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 25

Bryan Weber

Transportation Technician III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$83,654

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $45,919
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,385
Benefits: $36,349
Total compensation: $83,654

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Bryan Weber is a Transportation Technician III at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $83,654.

Joseph Eggleston

Blue Stakes Program Coordinator/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$83,629

Sub-department: DOT Region Management
Base pay: $40,823
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,494
Benefits: $35,311
Total compensation: $83,629

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At Department of Transportation, Joseph Eggleston serves as a Blue Stakes Program Coordinator within DOT Region Management. Their 2017 pay totaled $83,629.

Mindi Lake

Senior Business Analyst/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$83,597

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $55,515
Overtime: $200
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $27,882
Total compensation: $83,597

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Mindi Lake works as a Senior Business Analyst for Department of Transportation within DOT Engineering Services. Mindi earned $83,597 in 2019.

Brandon May

Journey Auto Worker/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$83,515

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $37,749
Overtime: $6,989
Other pay: $3,643
Benefits: $35,133
Total compensation: $83,515

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Brandon May works as a Journey Auto Worker for Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Brandon earned $83,515 in 2019.

Tawnya Lang

Business Analyst/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$83,511

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $49,210
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $71
Benefits: $34,229
Total compensation: $83,511

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Tawnya Lang is a Business Analyst at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $83,511.

Garret Johnson

Transportation Technician III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$83,476

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $41,536
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,168
Benefits: $36,772
Total compensation: $83,476

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Garret Johnson is a Transportation Technician III at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $83,476.

Jake Jones

Transportation Technician II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$83,453

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $42,619
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,341
Benefits: $37,493
Total compensation: $83,453

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Jake Jones works as a Transportation Technician II for Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. Jake earned $83,453 in 2019.

Layne Matkin

Transportation Technician III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$83,427

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $43,958
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,317
Benefits: $36,152
Total compensation: $83,427

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Layne Matkin is a Transportation Technician III at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $83,427.

Clint Mcquiddy

Lead Auto Worker/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$83,414

Sub-department: DOT Equipment Management
Base pay: $23,581
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19,106
Benefits: $40,726
Total compensation: $83,414

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Clint Mcquiddy works as a Lead Auto Worker for Department of Transportation within DOT Equipment Management. Clint earned $83,414 in 2017.

Christopher Richards

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$83,393

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $40,686
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,760
Benefits: $36,947
Total compensation: $83,393

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At Department of Transportation, Christopher Richards serves as a Transportation Technician I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $83,393.

Bruce Hansen

Journey Auto Worker/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$83,321

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $36,691
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,827
Benefits: $34,802
Total compensation: $83,321

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Bruce Hansen is a Journey Auto Worker at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. 2019 total compensation came to $83,321.

Troy Peterson

Engineer Manager III - Administrative Udot/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$83,232

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $51,829
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $558
Benefits: $30,845
Total compensation: $83,232

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Troy Peterson holds the role of Engineer Manager III - Administrative Udot at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2019, their total compensation was $83,232.

Jon Duke

Transportation Technician II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$83,215

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $44,452
Overtime: $4,506
Other pay: $594
Benefits: $33,663
Total compensation: $83,215

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Jon Duke holds the role of Transportation Technician II at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2019, their total compensation was $83,215.

Joshua Macfarlane

Transportation Technician III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$83,210

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $40,763
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,418
Benefits: $37,030
Total compensation: $83,210

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Joshua Macfarlane works as a Transportation Technician III for Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. Joshua earned $83,210 in 2019.

Matthew Garbett

Transportation Technician II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$83,197

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $42,164
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,925
Benefits: $36,108
Total compensation: $83,197

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At Department of Transportation, Matthew Garbett serves as a Transportation Technician II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $83,197.

James Huntsman

Journey Auto Worker/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$83,187

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $41,726
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,614
Benefits: $35,847
Total compensation: $83,187

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James Huntsman is a Journey Auto Worker at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. 2019 total compensation came to $83,187.

Justin Hulet

Transportation Technician III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$83,168

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $44,225
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,955
Benefits: $36,988
Total compensation: $83,168

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Justin Hulet is a Transportation Technician III at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $83,168.

Dale Green

Motor Carrier Specialist III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$83,168

Sub-department: DOT Support Services
Base pay: $44,212
Overtime: $703
Other pay: $1,418
Benefits: $36,835
Total compensation: $83,168

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Dale Green holds the role of Motor Carrier Specialist III at Department of Transportation within DOT Support Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $83,168.

Shae Reber

Transportation Technician II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$83,144

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $40,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,522
Benefits: $35,718
Total compensation: $83,144

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Shae Reber works as a Transportation Technician II for Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. Shae earned $83,144 in 2019.

Lee Squires

Transportation Technician II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$83,067

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $32,965
Overtime: $77
Other pay: $16,829
Benefits: $33,198
Total compensation: $83,067

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Lee Squires works as a Transportation Technician II for Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. Lee earned $83,067 in 2019.

