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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

Faith Lehmann

Custodian II/Parks and Wildlife Department

2025 total comp

$34,803

Base pay: $34,803
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,803
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8005
Hire Date: Jun 4, 2024
Monthly Pay: $2,900
State Employee Number: 1640551

Faith Lehmann is a Custodian II at Parks and Wildlife Department. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $34,803.

Lilliana Garcia

Custodian II/Parks and Wildlife Department

2025 total comp

$34,803

Base pay: $34,803
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,803
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8005
Hire Date: May 9, 2024
Monthly Pay: $2,900
Pay Rate: $17
State Employee Number: 1711702

Lilliana Garcia holds the role of Custodian II at Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,803.

Lacey Parker

Training and Development Assistant/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$34,448

Base pay: $34,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,448
Employment type: Crp - Classified Regular Part-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1780
Hire Date: Mar 13, 2024
Monthly Pay: $2,871
Pay Rate: $22
State Employee Number: 1406267

Lacey Parker is a Training and Development Assistant at Parks and Wildlife Department. They work crp - classified regular part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $34,448.

Elena Tran

Training and Development Assistant/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$34,448

Base pay: $34,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,448
Employment type: Crp - Classified Regular Part-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1780
Hire Date: Nov 19, 2025
Monthly Pay: $2,871
Pay Rate: $22
State Employee Number: 1124014

Elena Tran is a Training and Development Assistant at Parks and Wildlife Department. They work crp - classified regular part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $34,448.

Sidney Harris

Training and Development Assistant/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$34,445

Base pay: $34,445
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,445
Employment type: Crp - Classified Regular Part-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1780
Hire Date: Mar 25, 2026
Monthly Pay: $2,870
Pay Rate: $22
State Employee Number: 1837528

Sidney Harris works as a Training and Development Assistant for Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crp - classified regular part-time, 0.75 FTE. Sidney earned $34,445 in 2026.

Josephine Lucero

Custodian I/Parks and Wildlife Department

2025 total comp

$34,200

Base pay: $34,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,200
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Hire Date: Sep 26, 2023
Monthly Pay: $2,850
Pay Rate: $16
State Employee Number: 1447090

Josephine Lucero works as a Custodian I for Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Josephine earned $34,200 in 2025.

Andrea Martinez

Clerk I/Parks and Wildlife Department

2025 total comp

$34,200

Base pay: $34,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,200
Employment type: Ctf - Classified Temporary Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0055
Hire Date: Jun 21, 2024
Monthly Pay: $2,850
Pay Rate: $16
State Employee Number: 1717951

At Parks and Wildlife Department, Andrea Martinez serves as a Clerk I. They work ctf - classified temporary full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,200.

Jennifer Smith

Custodian I/Parks and Wildlife Department

2025 total comp

$34,200

Base pay: $34,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,200
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8003
Hire Date: Jul 26, 2024
Monthly Pay: $2,850
Pay Rate: $16
State Employee Number: 1723591

At Parks and Wildlife Department, Jennifer Smith serves as a Custodian I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,200.

Sara Elms

Clerk I/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$34,195

Base pay: $34,195
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,195
Employment type: Ctf - Classified Temporary Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 55
Hire Date: Sep 25, 2025
Monthly Pay: $2,850
Pay Rate: $16
State Employee Number: 1301497

Sara Elms holds the role of Clerk I at Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is ctf - classified temporary full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,195.

Richard Diaz

Clerk I/Parks and Wildlife Department

2025 total comp

$34,195

Base pay: $34,195
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,195
Employment type: Ctf - Classified Temporary Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0055
Hire Date: Feb 12, 2025
Monthly Pay: $2,850
Pay Rate: $16
State Employee Number: 1422554

Richard Diaz works as a Clerk I for Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is ctf - classified temporary full-time. Richard earned $34,195 in 2025.

Kathryn Bendele

Clerk I/Parks and Wildlife Department

2025 total comp

$34,195

Base pay: $34,195
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,195
Employment type: Ctf - Classified Temporary Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0055
Hire Date: Mar 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $2,850
Pay Rate: $16
State Employee Number: 1699497

Kathryn Bendele is a Clerk I at Parks and Wildlife Department. They work ctf - classified temporary full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $34,195.

Terra Polm

Clerk I/Parks and Wildlife Department

2025 total comp

$34,195

Base pay: $34,195
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,195
Employment type: Ctf - Classified Temporary Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0055
Hire Date: Mar 21, 2025
Monthly Pay: $2,850
Pay Rate: $16
State Employee Number: 1716699

At Parks and Wildlife Department, Terra Polm serves as a Clerk I. They work ctf - classified temporary full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,195.

Melissa Martinez

Clerk I/Parks and Wildlife Department

2025 total comp

$34,195

Base pay: $34,195
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,195
Employment type: Ctf - Classified Temporary Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0055
Hire Date: Jan 22, 2025
Monthly Pay: $2,850
Pay Rate: $16
State Employee Number: 1764937

Melissa Martinez is a Clerk I at Parks and Wildlife Department. They work ctf - classified temporary full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $34,195.

