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 70

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.

Aaron Mcknight

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

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 528519

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

Jack Mcpherson

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 19 Mntce - Morgan 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: H

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 520960

At Transportation, Jack Mcpherson serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within District 19 Mntce - Morgan Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $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.

Werner Midas

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Region 1 Admin - Knoxville
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: 161555

Werner Midas works as a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* for Transportation within Region 1 Administrative - Knoxville. Their status is full-time. Werner earned $56,172 in 2026.

Adam Miller

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 28 Const - Tullahoma
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: 493295

Adam Miller works as a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* for Transportation within District 28 Const - Tullahoma. Their status is full-time. Adam earned $56,172 in 2026.

Thomas Mitchell

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 39 Const- Belfast
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: 152093

At Transportation, Thomas Mitchell serves as a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* within District 39 Const- Belfast. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,172.

Michael Mizick

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 49 Mntce - Tipton 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: 488053

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

Brady Moore

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: T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 509684

Brady Moore works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 39 Mntce - Lincoln Co. Their status is full-time. Brady earned $56,172 in 2026.

Sean Michael Moore

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: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 566982

Sean Michael Moore is a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* at Transportation within District 48 Const - Brownsville. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $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.

Thomas Morris

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: 516454

Thomas Morris holds the role of Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 38 Mntce - Montgomery Co. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,172.

Jason Moulder

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: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 594770

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

Earl Mullican

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: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 142081

At Transportation, Earl Mullican serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within Reg 2 Floating Mntce - Chatt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,172.

Glen Mullican

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: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 403625

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

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.

Linda Nace

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 27 Mntce - Overton 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: 484595

Linda Nace holds the role of Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 27 Mntce - Overton Co. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $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.

Samuel Nava

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 48 Mntce - Mcnairy 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: 576808

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

Lloyd Neas

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 17 Const - Morristown
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: 153405

Lloyd Neas holds the role of Tdot Engineering Technician 2* at Transportation within District 17 Const - Morristown. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,172.

Kendrick Nolan

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 47 Mntce - Gibson 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: 592918

Kendrick Nolan works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 47 Mntce - Gibson Co. Their status is full-time. Kendrick earned $56,172 in 2026.

Nickey Null

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: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 152951

Nickey Null works as a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* for Transportation within District 48 Const - Bethel Springs. Their status is full-time. Nickey 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.

William Padgett

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Region 3 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: 147411

William Padgett holds the role of Tdot Engineering Technician 2* at Transportation within Region 3 Project Development. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $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.

Nicholas Parnell

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: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 496421

Nicholas Parnell is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 47 Mntce - Obion 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.

Josh Pierce

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 17 Const - Morristown
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: 455196

Josh Pierce is a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* at Transportation within District 17 Const - Morristown. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,172.

Donald Pleasant

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: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 476136

Donald Pleasant 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.

Randy Porter

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 47 Mntce - Gibson 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: 592168

Randy Porter is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 47 Mntce - Gibson Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $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.

Trevin Prater

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 39 Mntce - Perry 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: 571041

Trevin Prater works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 39 Mntce - Perry Co. Their status is full-time. Trevin 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.