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
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 59

Timothy Housley

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,490

Sub-department: Dist 28 Const - Dunlap
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,778
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,490
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 587567

Timothy Housley is a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* at Transportation within District 28 Const - Dunlap. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,490.

Rebecca Cook

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,403

Sub-department: Dist 38 Const - Columbia
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,691
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,403
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 588675

Rebecca Cook is a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* at Transportation within District 38 Const - Columbia. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,403.

Daniel Walton

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,372

Sub-department: Dist 17 Const - Elizabethton
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,660
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,372
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 591956

At Transportation, Daniel Walton serves as a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* within District 17 Const - Elizabethton. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,372.

Drew Wright

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,347

Sub-department: Dist 18 Mntce - Jefferson Co
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,635
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,347
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 569115

Drew Wright is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 18 Mntce - Jefferson Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,347.

Bryan Kyker

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,332

Sub-department: Reg 1 Floating Mtnce - Knox
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,620
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,332
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 549318

Bryan Kyker 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 $58,332.

Bradford Reagan

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,316

Sub-department: Dist 18 Const -Knoxville(1822)
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,604
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,316
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 248984

Bradford Reagan is a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* at Transportation within District 18 Const -Knoxville(1822). They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,316.

Daniel Reese

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,310

Sub-department: Dist 18 Mntce - Jefferson Co
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,598
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,310
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 443507

Daniel Reese is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 18 Mntce - Jefferson Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,310.

Jerry Certain

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,300

Sub-department: Reg 2 Floating Mntce - Chatt
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,588
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,300
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 450456

At Transportation, Jerry Certain serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within Reg 2 Floating Mntce - Chatt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,300.

Gunter O'Dell

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,299

Sub-department: Dist 18 Mntce - Cocke Co
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,587
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,299
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 592956

At Transportation, Gunter O'Dell serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within District 18 Mntce - Cocke Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,299.

Michael Harmon

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,292

Sub-department: Dist 28 Const - Dunlap
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,580
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,292
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Cody

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 558708

Michael Harmon works as a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* for Transportation within District 28 Const - Dunlap. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $58,292 in 2026.

Robert Williams

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,284

Sub-department: Dist 49 Const -Memphis(4922)
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,572
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,284
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,885
Employee ID: 490515

Robert Williams holds the role of Tdot Engineering Technician 2* at Transportation within District 49 Const -Memphis(4922). Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,284.

Garrett Birchfield

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,283

Sub-department: Dist 17 Const - Johnson City
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,571
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,283
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 586905

Garrett Birchfield holds the role of Tdot Engineering Technician 2* at Transportation within District 17 Const - Johnson City. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,283.

Nicholas Street

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,277

Sub-department: Dist 17 Const - Elizabethton
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,565
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,277
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 591957

Nicholas Street works as a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* for Transportation within District 17 Const - Elizabethton. Their status is full-time. Nicholas earned $58,277 in 2026.

Steven Houk

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,271

Sub-department: Dist 17 Mntce - Washington Co
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,559
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,271
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 539915

Steven Houk works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 17 Mntce - Washington Co. Their status is full-time. Steven earned $58,271 in 2026.

Christian Harmon

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,269

Sub-department: Dist 29 Mntce- Hamilton Co
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,557
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,269
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 585884

At Transportation, Christian Harmon serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within District 29 Mntce- Hamilton Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,269.

Chase Brown

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,257

Sub-department: Dist 29 Const -Chattanoo(2921)
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,545
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,257
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 506692

Chase Brown is a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* at Transportation within District 29 Const -Chattanoo(2921). They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,257.

James Maddron

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,235

Sub-department: Dist 18 Mntce - Cocke Co
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,523
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,235
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 120310

At Transportation, James Maddron serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within District 18 Mntce - Cocke Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,235.

Larry Tester

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,231

Sub-department: Dist 17 Mntce - Washington Co
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,519
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,231
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 569180

Larry Tester is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 17 Mntce - Washington Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,231.

Benjamin Bolden

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,229

Sub-department: Dist 17 Mntce - Hawkins Co
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,517
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,229
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 532875

Benjamin Bolden is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 17 Mntce - Hawkins Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,229.

Tristan Reish

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,228

Sub-department: Reg 2 Floating Mntce - Chatt
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,516
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,228
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 567588

At Transportation, Tristan Reish serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within Reg 2 Floating Mntce - Chatt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,228.

