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
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+

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.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 11

Darren Bunker

Engineering Manager I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$110,633

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $67,654
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $150
Benefits: $42,829
Total compensation: $110,633

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Darren Bunker works as a Engineering Manager I for Department of Transportation within DOT Engineering Services. Darren earned $110,633 in 2019.

Kipp Fuit

Shop Supervisor/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$110,454

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $50,638
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $15,419
Benefits: $44,397
Total compensation: $110,454

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Kipp Fuit works as a Shop Supervisor for Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Kipp earned $110,454 in 2019.

Alex Fisher-Willis

Engineering Manager I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$110,330

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $76,397
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,037
Benefits: $32,896
Total compensation: $110,330

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Transportation, Alex Fisher-Willis serves as a Engineering Manager I within DOT Engineering Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $110,330.

Seth Bowen

Transportation Technician III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$110,261

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $49,121
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,544
Benefits: $42,596
Total compensation: $110,261

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Transportation, Seth Bowen serves as a Transportation Technician III within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Their 2019 pay totaled $110,261.

Kai Turner

Purchasing Manager/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$110,219

Sub-department: DOT Support Services
Base pay: $69,784
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94
Benefits: $40,341
Total compensation: $110,219

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Kai Turner is a Purchasing Manager at Department of Transportation within DOT Support Services. 2019 total compensation came to $110,219.

Amy Rico

Engineer III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$110,208

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $68,162
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $42,046
Total compensation: $110,208

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Amy Rico holds the role of Engineer III at Department of Transportation within DOT Engineering Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $110,208.

David Burton Jr

Roadway Operations Manager I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$110,187

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $54,533
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,959
Benefits: $44,695
Total compensation: $110,187

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Transportation, David Burton Jr serves as a Roadway Operations Manager I within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Their 2019 pay totaled $110,187.

Mote Siufanua

Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$110,185

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $52,881
Overtime: $12,102
Other pay: $797
Benefits: $44,405
Total compensation: $110,185

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Mote Siufanua holds the role of Engineering Technician IV at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $110,185.

Skyler Nielsen

Electronic Technical Specialist II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$110,142

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $57,054
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,407
Benefits: $43,680
Total compensation: $110,142

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Skyler Nielsen holds the role of Electronic Technical Specialist II at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $110,142.

Gale Davis

Program Coordinator/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$110,112

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $67,766
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $265
Benefits: $42,080
Total compensation: $110,112

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Gale Davis is a Program Coordinator at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. 2019 total compensation came to $110,112.

Scott Justesen

Roadway Operations Manager I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$109,967

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $59,253
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,791
Benefits: $44,923
Total compensation: $109,967

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Scott Justesen holds the role of Roadway Operations Manager I at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2019, their total compensation was $109,967.

Troy Esterholdt

Roadway Operations Manager II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$109,956

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $65,571
Overtime: $1,315
Other pay: $855
Benefits: $42,215
Total compensation: $109,956

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Troy Esterholdt holds the role of Roadway Operations Manager II at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $109,956.

Troy Noall

Electronic Technical Specialist II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$109,840

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $56,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,268
Benefits: $44,435
Total compensation: $109,840

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Transportation, Troy Noall serves as a Electronic Technical Specialist II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $109,840.

Kim Bowen

Transportation Technician III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$109,782

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $49,390
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $15,953
Benefits: $44,438
Total compensation: $109,782

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Transportation, Kim Bowen serves as a Transportation Technician III within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Their 2019 pay totaled $109,782.

T Cowley

Engineering Manager II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$109,780

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $68,230
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $429
Benefits: $41,121
Total compensation: $109,780

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Pay Components: [object Object]

T Cowley holds the role of Engineering Manager II at Department of Transportation within DOT Engineering Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $109,780.

Andrew Fredrickson

Roadway Operations Manager I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$109,776

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $54,175
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,000
Benefits: $44,601
Total compensation: $109,776

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Andrew Fredrickson holds the role of Roadway Operations Manager I at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $109,776.

Ryan Halverson

Architect/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$109,653

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $64,147
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $150
Benefits: $45,355
Total compensation: $109,653

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Transportation, Ryan Halverson serves as a Architect within DOT Engineering Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $109,653.

Kelly Olson

Roadway Operations Manager II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$109,582

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $63,254
Overtime: $119
Other pay: $1,200
Benefits: $45,009
Total compensation: $109,582

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Kelly Olson holds the role of Roadway Operations Manager II at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2019, their total compensation was $109,582.

Brady Roberts

Engineer III/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$109,342

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $64,112
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,986
Benefits: $43,244
Total compensation: $109,342

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Brady Roberts is a Engineer III at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. 2017 total compensation came to $109,342.

Jeffery Saddler

Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$109,298

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $60,471
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,058
Benefits: $44,768
Total compensation: $109,298

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Transportation, Jeffery Saddler serves as a Engineering Technician IV within DOT Engineering Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $109,298.

Michael Evans

Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$109,200

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $65,772
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,083
Benefits: $36,345
Total compensation: $109,200

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Michael Evans holds the role of Engineering Technician III at Department of Transportation within DOT Engineering Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $109,200.

