Utah / Department of Transportation

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Department of Transportation

Source file: Transparent Utah — State Government Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Department of Transportation plans, builds, and maintains transportation infrastructure — roads, bridges, transit, and motor-vehicle services.

In 2019, this agency had 2,225 employees with median total compensation of $74,431; the highest distinct record was $253,580.

Year: 2019
Total payroll: $154.4M
Employees: 2,225
Median total: $74,431
Highest record: $253,580

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

-$2,148$161,812+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2019 total compensation is spread across the 2,225 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($74,431) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $39,545 (57%)
Overtime — $482 (1%)
Other — $2,179 (3%)
Benefits — $27,168 (39%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$5,545

$28,636

$74,431

$99,868

$127,115

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $127,115 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $5,545. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Transportation Technician I

183 · $46,498

Transportation Technician III

176 · $87,200

Transportation Technician II

166 · $72,031

Engineering Manager I

103 · $136,242

Engineering Technician IV

88 · $100,748

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.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2017	$145.9M —	2,149 —	$72,826 —
2018	$149.7M ▲ 2.7%	2,257 ▲ 5.0%	$68,833 ▼ 5.5%
2019	$154.4M ▲ 3.1%	2,225 ▼ 1.4%	$74,431 ▲ 8.1%

Record list

Employees

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Gernice White

Utility & Railroad Coordinator/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$38,823

Sub-department: DOT Region Management
Base pay: $20,899
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $589
Benefits: $17,334
Total compensation: $38,823

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Gernice White holds the role of Utility & Railroad Coordinator at Department of Transportation within DOT Region Management. In 2019, their total compensation was $38,823.

John Christensen

Transportation Technician II/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$38,744

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $21,016
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $20
Benefits: $17,708
Total compensation: $38,744

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John Christensen holds the role of Transportation Technician II at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2018, their total compensation was $38,744.

David Crawford

Inspector II/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$38,716

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $22,422
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $16,293
Total compensation: $38,716

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At Department of Transportation, David Crawford serves as a Inspector II within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Their 2017 pay totaled $38,716.

Kyle Lazenby

Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$38,504

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $18,275
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,799
Benefits: $15,430
Total compensation: $38,504

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Kyle Lazenby holds the role of Engineering Technician IV at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2019, their total compensation was $38,504.

Nicholas Ashby

Motor Carrier Specialist III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$38,434

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $19,669
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $986
Benefits: $17,779
Total compensation: $38,434

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At Department of Transportation, Nicholas Ashby serves as a Motor Carrier Specialist III within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $38,434.

Andrea Gonzales

Motor Carrier Specialist II/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$38,313

Sub-department: DOT Support Services
Base pay: $23,034
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $436
Benefits: $14,843
Total compensation: $38,313

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Andrea Gonzales works as a Motor Carrier Specialist II for Department of Transportation within DOT Support Services. Andrea earned $38,313 in 2018.

Rustin Hickman

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$38,184

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $24,229
Overtime: $1,387
Other pay: $1,549
Benefits: $11,019
Total compensation: $38,184

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Rustin Hickman holds the role of Transportation Technician I at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2019, their total compensation was $38,184.

Roger Low

Motor Carrier Specialist II/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$38,159

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $19,951
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,234
Benefits: $16,974
Total compensation: $38,159

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At Department of Transportation, Roger Low serves as a Motor Carrier Specialist II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $38,159.

Michelle Lewis

Administrative Assistant/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$38,128

Sub-department: DOT Aeronautics
Base pay: $22,522
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $15,607
Total compensation: $38,128

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Michelle Lewis works as a Administrative Assistant for Department of Transportation within DOT Aeronautics. Michelle earned $38,128 in 2017.

Miles Simonsen

Roadway Safety Specialist I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$38,026

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $25,176
Overtime: $760
Other pay: $483
Benefits: $11,607
Total compensation: $38,026

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Miles Simonsen is a Roadway Safety Specialist I at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. 2019 total compensation came to $38,026.

