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 78
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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At Transportation, Robert Powell serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within District 19 Mntce - Roane Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,192.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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At Transportation, Fred Prosser serves as a Transportation Worker 2* within District 39 Mntce - Bedford Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,192.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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Timothy Qualls is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 18 Mntce - Knox Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,192.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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Thomas Rawls works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 39 Mntce - Rutherford Co. Their status is full-time. Thomas earned $51,192 in 2026.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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Barbara Reed holds the role of Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 29 Mntce- Rhea Co. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,192.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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Tre Reed 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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Mason Scott is a Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within District 48 Mntce - Mcnairy Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,192.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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Jacob Seager holds the role of Transportation Worker 2* at Transportation within Reg 4 Bridge Inspection - Jack. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,192.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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Brandon Thompson works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within Reg 3 Bridge Inspection - Nash. Their status is full-time. Brandon earned $51,192 in 2026.
Transportation Worker 2*/Transportation
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Cory Underwood works as a Transportation Worker 2* for Transportation within District 19 Mntce - Loudon Co. Their status is full-time. Cory earned $51,192 in 2026.
Tdot Tmc Technician*/Transportation
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Tammy Knotts is a Tdot Tmc Technician* at Transportation within Reg 3 Tmc & Help Trucks - Nsv. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,102.
Cadd Technician 3*/Transportation
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At Transportation, Joshua Stevens serves as a Cadd Technician 3* within Structures - Special Projects. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,080.
Highway Resp Operator 2*/Transportation
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At Transportation, Everette Francis serves as a Highway Resp Operator 2* within Reg 3 Tmc & Help Trucks - Nsv. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,000.
Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation
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Liam Long holds the role of Tdot Engineering Technician 2* at Transportation within Planning Division. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,700.
Tdot Engineering Technician 2*/Transportation
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At Transportation, Jason Pierce serves as a Tdot Engineering Technician 2* within Planning Division. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,700.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Transportation
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Gus Guy holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Transportation within Region 3 Administrative - Nashville. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,520.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Transportation
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Phenelophe Michel holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Transportation within Finance Office. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,520.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Transportation
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Bobbie Randolph works as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* for Transportation within District 48 Administrative - Jackson. Their status is full-time. Bobbie earned $50,520 in 2026.
Cadd Technician 3*/Transportation
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At Transportation, Darren Johnston serves as a Cadd Technician 3* within Structures - Special Projects. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,304.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Transportation
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Shari Gackstetter works as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* for Transportation within Region 3 Administrative - Nashville. Their status is full-time. Shari earned $50,146 in 2026.
Tdot Mechanic Trainee*/Transportation
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Tanner Birdwell is a Tdot Mechanic Trainee* at Transportation within District 47 Garage - Newbern. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $50,124.
Tdot Mechanic Trainee*/Transportation
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Dakota Maness holds the role of Tdot Mechanic Trainee* at Transportation within District 47 Garage - Mckenzie. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,124.
Tdot Mechanic Trainee*/Transportation
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Timothy Norment works as a Tdot Mechanic Trainee* for Transportation within District 49 Garage - Arlington. Their status is full-time. Timothy earned $50,124 in 2026.
Tdot Mechanic Trainee*/Transportation
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Andrew Thompson works as a Tdot Mechanic Trainee* for Transportation within District 47 Garage - Mckenzie. Their status is full-time. Andrew earned $50,124 in 2026.
Highway Resp Operator 2*/Transportation
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At Transportation, David Artz serves as a Highway Resp Operator 2* within Reg 2 Tmc & Help Trucks - Cha. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,085.
Highway Resp Operator 2*/Transportation
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George White is a Highway Resp Operator 2* at Transportation within Reg 3 Tmc & Help Trucks - Nsv. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $50,085.
Highway Resp Operator 2*/Transportation
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Dustin Wilson works as a Highway Resp Operator 2* for Transportation within Reg 2 Tmc & Help Trucks - Cha. Their status is full-time. Dustin earned $50,085 in 2026.
Tdot Tmc Technician*/Transportation
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Rory Mullins holds the role of Tdot Tmc Technician* at Transportation within Reg 3 Tmc & Help Trucks - Nsv. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,027.
Tdot Tmc Technician*/Transportation
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Christine Mallory holds the role of Tdot Tmc Technician* at Transportation within Reg 3 Tmc & Help Trucks - Nsv. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,024.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Transportation
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At Transportation, Yvonne Beard serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* within Region 3 Garage - Nashville. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,800.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Transportation
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Karen Bullington is a Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Transportation within Region 4 Project Development. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $49,800.
Procurement Officer 1/Transportation
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At Transportation, Linda Burgess serves as a Procurement Officer 1 within Region 1 Administrative - Knoxville. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,800.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Transportation
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Starla Camp holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Transportation within District 28 Administrative - Tullahoma. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,800.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Transportation
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Nelson Christianson is a Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Transportation within Human Resources Office. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $49,800.
Procurement Officer 1/Transportation
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Amy Cloyd is a Procurement Officer 1 at Transportation within Region 1 Administrative - Knoxville. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $49,800.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Transportation
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At Transportation, Katy Dunn serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* within District 27 Administrative - Cookeville. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,800.
Procurement Officer 1/Transportation
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Jamie Dye is a Procurement Officer 1 at Transportation within Region 2 Administrative - Chattanooga. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $49,800.
Procurement Officer 1/Transportation
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Kristy Frank is a Procurement Officer 1 at Transportation within Region 3 Administrative - Nashville. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $49,800.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Transportation
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Debra Guerin works as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* for Transportation within Information Technology Office. Their status is full-time. Debra earned $49,800 in 2026.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Transportation
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Chris Horvath works as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* for Transportation within District 29 Admin- Chattanooga. Their status is full-time. Chris earned $49,800 in 2026.