Vicki Shults

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,222

Sub-department: Dist 18 Mntce - Cocke Co
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,510
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,222
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 124661

Vicki Shults holds the role of Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 18 Mntce - Cocke Co. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,222.

Travis Hardesty

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,220

Sub-department: Dist 17 Mntce - Washington Co
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,508
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,220
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 479463

At Transportation, Travis Hardesty serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within District 17 Mntce - Washington Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,220.

Jeffrey Sanders

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,211

Sub-department: Reg 2 Floating Mntce - Chatt
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,499
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,211
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 506160

Jeffrey Sanders is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within Reg 2 Floating Mntce - Chatt. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,211.

Timothy Haggard

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,209

Sub-department: Dist 27 Mntce - Putnam Co
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,497
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,209
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 507592

Timothy Haggard works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 27 Mntce - Putnam Co. Their status is full-time. Timothy earned $58,209 in 2026.

Johnny Fain

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,207

Sub-department: Dist 18 Mntce - Jefferson Co
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,495
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,207
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 367490

Johnny Fain holds the role of Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 18 Mntce - Jefferson Co. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,207.

Rodney Overbay

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,206

Sub-department: Dist 18 Mntce - Grainger Co
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,494
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,206
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 592981

Rodney Overbay is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 18 Mntce - Grainger Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,206.

Robyn Redd

Highway Resp Operator Supervisor 1/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,205

Sub-department: Reg 2 TMC & Help Trucks - Cha
Base pay: $58,205
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,205
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,850
Employee ID: 163563

Robyn Redd holds the role of Highway Resp Operator Supervisor 1 at Transportation within Reg 2 Tmc & Help Trucks - Cha. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,205.

Donald Nicely

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,203

Sub-department: Dist 18 Mntce - Union Co
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,491
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,203
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 426202

At Transportation, Donald Nicely serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within District 18 Mntce - Union Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,203.

Lucas Burks

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,201

Sub-department: Dist 28 Mntce - Grundy Co
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,489
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,201
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 571184

At Transportation, Lucas Burks serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within District 28 Mntce - Grundy Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,201.

Benjamin Hurd

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,200

Sub-department: Dist 18 Mntce - Grainger Co
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,488
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,200
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 586356

Benjamin Hurd works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 18 Mntce - Grainger Co. Their status is full-time. Benjamin earned $58,200 in 2026.

Jackie Muncey

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,196

Sub-department: Dist 18 Mntce - Union Co
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,484
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,196
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 147361

At Transportation, Jackie Muncey serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within District 18 Mntce - Union Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,196.

Steven Roberts

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,196

Sub-department: Dist 28 Mntce - Van Buren Co
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,484
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,196
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 143951

At Transportation, Steven Roberts serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within District 28 Mntce - Van Buren Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,196.

Matthew Austin

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,191

Sub-department: M&T Materials & Pavements
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,479
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,191
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 547825

Matthew Austin is a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* at Transportation within M&T Materials & Pavements. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,191.

Tony Fain

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,189

Sub-department: Dist 18 Mntce - Jefferson Co
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,477
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,189
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 112590

Tony Fain is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 18 Mntce - Jefferson Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,189.

Jeffrey York

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,188

Sub-department: Dist 49 Mntce - Fayette Co
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,476
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,188
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 594698

Jeffrey York works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 49 Mntce - Fayette Co. Their status is full-time. Jeffrey earned $58,188 in 2026.

Tyler Wright

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,185

Sub-department: Dist 39 Mntce - Lawrence Co
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,473
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,185
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 594745

Tyler Wright is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 39 Mntce - Lawrence Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,185.

Robert Wilder

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,183

Sub-department: Dist 18 Const - Knoxville
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,471
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,183
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 592937

Robert Wilder works as a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* for Transportation within District 18 Const - Knoxville. Their status is full-time. Robert earned $58,183 in 2026.

Christopher Edmondson

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,179

Sub-department: Dist 38 Mntce - Montgomery Co
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,467
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,179
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 587400

Christopher Edmondson works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 38 Mntce - Montgomery Co. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $58,179 in 2026.

Donnie Neal

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,179

Sub-department: Dist 27 Const - Crossville
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,467
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,179
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,407
Employee ID: 117184

Donnie Neal works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 27 Const - Crossville. Their status is full-time. Donnie earned $58,179 in 2026.

James Eslinger

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,169

Sub-department: Dist 18 Mntce - Knox Co
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,457
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,169
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 592967

James Eslinger holds the role of Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 18 Mntce - Knox Co. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,169.