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 38

Clay Slack

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$61,119

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $33,957
Overtime: $2,072
Other pay: $3,989
Benefits: $21,101
Total compensation: $61,119

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Clay Slack is a Transportation Technician I at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. 2019 total compensation came to $61,119.

Jeffrey Toone

Engineer II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$61,109

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $36,480
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $24,629
Total compensation: $61,109

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Jeffrey Toone is a Engineer II at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. 2019 total compensation came to $61,109.

Devin Squire

Engineering Manager I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$60,983

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $37,620
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,411
Benefits: $21,952
Total compensation: $60,983

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At Department of Transportation, Devin Squire serves as a Engineering Manager I within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Their 2019 pay totaled $60,983.

Craig Wright

Electronic Technical Specialist II/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$60,977

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $30,680
Overtime: $2,148
Other pay: $4,241
Benefits: $23,908
Total compensation: $60,977

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Craig Wright works as a Electronic Technical Specialist II for Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Craig earned $60,977 in 2017.

Garrett Starley

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$60,957

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $31,226
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $611
Benefits: $29,120
Total compensation: $60,957

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Garrett Starley holds the role of Transportation Technician I at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2019, their total compensation was $60,957.

Shaylon Cheyney

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$60,846

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $29,447
Overtime: $3,093
Other pay: $372
Benefits: $27,934
Total compensation: $60,846

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Shaylon Cheyney works as a Transportation Technician I for Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. Shaylon earned $60,846 in 2018.

Austin Larue

District Permits Officer I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$60,804

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $31,089
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,276
Benefits: $25,439
Total compensation: $60,804

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Austin Larue works as a District Permits Officer I for Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. Austin earned $60,804 in 2019.

Auono Laumua

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$60,804

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $30,425
Overtime: $1,243
Other pay: $106
Benefits: $29,030
Total compensation: $60,804

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Auono Laumua holds the role of Transportation Technician I at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2019, their total compensation was $60,804.

Cody Sargent

Motor Carrier Specialist III/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$60,650

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $34,185
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,754
Benefits: $20,710
Total compensation: $60,650

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Cody Sargent works as a Motor Carrier Specialist III for Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. Cody earned $60,650 in 2017.

Mitchel Olorenshaw

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$60,580

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $33,222
Overtime: $295
Other pay: $1,563
Benefits: $25,500
Total compensation: $60,580

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Mitchel Olorenshaw works as a Transportation Technician I for Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. Mitchel earned $60,580 in 2019.

Jennifer Orton

Administrative Secretary/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$60,521

Sub-department: DOT Region Management
Base pay: $32,157
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $935
Benefits: $27,429
Total compensation: $60,521

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Jennifer Orton works as a Administrative Secretary for Department of Transportation within DOT Region Management. Jennifer earned $60,521 in 2019.

Kamryn Enns

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$60,514

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $30,591
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,562
Benefits: $28,361
Total compensation: $60,514

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Kamryn Enns is a Transportation Technician I at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. 2018 total compensation came to $60,514.

Brandon Wilberg

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$60,472

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $33,323
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,817
Benefits: $25,332
Total compensation: $60,472

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Brandon Wilberg holds the role of Transportation Technician I at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2019, their total compensation was $60,472.

Lynn Mortensen

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$60,469

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $30,736
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,140
Benefits: $27,593
Total compensation: $60,469

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At Department of Transportation, Lynn Mortensen serves as a Transportation Technician I within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Their 2019 pay totaled $60,469.

Lauren Delaney

Roadway Safety Specialist II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$60,450

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $33,839
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,784
Benefits: $20,827
Total compensation: $60,450

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Lauren Delaney holds the role of Roadway Safety Specialist II at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $60,450.

Sean Cain

Transportation Technician II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$60,435

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $30,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,971
Benefits: $27,841
Total compensation: $60,435

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Sean Cain holds the role of Transportation Technician II at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2019, their total compensation was $60,435.

Tracy Gonzales

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$60,431

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $34,643
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,441
Benefits: $22,347
Total compensation: $60,431

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Tracy Gonzales holds the role of Transportation Technician I at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2019, their total compensation was $60,431.

Alec Grangroth

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$60,424

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $35,650
Overtime: $6,227
Other pay: $697
Benefits: $17,850
Total compensation: $60,424

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Alec Grangroth works as a Transportation Technician I for Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Alec earned $60,424 in 2019.

John Bangle Ii

District Permits Officer II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$60,186

Sub-department: DOT Region Management
Base pay: $34,872
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $25,314
Total compensation: $60,186

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At Department of Transportation, John Bangle Ii serves as a District Permits Officer II within DOT Region Management. Their 2019 pay totaled $60,186.

Jared Beard

Engineering Manager I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$60,151

Sub-department: DOT Region Management
Base pay: $36,063
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $972
Benefits: $23,115
Total compensation: $60,151

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Jared Beard works as a Engineering Manager I for Department of Transportation within DOT Region Management. Jared earned $60,151 in 2019.

