Texas / Parks and Wildlife Department

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Parks and Wildlife Department

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

The Parks and Wildlife Department protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.

In 2026, this agency had 3,257 employees with median total compensation of $64,469; the highest distinct record was $268,230.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $230.3M
Employees: 3,257
Median total: $64,469
Highest record: $268,230

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$9,148$138,581+

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

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 3,257 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($64,469) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $70,695 (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

$45,360

$51,293

$64,469

$85,989

$98,085

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $98,085 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $45,360. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Game Warden

378 · $89,789

Maintenance Specialist III

187 · $47,048

Customer Service Representative I

180 · $40,038

Natural Resources Specialist IV

95 · $81,322

Fish and Wildlife Technician II

93 · $54,576

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	$220.3M —	3,220 —	$63,741 —
2026	$230.3M ▲ 4.5%	3,257 ▲ 1.1%	$64,469 ▲ 1.1%

Compare

Similar departments

Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.

Soil and Water Conservation Board Texas47% match
Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife Maine44% match

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Julie Horsley

Manager VII/Parks and Wildlife Department

2025 total comp

$132,300

Base pay: $132,300
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,300
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1606
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2000
Monthly Pay: $11,025
State Employee Number: 75349

Julie Horsley works as a Manager VII for Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Julie earned $132,300 in 2025.

Tara Humphreys

Manager VI/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$132,000

Base pay: $132,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1605
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2008
Monthly Pay: $11,000
State Employee Number: 35376

Tara Humphreys is a Manager VI at Parks and Wildlife Department. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $132,000.

Greg Creacy

Manager VI/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$132,000

Base pay: $132,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1605
Hire Date: May 1, 1997
Monthly Pay: $11,000
State Employee Number: 84958

At Parks and Wildlife Department, Greg Creacy serves as a Manager VI. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $132,000.

Julie Wicker

Manager VI/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$132,000

Base pay: $132,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1605
Hire Date: Mar 11, 2004
Monthly Pay: $11,000
State Employee Number: 138769

Julie Wicker holds the role of Manager VI at Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $132,000.

Karl Cerny

Manager VI/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$132,000

Base pay: $132,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1605
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2011
Monthly Pay: $11,000
State Employee Number: 50254

Karl Cerny holds the role of Manager VI at Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $132,000.

Jennifer Feliciano

Manager VI/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$132,000

Base pay: $132,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1605
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2017
Monthly Pay: $11,000
State Employee Number: 86816

Jennifer Feliciano is a Manager VI at Parks and Wildlife Department. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $132,000.

James Harden

Manager VI/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$132,000

Base pay: $132,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1605
Hire Date: May 25, 1990
Monthly Pay: $11,000
State Employee Number: 105689

James Harden works as a Manager VI for Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. James earned $132,000 in 2026.

Kevin Steele

Manager VI/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$132,000

Base pay: $132,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1605
Hire Date: Apr 16, 2015
Monthly Pay: $11,000
State Employee Number: 128924

At Parks and Wildlife Department, Kevin Steele serves as a Manager VI. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $132,000.

Michael Strutt

Manager VI/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$132,000

Base pay: $132,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1605
Hire Date: Jul 15, 2002
Monthly Pay: $11,000
State Employee Number: 181516

Michael Strutt holds the role of Manager VI at Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $132,000.

Carolyn Gonzales

Manager VI/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$132,000

Base pay: $132,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1605
Hire Date: Feb 12, 2002
Monthly Pay: $11,000
State Employee Number: 197280

At Parks and Wildlife Department, Carolyn Gonzales serves as a Manager VI. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $132,000.

Timothy Bradle

Manager VI/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$132,000

Base pay: $132,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1605
Hire Date: May 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $11,000
State Employee Number: 259277

At Parks and Wildlife Department, Timothy Bradle serves as a Manager VI. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $132,000.

Justin Fleury

Manager VI/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$132,000

Base pay: $132,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1605
Hire Date: Jun 20, 2016
Monthly Pay: $11,000
State Employee Number: 372154

At Parks and Wildlife Department, Justin Fleury serves as a Manager VI. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $132,000.

Tiffany Hopper

Manager VI/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$132,000

Base pay: $132,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1605
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2015
Monthly Pay: $11,000
State Employee Number: 676820

At Parks and Wildlife Department, Tiffany Hopper serves as a Manager VI. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $132,000.

Julia Gonzalez Flores

Manager VI/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$132,000

Base pay: $132,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1605
Hire Date: Oct 5, 2015
Monthly Pay: $11,000
State Employee Number: 934628

Julia Gonzalez Flores is a Manager VI at Parks and Wildlife Department. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $132,000.

Beenish Khan

Manager VI/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$132,000

Base pay: $132,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1605
Hire Date: Aug 9, 2021
Monthly Pay: $11,000
State Employee Number: 1050311

Beenish Khan works as a Manager VI for Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Beenish earned $132,000 in 2026.

William Hancock

Captain Game Warden/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$131,610

Base pay: $131,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,610
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9992
Hire Date: Jan 11, 2016
Monthly Pay: $10,968
State Employee Number: 949946

William Hancock works as a Captain Game Warden for Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. William earned $131,610 in 2026.

Angeline Miller

Captain Game Warden/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$131,610

Base pay: $131,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,610
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9992
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2015
Monthly Pay: $10,968
State Employee Number: 208584

Angeline Miller is a Captain Game Warden at Parks and Wildlife Department. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $131,610.

Lonnie Cook

Cap, State Park Police Officer/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$131,610

Base pay: $131,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,610
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9918
Hire Date: May 25, 2013
Monthly Pay: $10,968
State Employee Number: 337665

Lonnie Cook holds the role of Cap, State Park Police Officer at Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $131,610.

Lance Deleon

Cap, State Park Police Officer/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$131,610

Base pay: $131,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,610
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9918
Hire Date: Jan 30, 2014
Monthly Pay: $10,968
State Employee Number: 523158

Lance Deleon is a Cap, State Park Police Officer at Parks and Wildlife Department. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $131,610.

Brian Tompkins

Cap, State Park Police Officer/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$131,610

Base pay: $131,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,610
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9918
Hire Date: Nov 10, 2014
Monthly Pay: $10,968
State Employee Number: 768463

Brian Tompkins holds the role of Cap, State Park Police Officer at Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $131,610.

Joseph Quintero

Captain Game Warden/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$131,610

Base pay: $131,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,610
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9992
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2015
Monthly Pay: $10,968
State Employee Number: 780595

Joseph Quintero works as a Captain Game Warden for Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Joseph earned $131,610 in 2026.

Clinton Gayler

Captain Game Warden/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$131,610

Base pay: $131,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,610
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9992
Hire Date: May 2, 2016
Monthly Pay: $10,968
State Employee Number: 973342

Clinton Gayler is a Captain Game Warden at Parks and Wildlife Department. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $131,610.

Charles Blue Jr

Manager VI/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$129,422

Base pay: $129,422
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,422
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1605
Hire Date: Nov 12, 2007
Monthly Pay: $10,785
State Employee Number: 119760

At Parks and Wildlife Department, Charles Blue Jr serves as a Manager VI. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,422.

Jennifer Voss

Manager VI/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$129,394

Base pay: $129,394
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,394
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1605
Hire Date: May 1, 2007
Monthly Pay: $10,783
State Employee Number: 160021

Jennifer Voss holds the role of Manager VI at Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,394.