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 40

Frederick Doehring

Engineer Manager III - Administrative Udot/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$57,216

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $35,290
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,309
Benefits: $20,617
Total compensation: $57,216

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Frederick Doehring holds the role of Engineer Manager III - Administrative Udot at Department of Transportation within DOT Engineering Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $57,216.

Dale Beebe

Transportation Technician III/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$57,099

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $27,071
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,142
Benefits: $19,887
Total compensation: $57,099

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At Department of Transportation, Dale Beebe serves as a Transportation Technician III within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2017 pay totaled $57,099.

Rodney Mcdaniels

Program Manager/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$57,045

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $35,021
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $869
Benefits: $21,154
Total compensation: $57,045

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Rodney Mcdaniels holds the role of Program Manager at Department of Transportation within DOT Engineering Services. In 2017, their total compensation was $57,045.

Joseph Kay

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$57,027

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $28,942
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,042
Benefits: $27,043
Total compensation: $57,027

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At Department of Transportation, Joseph Kay serves as a Transportation Technician I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $57,027.

Eric Cordova

Purchasing Agent III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$57,016

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $28,746
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $49
Benefits: $28,220
Total compensation: $57,016

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Eric Cordova holds the role of Purchasing Agent III at Department of Transportation within DOT Engineering Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $57,016.

Kent Mcclure

Transportation Technician II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$57,002

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $36,674
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,198
Benefits: $15,130
Total compensation: $57,002

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At Department of Transportation, Kent Mcclure serves as a Transportation Technician II within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Their 2019 pay totaled $57,002.

Heather Barthold

Executive Assistant, Appointed/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$56,961

Sub-department: DOT Support Services
Base pay: $26,937
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $37
Benefits: $29,987
Total compensation: $56,961

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Heather Barthold holds the role of Executive Assistant, Appointed at Department of Transportation within DOT Support Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $56,961.

Marcus Nielsen

Transportation Technician II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$56,933

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $36,053
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,744
Benefits: $15,136
Total compensation: $56,933

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Marcus Nielsen works as a Transportation Technician II for Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Marcus earned $56,933 in 2019.

Aldo Gonzalez

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$56,874

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $28,060
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $690
Benefits: $28,124
Total compensation: $56,874

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At Department of Transportation, Aldo Gonzalez serves as a Transportation Technician I within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Their 2019 pay totaled $56,874.

Dale Talbot

Roadway Safety Specialist I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$56,849

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $34,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,034
Benefits: $20,673
Total compensation: $56,849

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Dale Talbot works as a Roadway Safety Specialist I for Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Dale earned $56,849 in 2019.

Justin Wahlberg

Transportation Technician II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$56,744

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $35,665
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,583
Benefits: $15,496
Total compensation: $56,744

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Justin Wahlberg works as a Transportation Technician II for Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. Justin earned $56,744 in 2019.

Kasey King

Transportation Technician II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$56,711

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $29,013
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,866
Benefits: $24,832
Total compensation: $56,711

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Kasey King is a Transportation Technician II at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $56,711.

Jess Bailey

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$56,672

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $27,435
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,485
Benefits: $26,753
Total compensation: $56,672

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Jess Bailey holds the role of Transportation Technician I at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2019, their total compensation was $56,672.

Bret Brooks

Transportation Technician II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$56,644

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $28,418
Overtime: $4,628
Other pay: $716
Benefits: $22,882
Total compensation: $56,644

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Bret Brooks holds the role of Transportation Technician II at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2019, their total compensation was $56,644.

Shawn Omalley

Motor Carrier Specialist IV/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$56,448

Sub-department: DOT Support Services
Base pay: $38,435
Overtime: $141
Other pay: $1,173
Benefits: $16,699
Total compensation: $56,448

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Shawn Omalley works as a Motor Carrier Specialist IV for Department of Transportation within DOT Support Services. Shawn earned $56,448 in 2019.

Tyler Connor

Transportation Technician II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$56,442

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $29,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,049
Benefits: $18,177
Total compensation: $56,442

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Tyler Connor works as a Transportation Technician II for Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. Tyler earned $56,442 in 2019.

Adam Gardner

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$56,365

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $31,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $349
Benefits: $24,598
Total compensation: $56,365

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Adam Gardner is a Transportation Technician I at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. 2018 total compensation came to $56,365.

Kendall Draney

Engineer III/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$56,293

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $35,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $402
Benefits: $20,158
Total compensation: $56,293

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Kendall Draney holds the role of Engineer III at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2017, their total compensation was $56,293.

Cameron Gay

Engineering Manager I/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$56,269

Sub-department: DOT Region Management
Base pay: $34,554
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $64
Benefits: $21,651
Total compensation: $56,269

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Cameron Gay holds the role of Engineering Manager I at Department of Transportation within DOT Region Management. In 2018, their total compensation was $56,269.

Roberto Pinedo

Motor Carrier Specialist IV/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$56,203

Sub-department: DOT Support Services
Base pay: $29,215
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,376
Benefits: $24,612
Total compensation: $56,203

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Roberto Pinedo is a Motor Carrier Specialist IV at Department of Transportation within DOT Support Services. 2018 total compensation came to $56,203.

