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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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Jimmy Fitzgerald

Maintenance Specialist V/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$58,070

Base pay: $58,070
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,070
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9045
Hire Date: Jan 17, 2022
Monthly Pay: $4,839
State Employee Number: 1448226

Jimmy Fitzgerald holds the role of Maintenance Specialist V at Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,070.

Bradley Walker

Maintenance Specialist V/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$58,070

Base pay: $58,070
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,070
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9045
Hire Date: Mar 20, 2015
Monthly Pay: $4,839
State Employee Number: 801698

At Parks and Wildlife Department, Bradley Walker serves as a Maintenance Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,070.

Joseph Waling

Police Communications Oper II/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$58,045

Base pay: $58,045
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,045
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6096
Hire Date: May 5, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,837
State Employee Number: 1782148

At Parks and Wildlife Department, Joseph Waling serves as a Police Communications Oper II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,045.

Amy Arredondo

Administrative Assistant IV/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$58,045

Base pay: $58,045
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,045
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 156
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2020
Monthly Pay: $4,837
State Employee Number: 853617

At Parks and Wildlife Department, Amy Arredondo serves as a Administrative Assistant IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,045.

Maria Munoz

Administrative Assistant IV/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$58,045

Base pay: $58,045
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,045
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 156
Hire Date: Aug 21, 2017
Monthly Pay: $4,837
State Employee Number: 858500

At Parks and Wildlife Department, Maria Munoz serves as a Administrative Assistant IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,045.

Cory Tracy

Police Communications Oper II/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$58,045

Base pay: $58,045
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,045
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6096
Hire Date: May 28, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,837
State Employee Number: 1711679

Cory Tracy works as a Police Communications Oper II for Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Cory earned $58,045 in 2026.

Abigayle Burdorf

Police Communications Oper II/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$58,045

Base pay: $58,045
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,045
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6096
Hire Date: Jun 23, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,837
State Employee Number: 1786093

Abigayle Burdorf holds the role of Police Communications Oper II at Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,045.

Diana Carroll

Administrative Assistant IV/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$58,045

Base pay: $58,045
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,045
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 156
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2019
Monthly Pay: $4,837
State Employee Number: 992364

Diana Carroll works as a Administrative Assistant IV for Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Diana earned $58,045 in 2026.

Tara Gilks

Police Communications Oper II/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$58,045

Base pay: $58,045
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,045
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6096
Hire Date: Jun 18, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,837
State Employee Number: 1715801

Tara Gilks is a Police Communications Oper II at Parks and Wildlife Department. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,045.

Cindy Wainikainen

Staff Services Officer I/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$58,040

Base pay: $58,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,040
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1550
Hire Date: Jul 24, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,837
State Employee Number: 1648409

Cindy Wainikainen is a Staff Services Officer I at Parks and Wildlife Department. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,040.

Lisa Hovey

Staff Services Officer I/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$58,040

Base pay: $58,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,040
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1550
Hire Date: Dec 4, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,837
State Employee Number: 1683085

At Parks and Wildlife Department, Lisa Hovey serves as a Staff Services Officer I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,040.

Patricia Guajardo

Staff Services Officer I/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$58,040

Base pay: $58,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,040
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1550
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2007
Monthly Pay: $4,837
State Employee Number: 44504

Patricia Guajardo is a Staff Services Officer I at Parks and Wildlife Department. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,040.

Rose Trevino

Staff Services Officer I/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$58,040

Base pay: $58,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,040
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1550
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $4,837
State Employee Number: 62857

Rose Trevino is a Staff Services Officer I at Parks and Wildlife Department. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,040.

Amy Hernandez

Staff Services Officer I/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$58,040

Base pay: $58,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,040
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1550
Hire Date: Oct 14, 2011
Monthly Pay: $4,837
State Employee Number: 161401

Amy Hernandez is a Staff Services Officer I at Parks and Wildlife Department. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,040.

John Ney

Staff Services Officer I/Parks and Wildlife Department

2025 total comp

$58,040

Base pay: $58,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,040
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1550
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2012
Monthly Pay: $4,837
State Employee Number: 337850

John Ney holds the role of Staff Services Officer I at Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,040.

Zane Chesser

Staff Services Officer I/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$58,040

Base pay: $58,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,040
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1550
Hire Date: Apr 7, 2015
Monthly Pay: $4,837
State Employee Number: 801660

Zane Chesser works as a Staff Services Officer I for Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Zane earned $58,040 in 2026.

Deborah Barney

Staff Services Officer I/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$58,040

Base pay: $58,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,040
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1550
Hire Date: Feb 4, 2019
Monthly Pay: $4,837
State Employee Number: 1169573

At Parks and Wildlife Department, Deborah Barney serves as a Staff Services Officer I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,040.

James Hernandez

Staff Services Officer I/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$58,040

Base pay: $58,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,040
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1550
Hire Date: Jul 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,837
State Employee Number: 1236017

At Parks and Wildlife Department, James Hernandez serves as a Staff Services Officer I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,040.

Emily Hammond

Staff Services Officer I/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$58,040

Base pay: $58,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,040
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1550
Hire Date: Sep 15, 2020
Monthly Pay: $4,837
State Employee Number: 1283509

Emily Hammond holds the role of Staff Services Officer I at Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,040.

Crystal Neskorik

Staff Services Officer I/Parks and Wildlife Department

2025 total comp

$58,040

Base pay: $58,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,040
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1550
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2021
Monthly Pay: $4,837
State Employee Number: 1423862

Crystal Neskorik is a Staff Services Officer I at Parks and Wildlife Department. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $58,040.

Denise O'Day

Staff Services Officer I/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$58,040

Base pay: $58,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,040
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1550
Hire Date: Apr 17, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,837
State Employee Number: 1505238

Denise O'Day works as a Staff Services Officer I for Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Denise earned $58,040 in 2026.

Amber Bricker

Staff Services Officer I/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$58,040

Base pay: $58,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,040
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1550
Hire Date: Jan 11, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,837
State Employee Number: 1576206

Amber Bricker holds the role of Staff Services Officer I at Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,040.

Danielle Pertuso

Staff Services Officer I/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$58,040

Base pay: $58,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,040
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1550
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,837
State Employee Number: 1268673

Danielle Pertuso works as a Staff Services Officer I for Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Danielle earned $58,040 in 2026.

Edgar Gonzalez

IT Support Specialist III/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$57,810

Base pay: $57,810
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,810
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 230
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,818
State Employee Number: 1159974

Edgar Gonzalez holds the role of IT Support Specialist III at Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,810.