Texas / Department of State Health Services

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Department of State Health Services

Source file: Texas — State Employee Salaries (Texas Tribune) / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Department of State Health Services oversees public health and medical services — disease prevention, clinics and hospitals, and health licensing and regulation.

In 2026, this agency had 3,590 employees with median total compensation of $63,400; the highest distinct record was $300,000.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $246.5M
Employees: 3,590
Median total: $63,400
Highest record: $300,000

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$9,660$142,884+

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

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 3,590 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($63,400) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $68,663 (100%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $0 (0%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

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

$46,139

$54,278

$63,400

$76,000

$92,496

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $92,496 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $46,139. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Public Health & Prvnt Specialist I

146 · $46,139

Program Specialist IV

123 · $61,000

Public Health & Prvnt Specialist III

123 · $51,622

Program Specialist II

117 · $56,693

Program Specialist III

114 · $56,035

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.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 2 published years.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2025	$258.8M —	3,832 —	$63,000 —
2026	$246.5M ▼ 4.8%	3,590 ▼ 6.3%	$63,400 ▲ 0.6%

Record list

Employees

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Haley Harris

Microbiologist II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$54,474

Base pay: $54,474
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,474
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4222
Hire Date: Mar 17, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,540
State Employee Number: 1773360

At Department of State Health Services, Haley Harris serves as a Microbiologist II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,474.

Areli Capistran

Microbiologist II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$54,474

Base pay: $54,474
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,474
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4222
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2026
Monthly Pay: $4,540
State Employee Number: 1834098

Areli Capistran works as a Microbiologist II for Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Areli earned $54,474 in 2026.

Travis Paul

Medical Technologist III/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$54,474

Base pay: $54,474
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,474
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4403
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,540
State Employee Number: 1805980

Travis Paul holds the role of Medical Technologist III at Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,474.

Kate Scarboro

Microbiologist II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$54,474

Base pay: $54,474
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,474
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4222
Hire Date: Dec 8, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,540
State Employee Number: 1825644

At Department of State Health Services, Kate Scarboro serves as a Microbiologist II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,474.

Brianna Cardenas

Medical Technologist III/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$54,474

Base pay: $54,474
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,474
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4403
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $4,540
State Employee Number: 1574599

Brianna Cardenas is a Medical Technologist III at Department of State Health Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,474.

Jocelyt Comisky

Microbiologist II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$54,474

Base pay: $54,474
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,474
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4222
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $4,539
State Employee Number: 1107549

Jocelyt Comisky works as a Microbiologist II for Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jocelyt earned $54,474 in 2026.

Michaela Nieto

Social Worker II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$54,472

Base pay: $54,472
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,472
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5402
Hire Date: Nov 16, 2015
Monthly Pay: $4,539
State Employee Number: 932668

At Department of State Health Services, Michaela Nieto serves as a Social Worker II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,472.

Elizabeth Deleon

Librarian II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$54,438

Base pay: $54,438
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,438
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7402
Hire Date: Mar 28, 2005
Monthly Pay: $4,537
State Employee Number: 93406

Elizabeth Deleon works as a Librarian II for Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Elizabeth earned $54,438 in 2026.

Jana Hubbard

Social Worker II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$54,413

Base pay: $54,413
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,413
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5402
Hire Date: May 18, 2015
Monthly Pay: $4,534
State Employee Number: 787967

At Department of State Health Services, Jana Hubbard serves as a Social Worker II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,413.

Paloma June

Program Specialist III/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$54,360

Base pay: $54,360
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,360
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Apr 20, 2022
Monthly Pay: $4,530
State Employee Number: 1225738

Paloma June holds the role of Program Specialist III at Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,360.

Gregory Powell

Security Officer III/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$54,352

Base pay: $54,352
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,352
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6234
Hire Date: Jul 19, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,529
State Employee Number: 14521

Gregory Powell holds the role of Security Officer III at Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,352.

Sherrie Houff

Public Health & Prvnt Specialist III/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$54,323

Base pay: $54,323
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,323
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4076
Hire Date: May 21, 2012
Monthly Pay: $4,527
State Employee Number: 161014

Sherrie Houff is a Public Health & Prvnt Specialist III at Department of State Health Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,323.

Sharon Owens

Public Health & Prvnt Specialist III/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$54,323

Base pay: $54,323
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,323
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4076
Hire Date: May 22, 2006
Monthly Pay: $4,527
State Employee Number: 87768

Sharon Owens holds the role of Public Health & Prvnt Specialist III at Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,323.

