Texas / Department of State Health Services / Director I

Job-title file

Director I

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

23 employees hold this title in Department of State Health Services. Median total compensation for the role is $102,981, above the department median of $63,400.

Employees: 23
Total payroll: $2.4M
Role median: $102,981
Agency median: $63,400
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$98,076$110,774+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 23 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Texas

Director I is held in 48 Texas departments. In Department of State Health Services, the median of $102,981 ranks #36 of 48.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Texas Medical Board

$126,000 · 1

Texas Water Development Board

$124,950 · 1

Department of Housing and Community Affairs

$123,768 · 3

Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners

$123,585 · 1

Office of the Governor

$122,047 · 2

Parks and Wildlife Department

$120,172 · 1

Public Utility Commission of Texas

$119,868 · 1

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

$118,329 · 1

Texas Racing Commission

$118,000 · 1

Texas Board of Nursing

$117,722 · 1

Texas Facilities Commission

$116,853 · 8

Governor's Office, Trustee Programs

$116,588 · 1

Median total compensation for the Director I role in other Texasdepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Same department

Other job titles in Department of State Health Services

Accountant III 48
Accountant IV 28
Administrative Assistant II 81
Administrative Assistant III 41
Administrative Assistant IV 38
Budget Analyst IV 23
Chemist II 33
Chemist III 23
Contract Specialist IV 26
Contract Specialist V 48
Customer Service Representative IV 97
Customer Service Representative V 28
Director II 21
Director III 22
Director IV 36
Environmental Protect Specialist II 21
Environmental Protect Specialist III 38
Environmental Protect Specialist IV 32
Epidemiologist I 29
Epidemiologist II 64
Epidemiologist III 65
Financial Analyst III 22
Health Physicist I 34
Inspector V 91
Inspector VI 22
License and Permit Specialist II 18
Licensed Vocational Nurse II 21
Manager I 37
Manager II 20
Manager III 50
Manager IV 115
Manager V 33
Manager VI 24
Medical Technologist III 19
Microbiologist II 27
Microbiologist III 25
Microbiologist IV 19
Molecular Biologist III 44
Nurse II 39
Nurse III 23
Program Specialist I 44
Program Specialist II 136
Program Specialist III 131
Program Specialist IV 140
Program Specialist V 140
Program Specialist VI 79
Program Specialist VII 50
Public Health & Prevention Specialist I 168
Public Health & Prevention Specialist II 70
Public Health & Prevention Specialist III 140
Public Health Nurse I 62
Public Health Nurse II 38
Public Health Nurse III 23
Research Specialist V 30
Sanitarian I 89
Sanitarian II 28
Sanitarian III 43
Social Worker II 104
Staff Services Officer III 20

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Natalie Archer

Director I/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$111,235

Base pay: $111,235
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,235
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Feb 21, 2006
Monthly Pay: $9,270
State Employee Number: 71898

Natalie Archer is a Director I at Department of State Health Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,235.

Joseph Schmider

Director I/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$110,187

Base pay: $110,187
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,187
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Jun 10, 2013
Monthly Pay: $9,182
State Employee Number: 356244

Joseph Schmider holds the role of Director I at Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $110,187.

Kehinde Ofunrein

Director I/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$108,129

Base pay: $108,129
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,129
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2004
Monthly Pay: $9,011
State Employee Number: 40445

Kehinde Ofunrein is a Director I at Department of State Health Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $108,129.

Ann Barnett

Director I/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$107,268

Base pay: $107,268
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,268
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Nov 6, 2006
Monthly Pay: $8,939
State Employee Number: 70242

Ann Barnett is a Director I at Department of State Health Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $107,268.

Dyanne Herrera-Vasquez

Director I/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$106,584

Base pay: $106,584
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,584
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: May 26, 2020
Monthly Pay: $8,882
State Employee Number: 799186

Dyanne Herrera-Vasquez is a Director I at Department of State Health Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,584.

Rachel Wiseman

Director I/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$106,556

Base pay: $106,556
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,556
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Aug 6, 2007
Monthly Pay: $8,880
State Employee Number: 36377

Rachel Wiseman holds the role of Director I at Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,556.

