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 82
Student Intern/Transportation
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Bryson Rankin is a Student Intern at Transportation within Region 2 Project Development. They work part-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,760.
Student Intern/Transportation
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At Transportation, Helen Renfro serves as a Student Intern within M&T Geotechnical Engineering. They work part-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,760.
Student Intern/Transportation
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Hayden Roach holds the role of Student Intern at Transportation within District 17 Const - Morristown. Their status is part-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,760.
Student Intern/Transportation
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Jackson Roddy holds the role of Student Intern at Transportation within Region 2 Project Development. Their status is part-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,760.
Student Intern/Transportation
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Jose Rodriguez is a Student Intern at Transportation within Engineer Division - Structural Design. They work part-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,760.
Student Intern/Transportation
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Lawand Saeed is a Student Intern at Transportation within Region 3 Project Development. They work part-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,760.
Student Intern/Transportation
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Quinn Scheller is a Student Intern at Transportation within District 17 Const - Johnson City. They work part-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,760.
Student Intern/Transportation
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Essex Scott works as a Student Intern for Transportation within Local Program & Community Invest Division. Their status is part-time. Essex earned $45,760 in 2026.
Student Intern/Transportation
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Kevan Scott works as a Student Intern for Transportation within District 48 Const - Bethel Springs. Their status is part-time. Kevan earned $45,760 in 2026.
Student Intern/Transportation
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At Transportation, Cory Shinn serves as a Student Intern within M&T Materials & Pavements. They work part-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,760.
Student Intern/Transportation
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At Transportation, Noah Simon serves as a Student Intern within Traffic Design Division. They work part-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,760.
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Zachary St. Clair holds the role of Student Intern at Transportation within District 27 Const - Cookeville. Their status is part-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,760.
Student Intern/Transportation
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Chase Sutter works as a Student Intern for Transportation within District 28 Const - Tullahoma. Their status is part-time. Chase earned $45,760 in 2026.
Student Intern/Transportation
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Bradley Swaw is a Student Intern at Transportation within District 38 Const - Clarksville. They work part-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,760.
Student Intern/Transportation
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Matthew Taylor holds the role of Student Intern at Transportation within District 29 Const - Cleveland. Their status is part-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,760.
Student Intern/Transportation
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Samuel Tucker works as a Student Intern for Transportation within Reg 3 Floating Mntce - Nash. Their status is full-time. Samuel earned $45,760 in 2026.
Student Intern/Transportation
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Brady Turner works as a Student Intern for Transportation within M&T Materials & Pavements. Their status is part-time. Brady earned $45,760 in 2026.
Student Intern/Transportation
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Kennedy Weathers holds the role of Student Intern at Transportation within District 39 Const- Lawrenceburg. Their status is part-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,760.
Student Intern/Transportation
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John Wells is a Student Intern at Transportation within District 47 Const - Trenton. They work part-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,760.
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Cloie Wilcox works as a Student Intern for Transportation within Region 3 Project Development. Their status is part-time. Cloie earned $45,760 in 2026.
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Shane Woods is a Student Intern at Transportation within District 48 Const - Jackson. They work part-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,760.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Transportation
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Jacquelynn Anderson is a Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Transportation within District 17 Admin-Johnson City. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,324.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Transportation
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Jasmine Freeman is a Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Transportation within District 19 Administrative - Knoxville. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $45,324.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Transportation
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Ginger Mccain holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Transportation within Region 1 Project Development. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,324.
Tdot Permits Specialist/Transportation
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Arthur Fink holds the role of Tdot Permits Specialist at Transportation within Incident Management Office. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $45,072.
Tdot Permits Specialist/Transportation
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At Transportation, Cortney Johnson serves as a Tdot Permits Specialist within Incident Management Office. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $45,072.
Tdot Engineering Technician 1*/Transportation
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Jessica Rogers works as a Tdot Engineering Technician 1* for Transportation within M&T Materials & Pavements. Their status is full-time. Jessica earned $45,000 in 2026.
Aerial Photo Lab Technician 2*/Transportation
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Shiu Leung holds the role of Aerial Photo Lab Technician 2* at Transportation within Design Division. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,936.
Transportation Worker 1*/Transportation
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Sherry Murray is a Transportation Worker 1* at Transportation within District 49 Mntce - Tipton Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $44,572.
Transportation Worker 1*/Transportation
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Justin Barnette holds the role of Transportation Worker 1* at Transportation within District 17 Mntce - Carter Co. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,562.
Transportation Worker 1*/Transportation
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Garrett Alder holds the role of Transportation Worker 1* at Transportation within District 39 Mntce - Marshall Co. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,572.
Transportation Worker 1*/Transportation
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Billy Allen works as a Transportation Worker 1* for Transportation within District 17 Mntce - Greene Co. Their status is full-time. Billy earned $43,572 in 2026.
Transportation Worker 1*/Transportation
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Ladarrius Anderson holds the role of Transportation Worker 1* at Transportation within District 49 Mntce - Shelby Co. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,572.
Transportation Worker 1*/Transportation
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At Transportation, Aaron Armes serves as a Transportation Worker 1* within District 19 Mntce - Roane Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,572.
Transportation Worker 1*/Transportation
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Michael Ayers is a Transportation Worker 1* at Transportation within District 18 Mntce - Knox Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $43,572.
Transportation Worker 1*/Transportation
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Anthony Baumgardner works as a Transportation Worker 1* for Transportation within Reg 1 Bridge Inspection - Knox. Their status is full-time. Anthony earned $43,572 in 2026.
Transportation Worker 1*/Transportation
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Charles Bibee is a Transportation Worker 1* at Transportation within District 37 Mntce - Davidson Co. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $43,572.
Transportation Worker 1*/Transportation
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Alexis Bolton works as a Transportation Worker 1* for Transportation within Reg 4 Bridge Inspection - Jack. Their status is full-time. Alexis earned $43,572 in 2026.
Transportation Worker 1*/Transportation
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At Transportation, Justin Bouldin serves as a Transportation Worker 1* within District 28 Mntce - Warren Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,572.
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Tory Boyd holds the role of Transportation Worker 1* at Transportation within District 48 Mntce - Haywood Co. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,572.