Texas / Department of State Health Services / Research Specialist V

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Research Specialist V

Collect and analyze data to inform decisions, produce reports, and identify trends.

30 employees hold this title in Department of State Health Services. Median total compensation for the role is $72,556, above the department median of $63,400.

Employees: 30
Total payroll: $2.2M
Role median: $72,556
Agency median: $63,400
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$65,104$82,335+

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How total compensation varies among the 30 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

Research Specialist V is held in 12 Texas departments. In Department of State Health Services, the median of $72,556 ranks #12 of 12.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Texas Space Commission

$106,634 · 1

General Land Office

$104,641 · 1

Texas Workforce Commission

$92,179 · 1

Texas Department of Insurance

$90,000 · 2

Office of the Attorney General

$90,000 · 10

Department of Public Safety

$86,702 · 10

Texas Education Agency

$86,538 · 3

Texas Department of Criminal Justice

$84,897 · 1

Railroad Commission of Texas

$80,416 · 1

Department of Family and Protective Services

$79,800 · 29

Health and Human Services Commission

$76,515 · 43

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

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Research Specialist beyond Texas

This role is reported in 4 jurisdictions. In Texas, the median of $71,662 ranks #1 of 4. See Research Specialist across all of Texas →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

South Carolina

$62,460 · 17

Massachusetts

$58,588 · 13

Missouri

$32,143 · 5

Median total compensation for comparable Research Specialist roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the 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 I 23
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
Sanitarian I 89
Sanitarian II 28
Sanitarian III 43
Social Worker II 104
Staff Services Officer III 20

Record list

Employees with this title

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Lissette Curry

Research Specialist V/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$82,855

Base pay: $82,855
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,855
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 608
Hire Date: Jan 17, 2023
Monthly Pay: $6,905
State Employee Number: 1578348

Lissette Curry works as a Research Specialist V for Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Lissette earned $82,855 in 2026.

Kayla Davis

Research Specialist V/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$81,958

Base pay: $81,958
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,958
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 608
Hire Date: May 19, 2020
Monthly Pay: $6,830
State Employee Number: 1149758

Kayla Davis is a Research Specialist V at Department of State Health Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $81,958.

Meadhbh Molloy

Research Specialist V/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$80,000

Base pay: $80,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 608
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2026
Monthly Pay: $6,667
State Employee Number: 1826535

At Department of State Health Services, Meadhbh Molloy serves as a Research Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,000.

Kinjal Mehta

Research Specialist V/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$74,550

Base pay: $74,550
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,550
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 608
Hire Date: Mar 18, 2024
Monthly Pay: $6,213
State Employee Number: 1703487

Kinjal Mehta works as a Research Specialist V for Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Kinjal earned $74,550 in 2026.

Ada Miller

Research Specialist V/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$74,550

Base pay: $74,550
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,550
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 608
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2021
Monthly Pay: $6,213
State Employee Number: 241800

Ada Miller is a Research Specialist V at Department of State Health Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,550.

Olga Mikheeva

Research Specialist V/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$74,550

Base pay: $74,550
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,550
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 608
Hire Date: Dec 13, 2024
Monthly Pay: $6,213
State Employee Number: 577596

At Department of State Health Services, Olga Mikheeva serves as a Research Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,550.

David Kim

Research Specialist V/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$74,550

Base pay: $74,550
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,550
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 608
Hire Date: Dec 5, 2022
Monthly Pay: $6,213
State Employee Number: 1574587

At Department of State Health Services, David Kim serves as a Research Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,550.

Kristen Sanchez

Research Specialist V/Department of State Health Services

2025 total comp

$73,812

Base pay: $73,812
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,812
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0608
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $6,151
State Employee Number: 1188947

Kristen Sanchez holds the role of Research Specialist V at Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,812.

Macey Lively

Research Specialist V/Department of State Health Services

2025 total comp

$73,812

Base pay: $73,812
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,812
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0608
Hire Date: Apr 12, 2021
Monthly Pay: $6,151
State Employee Number: 1398854

At Department of State Health Services, Macey Lively serves as a Research Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,812.

Gideon Tandoh

Research Specialist V/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$73,812

Base pay: $73,812
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,812
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 608
Hire Date: Oct 31, 2025
Monthly Pay: $6,151
State Employee Number: 1805967

Gideon Tandoh works as a Research Specialist V for Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Gideon earned $73,812 in 2026.

Sherrion Henry

Research Specialist V/Department of State Health Services

2025 total comp

$73,500

Base pay: $73,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,500
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0608
Hire Date: Dec 17, 2024
Monthly Pay: $6,125
State Employee Number: 1151251

Sherrion Henry is a Research Specialist V at Department of State Health Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $73,500.

Shenai Powell

Research Specialist V/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$73,496

Base pay: $73,496
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,496
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 608
Hire Date: Sep 25, 2023
Monthly Pay: $6,125
State Employee Number: 1670233

Shenai Powell is a Research Specialist V at Department of State Health Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $73,496.