Michael Gardner

Journey Auto Worker/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$83,049

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $35,230
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,422
Benefits: $35,397
Total compensation: $83,049

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At Department of Transportation, Michael Gardner serves as a Journey Auto Worker within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $83,049.

Michael Jones

Transportation Technician II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$83,045

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $40,038
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,959
Benefits: $37,048
Total compensation: $83,045

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Michael Jones is a Transportation Technician II at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $83,045.

Allen Vernon

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$83,018

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $37,667
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $14,119
Benefits: $31,233
Total compensation: $83,018

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Allen Vernon is a Transportation Technician I at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. 2019 total compensation came to $83,018.

Steven Steib

Roadway Operations Manager I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$83,013

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $46,429
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,736
Benefits: $33,847
Total compensation: $83,013

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Steven Steib works as a Roadway Operations Manager I for Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Steven earned $83,013 in 2019.

Mandy Bills

Business Analyst/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$82,982

Sub-department: DOT Support Services
Base pay: $45,552
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $37,430
Total compensation: $82,982

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Mandy Bills works as a Business Analyst for Department of Transportation within DOT Support Services. Mandy earned $82,982 in 2019.

Kerry Johnson

Transportation Technician II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$82,933

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $46,573
Overtime: $1,904
Other pay: $458
Benefits: $33,999
Total compensation: $82,933

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Kerry Johnson holds the role of Transportation Technician II at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2019, their total compensation was $82,933.

Jacob Hadfield

Journey Auto Worker/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$82,771

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $34,060
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,352
Benefits: $35,358
Total compensation: $82,771

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Jacob Hadfield works as a Journey Auto Worker for Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. Jacob earned $82,771 in 2019.

Bradley Corbett

Engineer I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$82,759

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $48,682
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,734
Benefits: $32,343
Total compensation: $82,759

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Bradley Corbett is a Engineer I at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $82,759.

John Rowley

Journey Auto Worker/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$82,738

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $37,796
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,170
Benefits: $31,772
Total compensation: $82,738

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At Department of Transportation, John Rowley serves as a Journey Auto Worker within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Their 2019 pay totaled $82,738.

Lannie Offret

Transportation Technician II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$82,718

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $47,269
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,863
Benefits: $33,586
Total compensation: $82,718

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At Department of Transportation, Lannie Offret serves as a Transportation Technician II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $82,718.

Kurt Mcfarlane

District Permits Officer II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$82,683

Sub-department: DOT Region Management
Base pay: $47,635
Overtime: $186
Other pay: $685
Benefits: $34,177
Total compensation: $82,683

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Kurt Mcfarlane is a District Permits Officer II at Department of Transportation within DOT Region Management. 2019 total compensation came to $82,683.

Stacy Wilson

Transportation Technician II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$82,633

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $38,582
Overtime: $5,945
Other pay: $1,609
Benefits: $36,497
Total compensation: $82,633

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Stacy Wilson works as a Transportation Technician II for Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Stacy earned $82,633 in 2019.

Dwaine Webber

Transportation Technician III/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$82,585

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $40,849
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,930
Benefits: $30,806
Total compensation: $82,585

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Dwaine Webber is a Transportation Technician III at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. 2018 total compensation came to $82,585.

James Olschewski

Deputy Director, Udot Right of Way/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$82,580

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $48,196
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,106
Benefits: $31,278
Total compensation: $82,580

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James Olschewski works as a Deputy Director, Udot Right of Way for Department of Transportation within DOT Engineering Services. James earned $82,580 in 2018.

Evelin Vidal

Motor Carrier Specialist IV/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$82,515

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $44,378
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $839
Benefits: $37,297
Total compensation: $82,515

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Evelin Vidal holds the role of Motor Carrier Specialist IV at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $82,515.

Matthew Laycock

Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$82,511

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $52,421
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,107
Benefits: $28,984
Total compensation: $82,511

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Matthew Laycock works as a Engineering Technician IV for Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Matthew earned $82,511 in 2019.

Sharon Twitchell

Research Consultant II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$82,476

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $53,248
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $29,228
Total compensation: $82,476

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Sharon Twitchell holds the role of Research Consultant II at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2019, their total compensation was $82,476.

Grant Potter

Information Specialist II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$82,470

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $51,468
Overtime: $3,008
Other pay: $935
Benefits: $27,058
Total compensation: $82,470

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Grant Potter holds the role of Information Specialist II at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $82,470.

John Lyman

Transportation Technician III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$82,466

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $44,457
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,454
Benefits: $36,555
Total compensation: $82,466

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John Lyman works as a Transportation Technician III for Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. John earned $82,466 in 2019.

Reed Sleight

Transportation Technician II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$82,396

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $40,933
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,360
Benefits: $37,103
Total compensation: $82,396

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Reed Sleight holds the role of Transportation Technician II at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2019, their total compensation was $82,396.