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 44

Nathan Maddox

Automotive Service Worker II/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$48,348

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $25,885
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,534
Benefits: $20,929
Total compensation: $48,348

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At Department of Transportation, Nathan Maddox serves as a Automotive Service Worker II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $48,348.

Tracey Mulder

Accounting Technician III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$48,332

Sub-department: DOT Support Services
Base pay: $25,315
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $23,017
Total compensation: $48,332

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Tracey Mulder works as a Accounting Technician III for Department of Transportation within DOT Support Services. Tracey earned $48,332 in 2019.

Stanley Chiang

Business Analyst Software Administrator/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$48,289

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $31,196
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $17,093
Total compensation: $48,289

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Stanley Chiang holds the role of Business Analyst Software Administrator at Department of Transportation within DOT Engineering Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $48,289.

Anton Lau

Engineering Manager I/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$48,280

Sub-department: DOT Region Management
Base pay: $13,108
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $23,443
Benefits: $11,729
Total compensation: $48,280

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Anton Lau works as a Engineering Manager I for Department of Transportation within DOT Region Management. Anton earned $48,280 in 2017.

Steven Graham

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$48,279

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $32,228
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,302
Benefits: $12,749
Total compensation: $48,279

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Steven Graham holds the role of Transportation Technician I at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $48,279.

Vance Layton

Engineer III/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$48,217

Sub-department: DOT Region Management
Base pay: $29,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $19,089
Total compensation: $48,217

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At Department of Transportation, Vance Layton serves as a Engineer III within DOT Region Management. Their 2017 pay totaled $48,217.

Bruce Nielsen

Warehouse Worker III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$48,211

Sub-department: DOT Support Services
Base pay: $25,661
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $22,550
Total compensation: $48,211

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Bruce Nielsen holds the role of Warehouse Worker III at Department of Transportation within DOT Support Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $48,211.

Austin Tripp

Blue Stakes Program Coordinator/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$48,199

Sub-department: DOT Region Management
Base pay: $30,604
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $472
Benefits: $17,122
Total compensation: $48,199

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Austin Tripp holds the role of Blue Stakes Program Coordinator at Department of Transportation within DOT Region Management. In 2017, their total compensation was $48,199.

Alexander Gilvarry

Senior GIS Analyst/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$48,138

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $32,178
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $15,960
Total compensation: $48,138

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Alexander Gilvarry works as a Senior GIS Analyst for Department of Transportation within DOT Engineering Services. Alexander earned $48,138 in 2019.

Trent Reeder

Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$48,103

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $27,658
Overtime: $3,760
Other pay: $193
Benefits: $16,492
Total compensation: $48,103

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Trent Reeder holds the role of Engineering Technician IV at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $48,103.

Dallin Mangels

Engineer I/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$48,071

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $28,016
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $20,055
Total compensation: $48,071

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Dallin Mangels is a Engineer I at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. 2018 total compensation came to $48,071.

Douglas Christiansen

Motor Carrier Specialist III/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$48,036

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $25,234
Overtime: $640
Other pay: $523
Benefits: $21,639
Total compensation: $48,036

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Douglas Christiansen works as a Motor Carrier Specialist III for Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. Douglas earned $48,036 in 2018.

Joshua Bowen

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$47,979

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $23,694
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,020
Benefits: $22,264
Total compensation: $47,979

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Joshua Bowen works as a Transportation Technician I for Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. Joshua earned $47,979 in 2019.

Blake Pando

Engineer II/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$47,977

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $27,485
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,547
Benefits: $18,945
Total compensation: $47,977

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Blake Pando holds the role of Engineer II at Department of Transportation within DOT Engineering Services. In 2018, their total compensation was $47,977.

Daniel Cassidy

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$47,934

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $24,255
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,760
Benefits: $19,918
Total compensation: $47,934

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Daniel Cassidy is a Transportation Technician I at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $47,934.

Newell Carter

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$47,908

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $31,538
Overtime: $3,532
Other pay: $389
Benefits: $12,449
Total compensation: $47,908

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Newell Carter works as a Transportation Technician I for Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Newell earned $47,908 in 2019.

Matthew Zwemke

Roadway Safety Specialist I/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$47,889

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $25,546
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $217
Benefits: $22,127
Total compensation: $47,889

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Matthew Zwemke holds the role of Roadway Safety Specialist I at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2017, their total compensation was $47,889.

John Jorgensen

Transportation Technician III/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$47,673

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $21,538
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,985
Benefits: $18,150
Total compensation: $47,673

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Transportation, John Jorgensen serves as a Transportation Technician III within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Their 2017 pay totaled $47,673.

Kenneth Allred

Motor Carrier Specialist III/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$47,629

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $27,981
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $728
Benefits: $18,920
Total compensation: $47,629

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Kenneth Allred holds the role of Motor Carrier Specialist III at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $47,629.

Lisa Martin

Motor Carrier Specialist II/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$47,627

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $26,397
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,141
Benefits: $20,089
Total compensation: $47,627

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Lisa Martin holds the role of Motor Carrier Specialist II at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $47,627.