M A Moonem

Research Specialist V/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$73,312

Base pay: $73,312
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,312
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 608
Hire Date: Jul 14, 2023
Monthly Pay: $6,109
State Employee Number: 381584

M A Moonem works as a Research Specialist V for Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. M earned $73,312 in 2026.

Paul Hurlburt

Research Specialist V/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$73,281

Base pay: $73,281
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,281
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 608
Hire Date: Feb 10, 2020
Monthly Pay: $6,107
State Employee Number: 1253239

Paul Hurlburt holds the role of Research Specialist V at Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,281.

Pallabi Samaddar

Research Specialist V/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$72,917

Base pay: $72,917
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,917
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 608
Hire Date: Mar 8, 2024
Monthly Pay: $6,076
State Employee Number: 1303841

Pallabi Samaddar is a Research Specialist V at Department of State Health Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,917.

Ronald Stokes-Walters

Research Specialist V/Department of State Health Services

2025 total comp

$72,196

Base pay: $72,196
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,196
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0608
Hire Date: Nov 15, 2021
Monthly Pay: $6,016
State Employee Number: 1431902

Ronald Stokes-Walters holds the role of Research Specialist V at Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,196.

Arnoldo Amador

Research Specialist V/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$72,194

Base pay: $72,194
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,194
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 608
Hire Date: Mar 23, 2026
Monthly Pay: $6,016
State Employee Number: 954379

At Department of State Health Services, Arnoldo Amador serves as a Research Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,194.

Gabriel Bobga

Research Specialist V/Department of State Health Services

2025 total comp

$70,780

Base pay: $70,780
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,780
Employment type: Ctf - Classified Temporary Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0608
Hire Date: Jun 15, 2022
Monthly Pay: $5,898
State Employee Number: 1469081

Gabriel Bobga is a Research Specialist V at Department of State Health Services. They work ctf - classified temporary full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $70,780.

Sagar Patel

Research Specialist V/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$70,500

Base pay: $70,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,500
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 608
Hire Date: Oct 28, 2024
Monthly Pay: $5,875
State Employee Number: 1747011

Sagar Patel works as a Research Specialist V for Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Sagar earned $70,500 in 2026.

Natasha Basaria

Research Specialist V/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$69,601

Base pay: $69,601
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,601
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 608
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2021
Monthly Pay: $5,800
State Employee Number: 1409668

Natasha Basaria works as a Research Specialist V for Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Natasha earned $69,601 in 2026.

Fancine Mascarenhas

Research Specialist V/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$69,306

Base pay: $69,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,306
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 608
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,775
State Employee Number: 1643110

Fancine Mascarenhas holds the role of Research Specialist V at Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,306.

Christopher Eli

Research Specialist V/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$69,300

Base pay: $69,300
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,300
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 608
Hire Date: Jul 15, 2024
Monthly Pay: $5,775
State Employee Number: 1723172

Christopher Eli works as a Research Specialist V for Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Christopher earned $69,300 in 2026.

Farjana Yesmin

Research Specialist V/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$69,300

Base pay: $69,300
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,300
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 608
Hire Date: Jan 3, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,775
State Employee Number: 1399646

Farjana Yesmin works as a Research Specialist V for Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Farjana earned $69,300 in 2026.

Hellen Mbuva

Research Specialist V/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$69,300

Base pay: $69,300
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,300
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 608
Hire Date: Jul 22, 2024
Monthly Pay: $5,775
State Employee Number: 1726381

Hellen Mbuva is a Research Specialist V at Department of State Health Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,300.

Mahima Palamanda

Research Specialist V/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$69,300

Base pay: $69,300
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,300
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 608
Hire Date: May 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $5,775
State Employee Number: 1781203

Mahima Palamanda is a Research Specialist V at Department of State Health Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,300.

Krystyn Malveaux

Research Specialist V/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$69,245

Base pay: $69,245
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,245
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 608
Hire Date: Dec 7, 2020
Monthly Pay: $5,770
State Employee Number: 946926

Krystyn Malveaux is a Research Specialist V at Department of State Health Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,245.

Oluwadamilola Olowomeye

Research Specialist V/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$69,141

Base pay: $69,141
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,141
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 608
Hire Date: Jul 17, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,762
State Employee Number: 1424431

At Department of State Health Services, Oluwadamilola Olowomeye serves as a Research Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,141.

Joe Williams

Research Specialist V/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$66,924

Base pay: $66,924
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,924
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

At Department of State Health Services, Joe Williams serves as a Research Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,924.

Henal Alpesh Gandhi

Research Specialist V/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$65,104

Base pay: $65,104
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,104
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 608
Hire Date: Apr 15, 2024
Monthly Pay: $5,425
State Employee Number: 1665964

Henal Alpesh Gandhi is a Research Specialist V at Department of State Health Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $65,104.

Rebecca Howell

Research Specialist V/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$65,104

Base pay: $65,104
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,104
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 608
Hire Date: Jul 13, 2021
Monthly Pay: $5,425
State Employee Number: 1408814

At Department of State Health Services, Rebecca Howell serves as a Research Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,104.