Texas / Health and Human Services Commission / Direct Support Professional III

Job-title file

Direct Support Professional III

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

2,573 employees hold this title in Health and Human Services Commission. Median total compensation for the role is $46,798, below the department median of $50,368.

Employees: 2,573
Total payroll: $122.1M
Role median: $46,798
Agency median: $50,368
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$43,798$49,798+

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

How total compensation varies among the 2,573 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.

Compared with the local labor market

Direct Support Professional III pay vs. Texas

Across all employers in Texas, the median wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides — about 329,590 people — is $24,230. Health and Human Services Commission pays a median base salary of $42,571 for this role, 76% above that figure — above the 90th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Health and Human Services Commission sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$21,980

$22,820

$24,230

$27,520

$31,560

Health and Human Services Commission median · $42,571

The bar is the range of annual wages for Home Health and Personal Care Aides across every employer in Texas, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Health and Human Services Commission’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides — about 4,305,810 people — is $35,800. Health and Human Services Commission’s median base salary is 19% above that national figure, about the 83rd percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$27,040

$31,920

$35,800

$39,470

$45,040

Health and Human Services Commission median · $42,571

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the Texas range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 6,209 of 6,211 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Health and Human Services Commission is $42,571, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across Texas

Direct Support Professional III is held in 2 Texas departments. In Health and Human Services Commission, the median of $46,798 ranks #1 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

TX School for Blind & Visually Impaired

$45,240 · 74

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

Record list

Employees with this title

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Victor Eseigbe

Direct Support Professional III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$46,798

Base pay: $46,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,798
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5123
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2017
Monthly Pay: $3,900
State Employee Number: 933306

Victor Eseigbe is a Direct Support Professional III at Health and Human Services Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $46,798.

Yohualli Maldonado

Direct Support Professional III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$46,798

Base pay: $46,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,798
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5123
Hire Date: Jun 16, 2020
Monthly Pay: $3,900
State Employee Number: 1269405

Yohualli Maldonado is a Direct Support Professional III at Health and Human Services Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $46,798.

Mary Howard-Lampkin

Direct Support Professional III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$46,798

Base pay: $46,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,798
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5123
Hire Date: Jul 25, 2022
Monthly Pay: $3,900
State Employee Number: 576609

At Health and Human Services Commission, Mary Howard-Lampkin serves as a Direct Support Professional III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,798.

Anna Wright

Direct Support Professional III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$46,798

Base pay: $46,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,798
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5123
Hire Date: Aug 16, 2024
Monthly Pay: $3,900
State Employee Number: 1731466

At Health and Human Services Commission, Anna Wright serves as a Direct Support Professional III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,798.

Elizabeth Fakeye

Direct Support Professional III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$46,798

Base pay: $46,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,798
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5123
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $3,900
State Employee Number: 1562287

Elizabeth Fakeye works as a Direct Support Professional III for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Elizabeth earned $46,798 in 2026.

Samantha Huerta

Direct Support Professional III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$46,798

Base pay: $46,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,798
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5123
Hire Date: Oct 16, 2023
Monthly Pay: $3,900
State Employee Number: 1676039

Samantha Huerta works as a Direct Support Professional III for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Samantha earned $46,798 in 2026.

Abel Burciaga

Direct Support Professional III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$46,798

Base pay: $46,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,798
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5123
Hire Date: Sep 6, 2022
Monthly Pay: $3,900
State Employee Number: 964879

Abel Burciaga works as a Direct Support Professional III for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Abel earned $46,798 in 2026.

Pamela Barber

Direct Support Professional III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$46,798

Base pay: $46,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,798
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5123
Hire Date: Jul 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $3,900
State Employee Number: 1714670

At Health and Human Services Commission, Pamela Barber serves as a Direct Support Professional III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,798.

Deshundria Lee

Direct Support Professional III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$46,798

Base pay: $46,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,798
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5123
Hire Date: Aug 16, 2023
Monthly Pay: $3,900
State Employee Number: 1656812

Deshundria Lee holds the role of Direct Support Professional III at Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,798.

