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 60

Curtis Jones

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,169

Sub-department: Dist 19 Mntce - Morgan 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: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 116388

Curtis Jones is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 19 Mntce - Morgan Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,169.

Billy Brown

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,165

Sub-department: Dist 28 Mntce - Van Buren Co
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,453
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,165
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 474507

Billy Brown is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 28 Mntce - Van Buren Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,165.

Michael Mcdaniel

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,158

Sub-department: Dist 28 Mntce - Grundy Co
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,446
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,158
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 397402

At Transportation, Michael Mcdaniel serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within District 28 Mntce - Grundy Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,158.

Joshua Galligan

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,158

Sub-department: Reg 2 Floating Mntce - Chatt
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,446
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,158
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 401506

At Transportation, Joshua Galligan serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within Reg 2 Floating Mntce - Chatt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,158.

Tim Day

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,147

Sub-department: Dist 28 Mntce - Grundy Co
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,435
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,147
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 466629

Tim Day works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 28 Mntce - Grundy Co. Their status is full-time. Tim earned $58,147 in 2026.

John Koehler

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,143

Sub-department: Reg 2 Floating Mntce - Chatt
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,431
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,143
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 481792

At Transportation, John Koehler serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within Reg 2 Floating Mntce - Chatt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,143.

William Hardin

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,138

Sub-department: Dist 48 Mntce - Madison Co
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,426
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,138
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 413937

William Hardin is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 48 Mntce - Madison Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,138.

Stanley Minick

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,131

Sub-department: Dist 37 Mntce - Smith Co
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,419
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,131
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 484568

Stanley Minick holds the role of Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 37 Mntce - Smith Co. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,131.

Bryan Alvarado

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,127

Sub-department: Reg 3 Floating Mntce - Nash
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,415
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,127
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 538297

Bryan Alvarado works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within Reg 3 Floating Mntce - Nash. Their status is full-time. Bryan earned $58,127 in 2026.

Tyler Jordan

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,122

Sub-department: Reg 2 Floating Mntce - Chatt
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,410
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,122
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 536593

Tyler Jordan works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within Reg 2 Floating Mntce - Chatt. Their status is full-time. Tyler earned $58,122 in 2026.

Jesse Doyle

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,117

Sub-department: Dist 39 Const- Belfast
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,405
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,117
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 593916

Jesse Doyle is a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* at Transportation within District 39 Const- Belfast. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,117.

Keith O'Steen

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,115

Sub-department: Reg 4 Floating Mntce - Jackson
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,403
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,115
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 365336

Keith O'Steen is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within Reg 4 Floating Mntce - Jackson. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,115.

James Thaxton

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,110

Sub-department: Dist 37 Mntce - Smith Co
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,398
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,110
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 525446

At Transportation, James Thaxton serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within District 37 Mntce - Smith Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,110.

Joshua Howell

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,110

Sub-department: Dist 49 Mntce - Lauderdale Co
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,398
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,110
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 357745

Joshua Howell works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 49 Mntce - Lauderdale Co. Their status is full-time. Joshua earned $58,110 in 2026.

Michael Utter

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,106

Sub-department: Dist 29 Mntce- Rhea Co
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,394
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,106
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 425667

Michael Utter holds the role of Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 29 Mntce- Rhea Co. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,106.

James Stone

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,103

Sub-department: Dist 37 Mntce - Macon Co
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,391
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,103
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 583251

James Stone is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 37 Mntce - Macon Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,103.

Michael Wakefield

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,101

Sub-department: Dist 19 Mntce - Roane Co
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,389
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,101
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 532471

Michael Wakefield is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 19 Mntce - Roane Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,101.

Benjamin Kelly

Procurement Officer 1/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,096

Sub-department: Region 2 Admin - Chattanooga
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,384
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,096
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 474532

Benjamin Kelly works as a Procurement Officer 1 for Transportation within Region 2 Administrative - Chattanooga. Their status is full-time. Benjamin earned $58,096 in 2026.

Brandon Kerns

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,092

Sub-department: Dist 29 Mntce- Bradley Co
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,380
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,092
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 585873

Brandon Kerns holds the role of Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 29 Mntce- Bradley Co. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,092.

Bryan Gibson

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,078

Sub-department: Dist 17 Mntce - Hawkins Co
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,366
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,078
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 485777

Bryan Gibson works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 17 Mntce - Hawkins Co. Their status is full-time. Bryan earned $58,078 in 2026.

Adrian Covell

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,078

Sub-department: Dist 19 Mntce - Morgan Co
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,366
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,078
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 413516

Adrian Covell is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 19 Mntce - Morgan Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,078.

