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

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Nathan Reynolds

Park/Hist Site Super III/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$79,269

Base pay: $79,269
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,269
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2702
Hire Date: Apr 5, 2004
Monthly Pay: $6,606
State Employee Number: 19834

Nathan Reynolds is a Park/Hist Site Super III at Parks and Wildlife Department. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $79,269.

Clay Boone

Park/Hist Site Super III/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$79,269

Base pay: $79,269
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,269
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2702
Hire Date: Jan 19, 2004
Monthly Pay: $6,606
State Employee Number: 37072

Clay Boone is a Park/Hist Site Super III at Parks and Wildlife Department. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $79,269.

James Rice

Park/Hist Site Super III/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$79,269

Base pay: $79,269
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,269
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2702
Hire Date: Dec 12, 2011
Monthly Pay: $6,606
State Employee Number: 67460

James Rice holds the role of Park/Hist Site Super III at Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,269.

Nicholas Maloukis

Park/Hist Site Super III/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$79,269

Base pay: $79,269
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,269
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2702
Hire Date: Jan 5, 2009
Monthly Pay: $6,606
State Employee Number: 72972

At Parks and Wildlife Department, Nicholas Maloukis serves as a Park/Hist Site Super III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,269.

James Breed

Park/Hist Site Super III/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$79,269

Base pay: $79,269
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,269
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2702
Hire Date: Jul 17, 2024
Monthly Pay: $6,606
State Employee Number: 89150

James Breed holds the role of Park/Hist Site Super III at Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,269.

Robert Frie

Park/Hist Site Super III/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$79,269

Base pay: $79,269
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,269
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2702
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2001
Monthly Pay: $6,606
State Employee Number: 106887

At Parks and Wildlife Department, Robert Frie serves as a Park/Hist Site Super III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,269.

Martha Martinez

Park/Hist Site Super III/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$79,269

Base pay: $79,269
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,269
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2702
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2002
Monthly Pay: $6,606
State Employee Number: 129905

Martha Martinez is a Park/Hist Site Super III at Parks and Wildlife Department. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $79,269.

Cassie Cox

Park/Hist Site Super III/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$79,269

Base pay: $79,269
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,269
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2702
Hire Date: Jun 11, 2008
Monthly Pay: $6,606
State Employee Number: 144582

At Parks and Wildlife Department, Cassie Cox serves as a Park/Hist Site Super III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,269.

Aaron Johnston

Park/Hist Site Super III/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$79,269

Base pay: $79,269
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,269
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2702
Hire Date: Sep 10, 2011
Monthly Pay: $6,606
State Employee Number: 174967

Aaron Johnston holds the role of Park/Hist Site Super III at Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,269.

Kacey Sloan

Park/Hist Site Super III/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$79,269

Base pay: $79,269
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,269
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2702
Hire Date: Aug 4, 2021
Monthly Pay: $6,606
State Employee Number: 302226

Kacey Sloan works as a Park/Hist Site Super III for Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Kacey earned $79,269 in 2026.

Sarah Affeldt

Park/Hist Site Super III/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$79,269

Base pay: $79,269
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,269
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2702
Hire Date: Jan 8, 2018
Monthly Pay: $6,606
State Employee Number: 529738

Sarah Affeldt holds the role of Park/Hist Site Super III at Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,269.

James Speer

Park/Hist Site Super III/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$79,269

Base pay: $79,269
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,269
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2702
Hire Date: Dec 20, 2017
Monthly Pay: $6,606
State Employee Number: 530217

At Parks and Wildlife Department, James Speer serves as a Park/Hist Site Super III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,269.

Jared Ramirez

Park/Hist Site Super III/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$79,269

Base pay: $79,269
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,269
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2702
Hire Date: Mar 18, 2014
Monthly Pay: $6,606
State Employee Number: 742427

Jared Ramirez holds the role of Park/Hist Site Super III at Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,269.

