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 69

Rex Mayer

Aircraft Pilot/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$5,311

Sub-department: DOT Aeronautics
Base pay: $2,936
Overtime: $385
Other pay: $83
Benefits: $1,907
Total compensation: $5,311

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Rex Mayer is a Aircraft Pilot at Department of Transportation within DOT Aeronautics. 2019 total compensation came to $5,311.

Colin Steele

Engineer Intern/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$5,303

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $4,682
Overtime: $146
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $474
Total compensation: $5,303

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Colin Steele works as a Engineer Intern for Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Colin earned $5,303 in 2019.

Alex Tuckett

Transportation Technician II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$5,297

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $2,553
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $525
Benefits: $2,219
Total compensation: $5,297

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Alex Tuckett holds the role of Transportation Technician II at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2019, their total compensation was $5,297.

Konner Gabbitas

General Maintenance Worker I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$5,291

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $4,653
Overtime: $164
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $475
Total compensation: $5,291

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Konner Gabbitas works as a General Maintenance Worker I for Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Konner earned $5,291 in 2019.

Robert Lee

General Maintenance Worker I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$5,288

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $4,327
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $514
Benefits: $447
Total compensation: $5,288

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Robert Lee holds the role of General Maintenance Worker I at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $5,288.

David Petty

Engineer III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$5,275

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $3,288
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $1,987
Total compensation: $5,275

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David Petty is a Engineer III at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $5,275.

Mccrae Thatcher

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$5,264

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $2,718
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $64
Benefits: $2,482
Total compensation: $5,264

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Mccrae Thatcher holds the role of Transportation Technician I at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $5,264.

Emad Ghodrati

Engineer Intern/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$5,244

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $5,255
Overtime: $106
Other pay: $0
Benefits: -$117
Total compensation: $5,244

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Emad Ghodrati holds the role of Engineer Intern at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2017, their total compensation was $5,244.

Nathan Conder

Engineer Intern/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$5,230

Sub-department: DOT Region Management
Base pay: $4,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $432
Total compensation: $5,230

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At Department of Transportation, Nathan Conder serves as a Engineer Intern within DOT Region Management. Their 2018 pay totaled $5,230.

Darrell Allen

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$5,216

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $4,235
Overtime: $551
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $430
Total compensation: $5,216

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Darrell Allen works as a Transportation Technician I for Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Darrell earned $5,216 in 2017.

Sean Cain

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$5,200

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $2,718
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $2,482
Total compensation: $5,200

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Sean Cain is a Transportation Technician I at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. 2019 total compensation came to $5,200.

Clinton Lesueur

Financial Manager II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$5,196

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $3,265
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $1,931
Total compensation: $5,196

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Clinton Lesueur holds the role of Financial Manager II at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $5,196.

Garrett Starley

Transportation Technician II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$5,152

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $2,699
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $2,452
Total compensation: $5,152

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Garrett Starley holds the role of Transportation Technician II at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2019, their total compensation was $5,152.

Joshua Wilkes

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$5,148

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $4,407
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $316
Benefits: $425
Total compensation: $5,148

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Joshua Wilkes works as a Transportation Technician I for Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Joshua earned $5,148 in 2017.

John Taylor

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$5,144

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $3,032
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $2,112
Total compensation: $5,144

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John Taylor works as a Transportation Technician I for Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. John earned $5,144 in 2018.

Pamela Moyer

Senior Business Analyst/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$5,122

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $2,888
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $86
Benefits: $2,149
Total compensation: $5,122

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Pamela Moyer works as a Senior Business Analyst for Department of Transportation within DOT Engineering Services. Pamela earned $5,122 in 2017.

Nicholas Ashby

Motor Carrier Specialist II/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$5,101

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $2,752
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $2,349
Total compensation: $5,101

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Nicholas Ashby holds the role of Motor Carrier Specialist II at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $5,101.

Gordon Hansen

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$5,093

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $2,372
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $423
Benefits: $2,298
Total compensation: $5,093

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Gordon Hansen works as a Transportation Technician I for Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Gordon earned $5,093 in 2019.

Adam Dalton

Engineer Intern/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$5,083

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $4,664
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $420
Total compensation: $5,083

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Transportation, Adam Dalton serves as a Engineer Intern within DOT Engineering Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $5,083.

Rustin Hickman

General Maintenance Worker I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$5,076

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $4,438
Overtime: $182
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $455
Total compensation: $5,076

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At Department of Transportation, Rustin Hickman serves as a General Maintenance Worker I within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Their 2019 pay totaled $5,076.

Nathan Richards

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$5,070

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $4,651
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $419
Total compensation: $5,070

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At Department of Transportation, Nathan Richards serves as a Transportation Technician I within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Their 2017 pay totaled $5,070.

