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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Eduardo Robles

Lead Auto Worker/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$73,392

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $34,019
Overtime: $1,155
Other pay: $7,286
Benefits: $30,932
Total compensation: $73,392

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Transportation, Eduardo Robles serves as a Lead Auto Worker within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Their 2019 pay totaled $73,392.

Arthur Adair

Deputy Probation Officer III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$73,343

Sub-department: DOT Support Services
Base pay: $39,190
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $267
Benefits: $33,886
Total compensation: $73,343

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Arthur Adair works as a Deputy Probation Officer III for Department of Transportation within DOT Support Services. Arthur earned $73,343 in 2019.

Brad Hardesty

Motor Carrier Specialist III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$73,342

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $39,430
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,570
Benefits: $32,341
Total compensation: $73,342

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Transportation, Brad Hardesty serves as a Motor Carrier Specialist III within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $73,342.

Geoffrey Dupaix

Program Manager/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$73,290

Sub-department: DOT Region Management
Base pay: $42,434
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,315
Benefits: $29,541
Total compensation: $73,290

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Geoffrey Dupaix holds the role of Program Manager at Department of Transportation within DOT Region Management. In 2019, their total compensation was $73,290.

Jerry Bennett

Transportation Technician II/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$73,273

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $36,783
Overtime: $5,463
Other pay: $508
Benefits: $30,519
Total compensation: $73,273

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Jerry Bennett holds the role of Transportation Technician II at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $73,273.

David Tuttle

Roadway Safety Specialist II/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$73,268

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $35,304
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,663
Benefits: $29,300
Total compensation: $73,268

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Pay Components: [object Object]

David Tuttle holds the role of Roadway Safety Specialist II at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2017, their total compensation was $73,268.

Brandon Whipple

Transportation Technician II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$73,221

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $39,483
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $324
Benefits: $33,415
Total compensation: $73,221

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Brandon Whipple is a Transportation Technician II at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $73,221.

Matthew Webster

Transportation Technician II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$73,164

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $38,735
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,153
Benefits: $33,277
Total compensation: $73,164

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Transportation, Matthew Webster serves as a Transportation Technician II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $73,164.

Tyler Schmidt

Engineer I/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$73,164

Sub-department: DOT Region Management
Base pay: $41,768
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,592
Benefits: $29,804
Total compensation: $73,164

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Tyler Schmidt works as a Engineer I for Department of Transportation within DOT Region Management. Tyler earned $73,164 in 2017.

Braden Andersen

Engineer I/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$73,128

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $42,512
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $207
Benefits: $30,408
Total compensation: $73,128

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Braden Andersen is a Engineer I at Department of Transportation within DOT Engineering Services. 2018 total compensation came to $73,128.

Ryan Harris

Journey Welder/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$73,050

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $39,437
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $654
Benefits: $32,959
Total compensation: $73,050

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Ryan Harris holds the role of Journey Welder at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2019, their total compensation was $73,050.

Ladonna Haslem

Purchasing Agent II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$73,009

Sub-department: DOT Support Services
Base pay: $46,613
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $26,396
Total compensation: $73,009

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Transportation, Ladonna Haslem serves as a Purchasing Agent II within DOT Support Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $73,009.

Douglas Williams

Transportation Technician II/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$72,968

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $38,731
Overtime: $3,260
Other pay: $1,416
Benefits: $29,562
Total compensation: $72,968

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Transportation, Douglas Williams serves as a Transportation Technician II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2017 pay totaled $72,968.

Jacob Glover

Motor Carrier Program Coordinator/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$72,967

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $47,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $25,881
Total compensation: $72,967

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Jacob Glover is a Motor Carrier Program Coordinator at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $72,967.

Wyatt Holyoak

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$72,917

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $36,297
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,496
Benefits: $33,124
Total compensation: $72,917

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Transportation, Wyatt Holyoak serves as a Transportation Technician I within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Their 2019 pay totaled $72,917.

Kassi Bybee

Financial Analyst II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$72,867

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $38,316
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $566
Benefits: $33,985
Total compensation: $72,867

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Kassi Bybee works as a Financial Analyst II for Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. Kassi earned $72,867 in 2019.

Benjamin Kelly

Roadway Safety Specialist I/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$72,826

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $38,139
Overtime: $1,238
Other pay: $821
Benefits: $32,628
Total compensation: $72,826

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Transportation, Benjamin Kelly serves as a Roadway Safety Specialist I within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Their 2017 pay totaled $72,826.

Shannon Percival

Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$72,804

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $46,613
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $26,191
Total compensation: $72,804

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Shannon Percival works as a Engineering Technician IV for Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Shannon earned $72,804 in 2019.

Cristina Cibrian

Executive Secretary/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$72,739

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $37,908
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $34,581
Total compensation: $72,739

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Transportation, Cristina Cibrian serves as a Executive Secretary within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $72,739.

Timothy Watts

Transportation Technician II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$72,676

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $40,482
Overtime: $2,666
Other pay: $419
Benefits: $29,108
Total compensation: $72,676

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Timothy Watts works as a Transportation Technician II for Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Timothy earned $72,676 in 2019.