Kenton Thomas

Transportation Technician II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$47,551

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $24,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,882
Benefits: $19,346
Total compensation: $47,551

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Kenton Thomas works as a Transportation Technician II for Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. Kenton earned $47,551 in 2019.

Ashley Neilsen

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$47,524

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $25,001
Overtime: $1,971
Other pay: $311
Benefits: $20,241
Total compensation: $47,524

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Ashley Neilsen works as a Transportation Technician I for Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. Ashley earned $47,524 in 2019.

Tyler Williams

Financial Manager II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$47,462

Sub-department: DOT Support Services
Base pay: $28,536
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $701
Benefits: $18,225
Total compensation: $47,462

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Tyler Williams holds the role of Financial Manager II at Department of Transportation within DOT Support Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $47,462.

Frank Gunn

Warehouse Specialist/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$47,397

Sub-department: DOT Support Services
Base pay: $25,838
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $21,559
Total compensation: $47,397

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Frank Gunn works as a Warehouse Specialist for Department of Transportation within DOT Support Services. Frank earned $47,397 in 2018.

Paul Hatch

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$47,269

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $32,381
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,781
Benefits: $13,107
Total compensation: $47,269

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At Department of Transportation, Paul Hatch serves as a Transportation Technician I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $47,269.

Clint Johnson

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$47,253

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $24,181
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,296
Benefits: $19,776
Total compensation: $47,253

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At Department of Transportation, Clint Johnson serves as a Transportation Technician I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $47,253.

Martin Cook

Transportation Technician II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$47,167

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $28,956
Overtime: $53
Other pay: $2,030
Benefits: $16,129
Total compensation: $47,167

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Martin Cook holds the role of Transportation Technician II at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2019, their total compensation was $47,167.

Kristi Urry

Program Coordinator, Udot/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$47,119

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $30,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $16,255
Total compensation: $47,119

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Transportation, Kristi Urry serves as a Program Coordinator, Udot within DOT Engineering Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $47,119.

Rick Walsh

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$47,068

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $22,515
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,278
Benefits: $17,275
Total compensation: $47,068

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Rick Walsh holds the role of Transportation Technician I at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2019, their total compensation was $47,068.

Sherrina Hansen

Motor Carrier Specialist III/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$47,035

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $25,018
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,035
Benefits: $19,982
Total compensation: $47,035

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Sherrina Hansen is a Motor Carrier Specialist III at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $47,035.

Kenneth Knowlden

Motor Carrier Specialist II/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$47,030

Sub-department: DOT Support Services
Base pay: $23,571
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,401
Benefits: $22,059
Total compensation: $47,030

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Kenneth Knowlden works as a Motor Carrier Specialist II for Department of Transportation within DOT Support Services. Kenneth earned $47,030 in 2018.

Tyrel Edwards

Engineer I/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$47,019

Sub-department: DOT Construction Management
Base pay: $27,362
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $19,657
Total compensation: $47,019

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Tyrel Edwards holds the role of Engineer I at Department of Transportation within DOT Construction Management. In 2018, their total compensation was $47,019.

John Martinez

Transportation Technician III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$47,011

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $32,383
Overtime: $811
Other pay: $410
Benefits: $13,407
Total compensation: $47,011

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Transportation, John Martinez serves as a Transportation Technician III within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $47,011.

Susan Petty

Office Specialist I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$46,994

Sub-department: DOT Region Management
Base pay: $19,974
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $27,020
Total compensation: $46,994

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At Department of Transportation, Susan Petty serves as a Office Specialist I within DOT Region Management. Their 2019 pay totaled $46,994.

Andrew Jensen

Transportation Technician III/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$46,964

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $25,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,993
Benefits: $19,838
Total compensation: $46,964

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Andrew Jensen holds the role of Transportation Technician III at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2017, their total compensation was $46,964.

Scott Fugate

Information Specialist II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$46,941

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $27,998
Overtime: $185
Other pay: $860
Benefits: $17,898
Total compensation: $46,941

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Scott Fugate holds the role of Information Specialist II at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $46,941.

Jeffrey Toone

Engineer III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$46,891

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $28,281
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $70
Benefits: $18,541
Total compensation: $46,891

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Jeffrey Toone is a Engineer III at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. 2019 total compensation came to $46,891.

Manuel Gonzales

Motor Carrier Specialist III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$46,866

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $26,332
Overtime: $473
Other pay: $543
Benefits: $19,518
Total compensation: $46,866

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Manuel Gonzales is a Motor Carrier Specialist III at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $46,866.

Evelin Vidal

Motor Carrier Specialist III/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$46,849

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $24,547
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $558
Benefits: $21,744
Total compensation: $46,849

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At Department of Transportation, Evelin Vidal serves as a Motor Carrier Specialist III within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $46,849.

Kari Kilbourn

Motor Carrier Specialist IV/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$46,792

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $29,292
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $712
Benefits: $16,787
Total compensation: $46,792

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Kari Kilbourn works as a Motor Carrier Specialist IV for Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. Kari earned $46,792 in 2018.