Travis Cook

Park/Hist Site Super III/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$79,269

Base pay: $79,269
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,269
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2702
Hire Date: May 12, 2015
Monthly Pay: $6,606
State Employee Number: 801646

Travis Cook works as a Park/Hist Site Super III for Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Travis earned $79,269 in 2026.

Edward Terry

Park/Hist Site Super III/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$79,269

Base pay: $79,269
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,269
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2702
Hire Date: Feb 21, 2022
Monthly Pay: $6,606
State Employee Number: 1010279

Edward Terry holds the role of Park/Hist Site Super III at Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,269.

John Simpson

Park/Hist Site Super III/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$79,269

Base pay: $79,269
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,269
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2702
Hire Date: Feb 22, 2022
Monthly Pay: $6,606
State Employee Number: 1051859

John Simpson works as a Park/Hist Site Super III for Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. John earned $79,269 in 2026.

Arlyne Botkin

Park/Hist Site Super III/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$79,269

Base pay: $79,269
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,269
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2702
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2021
Monthly Pay: $6,606
State Employee Number: 1183360

Arlyne Botkin is a Park/Hist Site Super III at Parks and Wildlife Department. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $79,269.

Mark Pearson

Park/Hist Site Super III/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$79,269

Base pay: $79,269
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,269
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2702
Hire Date: Jun 22, 2020
Monthly Pay: $6,606
State Employee Number: 1193347

At Parks and Wildlife Department, Mark Pearson serves as a Park/Hist Site Super III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,269.

Allen Dees

Park/Hist Site Super III/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$79,269

Base pay: $79,269
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,269
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2702
Hire Date: Mar 10, 2024
Monthly Pay: $6,606
State Employee Number: 1271575

At Parks and Wildlife Department, Allen Dees serves as a Park/Hist Site Super III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,269.

Jessica Tanguma

Park/Hist Site Super III/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$79,269

Base pay: $79,269
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,269
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2702
Hire Date: Feb 16, 2022
Monthly Pay: $6,606
State Employee Number: 1453707

At Parks and Wildlife Department, Jessica Tanguma serves as a Park/Hist Site Super III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,269.

Taylor Hackemack

Park/Hist Site Super III/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$79,269

Base pay: $79,269
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,269
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2702
Hire Date: Apr 18, 2022
Monthly Pay: $6,606
State Employee Number: 1462705

Taylor Hackemack is a Park/Hist Site Super III at Parks and Wildlife Department. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $79,269.

Michael Leon

Park/Hist Site Super III/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$79,269

Base pay: $79,269
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,269
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2702
Hire Date: Sep 17, 2024
Monthly Pay: $6,606
State Employee Number: 1734535

At Parks and Wildlife Department, Michael Leon serves as a Park/Hist Site Super III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,269.

Alysha Donaho

Park/Hist Site Super III/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$79,269

Base pay: $79,269
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,269
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2702
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $6,606
State Employee Number: 1127547

Alysha Donaho works as a Park/Hist Site Super III for Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Alysha earned $79,269 in 2026.

Robert Boyer

Park/Hist Site Super III/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$79,269

Base pay: $79,269
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,269
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2702
Hire Date: Mar 26, 2018
Monthly Pay: $6,606
State Employee Number: 1112531

Robert Boyer is a Park/Hist Site Super III at Parks and Wildlife Department. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $79,269.

Charles Hubbard

Park/Hist Site Super III/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$79,269

Base pay: $79,269
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,269
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2702
Hire Date: Mar 1, 2008
Monthly Pay: $6,606
State Employee Number: 97734

At Parks and Wildlife Department, Charles Hubbard serves as a Park/Hist Site Super III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,269.

Brenda Cooper

Park/Hist Site Super III/Parks and Wildlife Department

2026 total comp

$79,269

Base pay: $79,269
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,269
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2702
Hire Date: Dec 1, 1999
Monthly Pay: $6,606
State Employee Number: 12989

Brenda Cooper holds the role of Park/Hist Site Super III at Parks and Wildlife Department. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,269.