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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

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Mabely Lopez

Administrative Assistant II/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$47,011

Base pay: $47,011
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,011
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 152
Hire Date: Feb 2, 2009
Monthly Pay: $3,918
State Employee Number: 51020

Mabely Lopez holds the role of Administrative Assistant II at Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,011.

Debra Snow

Administrative Assistant II/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$47,011

Base pay: $47,011
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,011
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 152
Hire Date: Dec 15, 2020
Monthly Pay: $3,918
State Employee Number: 61203

Debra Snow works as a Administrative Assistant II for Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Debra earned $47,011 in 2026.

Heather Danner

Administrative Assistant II/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$47,011

Base pay: $47,011
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,011
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 152
Hire Date: Jun 10, 2008
Monthly Pay: $3,918
State Employee Number: 88004

At Parks and Wildlife Department, Heather Danner serves as a Administrative Assistant II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,011.

Lizbeth Serrano

Administrative Assistant II/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$47,011

Base pay: $47,011
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,011
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 152
Hire Date: Apr 12, 2008
Monthly Pay: $3,918
State Employee Number: 100299

Lizbeth Serrano is a Administrative Assistant II at Parks and Wildlife Department. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $47,011.

James Shipp

Administrative Assistant II/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$47,011

Base pay: $47,011
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,011
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 152
Hire Date: May 23, 2018
Monthly Pay: $3,918
State Employee Number: 782504

James Shipp is a Administrative Assistant II at Parks and Wildlife Department. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $47,011.

Rita Eisenschenk

Administrative Assistant II/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$47,011

Base pay: $47,011
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,011
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 152
Hire Date: May 16, 2016
Monthly Pay: $3,918
State Employee Number: 980281

Rita Eisenschenk holds the role of Administrative Assistant II at Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,011.

Michelle Evans

Administrative Assistant II/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$47,011

Base pay: $47,011
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,011
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 152
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2019
Monthly Pay: $3,918
State Employee Number: 1167767

Michelle Evans is a Administrative Assistant II at Parks and Wildlife Department. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $47,011.

Teresa Strother

Administrative Assistant II/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$47,011

Base pay: $47,011
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,011
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 152
Hire Date: Nov 13, 2019
Monthly Pay: $3,918
State Employee Number: 1242262

At Parks and Wildlife Department, Teresa Strother serves as a Administrative Assistant II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,011.

Mary Wilton-Barrett

Administrative Assistant II/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$47,011

Base pay: $47,011
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,011
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 152
Hire Date: Dec 17, 2019
Monthly Pay: $3,918
State Employee Number: 1246113

Mary Wilton-Barrett is a Administrative Assistant II at Parks and Wildlife Department. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $47,011.

James Sandusky

Administrative Assistant II/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$47,011

Base pay: $47,011
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,011
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 152
Hire Date: Jul 28, 2020
Monthly Pay: $3,918
State Employee Number: 1274796

James Sandusky works as a Administrative Assistant II for Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. James earned $47,011 in 2026.

Melody Montgomery

Administrative Assistant II/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$47,011

Base pay: $47,011
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,011
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 152
Hire Date: Jan 18, 2021
Monthly Pay: $3,918
State Employee Number: 1302946

At Parks and Wildlife Department, Melody Montgomery serves as a Administrative Assistant II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,011.

Charmain Gabbert

Administrative Assistant II/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$47,011

Base pay: $47,011
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,011
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 152
Hire Date: Oct 6, 2021
Monthly Pay: $3,918
State Employee Number: 1423880

At Parks and Wildlife Department, Charmain Gabbert serves as a Administrative Assistant II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,011.

Esmeralda Schoonveld

Administrative Assistant II/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$47,011

Base pay: $47,011
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,011
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 152
Hire Date: Jan 5, 2022
Monthly Pay: $3,918
State Employee Number: 1448225

At Parks and Wildlife Department, Esmeralda Schoonveld serves as a Administrative Assistant II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,011.

Katie Buccambuso

Administrative Assistant II/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$47,011

Base pay: $47,011
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,011
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 152
Hire Date: May 14, 2022
Monthly Pay: $3,918
State Employee Number: 1461772

Katie Buccambuso works as a Administrative Assistant II for Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Katie earned $47,011 in 2026.