Simon Barth

Engineer Intern/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$5,063

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $4,609
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $454
Total compensation: $5,063

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Simon Barth is a Engineer Intern at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. 2019 total compensation came to $5,063.

Shirleen Hancock

Deputy Director, Udot Right of Way/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$5,033

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $3,170
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $1,862
Total compensation: $5,033

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Shirleen Hancock works as a Deputy Director, Udot Right of Way for Department of Transportation within DOT Engineering Services. Shirleen earned $5,033 in 2019.

Anthony Platner

General Maintenance Worker I/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$5,023

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $4,608
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $415
Total compensation: $5,023

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Anthony Platner works as a General Maintenance Worker I for Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. Anthony earned $5,023 in 2017.

Nathan Lamoreaux

Engineer Intern/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$4,999

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $4,551
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $449
Total compensation: $4,999

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Nathan Lamoreaux is a Engineer Intern at Department of Transportation within DOT Engineering Services. 2019 total compensation came to $4,999.

Mason Meacham

General Maintenance Worker I/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$4,991

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $4,550
Overtime: $29
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $412
Total compensation: $4,991

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Mason Meacham holds the role of General Maintenance Worker I at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2017, their total compensation was $4,991.

Andrew Burd

General Maintenance Worker I/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$4,991

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $4,349
Overtime: $230
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $412
Total compensation: $4,991

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At Department of Transportation, Andrew Burd serves as a General Maintenance Worker I within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Their 2017 pay totaled $4,991.

James Norton

General Maintenance Worker I/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$4,930

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $4,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $144
Benefits: $702
Total compensation: $4,930

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James Norton holds the role of General Maintenance Worker I at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2017, their total compensation was $4,930.

Nathan Dickson

Engineer Intern/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$4,924

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $4,333
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $201
Benefits: $390
Total compensation: $4,924

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At Department of Transportation, Nathan Dickson serves as a Engineer Intern within DOT Engineering Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $4,924.

Talen Gonzales

General Maintenance Worker I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$4,916

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $3,887
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $679
Benefits: $350
Total compensation: $4,916

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Talen Gonzales holds the role of General Maintenance Worker I at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2019, their total compensation was $4,916.

Samuel Grimshaw

Engineer IV/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$4,898

Sub-department: DOT Region Management
Base pay: $2,951
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $32
Benefits: $1,915
Total compensation: $4,898

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Samuel Grimshaw is a Engineer IV at Department of Transportation within DOT Region Management. 2018 total compensation came to $4,898.

Alvin Roberts

Journey Auto Worker/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$4,896

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $2,457
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $54
Benefits: $2,385
Total compensation: $4,896

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At Department of Transportation, Alvin Roberts serves as a Journey Auto Worker within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Their 2018 pay totaled $4,896.

Lucas Powell

Auditor IV/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$4,879

Sub-department: DOT Support Services
Base pay: $3,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $30
Benefits: $1,690
Total compensation: $4,879

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Lucas Powell holds the role of Auditor IV at Department of Transportation within DOT Support Services. In 2018, their total compensation was $4,879.

Alana Spendlove

Engineering Associate Manager II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$4,878

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $3,036
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $1,842
Total compensation: $4,878

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Alana Spendlove works as a Engineering Associate Manager II for Department of Transportation within DOT Engineering Services. Alana earned $4,878 in 2019.

Samantha Bissell

General Maintenance Worker I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$4,877

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $4,347
Overtime: $77
Other pay: $14
Benefits: $439
Total compensation: $4,877

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Samantha Bissell works as a General Maintenance Worker I for Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Samantha earned $4,877 in 2019.

Michael Green

General Maintenance Worker I/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$4,847

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $4,274
Overtime: $173
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $400
Total compensation: $4,847

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Michael Green holds the role of General Maintenance Worker I at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2017, their total compensation was $4,847.

Teri Gaus

Office Specialist II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$4,795

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $2,688
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $2,107
Total compensation: $4,795

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Teri Gaus holds the role of Office Specialist II at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2019, their total compensation was $4,795.

David Cox

Engineering Manager I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$4,789

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $2,985
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $1,804
Total compensation: $4,789

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David Cox is a Engineering Manager I at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. 2019 total compensation came to $4,789.

Zander Andreasen

General Maintenance Worker I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$4,766

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $3,850
Overtime: $489
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $427
Total compensation: $4,766

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At Department of Transportation, Zander Andreasen serves as a General Maintenance Worker I within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Their 2019 pay totaled $4,766.

Sydnee Richards

General Maintenance Worker I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$4,766

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $3,850
Overtime: $489
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $427
Total compensation: $4,766

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Sydnee Richards holds the role of General Maintenance Worker I at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2019, their total compensation was $4,766.