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 86
Transportation Worker 1*/Transportation
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At Transportation, Avery Travis serves as a Transportation Worker 1* within District 39 Mntce - Rutherford Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,572.
Tdot Engineering Technician 1*/Transportation
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Joshua Tuttle-Maceina holds the role of Tdot Engineering Technician 1* at Transportation within District 37 Const -Nashville(3722). Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,572.
Transportation Worker 1*/Transportation
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Aaron Walden holds the role of Transportation Worker 1* at Transportation within Reg 3 Floating Mntce - Nash. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,572.
Transportation Worker 1*/Transportation
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At Transportation, Bobby Walker serves as a Transportation Worker 1* within District 37 Mntce - Davidson Co. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,572.
Transportation Worker 1*/Transportation
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Dominic Walker 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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Tyler Walters holds the role of Transportation Worker 1* at Transportation within District 29 Mntce- Mcminn Co. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,572.
Tdot Engineering Technician 1*/Transportation
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At Transportation, Keyshawn Williams serves as a Tdot Engineering Technician 1* within M&T Materials & Pavements. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,572.
Transportation Worker 1*/Transportation
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Chad Wilson holds the role of Transportation Worker 1* at Transportation within District 39 Mntce - Rutherford Co. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,572.
Transportation Worker 1*/Transportation
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Cornisha Woodson 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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Robert York holds the role of Transportation Worker 1* at Transportation within Region 2 Garage - Chattanooga. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,572.
Highway Resp Operator 1*/Transportation
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Eric Alpert works as a Highway Resp Operator 1* for Transportation within Reg 1 Tmc & Help Trucks - Knx. Their status is full-time. Eric earned $42,664 in 2026.
Highway Resp Operator 1*/Transportation
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Todd Attenberger holds the role of Highway Resp Operator 1* at Transportation within Reg 3 Tmc & Help Trucks - Nsv. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,664.
Highway Resp Operator 1*/Transportation
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Luke Bakke works as a Highway Resp Operator 1* for Transportation within Reg 3 Tmc & Help Trucks - Nsv. Their status is full-time. Luke earned $42,664 in 2026.
Highway Resp Operator 1*/Transportation
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At Transportation, Michael Costa serves as a Highway Resp Operator 1* within Reg 4 Tmc & Help Trucks - Mem. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,664.
Highway Resp Operator 1*/Transportation
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Brian Criddle is a Highway Resp Operator 1* at Transportation within Reg 2 Tmc & Help Trucks - Cha. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $42,664.
Highway Resp Operator 1*/Transportation
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Charles Garrison is a Highway Resp Operator 1* at Transportation within Reg 1 Tmc & Help Trucks - Knx. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $42,664.
Highway Resp Operator 1*/Transportation
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Glenn Jackson Ii works as a Highway Resp Operator 1* for Transportation within Reg 1 Tmc & Help Trucks - Knx. Their status is full-time. Glenn earned $42,664 in 2026.
Highway Resp Operator 1*/Transportation
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Deon Jefferson holds the role of Highway Resp Operator 1* at Transportation within Reg 4 Tmc & Help Trucks - Mem. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,664.
Highway Resp Operator 1*/Transportation
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Benjamin Mattox works as a Highway Resp Operator 1* for Transportation within Reg 3 Tmc & Help Trucks - Nsv. Their status is full-time. Benjamin earned $42,664 in 2026.
Highway Resp Operator 1*/Transportation
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Martin Miller works as a Highway Resp Operator 1* for Transportation within Reg 1 Tmc & Help Trucks - Knx. Their status is full-time. Martin earned $42,664 in 2026.
Highway Resp Operator 1*/Transportation
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At Transportation, Robert Reetz serves as a Highway Resp Operator 1* within Reg 4 Tmc & Help Trucks - Mem. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,664.
Highway Resp Operator 1*/Transportation
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Tucker Riley is a Highway Resp Operator 1* at Transportation within Reg 3 Tmc & Help Trucks - Nsv. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $42,664.
Equipment Service Worker/Transportation
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Ernest Esaw works as a Equipment Service Worker for Transportation within Aero Office of Flight Services. Their status is full-time. Ernest earned $41,826 in 2026.
Grounds Worker 2/Transportation
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Betty Barbee works as a Grounds Worker 2 for Transportation within Region 4 Administrative - Jackson. Their status is full-time. Betty earned $41,124 in 2026.
Stores Clerk/Transportation
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Patricia George is a Stores Clerk at Transportation within Knoxville Highway Marking. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $40,312.
Equipment Service Worker/Transportation
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Miranda Williams works as a Equipment Service Worker for Transportation within Region 4 Garage - Jackson. Their status is full-time. Miranda earned $39,108 in 2026.
Equipment Service Worker/Transportation
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At Transportation, Crystal Wilson serves as a Equipment Service Worker within District 37 Garage - Gallatin. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,108.
Clerk 3/Transportation
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At Transportation, Charity Buhl serves as a Clerk 3 within Region 1 Administrative - Knoxville. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,928.
Grounds Worker 2/Transportation
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At Transportation, Anthony Moore serves as a Grounds Worker 2 within Region 1 Administrative - Knoxville. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,820.
Clerk 2/Transportation
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Paul Hovious works as a Clerk 2 for Transportation within Information Technology Office. Their status is full-time. Paul earned $38,628 in 2026.
Custodial Worker 2/Transportation
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Jonathan Vandermeer works as a Custodial Worker 2 for Transportation within M&T Operations Support. Their status is full-time. Jonathan earned $34,764 in 2026.
Board Member/Transportation
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Wayne Overman holds the role of Board Member at Transportation within Aeronautics Director. Their status is part-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $26,000.