Gar Odonnell

Inspector I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$37,948

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $20,618
Overtime: $352
Other pay: $374
Benefits: $16,604
Total compensation: $37,948

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At Department of Transportation, Gar Odonnell serves as a Inspector I within DOT Engineering Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $37,948.

Nicole Gogo

Information Specialist II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$37,856

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $20,968
Overtime: $278
Other pay: $555
Benefits: $16,055
Total compensation: $37,856

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At Department of Transportation, Nicole Gogo serves as a Information Specialist II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $37,856.

William Kotowski

Information Specialist I/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$37,816

Sub-department: DOT Region Management
Base pay: $20,342
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,553
Benefits: $15,922
Total compensation: $37,816

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William Kotowski works as a Information Specialist I for Department of Transportation within DOT Region Management. William earned $37,816 in 2017.

Bob Holloway

Transportation Technician II/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$37,809

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $21,167
Overtime: $720
Other pay: $70
Benefits: $15,852
Total compensation: $37,809

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At Department of Transportation, Bob Holloway serves as a Transportation Technician II within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Their 2018 pay totaled $37,809.

Wade Jones

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$37,784

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $18,600
Overtime: $1,111
Other pay: $982
Benefits: $17,091
Total compensation: $37,784

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Wade Jones is a Transportation Technician I at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. 2019 total compensation came to $37,784.

Aubrey Hauser

Motor Carrier Specialist II/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$37,781

Sub-department: DOT Support Services
Base pay: $23,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $137
Benefits: $14,155
Total compensation: $37,781

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Aubrey Hauser is a Motor Carrier Specialist II at Department of Transportation within DOT Support Services. 2018 total compensation came to $37,781.

Gary Berntson

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$37,749

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $22,456
Overtime: $1,577
Other pay: $181
Benefits: $13,535
Total compensation: $37,749

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Gary Berntson holds the role of Transportation Technician I at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2019, their total compensation was $37,749.

Chet Johnson

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$37,666

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $18,578
Overtime: $1,700
Other pay: $302
Benefits: $17,086
Total compensation: $37,666

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Chet Johnson is a Transportation Technician I at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $37,666.

Ronald Krause

Journey Auto Worker/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$37,641

Sub-department: DOT Equipment Management
Base pay: $17,096
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,174
Benefits: $13,372
Total compensation: $37,641

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Ronald Krause is a Journey Auto Worker at Department of Transportation within DOT Equipment Management. 2017 total compensation came to $37,641.

Kimberley O'Reilly

Deputy Director, Udot Right of Way/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$37,625

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $23,134
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $367
Benefits: $14,124
Total compensation: $37,625

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Kimberley O'Reilly is a Deputy Director, Udot Right of Way at Department of Transportation within DOT Engineering Services. 2019 total compensation came to $37,625.

Kaitlin Marousis

GIS Manager/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$37,599

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $25,495
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $12,103
Total compensation: $37,599

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Kaitlin Marousis works as a GIS Manager for Department of Transportation within DOT Engineering Services. Kaitlin earned $37,599 in 2019.

Gary Spencer

Roadway Operations Manager I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$37,587

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $21,036
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,366
Benefits: $14,185
Total compensation: $37,587

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Gary Spencer works as a Roadway Operations Manager I for Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Gary earned $37,587 in 2019.

John Orvis

Electronic Technical Specialist III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$37,556

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $21,984
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $460
Benefits: $15,112
Total compensation: $37,556

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John Orvis is a Electronic Technical Specialist III at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $37,556.

Pamela Higgins

Udot Regional Nepa/Nhpa Specialist/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$37,426

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $23,914
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $412
Benefits: $13,101
Total compensation: $37,426

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Pamela Higgins works as a Udot Regional Nepa/Nhpa Specialist for Department of Transportation within DOT Engineering Services. Pamela earned $37,426 in 2018.

