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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Garett Bastian

General Maintenance Worker I/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$3,757

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $3,446
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $310
Total compensation: $3,757

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Garett Bastian is a General Maintenance Worker I at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. 2018 total compensation came to $3,757.

Johnny Carroll

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$3,752

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $3,442
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $310
Total compensation: $3,752

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Johnny Carroll holds the role of Transportation Technician I at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2018, their total compensation was $3,752.

Oran Lawrence

General Maintenance Worker I/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$3,718

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $3,411
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $307
Total compensation: $3,718

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Oran Lawrence holds the role of General Maintenance Worker I at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2018, their total compensation was $3,718.

Robert Gabbitas

Research Assistant I/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$3,707

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $3,049
Overtime: $352
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $306
Total compensation: $3,707

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At Department of Transportation, Robert Gabbitas serves as a Research Assistant I within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Their 2018 pay totaled $3,707.

Cindy Manchego

Administrative Services Manager/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$3,692

Sub-department: DOT Support Services
Base pay: $2,107
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $1,585
Total compensation: $3,692

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Cindy Manchego holds the role of Administrative Services Manager at Department of Transportation within DOT Support Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $3,692.

David Curry

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$3,659

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $3,139
Overtime: $216
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $303
Total compensation: $3,659

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At Department of Transportation, David Curry serves as a Transportation Technician I within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Their 2019 pay totaled $3,659.

John Millington

Board/Commission Member/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$3,659

Sub-department: DOT Support Services
Base pay: $3,360
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $299
Total compensation: $3,659

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Pay Components: [object Object]

John Millington holds the role of Board/Commission Member at Department of Transportation within DOT Support Services. In 2018, their total compensation was $3,659.

Mckade Miles

General Maintenance Worker I/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$3,636

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $3,121
Overtime: $214
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $300
Total compensation: $3,636

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Mckade Miles is a General Maintenance Worker I at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. 2018 total compensation came to $3,636.

John Wright

Engineer Intern/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$3,631

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $3,331
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $300
Total compensation: $3,631

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Pay Components: [object Object]

John Wright is a Engineer Intern at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. 2017 total compensation came to $3,631.

Ryan Tiu

Intern/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$3,613

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $3,314
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $298
Total compensation: $3,613

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Ryan Tiu works as a Intern for Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Ryan earned $3,613 in 2019.

Cody Fenn

General Maintenance Worker I/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$3,612

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $2,882
Overtime: $432
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $298
Total compensation: $3,612

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At Department of Transportation, Cody Fenn serves as a General Maintenance Worker I within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Their 2017 pay totaled $3,612.

William Johnston

Engineer Intern/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$3,591

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $3,143
Overtime: $126
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $322
Total compensation: $3,591

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Pay Components: [object Object]

William Johnston is a Engineer Intern at Department of Transportation within DOT Engineering Services. 2019 total compensation came to $3,591.

Jaydee Lindsay

Roadway Operations Manager I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$3,567

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $1,926
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $108
Benefits: $1,532
Total compensation: $3,567

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Transportation, Jaydee Lindsay serves as a Roadway Operations Manager I within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Their 2019 pay totaled $3,567.

Ashley Neilsen

General Maintenance Worker I/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$3,557

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $3,044
Overtime: $140
Other pay: $80
Benefits: $293
Total compensation: $3,557

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Ashley Neilsen is a General Maintenance Worker I at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $3,557.

Cameron Hoffman

Engineer II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$3,538

Sub-department: DOT Region Management
Base pay: $1,982
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $117
Benefits: $1,439
Total compensation: $3,538

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Cameron Hoffman holds the role of Engineer II at Department of Transportation within DOT Region Management. In 2019, their total compensation was $3,538.

Peter Tabachki

Motor Carrier Specialist II/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$3,535

Sub-department: DOT Support Services
Base pay: $2,191
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $330
Benefits: $1,014
Total compensation: $3,535

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Peter Tabachki is a Motor Carrier Specialist II at Department of Transportation within DOT Support Services. 2018 total compensation came to $3,535.

Samantha Newton

Engineer I/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$3,523

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $2,372
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $1,151
Total compensation: $3,523

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Samantha Newton holds the role of Engineer I at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2018, their total compensation was $3,523.

Sarah Wright

Intern/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$3,518

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $3,203
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $316
Total compensation: $3,518

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Sarah Wright holds the role of Intern at Department of Transportation within DOT Engineering Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $3,518.

Manuel Flores Valle

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$3,484

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $1,670
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $577
Benefits: $1,237
Total compensation: $3,484

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Manuel Flores Valle works as a Transportation Technician I for Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Manuel earned $3,484 in 2018.

Sterling Christensen

General Maintenance Worker I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$3,476

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $3,048
Overtime: $116
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $312
Total compensation: $3,476

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Sterling Christensen works as a General Maintenance Worker I for Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Sterling earned $3,476 in 2019.

