Texas / Parks and Wildlife Department

Agency file

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 6

Nicole Roque

Program Specialist III/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$69,629

Base pay: $69,629
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,629
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Jun 2, 2018
Monthly Pay: $5,802
State Employee Number: 1127535

At Parks and Wildlife Department, Nicole Roque serves as a Program Specialist III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,629.

Kelly Royall

Program Specialist III/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$69,629

Base pay: $69,629
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,629
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Jul 12, 2021
Monthly Pay: $5,802
State Employee Number: 409759

Kelly Royall is a Program Specialist III at Parks and Wildlife Department. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,629.

Dylan Gielow

Program Specialist III/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$69,629

Base pay: $69,629
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,629
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Mar 10, 2021
Monthly Pay: $5,802
State Employee Number: 1397960

Dylan Gielow holds the role of Program Specialist III at Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,629.

Susana Cruz

Program Specialist III/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$69,629

Base pay: $69,629
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,629
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Dec 30, 2021
Monthly Pay: $5,802
State Employee Number: 1445541

At Parks and Wildlife Department, Susana Cruz serves as a Program Specialist III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,629.

Melissa Moody

Contract Specialist III/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$69,457

Base pay: $69,457
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,457
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1982
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2009
Monthly Pay: $5,788
State Employee Number: 51433

At Parks and Wildlife Department, Melissa Moody serves as a Contract Specialist III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,457.

Rebecca Birkenfeld

Assistant Park/Hist Site Super III/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$69,449

Base pay: $69,449
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,449
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2696
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2002
Monthly Pay: $5,787
State Employee Number: 196804

Rebecca Birkenfeld holds the role of Assistant Park/Hist Site Super III at Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,449.

Krista Gonzales

Assistant Park/Hist Site Super III/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$69,449

Base pay: $69,449
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,449
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2696
Hire Date: May 24, 2018
Monthly Pay: $5,787
State Employee Number: 1119838

Krista Gonzales holds the role of Assistant Park/Hist Site Super III at Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,449.

Tirso Hinojosa

Assistant Park/Hist Site Super III/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$69,449

Base pay: $69,449
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,449
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2696
Hire Date: Aug 18, 2015
Monthly Pay: $5,787
State Employee Number: 692827

Tirso Hinojosa is a Assistant Park/Hist Site Super III at Parks and Wildlife Department. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,449.

Kailee Surratt

Assistant Park/Hist Site Super III/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$69,449

Base pay: $69,449
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,449
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2696
Hire Date: Jan 6, 2020
Monthly Pay: $5,787
State Employee Number: 1249527

Kailee Surratt holds the role of Assistant Park/Hist Site Super III at Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,449.

Stephanie Rubio

Assistant Park/Hist Site Super III/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$69,449

Base pay: $69,449
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,449
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2696
Hire Date: Feb 14, 2001
Monthly Pay: $5,787
State Employee Number: 34031

Stephanie Rubio works as a Assistant Park/Hist Site Super III for Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Stephanie earned $69,449 in 2026.

Gloria Gomez

Assistant Park/Hist Site Super III/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$69,449

Base pay: $69,449
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,449
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2696
Hire Date: Jan 9, 2008
Monthly Pay: $5,787
State Employee Number: 68673

Gloria Gomez is a Assistant Park/Hist Site Super III at Parks and Wildlife Department. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,449.

Tara Fattouh

Assistant Park/Hist Site Super III/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$69,449

Base pay: $69,449
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,449
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2696
Hire Date: Apr 18, 2022
Monthly Pay: $5,787
State Employee Number: 804581

Tara Fattouh is a Assistant Park/Hist Site Super III at Parks and Wildlife Department. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,449.

Dustin Murray

Assistant Park/Hist Site Super III/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$69,449

Base pay: $69,449
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,449
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2696
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2019
Monthly Pay: $5,787
State Employee Number: 1065076

Dustin Murray works as a Assistant Park/Hist Site Super III for Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Dustin earned $69,449 in 2026.

Joseph Green

Assistant Park/Hist Site Super III/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$69,449

Base pay: $69,449
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,449
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2696
Hire Date: Nov 13, 2018
Monthly Pay: $5,787
State Employee Number: 1106384

Joseph Green is a Assistant Park/Hist Site Super III at Parks and Wildlife Department. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,449.

Alta Hardy

Assistant Park/Hist Site Super III/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$69,449

Base pay: $69,449
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,449
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2696
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2019
Monthly Pay: $5,787
State Employee Number: 1201446

At Parks and Wildlife Department, Alta Hardy serves as a Assistant Park/Hist Site Super III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,449.

