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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Brenda Saddler

Office Specialist II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$40,895

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $16,047
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $50
Benefits: $24,797
Total compensation: $40,895

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Brenda Saddler is a Office Specialist II at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. 2019 total compensation came to $40,895.

Kristopher Blanchard

Engineer III/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$40,864

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $25,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $409
Benefits: $15,255
Total compensation: $40,864

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Kristopher Blanchard works as a Engineer III for Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Kristopher earned $40,864 in 2017.

Carlos Quintero

Motor Carrier Specialist I/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$40,786

Sub-department: DOT Support Services
Base pay: $20,157
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,367
Benefits: $19,263
Total compensation: $40,786

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Carlos Quintero is a Motor Carrier Specialist I at Department of Transportation within DOT Support Services. 2018 total compensation came to $40,786.

Devin Routson

Research Analyst/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$40,765

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $23,002
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $517
Benefits: $17,247
Total compensation: $40,765

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Devin Routson holds the role of Research Analyst at Department of Transportation within DOT Engineering Services. In 2017, their total compensation was $40,765.

Brandin Clark

Motor Carrier Specialist III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$40,717

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $29,434
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $134
Benefits: $11,149
Total compensation: $40,717

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Brandin Clark works as a Motor Carrier Specialist III for Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. Brandin earned $40,717 in 2019.

Joseph Peretto

Transportation Technician II/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$40,658

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $18,319
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,942
Benefits: $17,396
Total compensation: $40,658

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Joseph Peretto holds the role of Transportation Technician II at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2018, their total compensation was $40,658.

Tommy Smith

Transportation Technician III/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$40,629

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $22,603
Overtime: $790
Other pay: $738
Benefits: $16,498
Total compensation: $40,629

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At Department of Transportation, Tommy Smith serves as a Transportation Technician III within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Their 2018 pay totaled $40,629.

Tamara Zamora

Office Specialist II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$40,518

Sub-department: DOT Region Management
Base pay: $18,546
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $225
Benefits: $21,747
Total compensation: $40,518

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Tamara Zamora is a Office Specialist II at Department of Transportation within DOT Region Management. 2019 total compensation came to $40,518.

Tyrell Crofts

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$40,495

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $20,737
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,529
Benefits: $18,229
Total compensation: $40,495

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Tyrell Crofts holds the role of Transportation Technician I at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2017, their total compensation was $40,495.

Rebekah Williams

Motor Carrier Specialist II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$40,403

Sub-department: DOT Support Services
Base pay: $22,516
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $966
Benefits: $16,921
Total compensation: $40,403

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Rebekah Williams holds the role of Motor Carrier Specialist II at Department of Transportation within DOT Support Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $40,403.

Jeremiah Ricks

Transportation Technician II/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$40,375

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $21,562
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $550
Benefits: $18,263
Total compensation: $40,375

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Jeremiah Ricks is a Transportation Technician II at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $40,375.

Chet Johnson

Roadway Operations Manager II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$40,361

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $23,138
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $669
Benefits: $16,553
Total compensation: $40,361

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Chet Johnson holds the role of Roadway Operations Manager II at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $40,361.

Chance Shumway

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$40,322

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $19,363
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,331
Benefits: $18,628
Total compensation: $40,322

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Chance Shumway holds the role of Transportation Technician I at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $40,322.

Joshua Peterson

Region Right of Way Control Coordinator/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$40,248

Sub-department: DOT Region Management
Base pay: $22,616
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $520
Benefits: $17,112
Total compensation: $40,248

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Joshua Peterson holds the role of Region Right of Way Control Coordinator at Department of Transportation within DOT Region Management. In 2019, their total compensation was $40,248.

Jason Sorensen

Transportation Technician III/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$40,148

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $21,937
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $95
Benefits: $18,117
Total compensation: $40,148

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Jason Sorensen works as a Transportation Technician III for Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Jason earned $40,148 in 2018.

Tyler Elkins

Electronic Technical Specialist I/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$40,135

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $22,368
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $36
Benefits: $17,731
Total compensation: $40,135

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Tyler Elkins is a Electronic Technical Specialist I at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $40,135.

Jace Archuletta

Automotive Service Worker II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$40,134

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $29,400
Overtime: $653
Other pay: $120
Benefits: $9,961
Total compensation: $40,134

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Jace Archuletta holds the role of Automotive Service Worker II at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $40,134.

Lisa Miller

Transportation Project Manager/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$40,076

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $23,839
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,054
Benefits: $15,183
Total compensation: $40,076

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Transportation, Lisa Miller serves as a Transportation Project Manager within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $40,076.