Scott Humphreys

Administrative Assistant II/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$47,011

Base pay: $47,011
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,011
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 152
Hire Date: Aug 17, 2022
Monthly Pay: $3,918
State Employee Number: 1481318

Scott Humphreys works as a Administrative Assistant II for Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Scott earned $47,011 in 2026.

Alexis Schmidt

Administrative Assistant II/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$47,011

Base pay: $47,011
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,011
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 152
Hire Date: Oct 7, 2022
Monthly Pay: $3,918
State Employee Number: 1563806

Alexis Schmidt works as a Administrative Assistant II for Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Alexis earned $47,011 in 2026.

Jennifer Hendon

Administrative Assistant II/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$47,011

Base pay: $47,011
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,011
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 152
Hire Date: Dec 7, 2022
Monthly Pay: $3,918
State Employee Number: 1575204

Jennifer Hendon works as a Administrative Assistant II for Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jennifer earned $47,011 in 2026.

Aaron Medina

Administrative Assistant II/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$47,011

Base pay: $47,011
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,011
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 152
Hire Date: Dec 19, 2022
Monthly Pay: $3,918
State Employee Number: 1575221

Aaron Medina works as a Administrative Assistant II for Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Aaron earned $47,011 in 2026.

Edgar Contreras

Administrative Assistant II/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$47,011

Base pay: $47,011
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,011
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 152
Hire Date: Jul 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $3,918
State Employee Number: 1648405

Edgar Contreras holds the role of Administrative Assistant II at Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,011.

Gabriela Santos

Administrative Assistant II/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$47,011

Base pay: $47,011
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,011
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 152
Hire Date: May 13, 2024
Monthly Pay: $3,918
State Employee Number: 1711705

At Parks and Wildlife Department, Gabriela Santos serves as a Administrative Assistant II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,011.

Chairity Thompson

Administrative Assistant II/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$47,011

Base pay: $47,011
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,011
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 152
Hire Date: Aug 20, 2024
Monthly Pay: $3,918
State Employee Number: 1729627

At Parks and Wildlife Department, Chairity Thompson serves as a Administrative Assistant II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,011.

Shannon Morrow

Administrative Assistant II/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$47,011

Base pay: $47,011
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,011
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 152
Hire Date: Aug 16, 2024
Monthly Pay: $3,918
State Employee Number: 1729981

At Parks and Wildlife Department, Shannon Morrow serves as a Administrative Assistant II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,011.

Mallory Barbier

Administrative Assistant II/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$47,011

Base pay: $47,011
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,011
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 152
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $3,918
State Employee Number: 1749076

Mallory Barbier holds the role of Administrative Assistant II at Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,011.

Julie Loveless

Administrative Assistant II/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$47,011

Base pay: $47,011
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,011
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 152
Hire Date: Feb 21, 2025
Monthly Pay: $3,918
State Employee Number: 1767834

Julie Loveless works as a Administrative Assistant II for Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Julie earned $47,011 in 2026.

Madelyne De Jesus

Administrative Assistant II/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$47,011

Base pay: $47,011
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,011
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 152
Hire Date: Aug 18, 2025
Monthly Pay: $3,918
State Employee Number: 1797066

Madelyne De Jesus is a Administrative Assistant II at Parks and Wildlife Department. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $47,011.

Mykayla Lindsey

Administrative Assistant II/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$47,011

Base pay: $47,011
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,011
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 152
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2026
Monthly Pay: $3,918
State Employee Number: 1827760

Mykayla Lindsey holds the role of Administrative Assistant II at Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,011.

Brittany Zamudio

Administrative Assistant II/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$47,011

Base pay: $47,011
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,011
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 152
Hire Date: Jun 17, 2024
Monthly Pay: $3,918
State Employee Number: 1718967

Brittany Zamudio holds the role of Administrative Assistant II at Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,011.

Susan Hustace

Administrative Assistant II/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$47,011

Base pay: $47,011
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,011
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 152
Hire Date: Oct 25, 2023
Monthly Pay: $3,918
State Employee Number: 1677202

Susan Hustace is a Administrative Assistant II at Parks and Wildlife Department. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $47,011.