrative Services Assistant 4/Transportation
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Howard Strother is a Administrative Services Assistant 4 at Transportation within Right of Way Division - Director. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,932.
Highway Resp Operator Supervisor 1/Transportation
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Mike Melasecca is a Highway Resp Operator Supervisor 1 at Transportation within Reg 2 Tmc & Help Trucks - Cha. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,893.
Administrative Assistant 1/Transportation
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Elisa Taylor works as a Administrative Assistant 1 for Transportation within Professional Services Division. Their status is full-time. Elisa earned $58,812 in 2026.
Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation
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Johnny Capps works as a Tdot Mechanic* for Transportation within District 47 Garage - Newbern. Their status is full-time. Johnny earned $58,800 in 2026.
Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation
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At Transportation, Keith Johnson serves as a Tdot Mechanic* within District 28 Garage - Dunlap. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,800.
Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation
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Nicholas Loya works as a Tdot Mechanic* for Transportation within District 38 Garage - Clarksville. Their status is full-time. Nicholas earned $58,800 in 2026.
Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation
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Robert Ward holds the role of Tdot Mechanic* at Transportation within Region 4 Garage - Jackson. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,800.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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Julie Cox is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 49 Mntce - Fayette Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,716.
Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation
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Jarrod Atkins holds the role of Tdot Engineering Technician 2* at Transportation within District 18 Const - Knoxville. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,689.
Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation
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Derek Sissom holds the role of Tdot Engineering Technician 2* at Transportation within District 28 Const - Tullahoma. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,659.
Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation
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Eric Bullock is a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* at Transportation within District 48 Const - Brownsville. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,531.
HR Generalist 1/Transportation
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Kathryn Shelton works as a HR Generalist 1 for Transportation within Human Resources Office. Their status is full-time. Kathryn earned $58,528 in 2026.
Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation
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Michael Burks holds the role of Tdot Mechanic* at Transportation within District 28 Garage - Tullahoma. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,524.