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 66

Tony Brantley

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 48 Mntce - Henderson Co
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 136794

Tony Brantley holds the role of Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 48 Mntce - Henderson Co. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,172.

Kevin Brashears

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Reg 1 Floating Mtnce - Knox
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 553040

Kevin Brashears works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within Reg 1 Floating Mtnce - Knox. Their status is full-time. Kevin earned $56,172 in 2026.

Terry Brasher

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 48 Mntce - Decatur Co
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 147208

Terry Brasher holds the role of Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 48 Mntce - Decatur Co. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,172.

Bennie Brockwell

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 17 Mntce - Greene Co
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 103306

At Transportation, Bennie Brockwell serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within District 17 Mntce - Greene Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,172.

James Brooks

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 28 Mntce - Marion Co
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 466628

James Brooks works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 28 Mntce - Marion Co. Their status is full-time. James earned $56,172 in 2026.

John Brown

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 39 Mntce - Wayne Co
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 138607

John Brown 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 $56,172.

Trenton Brown

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 39 Mntce - Lawrence Co
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 371792

Trenton Brown holds the role of Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 39 Mntce - Lawrence Co. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,172.

Jack Burrow

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 49 Const -Memphis(4921)
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 142063

Jack Burrow holds the role of Tdot Engineering Technician 2* at Transportation within District 49 Const -Memphis(4921). Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,172.

Randy Byrd

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 48 Const - Brownsville
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 145316

Randy Byrd works as a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* for Transportation within District 48 Const - Brownsville. Their status is full-time. Randy earned $56,172 in 2026.

William Cade

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 17 Mntce - Washington Co
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 121405

At Transportation, William Cade serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within District 17 Mntce - Washington Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,172.

Ashley Caffey

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 28 Mntce - Cannon Co
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 474511

At Transportation, Ashley Caffey serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within District 28 Mntce - Cannon Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,172.

Tommy Campbell

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 17 Mntce - Greene Co
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 466055

At Transportation, Tommy Campbell serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within District 17 Mntce - Greene Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,172.

Steven Capps

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 38 Const - Mcewen
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 565737

Steven Capps works as a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* for Transportation within District 38 Const - Mcewen. Their status is full-time. Steven earned $56,172 in 2026.

Mark Carr

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 27 Mntce - Putnam Co
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 525866

At Transportation, Mark Carr serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within District 27 Mntce - Putnam Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,172.

Perry Carr

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 19 Const - Maryville
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 468398

Perry Carr works as a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* for Transportation within District 19 Const - Maryville. Their status is full-time. Perry earned $56,172 in 2026.

Michael Carroll

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Reg 4 Floating Mntce - Jackson
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 517286

Michael Carroll works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within Reg 4 Floating Mntce - Jackson. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $56,172 in 2026.

Zachery Cartwright

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Reg 2 Floating Mntce - Chatt
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 573415

Zachery Cartwright works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within Reg 2 Floating Mntce - Chatt. Their status is full-time. Zachery earned $56,172 in 2026.

Christopher Casey

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 48 Mntce - Decatur Co
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 352012

Christopher Casey works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 48 Mntce - Decatur Co. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $56,172 in 2026.

Jacob Castellaw

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Reg 4 Bridge Inspection - Jack
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 574786

Jacob Castellaw holds the role of Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within Reg 4 Bridge Inspection - Jack. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,172.

Jeffery Cavness

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 48 Mntce - Henderson Co
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 129209

At Transportation, Jeffery Cavness serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within District 48 Mntce - Henderson Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,172.

Curtis Cherry

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 38 Const - Mcewen
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 491877

At Transportation, Curtis Cherry serves as a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* within District 38 Const - Mcewen. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,172.

Mark Church

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 17 Mntce - Johnson Co
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 359587

Mark Church is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 17 Mntce - Johnson Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,172.

Edward Churchman

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 18 Mntce - Knox Co
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 462840

Edward Churchman is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 18 Mntce - Knox Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,172.

Steve Cline

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Reg 1 Floating Mtnce - Knox
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 531238

Steve Cline 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 $56,172.

Gregory Cobbins

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 39 Mntce - Lawrence Co
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 158618

At Transportation, Gregory Cobbins serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within District 39 Mntce - Lawrence Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,172.

Reginald Coleman

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Reg 4 Floating Mntce - Jackson
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 136781

At Transportation, Reginald Coleman serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within Reg 4 Floating Mntce - Jackson. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,172.

Robert Coleman

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 47 Mntce - Dyer Co
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 367185

Robert Coleman is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 47 Mntce - Dyer Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,172.

Eddie Collingsworth

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 19 Mntce - Claiborne Co
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 120583

Eddie Collingsworth works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 19 Mntce - Claiborne Co. Their status is full-time. Eddie earned $56,172 in 2026.

Terry Collins

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 17 Mntce - Hamblen Co
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 119066

Terry Collins 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 $56,172.

Manuela Cooper

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 38 Mntce - Montgomery Co
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 528078

Manuela Cooper works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 38 Mntce - Montgomery Co. Their status is full-time. Manuela earned $56,172 in 2026.

Brian Crabtree

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 27 Const - Crossville
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 452166

At Transportation, Brian Crabtree serves as a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* within District 27 Const - Crossville. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,172.

George Crabtree

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 19 Mntce - Roane Co
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 136300

George Crabtree works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 19 Mntce - Roane Co. Their status is full-time. George earned $56,172 in 2026.

John Crawford

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 17 Const - Johnson City
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 535517

John Crawford works as a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* for Transportation within District 17 Const - Johnson City. Their status is full-time. John earned $56,172 in 2026.

Jeremy Crews

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 39 Mntce - Lewis Co
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 461451

At Transportation, Jeremy Crews serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within District 39 Mntce - Lewis Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,172.

Joseph Criss

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Region 4 Project Development
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 505966

Joseph Criss is a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* at Transportation within Region 4 Project Development. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,172.

William Crosby

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Region 1 Project Development
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 159431

William Crosby is a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* at Transportation within Region 1 Project Development. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,172.

Aaron Cummings

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 29 Mntce- Polk Co
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 488810

Aaron Cummings is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 29 Mntce- Polk Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,172.

Mike Cummings

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Reg 1 Floating Mtnce - Knox
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 441374

Mike Cummings works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within Reg 1 Floating Mtnce - Knox. Their status is full-time. Mike earned $56,172 in 2026.

Larry Cunningham

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 49 Const - Covington
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 396783

Larry Cunningham is a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* at Transportation within District 49 Const - Covington. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,172.

Nicholas Cutler

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 19 Mntce - Blount Co
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 586364

Nicholas Cutler is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 19 Mntce - Blount Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,172.