Texas / Railroad Commission of Texas

Agency file

Railroad Commission of Texas

Source file: Texas — State Employee Salaries (Texas Tribune) / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Railroad Commission of Texas plans, builds, and maintains transportation infrastructure — roads, bridges, transit, and motor-vehicle services.

In 2026, this agency had 1,086 employees with median total compensation of $76,391; the highest distinct record was $305,191.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $91.7M
Employees: 1,086
Median total: $76,391
Highest record: $305,191

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$18,733$170,064+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 1,086 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($76,391) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $84,471 (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

$52,939

$62,106

$76,391

$98,886

$126,328

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $126,328 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $52,939. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Engineering Specialist II

99 · $61,501

Engineering Specialist III

74 · $70,203

Engineering Specialist VI

60 · $94,788

Engineering Specialist IV

60 · $79,419

Engineering Specialist V

55 · $86,599

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	$87.4M —	1,066 —	$74,409 —
2026	$91.7M ▲ 5.0%	1,086 ▲ 1.9%	$76,391 ▲ 2.7%

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.

FL Department of Transportation Florida83% match
Texas Department of Transportation Texas39% match

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Hamilton Jones

Research Specialist I/Railroad Commission of Texas

2026 total comp

$43,896

Base pay: $43,896
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,896
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 600
Hire Date: Oct 7, 2024
Monthly Pay: $3,658
State Employee Number: 1746546

At Railroad Commission of Texas, Hamilton Jones serves as a Research Specialist I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,896.

Roger Cook

Customer Service Representative I/Railroad Commission of Texas

2026 total comp

$43,753

Base pay: $43,753
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,753
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 132
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $3,646
State Employee Number: 1692681

Roger Cook holds the role of Customer Service Representative I at Railroad Commission of Texas. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,753.

Geneva Stewart

Administrative Assistant III/Railroad Commission of Texas

2026 total comp

$43,470

Base pay: $43,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,470
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 154
Hire Date: May 15, 2023
Monthly Pay: $3,623
State Employee Number: 1636574

Geneva Stewart works as a Administrative Assistant III for Railroad Commission of Texas. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Geneva earned $43,470 in 2026.

Nestor Aquino-Serrano

Research Specialist I/Railroad Commission of Texas

2026 total comp

$43,429

Base pay: $43,429
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,429
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 600
Hire Date: Oct 7, 2024
Monthly Pay: $3,619
State Employee Number: 1746547

Nestor Aquino-Serrano holds the role of Research Specialist I at Railroad Commission of Texas. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,429.

Arianna Granado

License and Permit Specialist I/Railroad Commission of Texas

2026 total comp

$43,263

Base pay: $43,263
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,263
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 171
Hire Date: Sep 16, 2024
Monthly Pay: $3,605
State Employee Number: 1242320

Arianna Granado works as a License and Permit Specialist I for Railroad Commission of Texas. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Arianna earned $43,263 in 2026.

Melana Reid

Administrative Assistant III/Railroad Commission of Texas

2026 total comp

$43,257

Base pay: $43,257
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,257
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 154
Hire Date: Nov 15, 2021
Monthly Pay: $3,605
State Employee Number: 1432200

Melana Reid works as a Administrative Assistant III for Railroad Commission of Texas. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Melana earned $43,257 in 2026.

Tamara Brown

Customer Service Representative II/Railroad Commission of Texas

2026 total comp

$43,241

Base pay: $43,241
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,241
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 134
Hire Date: May 15, 2023
Monthly Pay: $3,603
State Employee Number: 329855

Tamara Brown holds the role of Customer Service Representative II at Railroad Commission of Texas. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,241.

Karolyn Teodoro

License and Permit Specialist I/Railroad Commission of Texas

2026 total comp

$43,218

Base pay: $43,218
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,218
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 171
Hire Date: Oct 14, 2024
Monthly Pay: $3,602
State Employee Number: 1746548

At Railroad Commission of Texas, Karolyn Teodoro serves as a License and Permit Specialist I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,218.

