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 72

Jennings Spencer

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 17 Mntce - Sullivan 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: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 379586

Jennings Spencer works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 17 Mntce - Sullivan Co. Their status is full-time. Jennings earned $56,172 in 2026.

Samantha Spray

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Reg 3 Bridge Inspection - Nash
Base pay: $56,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 527368

Samantha Spray is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within Reg 3 Bridge Inspection - Nash. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,172.

Todd Steffen

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: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 492968

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

Anthony Stewart

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: M&T Laboratory Operations
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: 463261

Anthony Stewart is a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* at Transportation within M&T Laboratory Operations. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,172.

Joseph Stike

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 17 Mntce - Sullivan 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: 525027

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

Dale Stinson

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 37 Mntce - Macon 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: 118637

At Transportation, Dale Stinson serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within District 37 Mntce - Macon Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,172.

Kenneth Stuard

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 38 Mntce - Robertson 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: 152613

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

Ryan Sutherland

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: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 143734

At Transportation, Ryan Sutherland serves as a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* within M&T Materials & Pavements. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,172.

Kyle Sutton

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 28 Mntce - Warren 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: 536348

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

Samuel Sweet

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 18 Mntce - Union 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: 576554

At Transportation, Samuel Sweet serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within District 18 Mntce - Union Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,172.

Ervin Swopes

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 29 Mntce- Hamilton 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: 473804

Ervin Swopes works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 29 Mntce- Hamilton Co. Their status is full-time. Ervin earned $56,172 in 2026.

James Taylor

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 49 Mntce - Shelby 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: 125325

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

Richard Taylor

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: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 112854

Richard Taylor 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.

Robert Taylor

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: 113812

Robert Taylor is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within Reg 4 Floating Mntce - Jackson. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,172.

Hunter Thomas

Transportation Worker 1*/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: O

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 588673

Hunter Thomas holds the role of Transportation Worker 1* at Transportation within District 39 Mntce - Lewis Co. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,172.

Kevin Thomas

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: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 571205

Kevin Thomas works as a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* for Transportation within Region 4 Project Development. Their status is full-time. Kevin earned $56,172 in 2026.

Elliot Thompson

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: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 481806

Elliot Thompson is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within Reg 2 Floating Mntce - Chatt. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,172.

Todd Thompson

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: 138784

Todd Thompson is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within Reg 4 Floating Mntce - Jackson. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,172.

Roger Thornhill

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: W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 467436

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

Andrew Tilton

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: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 490509

Andrew Tilton 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 Tolley

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: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 452701

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

Chadwick Tubbs

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 27 Mntce - White 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: 372436

Chadwick Tubbs is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 27 Mntce - White Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,172.

Gavin Tucker

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 28 Mntce - Coffee 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: 575855

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

Houston Tull

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: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 526268

Houston Tull holds the role of Tdot Engineering Technician 2* at Transportation within District 48 Const - Bethel Springs. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,172.

Ryan Turpin

Transportation Worker 1*/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: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 565482

Ryan Turpin holds the role of Transportation Worker 1* at Transportation within District 19 Mntce - Roane Co. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,172.

Maress Valentine

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: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 147720

Maress Valentine is a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* at Transportation within District 38 Const - Clarksville. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,172.

Donald Vandiver

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
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 389678

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

Murrell Vowell

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: David

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 574267

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

Hayden Waggoner

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: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 532868

Hayden Waggoner works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 37 Mntce - Wilson Co. Their status is full-time. Hayden earned $56,172 in 2026.

Dwayne Walker

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 19 Mntce - Monroe 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: 122827

At Transportation, Dwayne Walker serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within District 19 Mntce - Monroe Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,172.

Gene Wallace

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: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 569242

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

Colby Walls

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: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 552745

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

Michelle Walters

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 17 Mntce - Sullivan 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: 131777

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

Tommy Walton

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: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 564875

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

Billy Ward

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: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 134965

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

James Warren

Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 27 Const - Livingston
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: 119235

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

Melissa Wattenbarger

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 19 Mntce - Monroe 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: 466078

At Transportation, Melissa Wattenbarger serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within District 19 Mntce - Monroe Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,172.

James Watts

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Reg 3 Floating Mntce - Nash
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: 135864

James Watts works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within Reg 3 Floating Mntce - Nash. Their status is full-time. James earned $56,172 in 2026.

Jason Welch

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: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,681
Employee ID: 586717

At Transportation, Jason Welch serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within District 18 Mntce - Knox Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,172.

Danny West

Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation

2026 total comp

$56,172

Sub-department: Dist 38 Mntce - Robertson 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: 570147

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