Steven Jenson

Roadway Operations Analyst/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$60,118

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $32,741
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,183
Benefits: $25,194
Total compensation: $60,118

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Steven Jenson holds the role of Roadway Operations Analyst at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2017, their total compensation was $60,118.

Wilson Mccormick Jr

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$60,108

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $37,487
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $496
Benefits: $22,124
Total compensation: $60,108

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Wilson Mccormick Jr works as a Transportation Technician I for Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Wilson earned $60,108 in 2019.

Ryan Evans

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$60,094

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $31,248
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $341
Benefits: $28,505
Total compensation: $60,094

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At Department of Transportation, Ryan Evans serves as a Transportation Technician I within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Their 2019 pay totaled $60,094.

Michael Miles

Engineering Manager II/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$60,046

Sub-department: DOT Region Management
Base pay: $37,312
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $326
Benefits: $22,407
Total compensation: $60,046

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Michael Miles is a Engineering Manager II at Department of Transportation within DOT Region Management. 2018 total compensation came to $60,046.

Hal Crew

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$60,020

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $34,475
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,447
Benefits: $23,099
Total compensation: $60,020

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Hal Crew is a Transportation Technician I at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. 2019 total compensation came to $60,020.

Joshua Mcknight

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$59,964

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $26,719
Overtime: $7,462
Other pay: $575
Benefits: $25,208
Total compensation: $59,964

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Joshua Mcknight holds the role of Transportation Technician I at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2019, their total compensation was $59,964.

Dennis Phillips

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$59,926

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $32,681
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,304
Benefits: $24,941
Total compensation: $59,926

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At Department of Transportation, Dennis Phillips serves as a Transportation Technician I within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Their 2019 pay totaled $59,926.

Austin Long

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$59,903

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $32,187
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,965
Benefits: $24,751
Total compensation: $59,903

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At Department of Transportation, Austin Long serves as a Transportation Technician I within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Their 2019 pay totaled $59,903.

Lisa Wood

Research Analyst/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$59,895

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $32,781
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $27,115
Total compensation: $59,895

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Lisa Wood works as a Research Analyst for Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Lisa earned $59,895 in 2019.

John Walker

Transportation Technician III/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$59,789

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $32,401
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,362
Benefits: $26,026
Total compensation: $59,789

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John Walker holds the role of Transportation Technician III at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2017, their total compensation was $59,789.

Lance Mickelsen

Financial Manager I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$59,766

Sub-department: DOT Region Management
Base pay: $36,281
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,018
Benefits: $22,468
Total compensation: $59,766

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Lance Mickelsen is a Financial Manager I at Department of Transportation within DOT Region Management. 2019 total compensation came to $59,766.

Brian Sommer

Transportation Technician II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$59,764

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $26,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,154
Benefits: $25,210
Total compensation: $59,764

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Brian Sommer is a Transportation Technician II at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. 2019 total compensation came to $59,764.

Joni Demille

Library Technician I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$59,600

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $37,544
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $22,056
Total compensation: $59,600

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Joni Demille works as a Library Technician I for Department of Transportation within DOT Engineering Services. Joni earned $59,600 in 2019.

Chris Evans

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$59,595

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $36,208
Overtime: $937
Other pay: $138
Benefits: $22,312
Total compensation: $59,595

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Chris Evans holds the role of Transportation Technician I at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2019, their total compensation was $59,595.

Tessie Lords

Office Specialist II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$59,461

Sub-department: DOT Support Services
Base pay: $30,123
Overtime: $54
Other pay: $150
Benefits: $29,134
Total compensation: $59,461

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Tessie Lords works as a Office Specialist II for Department of Transportation within DOT Support Services. Tessie earned $59,461 in 2019.

Clayton Weaver

Engineer III/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$59,357

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $35,170
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $426
Benefits: $23,761
Total compensation: $59,357

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Clayton Weaver holds the role of Engineer III at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2017, their total compensation was $59,357.

John Daly

Transportation Technician III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$59,276

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $30,316
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,400
Benefits: $25,561
Total compensation: $59,276

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John Daly is a Transportation Technician III at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $59,276.

Chet Johnson

Roadway Operations Manager I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$59,274

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $32,265
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,838
Benefits: $25,171
Total compensation: $59,274

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Chet Johnson is a Roadway Operations Manager I at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $59,274.

Barry Cobretti

Motor Carrier Specialist III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$59,197

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $31,122
Overtime: $510
Other pay: $819
Benefits: $26,746
Total compensation: $59,197

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At Department of Transportation, Barry Cobretti serves as a Motor Carrier Specialist III within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $59,197.

Brandon Hansen

Transportation Technician II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$59,158

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $30,374
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,595
Benefits: $26,188
Total compensation: $59,158

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At Department of Transportation, Brandon Hansen serves as a Transportation Technician II within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Their 2019 pay totaled $59,158.