Amanda Cooper

Research Specialist I/Railroad Commission of Texas

2026 total comp

$43,200

Base pay: $43,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,200
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 600
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $3,600
State Employee Number: 1804786

Amanda Cooper holds the role of Research Specialist I at Railroad Commission of Texas. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,200.

Lucas Garrido

Research Specialist I/Railroad Commission of Texas

2026 total comp

$43,200

Base pay: $43,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,200
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 600
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $3,600
State Employee Number: 1804767

At Railroad Commission of Texas, Lucas Garrido serves as a Research Specialist I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,200.

Zachary Pozos

Research Specialist I/Railroad Commission of Texas

2026 total comp

$43,200

Base pay: $43,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,200
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 600
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2026
Monthly Pay: $3,600
State Employee Number: 1828136

Zachary Pozos holds the role of Research Specialist I at Railroad Commission of Texas. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,200.

Madelyn Swoyer

Administrative Assistant III/Railroad Commission of Texas

2026 total comp

$43,200

Base pay: $43,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,200
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 154
Hire Date: Sep 15, 2025
Monthly Pay: $3,600
State Employee Number: 1802572

Madelyn Swoyer works as a Administrative Assistant III for Railroad Commission of Texas. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Madelyn earned $43,200 in 2026.

Rachel Conner

Administrative Assistant III/Railroad Commission of Texas

2025 total comp

$43,170

Base pay: $43,170
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,170
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0154
Hire Date: Sep 12, 2022
Monthly Pay: $3,598
State Employee Number: 1552749

Rachel Conner is a Administrative Assistant III at Railroad Commission of Texas. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $43,170.

Macy Major

Administrative Assistant III/Railroad Commission of Texas

2026 total comp

$43,150

Base pay: $43,150
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,150
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 154
Hire Date: Sep 16, 2024
Monthly Pay: $3,596
State Employee Number: 1733133

Macy Major holds the role of Administrative Assistant III at Railroad Commission of Texas. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,150.

Leah Brown

Administrative Assistant III/Railroad Commission of Texas

2026 total comp

$43,150

Base pay: $43,150
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,150
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 154
Hire Date: Dec 9, 2024
Monthly Pay: $3,596
State Employee Number: 1760036

At Railroad Commission of Texas, Leah Brown serves as a Administrative Assistant III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,150.

Bradley Barnes

Customer Service Representative I/Railroad Commission of Texas

2026 total comp

$42,350

Base pay: $42,350
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,350
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 132
Hire Date: Feb 10, 2025
Monthly Pay: $3,529
State Employee Number: 1766904

Bradley Barnes works as a Customer Service Representative I for Railroad Commission of Texas. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Bradley earned $42,350 in 2026.

Raquel Mcalister

Customer Service Representative I/Railroad Commission of Texas

2025 total comp

$42,033

Base pay: $42,033
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,033
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0132
Hire Date: Nov 13, 2023
Monthly Pay: $3,503
State Employee Number: 1677524

At Railroad Commission of Texas, Raquel Mcalister serves as a Customer Service Representative I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,033.

Jeanne Miller

Administrative Assistant III/Railroad Commission of Texas

2026 total comp

$42,009

Base pay: $42,009
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,009
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 154
Hire Date: Jun 6, 2022
Monthly Pay: $3,501
State Employee Number: 1467348

Jeanne Miller is a Administrative Assistant III at Railroad Commission of Texas. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $42,009.

Elizabeth Potter

License and Permit Specialist I/Railroad Commission of Texas

2026 total comp

$42,000

Base pay: $42,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 171
Hire Date: Jun 16, 2025
Monthly Pay: $3,500
State Employee Number: 1784800

Elizabeth Potter works as a License and Permit Specialist I for Railroad Commission of Texas. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Elizabeth earned $42,000 in 2026.

Chrisangela Bailey

Administrative Assistant III/Railroad Commission of Texas

2026 total comp

$41,796

Base pay: $41,796
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,796
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 154
Hire Date: Oct 6, 2025
Monthly Pay: $3,483
State Employee Number: 1096212

Chrisangela Bailey holds the role of Administrative Assistant III at Railroad Commission of Texas. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,796.