Alan Terry

Transportation Technician II/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$56,103

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $26,944
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,578
Benefits: $25,582
Total compensation: $56,103

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Alan Terry holds the role of Transportation Technician II at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2017, their total compensation was $56,103.

Jody Wright

Transportation Technician III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$56,072

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $30,148
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,909
Benefits: $24,015
Total compensation: $56,072

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Jody Wright works as a Transportation Technician III for Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Jody earned $56,072 in 2019.

Mark Lister

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$55,991

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $28,383
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,337
Benefits: $25,271
Total compensation: $55,991

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Mark Lister holds the role of Transportation Technician I at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2017, their total compensation was $55,991.

Kendall Hatch

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$55,967

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $28,647
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,500
Benefits: $22,820
Total compensation: $55,967

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Kendall Hatch works as a Transportation Technician I for Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Kendall earned $55,967 in 2019.

Dustin Jenkins

Transportation Technician II/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$55,924

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $29,036
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,334
Benefits: $24,553
Total compensation: $55,924

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At Department of Transportation, Dustin Jenkins serves as a Transportation Technician II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2017 pay totaled $55,924.

Steven Clark

Roadway Safety Specialist II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$55,766

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $33,307
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,312
Benefits: $19,147
Total compensation: $55,766

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Steven Clark holds the role of Roadway Safety Specialist II at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $55,766.

Courtney Samuel

Program Manager/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$55,627

Sub-department: DOT Region Management
Base pay: $32,001
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $23,627
Total compensation: $55,627

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Courtney Samuel holds the role of Program Manager at Department of Transportation within DOT Region Management. In 2019, their total compensation was $55,627.

Stephen Richins

Motor Carrier Specialist IV/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$55,583

Sub-department: DOT Support Services
Base pay: $29,268
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,881
Benefits: $24,434
Total compensation: $55,583

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At Department of Transportation, Stephen Richins serves as a Motor Carrier Specialist IV within DOT Support Services. Their 2018 pay totaled $55,583.

Katie Lindley

Motor Carrier Specialist II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$55,541

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $29,206
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,255
Benefits: $25,080
Total compensation: $55,541

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Katie Lindley works as a Motor Carrier Specialist II for Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. Katie earned $55,541 in 2019.

Michael Bair

Facilities Coordinator II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$55,439

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $31,572
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $23,867
Total compensation: $55,439

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At Department of Transportation, Michael Bair serves as a Facilities Coordinator II within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Their 2019 pay totaled $55,439.

Gar Odonnell

Inspector II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$55,331

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $31,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $276
Benefits: $23,567
Total compensation: $55,331

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Gar Odonnell is a Inspector II at Department of Transportation within DOT Engineering Services. 2019 total compensation came to $55,331.

John Payne

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$55,316

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $31,827
Overtime: $3,627
Other pay: $363
Benefits: $19,500
Total compensation: $55,316

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John Payne holds the role of Transportation Technician I at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2019, their total compensation was $55,316.

Juan Cardenas Perez

Journey Welder/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$55,296

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $28,965
Overtime: $377
Other pay: $1,541
Benefits: $24,413
Total compensation: $55,296

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Juan Cardenas Perez works as a Journey Welder for Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Juan earned $55,296 in 2018.

Kolby Williamson

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$55,285

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $29,309
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,284
Benefits: $23,692
Total compensation: $55,285

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At Department of Transportation, Kolby Williamson serves as a Transportation Technician I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $55,285.

Logan Blackner

Transportation Technician II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$55,011

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $33,654
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,716
Benefits: $19,641
Total compensation: $55,011

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Logan Blackner works as a Transportation Technician II for Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Logan earned $55,011 in 2019.

Dalton Bradshaw

Transportation Technician II/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$54,881

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $29,074
Overtime: $562
Other pay: $3,647
Benefits: $21,598
Total compensation: $54,881

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Dalton Bradshaw is a Transportation Technician II at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. 2017 total compensation came to $54,881.

Daniel Fauvell

Training Manager I/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$54,864

Sub-department: DOT Support Services
Base pay: $34,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $28
Benefits: $20,576
Total compensation: $54,864

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At Department of Transportation, Daniel Fauvell serves as a Training Manager I within DOT Support Services. Their 2018 pay totaled $54,864.

Mackenzie Smith

Engineer II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$54,819

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $34,808
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,098
Benefits: $17,913
Total compensation: $54,819

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Mackenzie Smith is a Engineer II at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. 2019 total compensation came to $54,819.

Ross Raleigh

Laboratory Certification Specialist II/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$54,759

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $31,630
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,411
Benefits: $21,718
Total compensation: $54,759

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At Department of Transportation, Ross Raleigh serves as a Laboratory Certification Specialist II within DOT Engineering Services. Their 2017 pay totaled $54,759.

Susan Parker

Statewide Permits Officer/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$54,755

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $34,227
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $20,278
Total compensation: $54,755

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Susan Parker is a Statewide Permits Officer at Department of Transportation within DOT Engineering Services. 2019 total compensation came to $54,755.