Danielle Schneider

Research Consultant I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$72,646

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $47,445
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $113
Benefits: $25,087
Total compensation: $72,646

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Danielle Schneider works as a Research Consultant I for Department of Transportation within DOT Engineering Services. Danielle earned $72,646 in 2019.

Mackenzie Smith

Motor Carrier Specialist IV/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$72,554

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $39,770
Overtime: $186
Other pay: $3,045
Benefits: $29,553
Total compensation: $72,554

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Transportation, Mackenzie Smith serves as a Motor Carrier Specialist IV within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Their 2019 pay totaled $72,554.

Jody Jacobs

Motor Carrier Specialist IV/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$72,550

Sub-department: DOT Support Services
Base pay: $45,024
Overtime: $70
Other pay: $2,559
Benefits: $24,896
Total compensation: $72,550

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Transportation, Jody Jacobs serves as a Motor Carrier Specialist IV within DOT Support Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $72,550.

Lincoln Port

District Permits Officer I/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$72,532

Sub-department: DOT Region Management
Base pay: $37,982
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,583
Benefits: $31,967
Total compensation: $72,532

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Lincoln Port works as a District Permits Officer I for Department of Transportation within DOT Region Management. Lincoln earned $72,532 in 2017.

Shane Lee

Engineer I/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$72,473

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $43,105
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,752
Benefits: $27,616
Total compensation: $72,473

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Shane Lee is a Engineer I at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. 2018 total compensation came to $72,473.

Michael Rankin

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$72,444

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $33,449
Overtime: $4,719
Other pay: $599
Benefits: $33,678
Total compensation: $72,444

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Transportation, Michael Rankin serves as a Transportation Technician I within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Their 2019 pay totaled $72,444.

Davie Baird

Transportation Technician II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$72,437

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $38,496
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $885
Benefits: $33,055
Total compensation: $72,437

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At Department of Transportation, Davie Baird serves as a Transportation Technician II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $72,437.

Joshua Stapley

Engineer I/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$72,368

Sub-department: DOT Region Management
Base pay: $40,931
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,413
Benefits: $30,025
Total compensation: $72,368

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Joshua Stapley works as a Engineer I for Department of Transportation within DOT Region Management. Joshua earned $72,368 in 2017.

Deborah Pilling

Office Specialist II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$72,283

Sub-department: DOT Region Management
Base pay: $40,914
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $31,069
Total compensation: $72,283

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Deborah Pilling is a Office Specialist II at Department of Transportation within DOT Region Management. 2019 total compensation came to $72,283.

Michael Anderson

Motor Carrier Specialist IV/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$72,247

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $45,335
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $456
Benefits: $26,456
Total compensation: $72,247

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Transportation, Michael Anderson serves as a Motor Carrier Specialist IV within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $72,247.

Jason Hayes

Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$72,193

Sub-department: DOT Region Management
Base pay: $35,196
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,464
Benefits: $31,533
Total compensation: $72,193

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Jason Hayes holds the role of Engineering Technician III at Department of Transportation within DOT Region Management. In 2019, their total compensation was $72,193.

Tumau Laulu

Research Analyst/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$72,186

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $30,035
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,606
Benefits: $35,545
Total compensation: $72,186

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Tumau Laulu holds the role of Research Analyst at Department of Transportation within DOT Engineering Services. In 2017, their total compensation was $72,186.

Oscar Colon

Transportation Technician III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$72,172

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $46,215
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,442
Benefits: $21,515
Total compensation: $72,172

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Transportation, Oscar Colon serves as a Transportation Technician III within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Their 2019 pay totaled $72,172.

David Petersen

Engineer I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$72,168

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $47,050
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $552
Benefits: $24,566
Total compensation: $72,168

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Pay Components: [object Object]

David Petersen holds the role of Engineer I at Department of Transportation within DOT Engineering Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $72,168.

Boyd Humpherys

Engineering Manager II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$72,091

Sub-department: DOT Construction Management
Base pay: $44,294
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $531
Benefits: $27,266
Total compensation: $72,091

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Boyd Humpherys holds the role of Engineering Manager II at Department of Transportation within DOT Construction Management. In 2019, their total compensation was $72,091.

Kamryn Enns

Transportation Technician II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$72,079

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $37,350
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,852
Benefits: $32,877
Total compensation: $72,079

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Kamryn Enns works as a Transportation Technician II for Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Kamryn earned $72,079 in 2019.

Laurie Huntsman

District Permits Officer I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$72,068

Sub-department: DOT Region Management
Base pay: $38,854
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $415
Benefits: $32,799
Total compensation: $72,068

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Laurie Huntsman holds the role of District Permits Officer I at Department of Transportation within DOT Region Management. In 2019, their total compensation was $72,068.

Lisa Miller

Program Manager/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$72,022

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $42,572
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,964
Benefits: $27,487
Total compensation: $72,022

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Transportation, Lisa Miller serves as a Program Manager within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $72,022.

Michael Jones

Transportation Technician II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$71,983

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $37,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $755
Benefits: $33,780
Total compensation: $71,983

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Transportation, Michael Jones serves as a Transportation Technician II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $71,983.

John Taylor

Transportation Technician II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$71,903

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $40,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,867
Benefits: $29,037
Total compensation: $71,903

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Pay Components: [object Object]

John Taylor holds the role of Transportation Technician II at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2019, their total compensation was $71,903.