Ryan Pascarella

License and Permit Specialist I/Railroad Commission of Texas

2026 total comp

$41,400

Base pay: $41,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,400
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 171
Hire Date: Mar 9, 2026
Monthly Pay: $3,450
State Employee Number: 1836454

At Railroad Commission of Texas, Ryan Pascarella serves as a License and Permit Specialist I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,400.

Anthony Scardino

License and Permit Specialist I/Railroad Commission of Texas

2026 total comp

$41,400

Base pay: $41,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,400
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 171
Hire Date: Oct 6, 2025
Monthly Pay: $3,450
State Employee Number: 1424904

At Railroad Commission of Texas, Anthony Scardino serves as a License and Permit Specialist I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,400.

Brandie Vigil

Administrative Assistant III/Railroad Commission of Texas

2026 total comp

$41,280

Base pay: $41,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,280
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 154
Hire Date: Oct 14, 2024
Monthly Pay: $3,440
State Employee Number: 1746544

At Railroad Commission of Texas, Brandie Vigil serves as a Administrative Assistant III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $41,280.

Amanda Soto

Administrative Assistant III/Railroad Commission of Texas

2025 total comp

$40,976

Base pay: $40,976
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,976
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0154
Hire Date: Dec 9, 2024
Monthly Pay: $3,415
State Employee Number: 1760237

Amanda Soto is a Administrative Assistant III at Railroad Commission of Texas. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $40,976.

Christopher Brown

Administrative Assistant III/Railroad Commission of Texas

2026 total comp

$40,976

Base pay: $40,976
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,976
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 154
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $3,415
State Employee Number: 1802560

Christopher Brown holds the role of Administrative Assistant III at Railroad Commission of Texas. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,976.

Alison Ramirez

Administrative Assistant III/Railroad Commission of Texas

2026 total comp

$40,976

Base pay: $40,976
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,976
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 154
Hire Date: Sep 8, 2025
Monthly Pay: $3,415
State Employee Number: 1802562

Alison Ramirez holds the role of Administrative Assistant III at Railroad Commission of Texas. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,976.

Sofia Ostrowski

Customer Service Representative I/Railroad Commission of Texas

2025 total comp

$40,800

Base pay: $40,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,800
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0132
Hire Date: Sep 16, 2024
Monthly Pay: $3,400
State Employee Number: 1642591

At Railroad Commission of Texas, Sofia Ostrowski serves as a Customer Service Representative I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,800.

Wesley Yowell

Customer Service Representative I/Railroad Commission of Texas

2026 total comp

$40,800

Base pay: $40,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,800
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 132
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $3,400
State Employee Number: 1802570

Wesley Yowell holds the role of Customer Service Representative I at Railroad Commission of Texas. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,800.

Ashley Fitzpatrick

Administrative Assistant III/Railroad Commission of Texas

2026 total comp

$40,463

Base pay: $40,463
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,463
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 154
Hire Date: Aug 12, 2024
Monthly Pay: $3,372
State Employee Number: 1729980

Ashley Fitzpatrick is a Administrative Assistant III at Railroad Commission of Texas. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $40,463.

Melissa Cordero

Administrative Assistant III/Railroad Commission of Texas

2026 total comp

$40,170

Base pay: $40,170
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,170
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 154
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $3,348
State Employee Number: 1751014

Melissa Cordero holds the role of Administrative Assistant III at Railroad Commission of Texas. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,170.

Ashley Barker

Administrative Assistant III/Railroad Commission of Texas

2026 total comp

$38,400

Base pay: $38,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,400
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 154
Hire Date: Jun 16, 2025
Monthly Pay: $3,200
State Employee Number: 1784261

Ashley Barker is a Administrative Assistant III at Railroad Commission of Texas. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $38,400.

Cassidy Gower

Administrative Assistant III/Railroad Commission of Texas

2026 total comp

$37,992

Base pay: $37,992
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,992
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 154
Hire Date: Jul 14, 2025
Monthly Pay: $3,166
State Employee Number: 1788020

Cassidy Gower is a Administrative Assistant III at Railroad Commission of Texas. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $37,992.