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 73
Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation
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Deborah West is a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* at Transportation within District 17 Const - Morristown. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,172.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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At Transportation, Phyllis West serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within District 48 Mntce - Decatur Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,172.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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Ricky West is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 38 Mntce - Robertson Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,172.
Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation
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Roderick Westbrooks works as a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* for Transportation within District 18 Const - Knoxville. Their status is full-time. Roderick earned $56,172 in 2026.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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James White holds the role of Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 48 Administrative - Jackson. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,172.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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Gary Whitehead works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 39 Mntce - Lewis Co. Their status is full-time. Gary earned $56,172 in 2026.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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At Transportation, Michael Wilburn serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within District 39 Mntce - Lincoln Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,172.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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Ronnie Wilkes is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within Reg 4 Floating Mntce - Jackson. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,172.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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Owen Williams is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 48 Mntce - Henderson Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,172.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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Richard Williams is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 39 Mntce - Marshall Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,172.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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Thomas Williams is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 47 Mntce - Gibson Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,172.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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Shawn Wilson works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within Reg 2 Floating Mntce - Chatt. Their status is full-time. Shawn earned $56,172 in 2026.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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Archie Winningham holds the role of Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within Reg 2 Floating Mntce - Chatt. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,172.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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Christopher Winters holds the role of Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 17 Mntce - Washington Co. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,172.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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At Transportation, Albert Wood serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within District 38 Mntce - Hickman Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,172.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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At Transportation, Cody Woodard serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within District 37 Mntce - Davidson Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,172.
Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation
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At Transportation, Bradley Woods serves as a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* within District 18 Const -Knoxville(1822). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,172.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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Austin York is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 38 Mntce - Maury Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,172.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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At Transportation, Bobby Young serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within District 39 Mntce - Giles Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,172.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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Dillon Young 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.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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At Transportation, General Young serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within Reg 2 Floating Mntce - Chatt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,172.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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Jason Young holds the role of Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 29 Mntce- Hamilton Co. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,172.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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At Transportation, Jesse Zook serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within District 38 Mntce - Dickson Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,172.
Highway Resp Operator Supervisor 1/Transportation
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At Transportation, Sean Boyette serves as a Highway Resp Operator Supervisor 1 within Reg 4 Tmc & Help Trucks - Mem. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,082.
Tdot Tmc Technician Senior/Transportation
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Brenda Allen holds the role of Tdot Tmc Technician Senior at Transportation within Reg 3 Tmc & Help Trucks - Nsv. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,009.
Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation
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Richard Browder is a Tdot Mechanic* at Transportation within District 17 Garage - Morristown. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,004.
Administrative Services Assistant 3/Transportation
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At Transportation, Jeniffer Johns serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 3 within Aeronautics Director. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,004.
Administrative Services Assistant 3/Transportation
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Ann Peterson is a Administrative Services Assistant 3 at Transportation within Finance Office. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,004.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Transportation
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Kimberly Brogan is a Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Transportation within Environmental - Director. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $55,920.
Tdot Tmc Technician*/Transportation
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Sheila Street holds the role of Tdot Tmc Technician* at Transportation within Reg 4 Tmc & Help Trucks - Mem. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,917.
Highway Resp Operator Supervisor 1/Transportation
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Danny Tucker holds the role of Highway Resp Operator Supervisor 1 at Transportation within Reg 3 Tmc & Help Trucks - Nsv. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,836.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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Randy Dooley is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within Reg 1 Floating Mtnce - Knox. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $55,812.
Accountant 2*/Transportation
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Nova Kennedy works as a Accountant 2* for Transportation within Finance Office. Their status is full-time. Nova earned $55,812 in 2026.
Helpdesk Specialist-Adv/Transportation
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At Transportation, Jessica Green serves as a Helpdesk Specialist-Adv within Region 2 Project Development. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,752.
Procurement Officer 2/Transportation
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Gayla Auerswald is a Procurement Officer 2 at Transportation within Region 2 Administrative - Chattanooga. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $55,719.
Highway Resp Operator 2*/Transportation
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At Transportation, Ransom Bowen serves as a Highway Resp Operator 2* within Reg 4 Tmc & Help Trucks - Mem. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,668.
Procurement Officer 2/Transportation
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Cristy Kirkland works as a Procurement Officer 2 for Transportation within Region 4 Administrative - Jackson. Their status is full-time. Cristy earned $55,634 in 2026.
Highway Resp Operator 2*/Transportation
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Jimmy Woody is a Highway Resp Operator 2* at Transportation within Reg 2 Tmc & Help Trucks - Cha. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $55,576.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Transportation
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Cheryl Legions works as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* for Transportation within M&T Materials & Pavements. Their status is full-time. Cheryl earned $55,512 in 2026.
Tdot Mechanic*/Transportation
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At Transportation, Bryan Singleton serves as a Tdot Mechanic* within District 38 Garage - Clarksville. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,500.