David Garcia

Groundskeeper I/Parks and Wildlife Department

2025 total comp

$34,195

Base pay: $34,195
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,195
Employment type: Ctf - Classified Temporary Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8031
Hire Date: Mar 25, 2025
Monthly Pay: $2,850
Pay Rate: $16
State Employee Number: 1772603

David Garcia works as a Groundskeeper I for Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is ctf - classified temporary full-time. David earned $34,195 in 2025.

Sarah Pool

Clerk I/Parks and Wildlife Department

2025 total comp

$34,195

Base pay: $34,195
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,195
Employment type: Ctf - Classified Temporary Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0055
Hire Date: Mar 3, 2025
Monthly Pay: $2,850
Pay Rate: $16
State Employee Number: 1773391

At Parks and Wildlife Department, Sarah Pool serves as a Clerk I. They work ctf - classified temporary full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,195.

Jacob Adams

Clerk I/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$34,195

Base pay: $34,195
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,195
Employment type: Ctf - Classified Temporary Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 55
Hire Date: Jul 11, 2025
Monthly Pay: $2,850
Pay Rate: $16
State Employee Number: 1789219

Jacob Adams is a Clerk I at Parks and Wildlife Department. They work ctf - classified temporary full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $34,195.

Gavino Casarez

Groundskeeper I/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$34,195

Base pay: $34,195
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,195
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8032
Hire Date: Jan 18, 2026
Monthly Pay: $2,850
Pay Rate: $16
State Employee Number: 1784622

Gavino Casarez holds the role of Groundskeeper I at Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,195.

Benjamin Hawkins

Clerk I/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$34,195

Base pay: $34,195
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,195
Employment type: Ctf - Classified Temporary Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 55
Hire Date: Jan 5, 2026
Monthly Pay: $2,850
Pay Rate: $16
State Employee Number: 1826924

Benjamin Hawkins works as a Clerk I for Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is ctf - classified temporary full-time. Benjamin earned $34,195 in 2026.

Alberto Martinez

Accountant IV/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$34,067

Base pay: $34,067
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,067
Employment type: Crp - Classified Regular Part-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1018
Hire Date: Sep 4, 2024
Monthly Pay: $2,839
State Employee Number: 404201

At Parks and Wildlife Department, Alberto Martinez serves as a Accountant IV. They work crp - classified regular part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,067.

Scott Haney

Program Specialist III/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$32,818

Base pay: $32,818
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $32,818
Employment type: Crp - Classified Regular Part-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Mar 24, 2019
Monthly Pay: $2,735
Pay Rate: $32
State Employee Number: 136994

At Parks and Wildlife Department, Scott Haney serves as a Program Specialist III. They work crp - classified regular part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $32,818.

Grayson Allen

Maintenance Specialist I/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$31,745

Base pay: $31,745
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,745
Employment type: Ctp - Classified Temporary Part-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9041
Hire Date: Mar 19, 2026
Monthly Pay: $2,645
Pay Rate: $20
State Employee Number: 1835670

At Parks and Wildlife Department, Grayson Allen serves as a Maintenance Specialist I. They work ctp - classified temporary part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $31,745.

Mason Roberts

Maintenance Specialist I/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$31,745

Base pay: $31,745
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,745
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9043
Hire Date: Oct 21, 2023
Monthly Pay: $3,921
State Employee Number: 1119315

Mason Roberts works as a Maintenance Specialist I for Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Mason earned $31,745 in 2026.

Gary Goins

Maintenance Specialist I/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$31,735

Base pay: $31,735
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,735
Employment type: Crp - Classified Regular Part-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9041
Hire Date: Jun 10, 2013
Monthly Pay: $2,645
Pay Rate: $20
State Employee Number: 339759

Gary Goins works as a Maintenance Specialist I for Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crp - classified regular part-time, 0.75 FTE. Gary earned $31,735 in 2026.

Tanner Corbitt

Maintenance Specialist I/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$31,730

Base pay: $31,730
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,730
Employment type: Crp - Classified Regular Part-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9041
Hire Date: Jan 16, 2026
Monthly Pay: $2,644
Pay Rate: $20
State Employee Number: 632384

Tanner Corbitt holds the role of Maintenance Specialist I at Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crp - classified regular part-time, 0.75 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $31,730.

Frankie Johnson

Maintenance Specialist I/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$31,730

Base pay: $31,730
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,730
Employment type: Crp - Classified Regular Part-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9041
Hire Date: Dec 12, 2025
Monthly Pay: $2,644
Pay Rate: $20
State Employee Number: 1053623

Frankie Johnson is a Maintenance Specialist I at Parks and Wildlife Department. They work crp - classified regular part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $31,730.

Brenda Coppedge

Accountant III/Parks and Wildlife Department

2025 total comp

$31,489

Base pay: $31,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,489
Employment type: Crp - Classified Regular Part-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1016
Hire Date: Apr 7, 2020
Monthly Pay: $2,624
Pay Rate: $30
State Employee Number: 6685

Brenda Coppedge is a Accountant III at Parks and Wildlife Department. They work crp - classified regular part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $31,489.

Macey Andritz

Custodian III/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$31,106

Base pay: $31,106
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,106
Employment type: Crp - Classified Regular Part-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8007
Hire Date: Jun 15, 2025
Monthly Pay: $2,592
Pay Rate: $20
State Employee Number: 1786091

Macey Andritz is a Custodian III at Parks and Wildlife Department. They work crp - classified regular part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $31,106.