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 16

Kristopher Kelsey

Motor Carrier Specialist IV/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$99,032

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $51,896
Overtime: $4,114
Other pay: $1,015
Benefits: $42,007
Total compensation: $99,032

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At Department of Transportation, Kristopher Kelsey serves as a Motor Carrier Specialist IV within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $99,032.

Russell Pogue

Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$99,002

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $50,022
Overtime: $2,375
Other pay: $5,174
Benefits: $41,432
Total compensation: $99,002

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Russell Pogue is a Engineering Technician IV at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. 2019 total compensation came to $99,002.

Shane Fuller

Transportation Technician II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$98,982

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $54,246
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,411
Benefits: $39,324
Total compensation: $98,982

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Shane Fuller holds the role of Transportation Technician II at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2019, their total compensation was $98,982.

Michael Timothy

Program Coordinator/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$98,962

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $56,656
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $42,306
Total compensation: $98,962

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Michael Timothy holds the role of Program Coordinator at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $98,962.

Michael Bowen

Roadway Operations Manager I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$98,932

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $58,889
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,675
Benefits: $33,368
Total compensation: $98,932

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Michael Bowen works as a Roadway Operations Manager I for Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Michael earned $98,932 in 2019.

David Moss

Transportation Technician III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$98,905

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $52,310
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,812
Benefits: $41,784
Total compensation: $98,905

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David Moss works as a Transportation Technician III for Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. David earned $98,905 in 2019.

Richard Brockmyer

Urban Planning Manager/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$98,770

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $62,597
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $36,173
Total compensation: $98,770

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Richard Brockmyer is a Urban Planning Manager at Department of Transportation within DOT Engineering Services. 2019 total compensation came to $98,770.

Bryce Whitaker

Roadway Operations Manager I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$98,643

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $54,059
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,782
Benefits: $41,803
Total compensation: $98,643

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Bryce Whitaker works as a Roadway Operations Manager I for Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Bryce earned $98,643 in 2019.

Robert Hall

Roadway Operations Manager I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$98,639

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $51,290
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,402
Benefits: $41,948
Total compensation: $98,639

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Robert Hall holds the role of Roadway Operations Manager I at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2019, their total compensation was $98,639.

Kevin Poulsen

Transportation Technician III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$98,624

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $44,358
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $14,787
Benefits: $39,479
Total compensation: $98,624

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Kevin Poulsen is a Transportation Technician III at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. 2019 total compensation came to $98,624.

Craig Keith

Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$98,408

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $49,751
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,280
Benefits: $41,377
Total compensation: $98,408

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Craig Keith holds the role of Engineering Technician IV at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2019, their total compensation was $98,408.

Kristine Mckinstry

E-Learning Instructional Designer/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$98,378

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $65,250
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $33,128
Total compensation: $98,378

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Kristine Mckinstry holds the role of E-Learning Instructional Designer at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2019, their total compensation was $98,378.

Michael White

Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$98,358

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $50,170
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,765
Benefits: $41,423
Total compensation: $98,358

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Michael White is a Engineering Technician III at Department of Transportation within DOT Engineering Services. 2019 total compensation came to $98,358.

Von Bowerman

Roadway Operations Manager I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$98,348

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $53,403
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,798
Benefits: $38,148
Total compensation: $98,348

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Von Bowerman works as a Roadway Operations Manager I for Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Von earned $98,348 in 2019.

Zachary Whitney

Information Specialist II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$98,297

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $48,127
Overtime: $1,027
Other pay: $10,768
Benefits: $38,374
Total compensation: $98,297

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Zachary Whitney works as a Information Specialist II for Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. Zachary earned $98,297 in 2019.

Devan Meadows

Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$98,273

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $52,159
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,536
Benefits: $41,578
Total compensation: $98,273

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Devan Meadows is a Engineering Technician IV at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. 2019 total compensation came to $98,273.

James Buckley

Technical Support Specialist II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$98,244

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $59,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $38,514
Total compensation: $98,244

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James Buckley is a Technical Support Specialist II at Department of Transportation within DOT Engineering Services. 2019 total compensation came to $98,244.

Travis Willden

Roadway Operations Manager I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$98,210

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $52,765
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,402
Benefits: $42,043
Total compensation: $98,210

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Travis Willden works as a Roadway Operations Manager I for Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. Travis earned $98,210 in 2019.

Eileen Mccown

Executive Assistant, Appointed/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$98,137

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $61,639
Overtime: $4,729
Other pay: $148
Benefits: $31,620
Total compensation: $98,137

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Eileen Mccown is a Executive Assistant, Appointed at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $98,137.

Eric Betts

Transportation Technician III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$98,134

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $47,264
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,482
Benefits: $41,387
Total compensation: $98,134

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Eric Betts works as a Transportation Technician III for Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. Eric earned $98,134 in 2019.

George Simon Ii

Roadway Operations Manager I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$98,015

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $55,974
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $147
Benefits: $41,894
Total compensation: $98,015

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George Simon Ii works as a Roadway Operations Manager I for Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. George earned $98,015 in 2019.