Jared Hare

Transportation Technician II/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$37,374

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $23,555
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $486
Benefits: $13,334
Total compensation: $37,374

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At Department of Transportation, Jared Hare serves as a Transportation Technician II within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Their 2017 pay totaled $37,374.

Kade Murdock

Transportation Technician II/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$37,362

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $19,588
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $248
Benefits: $17,526
Total compensation: $37,362

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Kade Murdock is a Transportation Technician II at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $37,362.

Coltin Newell

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$37,299

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $18,695
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,151
Benefits: $16,453
Total compensation: $37,299

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Coltin Newell is a Transportation Technician I at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. 2019 total compensation came to $37,299.

Jacob Andrew

Transportation Technician II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$37,274

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $20,574
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,887
Benefits: $14,813
Total compensation: $37,274

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At Department of Transportation, Jacob Andrew serves as a Transportation Technician II within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Their 2019 pay totaled $37,274.

Michelle Jeronimo

Office Specialist II/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$37,225

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $19,392
Overtime: $68
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $17,515
Total compensation: $37,225

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Michelle Jeronimo holds the role of Office Specialist II at Department of Transportation within DOT Engineering Services. In 2017, their total compensation was $37,225.

Kristi Sheffield

Motor Carrier Specialist II/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$37,214

Sub-department: DOT Support Services
Base pay: $22,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,017
Benefits: $13,234
Total compensation: $37,214

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Kristi Sheffield is a Motor Carrier Specialist II at Department of Transportation within DOT Support Services. 2018 total compensation came to $37,214.

Michael Jaquier

Automotive Service Worker II/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$37,044

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $18,504
Overtime: $150
Other pay: $6,165
Benefits: $12,225
Total compensation: $37,044

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Michael Jaquier works as a Automotive Service Worker II for Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Michael earned $37,044 in 2018.

Denver Hawkes

Transportation Technician II/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$37,044

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $18,595
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,084
Benefits: $17,366
Total compensation: $37,044

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At Department of Transportation, Denver Hawkes serves as a Transportation Technician II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $37,044.

Christopher Clawson

Transportation Technician III/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$37,041

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $19,816
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $123
Benefits: $17,102
Total compensation: $37,041

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Christopher Clawson holds the role of Transportation Technician III at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2017, their total compensation was $37,041.

Bryse Cooper

Engineer Intern/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$36,996

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $30,760
Overtime: $3,183
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $3,052
Total compensation: $36,996

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Bryse Cooper holds the role of Engineer Intern at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2018, their total compensation was $36,996.

Christa Vogt

Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$36,953

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $21,065
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $370
Benefits: $15,518
Total compensation: $36,953

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Christa Vogt is a Engineering Technician IV at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. 2019 total compensation came to $36,953.

Jay Lindsay

Transportation Technician III/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$36,881

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $19,951
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $220
Benefits: $16,710
Total compensation: $36,881

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Jay Lindsay holds the role of Transportation Technician III at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $36,881.

Dillon Richens

Engineer I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$36,869

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $21,182
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $15,687
Total compensation: $36,869

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Dillon Richens is a Engineer I at Department of Transportation within DOT Engineering Services. 2019 total compensation came to $36,869.

Michelle Page

Udot District Engineer/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$36,807

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $23,736
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $100
Benefits: $12,971
Total compensation: $36,807

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Michelle Page is a Udot District Engineer at Department of Transportation within DOT Engineering Services. 2019 total compensation came to $36,807.

Dell Braegger

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$36,681

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $28,357
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,399
Benefits: $6,925
Total compensation: $36,681

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Dell Braegger is a Transportation Technician I at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $36,681.

James Johnston

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$36,593

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $18,432
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $889
Benefits: $17,273
Total compensation: $36,593

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At Department of Transportation, James Johnston serves as a Transportation Technician I within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Their 2017 pay totaled $36,593.