Jason Lucas

Director I/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$106,069

Base pay: $106,069
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,069
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Jun 14, 2021
Monthly Pay: $8,839
State Employee Number: 72655

At Department of State Health Services, Jason Lucas serves as a Director I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,069.

Brett Spencer

Director I/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$105,916

Base pay: $105,916
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,916
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2004
Monthly Pay: $8,826
State Employee Number: 137588

Brett Spencer works as a Director I for Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Brett earned $105,916 in 2026.

Vanora Davila

Director I/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$105,600

Base pay: $105,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,600
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Oct 18, 2021
Monthly Pay: $8,800
State Employee Number: 1423232

At Department of State Health Services, Vanora Davila serves as a Director I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,600.

Charles Shumate

Director I/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$105,554

Base pay: $105,554
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,554
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2016
Monthly Pay: $8,796
State Employee Number: 774688

Charles Shumate is a Director I at Department of State Health Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $105,554.

Joe Williams

Director I/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$104,456

Base pay: $104,456
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,456
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Apr 1, 2007
Monthly Pay: $8,705
State Employee Number: 9177

Joe Williams holds the role of Director I at Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $104,456.

Ricky Croy

Director I/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$102,981

Base pay: $102,981
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,981
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2017
Monthly Pay: $8,582
State Employee Number: 1053884

At Department of State Health Services, Ricky Croy serves as a Director I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,981.

Lori Woznicki

Director I/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$102,980

Base pay: $102,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,980
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2004
Monthly Pay: $8,582
State Employee Number: 199331

Lori Woznicki works as a Director I for Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Lori earned $102,980 in 2026.

Jose Guzman-Pereira

Director I/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$102,980

Base pay: $102,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,980
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Nov 17, 2025
Monthly Pay: $8,582
State Employee Number: 1805985

At Department of State Health Services, Jose Guzman-Pereira serves as a Director I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,980.

Jordan Baker

Director I/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$102,980

Base pay: $102,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,980
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Feb 20, 2024
Monthly Pay: $8,582
State Employee Number: 1150392

Jordan Baker holds the role of Director I at Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,980.

Melissa Dehaan

Director I/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$100,464

Base pay: $100,464
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,464
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Apr 3, 2024
Monthly Pay: $8,372
State Employee Number: 1211705

Melissa Dehaan holds the role of Director I at Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,464.

Ian Martinez

Director I/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$100,416

Base pay: $100,416
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,416
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Z

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Aug 23, 2021
Monthly Pay: $8,368
State Employee Number: 1413541

At Department of State Health Services, Ian Martinez serves as a Director I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,416.

Sandra Morris

Director I/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$100,205

Base pay: $100,205
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,205
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2004
Monthly Pay: $8,350
State Employee Number: 124838

At Department of State Health Services, Sandra Morris serves as a Director I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,205.

Sabrina Stanley

Director I/Department of State Health Services

2025 total comp

$99,225

Base pay: $99,225
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,225
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Mar 14, 2016
Monthly Pay: $8,269
State Employee Number: 659933

Sabrina Stanley is a Director I at Department of State Health Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $99,225.

Amy Jordan

Director I/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$98,700

Base pay: $98,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,700
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2026
Monthly Pay: $8,225
State Employee Number: 1832058

Amy Jordan works as a Director I for Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Amy earned $98,700 in 2026.

Ketki Patel

Director I/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$98,219

Base pay: $98,219
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,219
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Oct 24, 2016
Monthly Pay: $8,185
State Employee Number: 1001854

Ketki Patel is a Director I at Department of State Health Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $98,219.

Venessa Cantu

Director I/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$98,151

Base pay: $98,151
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,151
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2004
Monthly Pay: $8,179
State Employee Number: 139126

Venessa Cantu works as a Director I for Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Venessa earned $98,151 in 2026.

Leslie Mckenzie

Director I/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$98,076

Base pay: $98,076
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,076
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1620
Hire Date: Jul 15, 2019
Monthly Pay: $8,173
State Employee Number: 1197727

At Department of State Health Services, Leslie Mckenzie serves as a Director I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,076.