Brett Mckenzie

Assistant Park/Hist Site Super III/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$69,449

Base pay: $69,449
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,449
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2696
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2021
Monthly Pay: $5,787
State Employee Number: 1423867

Brett Mckenzie is a Assistant Park/Hist Site Super III at Parks and Wildlife Department. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,449.

Stephanie Kwiatkowski

Assistant Park/Hist Site Super III/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$69,449

Base pay: $69,449
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,449
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2696
Hire Date: Dec 4, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,787
State Employee Number: 1463791

Stephanie Kwiatkowski works as a Assistant Park/Hist Site Super III for Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Stephanie earned $69,449 in 2026.

Kristopher Kroll

Assistant Park/Hist Site Super III/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$69,449

Base pay: $69,449
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,449
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2696
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2015
Monthly Pay: $5,787
State Employee Number: 801806

Kristopher Kroll is a Assistant Park/Hist Site Super III at Parks and Wildlife Department. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,449.

Tyrone Walker

Network Specialist III/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$69,366

Base pay: $69,366
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,366
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 289
Hire Date: Dec 12, 2016
Monthly Pay: $5,780
State Employee Number: 1054708

Tyrone Walker holds the role of Network Specialist III at Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,366.

Rafael Perez

Network Specialist III/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$69,366

Base pay: $69,366
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,366
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 289
Hire Date: Apr 1, 2019
Monthly Pay: $5,780
State Employee Number: 1183366

Rafael Perez is a Network Specialist III at Parks and Wildlife Department. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,366.

Cory Wiley

Network Specialist III/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$69,366

Base pay: $69,366
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,366
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 289
Hire Date: Nov 4, 2019
Monthly Pay: $5,780
State Employee Number: 1242259

At Parks and Wildlife Department, Cory Wiley serves as a Network Specialist III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,366.

Albert Frederick

Program Specialist IV/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$69,034

Base pay: $69,034
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,034
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Feb 17, 2026
Monthly Pay: $5,753
State Employee Number: 1835115

Albert Frederick holds the role of Program Specialist IV at Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,034.

Lauren Kubica

Program Specialist IV/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$69,034

Base pay: $69,034
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,034
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Jul 23, 2018
Monthly Pay: $5,753
State Employee Number: 1132239

Lauren Kubica is a Program Specialist IV at Parks and Wildlife Department. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $69,034.

Ann-Marie Haley

Program Specialist IV/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$69,034

Base pay: $69,034
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,034
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1573
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $5,753
State Employee Number: 1424366

At Parks and Wildlife Department, Ann-Marie Haley serves as a Program Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,034.

Tim Gibbs

Archeologist II/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$68,862

Base pay: $68,862
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,862
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7308
Hire Date: May 14, 2012
Monthly Pay: $5,739
State Employee Number: 17519

Tim Gibbs holds the role of Archeologist II at Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,862.

Micah Smith

Archeologist II/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$68,862

Base pay: $68,862
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,862
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7308
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2021
Monthly Pay: $5,739
State Employee Number: 1431823

Micah Smith works as a Archeologist II for Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Micah earned $68,862 in 2026.

Juan Solis

Engineering Specialist IV/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$68,761

Base pay: $68,761
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,761
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2130
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2020
Monthly Pay: $5,730
State Employee Number: 1271559

Juan Solis is a Engineering Specialist IV at Parks and Wildlife Department. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,761.

Kimberly Platt

Purchaser IV/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$68,758

Base pay: $68,758
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,758
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1933
Hire Date: Mar 1, 2012
Monthly Pay: $5,730
State Employee Number: 114723

Kimberly Platt works as a Purchaser IV for Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Kimberly earned $68,758 in 2026.

Martha Quintero

Purchaser IV/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$68,664

Base pay: $68,664
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,664
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1933
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $5,722
State Employee Number: 967852

Martha Quintero holds the role of Purchaser IV at Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,664.

Terri Turner

Purchaser IV/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$68,656

Base pay: $68,656
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,656
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1933
Hire Date: Aug 11, 2021
Monthly Pay: $5,721
State Employee Number: 789384

Terri Turner holds the role of Purchaser IV at Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,656.

Bryce Clayton

Systems Analyst III/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$68,520

Base pay: $68,520
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,520
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 254
Hire Date: Dec 11, 2017
Monthly Pay: $5,710
State Employee Number: 1109909

Bryce Clayton is a Systems Analyst III at Parks and Wildlife Department. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,520.

Guy Mckown

Systems Analyst III/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$68,520

Base pay: $68,520
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,520
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 254
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2018
Monthly Pay: $5,710
State Employee Number: 1109849

Guy Mckown holds the role of Systems Analyst III at Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,520.