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
Total payroll: $266.2M
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+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

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

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Jaylen Hopson

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 48 Const - Bethel Springs
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: 567297

Jaylen Hopson is a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* at Transportation within District 48 Const - Bethel Springs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,172.

Michael Hughes

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 38 Mntce - Maury 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: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 439151

At Transportation, Michael Hughes serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within District 38 Mntce - Maury Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,172.

Braeden Johnson

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 37 Mntce - Wilson 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: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 587285

Braeden Johnson is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 37 Mntce - Wilson Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,172.

Michael Johnson

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Region 3 Project Management
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $9,706
Employee ID: 132574

At Transportation, Michael Johnson serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within Region 3 Project Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,172.

Jared Johnston

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 47 Mntce - Obion 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: B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 507509

At Transportation, Jared Johnston serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within District 47 Mntce - Obion Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,172.

Jeffrey Kerley

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: M&T Materials & Pavements
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: 127810

Jeffrey Kerley holds the role of Tdot Engineering Technician 2* at Transportation within M&T Materials & Pavements. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,172.

Matthew Kidwell

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 37 Mntce - Smith 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: 574815

Matthew Kidwell 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 $56,172.

Cameron Kirkland

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 18 Mntce - Sevier 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: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 586363

Cameron Kirkland works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 18 Mntce - Sevier Co. Their status is full-time. Cameron earned $56,172 in 2026.

James Lamphier

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

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 456739

At Transportation, James Lamphier serves as a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* within District 19 Const - Maryville. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,172.

Jason Lawson

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 17 Mntce - Hawkins 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: B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 515820

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

Joshua Lay

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: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 565253

Joshua Lay works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 18 Mntce - Knox Co. Their status is full-time. Joshua earned $56,172 in 2026.

Mark Lay

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 19 Const - Lafollette
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: 123024

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

Frederick Lisenbee

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: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 516441

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

Timothy Love

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 48 Mntce - Madison 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: 588506

Timothy Love is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 48 Mntce - Madison Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,172.

Michael Lynch

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 47 Mntce - Obion 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: 361400

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

Mark Maleitzke

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: H

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 371583

Mark Maleitzke 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.

Junior Martin

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 17 Mntce - Hawkins 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: 113566

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

Christopher Mcclain

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 39 Const- Lawrenceburg
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 592440

Christopher Mcclain is a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* at Transportation within District 39 Const- Lawrenceburg. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,172.

Justin Mccord

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 39 Mntce - Marshall 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: 584199

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

Marcus Mcfarland

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 48 Mntce - Haywood 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: 389967

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

Matthew Mckinney

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 17 Mntce - Carter 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: 135295

Matthew Mckinney holds the role of Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 17 Mntce - Carter Co. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,172.

William Medford

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 49 Mntce - Lauderdale 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: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 137065

At Transportation, William Medford serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within District 49 Mntce - Lauderdale Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,172.

Stephen Moore

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 48 Mntce - Hardeman 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: 428306

Stephen Moore is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 48 Mntce - Hardeman Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,172.

Michael Morales

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: G

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 567410

Michael Morales is a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* at Transportation within District 49 Const -Memphis(4921). They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,172.

Scott Murray

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 29 Mntce- Mcminn 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: 569050

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

Gary Mustain

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Reg 1 Bridge Inspection - 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: 345057

Gary Mustain is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within Reg 1 Bridge Inspection - Knox. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,172.

Philip Nanney

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: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 516782

Philip Nanney holds the role of Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within Reg 4 Floating Mntce - Jackson. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,172.

Jeremy Napier

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: M&T Geotechnical Engineering
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 533947

Jeremy Napier works as a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* for Transportation within M&T Geotechnical Engineering. Their status is full-time. Jeremy earned $56,172 in 2026.

Devin Oakes

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 18 Mntce - Anderson 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: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 586305

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

Randall O'Dell

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 18 Mntce - Sevier 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: Cole

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 592987

Randall O'Dell is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 18 Mntce - Sevier Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,172.

Melford Parkey

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

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 152014

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

Ty Patrick

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: P

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 573918

Ty Patrick holds the role of Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within Reg 4 Floating Mntce - Jackson. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,172.

Tye Patton

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 38 Const - Clarksville
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: 512502

Tye Patton holds the role of Tdot Engineering Technician 2* at Transportation within District 38 Const - Clarksville. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,172.

Christopher Pierce

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

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 489594

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

Jerome Pierce

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 38 Const - Columbia
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: 491955

Jerome Pierce holds the role of Tdot Engineering Technician 2* at Transportation within District 38 Const - Columbia. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,172.

Jimmy Prater

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 49 Mntce - Lauderdale 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: 358238

Jimmy Prater works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 49 Mntce - Lauderdale Co. Their status is full-time. Jimmy earned $56,172 in 2026.

Kenny Pratt

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: O

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 492965

Kenny Pratt 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.

Jamey Quick

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 39 Mntce - Lincoln 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: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 531732

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

Daniel Rasar

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: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 488895

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

Steven Rice

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: W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 115490

Steven Rice is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within Reg 1 Floating Mtnce - Knox. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,172.