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 77
Accountant 1*/Transportation
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Josiah Sandoval Perez works as a Accountant 1* for Transportation within Finance Office. Their status is full-time. Josiah earned $51,840 in 2026.
Accountant 1*/Transportation
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At Transportation, Jennifer Semore serves as a Accountant 1* within Finance Office. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,840.
Contract Compliance Officer 2/Transportation
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At Transportation, Paxton Waugh serves as a Contract Compliance Officer 2 within Civil Rights Division. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,840.
Highway Resp Operator 2*/Transportation
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Donald Davis holds the role of Highway Resp Operator 2* at Transportation within Reg 1 Tmc & Help Trucks - Knx. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,578.
Highway Resp Operator 2*/Transportation
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Todd Frye is a Highway Resp Operator 2* at Transportation within Reg 2 Tmc & Help Trucks - Cha. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,578.
Highway Resp Operator 2*/Transportation
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Todd Goodwin holds the role of Highway Resp Operator 2* at Transportation within Reg 4 Tmc & Help Trucks - Mem. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,578.
Highway Resp Operator 2*/Transportation
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At Transportation, Brandon Hall serves as a Highway Resp Operator 2* within Reg 3 Tmc & Help Trucks - Nsv. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,578.
Highway Resp Operator 2*/Transportation
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Shane Jackson is a Highway Resp Operator 2* at Transportation within Reg 3 Tmc & Help Trucks - Nsv. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,578.
Highway Resp Operator 2*/Transportation
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Darrius Jones holds the role of Highway Resp Operator 2* at Transportation within Reg 4 Tmc & Help Trucks - Mem. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,578.
Highway Resp Operator 2*/Transportation
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John Moore works as a Highway Resp Operator 2* for Transportation within Reg 3 Tmc & Help Trucks - Nsv. Their status is full-time. John earned $51,578 in 2026.
Highway Resp Operator 2*/Transportation
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Kevin Parrish holds the role of Highway Resp Operator 2* at Transportation within Reg 4 Tmc & Help Trucks - Mem. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,578.
Highway Resp Operator 2*/Transportation
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Dewayne Smith holds the role of Highway Resp Operator 2* at Transportation within Region 3 Garage - Nashville. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,578.
Highway Resp Operator 2*/Transportation
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Derek Spencer holds the role of Highway Resp Operator 2* at Transportation within Reg 3 Tmc & Help Trucks - Nsv. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,578.
Highway Resp Operator 2*/Transportation
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Rozell Wade works as a Highway Resp Operator 2* for Transportation within Reg 4 Tmc & Help Trucks - Mem. Their status is full-time. Rozell earned $51,578 in 2026.
Procurement Officer 1/Transportation
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William Hall works as a Procurement Officer 1 for Transportation within Region 3 Administrative - Nashville. Their status is full-time. William earned $51,508 in 2026.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Transportation
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Alvin Harris is a Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Transportation within Region 4 Garage - Jackson. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,504.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Transportation
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Pamela Henry is a Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Transportation within Region 2 Project Development. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,504.
Procurement Officer 1/Transportation
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At Transportation, Diana Jernigan serves as a Procurement Officer 1 within Region 4 Administrative - Jackson. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,504.
Tdot Engineering Technician 1*/Transportation
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Allison Kelley is a Tdot Engineering Technician 1* at Transportation within M&T Materials & Pavements. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,504.
Transportation Worker 1*/Transportation
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Dewayne Smith holds the role of Transportation Worker 1* at Transportation within Region 3 Garage - Nashville. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,504.
Highway Resp Operator 2*/Transportation
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Jesse Menard works as a Highway Resp Operator 2* for Transportation within Reg 3 Tmc & Help Trucks - Nsv. Their status is full-time. Jesse earned $51,501 in 2026.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Transportation
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Kimberly Erwin is a Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Transportation within Johnson City Highway Marking. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,486.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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Bobby Abernathy holds the role of Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 39 Mntce - Lincoln Co. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,192.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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Levi Beard is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 39 Mntce - Giles Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,192.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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Franklin Coleman is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 39 Mntce - Marshall Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,192.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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Jared Conner works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 27 Mntce - Cumberland Co. Their status is full-time. Jared earned $51,192 in 2026.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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At Transportation, Jordan Crews serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within District 37 Mntce - Williamson Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,192.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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Joseph Curtiss holds the role of Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 37 Mntce - Davidson Co. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,192.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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Arnold Dove holds the role of Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 28 Mntce - Marion Co. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,192.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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At Transportation, Myron Dye serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within District 49 Mntce - Shelby Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,192.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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Kushiah Forbes holds the role of Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 37 Mntce - Davidson Co. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,192.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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At Transportation, Tonjuanita James serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within Reg 4 Bridge Inspection - Jack. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,192.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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John Kirk holds the role of Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 48 Mntce - Hardeman Co. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,192.
Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation
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Nathan Lee holds the role of Tdot Engineering Technician 2* at Transportation within District 37 Const - Gallatin. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,192.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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Jeffrey Lovell works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 38 Mntce - Hickman Co. Their status is full-time. Jeffrey earned $51,192 in 2026.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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At Transportation, Zachary Martinez serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within District 39 Mntce - Rutherford Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,192.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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Mathew Mcallister is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 38 Mntce - Dickson Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,192.
Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation
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At Transportation, Toby Mckee serves as a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* within District 17 Const - Elizabethton. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,192.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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At Transportation, Steven Montgomery serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within District 39 Mntce - Rutherford Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,192.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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Austin Pemberton works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 19 Mntce - Campbell Co. Their status is full-time. Austin earned $51,192 in 2026.