Kai Fitzhugh

Trainer III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$3,466

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $1,916
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $90
Benefits: $1,460
Total compensation: $3,466

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Kai Fitzhugh holds the role of Trainer III at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2019, their total compensation was $3,466.

Garett Crowther

General Maintenance Worker I/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$3,456

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $2,956
Overtime: $214
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $285
Total compensation: $3,456

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Garett Crowther works as a General Maintenance Worker I for Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Garett earned $3,456 in 2018.

Raelee Parsons

General Maintenance Worker I/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$3,445

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $2,951
Overtime: $210
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $284
Total compensation: $3,445

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Transportation, Raelee Parsons serves as a General Maintenance Worker I within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Their 2018 pay totaled $3,445.

Paul Sawyer

Transportation Technician III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$3,438

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $1,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $96
Benefits: $1,518
Total compensation: $3,438

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At Department of Transportation, Paul Sawyer serves as a Transportation Technician III within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $3,438.

Amelia Heiner

Engineer Intern/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$3,437

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $3,154
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $284
Total compensation: $3,437

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Amelia Heiner works as a Engineer Intern for Department of Transportation within DOT Engineering Services. Amelia earned $3,437 in 2019.

Craig Beckstead

Inspector I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$3,431

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $1,926
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $1,505
Total compensation: $3,431

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Craig Beckstead works as a Inspector I for Department of Transportation within DOT Engineering Services. Craig earned $3,431 in 2019.

Mark Myres

General Maintenance Worker I/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$3,414

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $3,132
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $282
Total compensation: $3,414

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Mark Myres holds the role of General Maintenance Worker I at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2017, their total compensation was $3,414.

Talmage Robinson

Engineer Intern/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$3,412

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $3,131
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $282
Total compensation: $3,412

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Transportation, Talmage Robinson serves as a Engineer Intern within DOT Engineering Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $3,412.

Michael Cruikshank

Automotive Service Worker II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$3,401

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $3,120
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $281
Total compensation: $3,401

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Michael Cruikshank is a Automotive Service Worker II at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. 2019 total compensation came to $3,401.

Jennifer Haley

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$3,304

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $2,968
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $68
Benefits: $267
Total compensation: $3,304

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Jennifer Haley is a Transportation Technician I at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. 2019 total compensation came to $3,304.

Robert Townsend

Journey Auto Worker/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$3,285

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $661
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,689
Benefits: $935
Total compensation: $3,285

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At Department of Transportation, Robert Townsend serves as a Journey Auto Worker within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Their 2018 pay totaled $3,285.

Clayton Phelps

General Maintenance Worker I/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$3,191

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $2,698
Overtime: $230
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $263
Total compensation: $3,191

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Transportation, Clayton Phelps serves as a General Maintenance Worker I within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Their 2017 pay totaled $3,191.

Joshua Blotter

General Maintenance Worker I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$3,149

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $2,783
Overtime: $83
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $283
Total compensation: $3,149

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Joshua Blotter works as a General Maintenance Worker I for Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Joshua earned $3,149 in 2019.

Samuel Shewmake

General Maintenance Worker I/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$3,146

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $2,806
Overtime: $81
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $260
Total compensation: $3,146

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Samuel Shewmake is a General Maintenance Worker I at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. 2018 total compensation came to $3,146.

Brandon Butters

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$3,136

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $1,914
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $1,222
Total compensation: $3,136

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Brandon Butters holds the role of Transportation Technician I at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $3,136.

Tabitha Giolas

Office Specialist I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$3,112

Sub-department: DOT Region Management
Base pay: $2,833
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $279
Total compensation: $3,112

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At Department of Transportation, Tabitha Giolas serves as a Office Specialist I within DOT Region Management. Their 2019 pay totaled $3,112.

Stetson Lords

General Maintenance Worker I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$3,112

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $2,748
Overtime: $85
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $279
Total compensation: $3,112

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Stetson Lords holds the role of General Maintenance Worker I at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $3,112.

Seth Whittaker

General Maintenance Worker I/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$3,105

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $2,703
Overtime: $145
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $256
Total compensation: $3,105

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Seth Whittaker is a General Maintenance Worker I at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. 2018 total compensation came to $3,105.

Wayne Barlow

Board/Commission Member/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$3,104

Sub-department: DOT Support Services
Base pay: $2,850
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $254
Total compensation: $3,104

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Wayne Barlow is a Board/Commission Member at Department of Transportation within DOT Support Services. 2019 total compensation came to $3,104.

Ian Julander

General Maintenance Worker I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$3,088

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $2,695
Overtime: $116
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $277
Total compensation: $3,088

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Ian Julander holds the role of General Maintenance Worker I at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2019, their total compensation was $3,088.