Darrenaldo Hall

Direct Support Professional III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$46,798

Base pay: $46,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,798
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5123
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $3,900
State Employee Number: 1655591

Darrenaldo Hall is a Direct Support Professional III at Health and Human Services Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $46,798.

Leonel Molina

Direct Support Professional III/Health and Human Services Commission

2025 total comp

$46,798

Base pay: $46,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,798
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5123
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $3,900
State Employee Number: 1580446

At Health and Human Services Commission, Leonel Molina serves as a Direct Support Professional III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,798.

Daelon Godley

Direct Support Professional III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$46,798

Base pay: $46,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,798
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5123
Hire Date: May 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $3,900
State Employee Number: 1638326

Daelon Godley works as a Direct Support Professional III for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Daelon earned $46,798 in 2026.

Toufic Jenzarli

Direct Support Professional III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$46,798

Base pay: $46,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,798
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5123
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $3,900
State Employee Number: 1580161

Toufic Jenzarli holds the role of Direct Support Professional III at Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,798.

Theresia Eyong

Direct Support Professional III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$46,798

Base pay: $46,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,798
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5123
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2018
Monthly Pay: $3,900
State Employee Number: 1137387

Theresia Eyong is a Direct Support Professional III at Health and Human Services Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $46,798.

Whitney Allman

Direct Support Professional III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$46,798

Base pay: $46,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,798
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5123
Hire Date: Jan 17, 2023
Monthly Pay: $3,900
State Employee Number: 1578447

Whitney Allman is a Direct Support Professional III at Health and Human Services Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $46,798.

Alexander Alonzo-Reyes

Direct Support Professional III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$46,798

Base pay: $46,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,798
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5123
Hire Date: May 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $3,900
State Employee Number: 1637951

Alexander Alonzo-Reyes is a Direct Support Professional III at Health and Human Services Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $46,798.

Sierra Simmons

Direct Support Professional III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$46,798

Base pay: $46,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,798
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5123
Hire Date: Jun 17, 2024
Monthly Pay: $3,900
State Employee Number: 1635096

Sierra Simmons holds the role of Direct Support Professional III at Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,798.

Michael Rodriquez

Direct Support Professional III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$46,798

Base pay: $46,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,798
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5123
Hire Date: Mar 18, 2024
Monthly Pay: $3,900
State Employee Number: 195065

Michael Rodriquez holds the role of Direct Support Professional III at Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,798.

Schkeitha Stredick

Direct Support Professional III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$46,798

Base pay: $46,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,798
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5123
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2017
Monthly Pay: $3,900
State Employee Number: 41115

Schkeitha Stredick holds the role of Direct Support Professional III at Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,798.

Ashli Lowe

Direct Support Professional III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$46,798

Base pay: $46,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,798
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5123
Hire Date: Jan 16, 2024
Monthly Pay: $3,900
State Employee Number: 1252617

Ashli Lowe works as a Direct Support Professional III for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Ashli earned $46,798 in 2026.

Janelle Salinas

Direct Support Professional III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$46,798

Base pay: $46,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,798
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5123
Hire Date: Jan 5, 2023
Monthly Pay: $3,900
State Employee Number: 1577000

Janelle Salinas works as a Direct Support Professional III for Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Janelle earned $46,798 in 2026.

Gilbert Ntihebuza

Direct Support Professional III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$46,798

Base pay: $46,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,798
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5123
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $3,900
State Employee Number: 1562030

Gilbert Ntihebuza holds the role of Direct Support Professional III at Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,798.

Thomas Mejias

Direct Support Professional III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$46,795

Base pay: $46,795
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,795
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5123
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $3,900
State Employee Number: 136645

Thomas Mejias holds the role of Direct Support Professional III at Health and Human Services Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,795.

Marcus Fowler

Direct Support Professional III/Health and Human Services Commission

2025 total comp

$46,795

Base pay: $46,795
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,795
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5123
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $3,900
State Employee Number: 1663639

Marcus Fowler is a Direct Support Professional III at Health and Human Services Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $46,795.

Kim Moore-Similien

Direct Support Professional III/Health and Human Services Commission

2026 total comp

$46,779

Base pay: $46,779
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,779
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5123
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $3,898
State Employee Number: 242322

Kim Moore-Similien is a Direct Support Professional III at Health and Human Services Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $46,779.