Kennith Johnson

Facilities Coordinator II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$109,152

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $65,454
Overtime: $1,504
Other pay: $501
Benefits: $41,693
Total compensation: $109,152

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Kennith Johnson holds the role of Facilities Coordinator II at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2019, their total compensation was $109,152.

Marvin Evans

Transportation Technician III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$109,145

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $59,298
Overtime: $2,996
Other pay: $1,847
Benefits: $45,004
Total compensation: $109,145

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Marvin Evans works as a Transportation Technician III for Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Marvin earned $109,145 in 2019.

David Cox

Engineer III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$109,088

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $66,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $117
Benefits: $42,402
Total compensation: $109,088

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Pay Components: [object Object]

David Cox is a Engineer III at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. 2019 total compensation came to $109,088.

Anthony Earley

Roadway Operations Manager I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$108,939

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $61,240
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,038
Benefits: $44,661
Total compensation: $108,939

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Transportation, Anthony Earley serves as a Roadway Operations Manager I within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Their 2019 pay totaled $108,939.

Rodney Asay

Trainer III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$108,913

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $66,123
Overtime: $811
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $41,729
Total compensation: $108,913

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Rodney Asay holds the role of Trainer III at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2019, their total compensation was $108,913.

Keith Oman

Roadway Operations Manager I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$108,889

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $56,753
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,592
Benefits: $44,545
Total compensation: $108,889

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Keith Oman is a Roadway Operations Manager I at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. 2019 total compensation came to $108,889.

Daniel Fauvell

Liability Prevention Specialist/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$108,846

Sub-department: DOT Support Services
Base pay: $68,970
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $24
Benefits: $39,852
Total compensation: $108,846

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Transportation, Daniel Fauvell serves as a Liability Prevention Specialist within DOT Support Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $108,846.

Clinton Martin

Engineering Manager I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$108,831

Sub-department: DOT Region Management
Base pay: $66,828
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $367
Benefits: $41,636
Total compensation: $108,831

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Clinton Martin works as a Engineering Manager I for Department of Transportation within DOT Region Management. Clinton earned $108,831 in 2019.

Ryan Orton

Roadway Operations Manager II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$108,766

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $59,101
Overtime: $3,489
Other pay: $1,605
Benefits: $44,571
Total compensation: $108,766

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Transportation, Ryan Orton serves as a Roadway Operations Manager II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $108,766.

Tyson Vorwaller

Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$108,762

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $56,243
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,306
Benefits: $44,213
Total compensation: $108,762

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Tyson Vorwaller is a Engineering Technician IV at Department of Transportation within DOT Engineering Services. 2019 total compensation came to $108,762.

Michael Wade

Transportation Technician III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$108,735

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $52,482
Overtime: $10,767
Other pay: $1,144
Benefits: $44,342
Total compensation: $108,735

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Michael Wade works as a Transportation Technician III for Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Michael earned $108,735 in 2019.

Tyler Allen

Environmental Manager/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$108,583

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $65,188
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $63
Benefits: $43,332
Total compensation: $108,583

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Tyler Allen is a Environmental Manager at Department of Transportation within DOT Engineering Services. 2019 total compensation came to $108,583.

Kevin Morford

Transportation Technician III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$108,580

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $56,973
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,366
Benefits: $44,241
Total compensation: $108,580

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Kevin Morford holds the role of Transportation Technician III at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $108,580.

Lance Mooney

Roadway Operations Manager I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$108,568

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $61,643
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,368
Benefits: $44,557
Total compensation: $108,568

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Transportation, Lance Mooney serves as a Roadway Operations Manager I within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Their 2019 pay totaled $108,568.

Zane Yardley

Roadway Operations Manager I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$108,501

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $64,286
Overtime: $1,632
Other pay: $1,296
Benefits: $41,287
Total compensation: $108,501

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Zane Yardley holds the role of Roadway Operations Manager I at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2019, their total compensation was $108,501.

Tanner Jensen

Auditor IV/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$108,380

Sub-department: DOT Support Services
Base pay: $64,365
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $44,015
Total compensation: $108,380

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Tanner Jensen works as a Auditor IV for Department of Transportation within DOT Support Services. Tanner earned $108,380 in 2019.

William Crystal

Roadway Operations Manager I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$108,364

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $53,994
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,011
Benefits: $41,358
Total compensation: $108,364

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Pay Components: [object Object]

William Crystal is a Roadway Operations Manager I at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. 2019 total compensation came to $108,364.

Grant Farnsworth

Engineering Manager II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$108,281

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $67,406
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,026
Benefits: $39,848
Total compensation: $108,281

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Grant Farnsworth works as a Engineering Manager II for Department of Transportation within DOT Engineering Services. Grant earned $108,281 in 2019.

Wayne Cummings

Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$108,259

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $58,464
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,249
Benefits: $44,546
Total compensation: $108,259

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Wayne Cummings is a Engineering Technician IV at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. 2019 total compensation came to $108,259.