Nicholas Melendez

Public Health & Prvnt Specialist III/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$54,323

Base pay: $54,323
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,323
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4076
Hire Date: Oct 6, 2021
Monthly Pay: $4,527
State Employee Number: 1423226

Nicholas Melendez is a Public Health & Prvnt Specialist III at Department of State Health Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,323.

Md Billah

Training and Development Specialist IV/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$54,319

Base pay: $54,319
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,319
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1784
Hire Date: Sep 13, 2022
Monthly Pay: $4,527
State Employee Number: 1553468

Md Billah works as a Training and Development Specialist IV for Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Md earned $54,319 in 2026.

Kelly Gassaway

Staff Services Officer I/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$54,318

Base pay: $54,318
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,318
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1550
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2020
Monthly Pay: $4,526
State Employee Number: 1248774

At Department of State Health Services, Kelly Gassaway serves as a Staff Services Officer I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,318.

Carletta Haddix

Program Specialist III/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$54,296

Base pay: $54,296
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,296
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Mar 20, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,525
State Employee Number: 981550

Carletta Haddix works as a Program Specialist III for Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Carletta earned $54,296 in 2026.

James Nicholas

Creative Media Designer III/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$54,278

Base pay: $54,278
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,278
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1814
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2004
Monthly Pay: $4,523
State Employee Number: 755

James Nicholas is a Creative Media Designer III at Department of State Health Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,278.

Christopher Hernandez

Program Specialist V/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$54,278

Base pay: $54,278
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,278
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Nov 25, 2019
Monthly Pay: $4,523
State Employee Number: 1241233

Christopher Hernandez is a Program Specialist V at Department of State Health Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,278.

Emily Cavasos

Public Health & Prvnt Specialist IV/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$54,277

Base pay: $54,277
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,277
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4078
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2020
Monthly Pay: $4,523
State Employee Number: 173765

Emily Cavasos holds the role of Public Health & Prvnt Specialist IV at Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,277.

Taylor Washington

Public Health Nurse I/Department of State Health Services

2025 total comp

$54,266

Base pay: $54,266
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,266
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4416
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,522
State Employee Number: 1759694

Taylor Washington is a Public Health Nurse I at Department of State Health Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $54,266.

Diana Machuca

Public Health Nurse I/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$54,266

Base pay: $54,266
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,266
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4250
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,522
State Employee Number: 1632504

Diana Machuca works as a Public Health Nurse I for Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Diana earned $54,266 in 2026.

Dayana Castillo

Public Health Nurse I/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$54,266

Base pay: $54,266
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,266
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4250
Hire Date: Jan 20, 2026
Monthly Pay: $4,522
State Employee Number: 1420382

Dayana Castillo is a Public Health Nurse I at Department of State Health Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,266.

Vickey Hendrix

Public Health Nurse I/Department of State Health Services

2025 total comp

$54,266

Base pay: $54,266
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,266
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4416
Hire Date: Jan 15, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,522
State Employee Number: 1765612

Vickey Hendrix is a Public Health Nurse I at Department of State Health Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $54,266.

Tierra Hampton

Public Health Nurse I/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$54,266

Base pay: $54,266
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,266
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4250
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2026
Monthly Pay: $4,522
State Employee Number: 1832582

Tierra Hampton holds the role of Public Health Nurse I at Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,266.

Lisvet Farias

Program Specialist III/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$54,264

Base pay: $54,264
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,264
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,522
State Employee Number: 1580219

Lisvet Farias holds the role of Program Specialist III at Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,264.

Mia Hernandez

Program Specialist III/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$54,187

Base pay: $54,187
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,187
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,516
State Employee Number: 1577329

Mia Hernandez is a Program Specialist III at Department of State Health Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,187.

Shirley Swab

Social Worker II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$54,150

Base pay: $54,150
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,150
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5402
Hire Date: Mar 1, 2015
Monthly Pay: $4,512
State Employee Number: 787418

Shirley Swab is a Social Worker II at Department of State Health Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,150.

Gisela Escobedo

Social Worker II/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$54,078

Base pay: $54,078
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,078
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5402
Hire Date: Oct 26, 2015
Monthly Pay: $4,507
State Employee Number: 932529

Gisela Escobedo works as a Social Worker II for Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Gisela earned $54,078 in 2026.

Tanesha Wright

Program Specialist III/Department of State Health Services

2026 total comp

$54,078

Base pay: $54,078
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,078
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Aug 29, 2022
Monthly Pay: $4,506
State Employee Number: 1487157

Tanesha Wright holds the role of Program Specialist III at Department of State Health Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,078.