Jeanette James

Motor Carrier Specialist III/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$40,022

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $24,540
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $668
Benefits: $14,814
Total compensation: $40,022

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Jeanette James is a Motor Carrier Specialist III at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $40,022.

Amber Pace

Accounting Technician III/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$39,937

Sub-department: DOT Aeronautics
Base pay: $24,983
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $150
Benefits: $14,804
Total compensation: $39,937

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Amber Pace holds the role of Accounting Technician III at Department of Transportation within DOT Aeronautics. In 2017, their total compensation was $39,937.

Erick Shosted

Research Consultant II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$39,895

Sub-department: DOT Region Management
Base pay: $23,024
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $201
Benefits: $16,670
Total compensation: $39,895

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Erick Shosted is a Research Consultant II at Department of Transportation within DOT Region Management. 2019 total compensation came to $39,895.

Cory Thompson

District Permits Officer I/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$39,871

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $18,493
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,241
Benefits: $16,137
Total compensation: $39,871

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Cory Thompson holds the role of District Permits Officer I at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $39,871.

Sharon Martinez

Motor Carrier Specialist II/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$39,691

Sub-department: DOT Support Services
Base pay: $23,014
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $521
Benefits: $16,156
Total compensation: $39,691

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At Department of Transportation, Sharon Martinez serves as a Motor Carrier Specialist II within DOT Support Services. Their 2018 pay totaled $39,691.

Jason Biesinger

Engineer Intern/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$39,679

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $18,021
Overtime: $1,026
Other pay: $17
Benefits: $20,614
Total compensation: $39,679

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Jason Biesinger holds the role of Engineer Intern at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $39,679.

Cindy Stanley

Office Specialist II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$39,636

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $18,664
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $20,972
Total compensation: $39,636

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Cindy Stanley is a Office Specialist II at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. 2019 total compensation came to $39,636.

Kristi Urry

Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$39,635

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $25,353
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $14,282
Total compensation: $39,635

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Kristi Urry works as a Engineering Technician IV for Department of Transportation within DOT Engineering Services. Kristi earned $39,635 in 2019.

Glenn Russell

Journey Welder/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$39,575

Sub-department: DOT Equipment Management
Base pay: $19,563
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,904
Benefits: $18,109
Total compensation: $39,575

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At Department of Transportation, Glenn Russell serves as a Journey Welder within DOT Equipment Management. Their 2017 pay totaled $39,575.

Evelyn Rodriguez

Motor Carrier Specialist II/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$39,433

Sub-department: DOT Support Services
Base pay: $21,667
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $742
Benefits: $17,024
Total compensation: $39,433

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Evelyn Rodriguez holds the role of Motor Carrier Specialist II at Department of Transportation within DOT Support Services. In 2018, their total compensation was $39,433.

Lee Clark

Motor Carrier Specialist II/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$39,318

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $21,306
Overtime: $616
Other pay: $495
Benefits: $16,901
Total compensation: $39,318

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Lee Clark is a Motor Carrier Specialist II at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $39,318.

Vernon Messerly

Transportation Technician II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$39,307

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $18,173
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,677
Benefits: $16,457
Total compensation: $39,307

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At Department of Transportation, Vernon Messerly serves as a Transportation Technician II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $39,307.

C. Olsen

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$39,227

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $19,913
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,325
Benefits: $17,989
Total compensation: $39,227

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Pay Components: [object Object]

C. Olsen works as a Transportation Technician I for Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. C. earned $39,227 in 2019.

Leslie Beck

Roadway Operations Coordinator/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$39,211

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $21,124
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,333
Benefits: $16,755
Total compensation: $39,211

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Leslie Beck works as a Roadway Operations Coordinator for Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Leslie earned $39,211 in 2018.

Audrey D'Ambruoso

Auditor III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$39,109

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $26,013
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $505
Benefits: $12,592
Total compensation: $39,109

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Audrey D'Ambruoso holds the role of Auditor III at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $39,109.

Russell Holt

Temporary/Seasonal Flsa Non-Exempt Job/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$38,994

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $35,599
Overtime: $96
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $3,299
Total compensation: $38,994

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Transportation, Russell Holt serves as a Temporary/Seasonal Flsa Non-Exempt Job within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Their 2019 pay totaled $38,994.

Joanna Gunderson

Motor Carrier Specialist IV/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$38,973

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $12,792
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,995
Benefits: $18,187
Total compensation: $38,973

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Joanna Gunderson is a Motor Carrier Specialist IV at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $38,973.

Virginia Nielson

Motor Carrier Specialist II/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$38,951

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $23,385
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $993
Benefits: $14,574
Total compensation: $38,951

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Virginia Nielson works as a Motor Carrier Specialist II for Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. Virginia earned $38,951 in 2018.