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 62
Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation
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James Tivey is a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* at Transportation within District 47 Const - Newbern. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,056.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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Dennis Warblow holds the role of Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 18 Mntce - Sevier Co. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,056.
Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation
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Billy Williams is a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* at Transportation within District 49 Const -Memphis(4922). They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,056.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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James Wilson is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 47 Mntce - Carroll Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,056.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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Henry Wright is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within Reg 3 Floating Mntce - Nash. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,056.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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Kevin Zuidema works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 27 Mntce - Dekalb Co. Their status is full-time. Kevin earned $58,056 in 2026.
Auditor 2*/Transportation
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Julianna Noone holds the role of Auditor 2* at Transportation within Internal Audit. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,044.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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Matthew Key works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 19 Mntce - Monroe Co. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $57,982 in 2026.
Highway Resp Operator 2*/Transportation
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At Transportation, Christopher Wilson serves as a Highway Resp Operator 2* within Reg 4 Tmc & Help Trucks - Mem. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,962.
Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation
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Thomas Armstrong holds the role of Tdot Mechanic* at Transportation within Region 1 Garage - Knoxville. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,960.
Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation
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Michael Douglas works as a Tdot Mechanic* for Transportation within District 19 Garage - Lafollette. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $57,960 in 2026.
Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation
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Freddie Ellison holds the role of Tdot Mechanic* at Transportation within Region 4 Garage - Jackson. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,960.
Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation
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Casey Frazier holds the role of Tdot Mechanic* at Transportation within District 18 Garage - Newport. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,960.
Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation
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At Transportation, James Frierson serves as a Tdot Mechanic* within Region 3 Garage - Nashville. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,960.
Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation
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At Transportation, Gary Harris serves as a Tdot Mechanic* within District 37 Garage - Gallatin. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,960.
Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation
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Rachel Jackson is a Tdot Mechanic* at Transportation within District 38 Garage - Mcewen. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,960.
Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation
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At Transportation, Ryan Johnson serves as a Tdot Mechanic* within District 17 Garage - Morristown. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,960.
Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation
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William Maxwell works as a Tdot Mechanic* for Transportation within District 17 Garage - Morristown. Their status is full-time. William earned $57,960 in 2026.
Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation
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Roger Mcdonald works as a Tdot Mechanic* for Transportation within District 48 Garage - Bethel Spngs. Their status is full-time. Roger earned $57,960 in 2026.
Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation
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At Transportation, Kim Myers serves as a Tdot Mechanic* within District 19 Garage - Lafollette. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,960.
Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation
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Robert Owens works as a Tdot Mechanic* for Transportation within District 19 Garage - Lafollette. Their status is full-time. Robert earned $57,960 in 2026.
Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation
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Mickey Phillips holds the role of Tdot Mechanic* at Transportation within District 18 Garage - Newport. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,960.
Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation
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John Rice is a Tdot Mechanic* at Transportation within District 38 Garage - Clarksville. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,960.
Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation
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At Transportation, Darrin Roach serves as a Tdot Mechanic* within Region 1 Garage - Knoxville. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,960.
Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation
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Andrew Smith holds the role of Tdot Mechanic* at Transportation within District 19 Garage - Harriman. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,960.
Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation
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At Transportation, Michael Story serves as a Tdot Mechanic* within District 38 Garage - Mcewen. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,960.
Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation
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Charles Williams works as a Tdot Mechanic* for Transportation within District 48 Garage - Bethel Spngs. Their status is full-time. Charles earned $57,960 in 2026.
Tdot Engineering Technician 4/Transportation
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Bryan Ledbetter is a Tdot Engineering Technician 4 at Transportation within M&T Materials & Pavements. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,912.
Highway Resp Operator Supervisor 1/Transportation
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Hawken Wingate works as a Highway Resp Operator Supervisor 1 for Transportation within Reg 3 Tmc & Help Trucks - Nsv. Their status is full-time. Hawken earned $57,890 in 2026.
Highway Resp Operator Supervisor 1/Transportation
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Joshua Vaughn works as a Highway Resp Operator Supervisor 1 for Transportation within Reg 3 Tmc & Help Trucks - Nsv. Their status is full-time. Joshua earned $57,890 in 2026.
Highway Resp Operator Supervisor 1/Transportation
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George Elsenbach works as a Highway Resp Operator Supervisor 1 for Transportation within Reg 3 Tmc & Help Trucks - Nsv. Their status is full-time. George earned $57,885 in 2026.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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Travis Boring is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 19 Mntce - Blount Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,876.
Highway Resp Operator Supervisor 1/Transportation
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Quinn Tomlin works as a Highway Resp Operator Supervisor 1 for Transportation within Reg 2 Tmc & Help Trucks - Cha. Their status is full-time. Quinn earned $57,725 in 2026.
Administrative Services Assistant 3/Transportation
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Lisa Thompson is a Administrative Services Assistant 3 at Transportation within Finance Office. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,708.
Cadd Technician 4/Transportation
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At Transportation, Jerry Simpson serves as a Cadd Technician 4 within Structures - Special Projects. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,703.
Tdot Tmc Technician Senior/Transportation
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Anesicia Evans holds the role of Tdot Tmc Technician Senior at Transportation within Reg 4 Tmc & Help Trucks - Mem. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,571.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Transportation
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Nicole Nelson-Hicks holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Transportation within Legal Office. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,515.
Highway Resp Operator 2*/Transportation
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James Stepp holds the role of Highway Resp Operator 2* at Transportation within Reg 3 Tmc & Help Trucks - Nsv. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,288.
HR Generalist 1/Transportation
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Cheri Carr holds the role of HR Generalist 1 at Transportation within Human Resources Office. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,264.
HR Generalist 1/Transportation
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Elizabeth Vance works as a HR Generalist 1 for Transportation within Human Resources Office. Their status is full-time. Elizabeth earned $57,264 in 2026.