Jamie Garzarelli

Transportation Technician III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$97,996

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $46,558
Overtime: $8,925
Other pay: $1,091
Benefits: $41,422
Total compensation: $97,996

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Jamie Garzarelli is a Transportation Technician III at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. 2019 total compensation came to $97,996.

Debra Le Veau

Transportation Technician III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$97,974

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $54,549
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,338
Benefits: $38,087
Total compensation: $97,974

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Debra Le Veau holds the role of Transportation Technician III at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2019, their total compensation was $97,974.

Brian Harrison

Electronic Technical Specialist I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$97,905

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $50,699
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,430
Benefits: $39,776
Total compensation: $97,905

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Brian Harrison works as a Electronic Technical Specialist I for Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. Brian earned $97,905 in 2019.

Donavon Capps

Transportation Technician III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$97,879

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $46,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,144
Benefits: $39,136
Total compensation: $97,879

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At Department of Transportation, Donavon Capps serves as a Transportation Technician III within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Their 2019 pay totaled $97,879.

Joshua Miller

Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$97,829

Sub-department: DOT Region Management
Base pay: $49,341
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,083
Benefits: $41,405
Total compensation: $97,829

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Joshua Miller holds the role of Engineering Technician IV at Department of Transportation within DOT Region Management. In 2019, their total compensation was $97,829.

Lisa Wilson

Engineer Manager III - Administrative Udot/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$97,796

Sub-department: DOT Region Management
Base pay: $61,002
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,561
Benefits: $35,234
Total compensation: $97,796

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Lisa Wilson is a Engineer Manager III - Administrative Udot at Department of Transportation within DOT Region Management. 2019 total compensation came to $97,796.

Tiffany Nelson

Financial Analyst III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$97,768

Sub-department: DOT Support Services
Base pay: $55,765
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $382
Benefits: $41,621
Total compensation: $97,768

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Tiffany Nelson is a Financial Analyst III at Department of Transportation within DOT Support Services. 2019 total compensation came to $97,768.

Elizabeth Weight

Program Manager/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$97,716

Sub-department: DOT Support Services
Base pay: $61,533
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,620
Benefits: $34,562
Total compensation: $97,716

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Elizabeth Weight works as a Program Manager for Department of Transportation within DOT Support Services. Elizabeth earned $97,716 in 2018.

Rumi Marsh

Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$97,632

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $55,213
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,036
Benefits: $38,383
Total compensation: $97,632

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Rumi Marsh works as a Engineering Technician IV for Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. Rumi earned $97,632 in 2019.

Timothy Turner

Roadway Operations Coordinator/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$97,545

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $54,502
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,151
Benefits: $41,892
Total compensation: $97,545

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Timothy Turner works as a Roadway Operations Coordinator for Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. Timothy earned $97,545 in 2019.

Joshua Jensen

Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$97,506

Sub-department: DOT Region Management
Base pay: $50,401
Overtime: $1,522
Other pay: $6,177
Benefits: $39,406
Total compensation: $97,506

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Joshua Jensen works as a Engineering Technician IV for Department of Transportation within DOT Region Management. Joshua earned $97,506 in 2019.

Michael Cole

Roadway Operations Manager II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$97,442

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $53,799
Overtime: $401
Other pay: $1,960
Benefits: $41,282
Total compensation: $97,442

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Michael Cole holds the role of Roadway Operations Manager II at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $97,442.

Lohn Smalley

Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$97,435

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $48,402
Overtime: $2,269
Other pay: $7,812
Benefits: $38,952
Total compensation: $97,435

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At Department of Transportation, Lohn Smalley serves as a Engineering Technician III within DOT Engineering Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $97,435.

Marshall Terry

District Permits Officer II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$97,346

Sub-department: DOT Region Management
Base pay: $56,077
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $41,269
Total compensation: $97,346

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Marshall Terry holds the role of District Permits Officer II at Department of Transportation within DOT Region Management. In 2019, their total compensation was $97,346.

Gary Williams

Senior Business Analyst/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$97,293

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $56,181
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $41,112
Total compensation: $97,293

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At Department of Transportation, Gary Williams serves as a Senior Business Analyst within DOT Engineering Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $97,293.

Bret Anderson

Transportation Technician III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$97,273

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $58,167
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,939
Benefits: $33,167
Total compensation: $97,273

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At Department of Transportation, Bret Anderson serves as a Transportation Technician III within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Their 2019 pay totaled $97,273.

Rachel Morris

Engineer II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$97,231

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $60,693
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $36,538
Total compensation: $97,231

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At Department of Transportation, Rachel Morris serves as a Engineer II within DOT Engineering Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $97,231.

Brian Allen

Engineer III/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$97,230

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $60,122
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $518
Benefits: $36,590
Total compensation: $97,230

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Brian Allen holds the role of Engineer III at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2017, their total compensation was $97,230.

Dale Fitzhugh

Transportation Technician III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$97,171

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $46,637
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,034
Benefits: $39,500
Total compensation: $97,171

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At Department of Transportation, Dale Fitzhugh serves as a Transportation Technician III within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Their 2019 pay totaled $97,171.