Bradley Suggs

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,077

Sub-department: Dist 48 Mntce - Mcnairy Co
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,365
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,077
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 548282

Bradley Suggs holds the role of Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 48 Mntce - Mcnairy Co. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,077.

Elmer Frisbee

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,075

Sub-department: Dist 18 Mntce - Cocke Co
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,363
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,075
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Eugene

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 591497

Elmer Frisbee works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 18 Mntce - Cocke Co. Their status is full-time. Elmer earned $58,075 in 2026.

Jimmie Willis

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,075

Sub-department: Dist 17 Mntce - Hawkins Co
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,363
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,075
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 527605

Jimmie Willis is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 17 Mntce - Hawkins Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,075.

Brett Branam

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,072

Sub-department: Region 1 Admin - Knoxville
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,360
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,072
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 556268

Brett Branam is a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* at Transportation within Region 1 Administrative - Knoxville. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,072.

Isaiah Gulley

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,072

Sub-department: Dist 17 Mntce - Hamblen Co
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,360
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,072
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 576194

Isaiah Gulley holds the role of Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 17 Mntce - Hamblen Co. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,072.

Shawn Mcginnis

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,072

Sub-department: Dist 18 Mntce - Grainger Co
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,360
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,072
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 496674

Shawn Mcginnis is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 18 Mntce - Grainger Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,072.

Russell Walker

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,072

Sub-department: Region 4 Project Development
Base pay: $56,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,360
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,072
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,726
Employee ID: 539044

At Transportation, Russell Walker serves as a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* within Region 4 Project Development. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,072.

David Abbott

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,056

Sub-department: Reg 2 Bridge Inspection - Cha
Base pay: $58,056
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,056
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,838
Employee ID: 137870

David Abbott is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within Reg 2 Bridge Inspection - Cha. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,056.

Jeffery Adkisson

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,056

Sub-department: Dist 47 Mntce - Henry Co
Base pay: $58,056
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,056
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,838
Employee ID: 118337

At Transportation, Jeffery Adkisson serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within District 47 Mntce - Henry Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,056.

John Anderson

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,056

Sub-department: Incident Management Office
Base pay: $58,056
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,056
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,453
Employee ID: 371413

John Anderson works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within Incident Management Office. Their status is full-time. John earned $58,056 in 2026.

Jason Arrington

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,056

Sub-department: Dist 47 Const - Mckenzie
Base pay: $58,056
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,056
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,838
Employee ID: 481143

Jason Arrington holds the role of Tdot Engineering Technician 2* at Transportation within District 47 Const - Mckenzie. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,056.

Dalton Barger

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,056

Sub-department: Dist 47 Const - Mckenzie
Base pay: $58,056
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,056
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,838
Employee ID: 530644

Dalton Barger works as a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* for Transportation within District 47 Const - Mckenzie. Their status is full-time. Dalton earned $58,056 in 2026.

Charles Boggs

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,056

Sub-department: Dist 47 Mntce - Carroll Co
Base pay: $58,056
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,056
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,838
Employee ID: 114138

Charles Boggs works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 47 Mntce - Carroll Co. Their status is full-time. Charles earned $58,056 in 2026.

Quincy Bowers

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,056

Sub-department: Dist 48 Mntce - Mcnairy Co
Base pay: $58,056
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,056
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,838
Employee ID: 112408

Quincy Bowers works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 48 Mntce - Mcnairy Co. Their status is full-time. Quincy earned $58,056 in 2026.

Robert Boyd

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,056

Sub-department: Dist 49 Mntce - Shelby Co
Base pay: $58,056
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,056
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,838
Employee ID: 490444

Robert Boyd is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 49 Mntce - Shelby Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,056.

John Brannon

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,056

Sub-department: Dist 47 Mntce - Carroll Co
Base pay: $58,056
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,056
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,838
Employee ID: 517555

John Brannon works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 47 Mntce - Carroll Co. Their status is full-time. John earned $58,056 in 2026.

Damian Brock

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,056

Sub-department: Reg 2 Floating Mntce - Chatt
Base pay: $58,056
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,056
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,838
Employee ID: 484397

Damian Brock 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 $58,056.

Troy Bruce

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,056

Sub-department: Dist 47 Mntce - Weakley Co
Base pay: $58,056
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,056
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,838
Employee ID: 576088

At Transportation, Troy Bruce serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within District 47 Mntce - Weakley Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,056.

Kenneth Buchanan

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,056

Sub-department: Dist 28 Mntce - Cannon Co
Base pay: $58,056
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,056
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,838
Employee ID: 575728

Kenneth Buchanan holds the role of Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 28 Mntce - Cannon Co. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,056.