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Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur

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

The Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2026, this agency had 32 employees with median total compensation of $87,695; the highest distinct record was $256,045.

Year: 2026
Employees: 32
Median total: $87,695
Highest record: $256,045

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$42,976$200,473+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 32 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($87,695) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $96,364 (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

$50,587

$66,042

$87,695

$105,186

$153,930

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $153,930 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $50,587. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

License and Permit Specialist V

3 · $77,107

Director III

2 · $151,709

Program Specialist III

2 · $67,250

License and Permit Specialist III

2 · $55,113

License and Permit Specialist II

2 · $49,409

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.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 1

Lance Kinney

Executive Director/Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur

2026 total comp

$256,045

Base pay: $256,045
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $256,045
Employment type: ERF - EXEMPT REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: E177
Hire Date: Aug 26, 2002
Monthly Pay: $21,337
State Employee Number: 51632

Lance Kinney is a Executive Director at Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur. They work erf - exempt regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $256,045.

Jeffrey Mutscher

Director VI/Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur

2026 total comp

$200,473

Base pay: $200,473
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,473
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1625
Hire Date: Dec 16, 2003
Monthly Pay: $16,706
State Employee Number: 140315

Jeffrey Mutscher works as a Director VI for Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jeffrey earned $200,473 in 2026.

Mason Schoolfield

Director IV/Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur

2026 total comp

$164,132

Base pay: $164,132
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,132
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1623
Hire Date: Jan 28, 2004
Monthly Pay: $13,678
State Employee Number: 95609

Mason Schoolfield holds the role of Director IV at Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $164,132.

Ricky Strong

Director III/Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur

2026 total comp

$153,930

Base pay: $153,930
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,930
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Apr 10, 2017
Monthly Pay: $12,827
State Employee Number: 1060808

At Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur, Ricky Strong serves as a Director III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $153,930.

Michael Sims

Director III/Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur

2026 total comp

$149,488

Base pay: $149,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,488
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Z

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Jun 18, 2018
Monthly Pay: $12,457
State Employee Number: 678

At Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur, Michael Sims serves as a Director III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $149,488.

Clifton Bond

Program Management Specialist III/Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur

2026 total comp

$130,823

Base pay: $130,823
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,823
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1672
Hire Date: Oct 24, 1994
Monthly Pay: $10,902
State Employee Number: 42601

At Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur, Clifton Bond serves as a Program Management Specialist III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $130,823.

Edward Brannan

Engineer IV/Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur

2026 total comp

$126,604

Base pay: $126,604
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,604
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2155
Hire Date: Feb 17, 2022
Monthly Pay: $10,550
State Employee Number: 1453240

Edward Brannan holds the role of Engineer IV at Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $126,604.

Debbie Trevino

Management Analyst V/Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur

2026 total comp

$122,861

Base pay: $122,861
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,861
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1689
Hire Date: Sep 24, 1990
Monthly Pay: $10,238
State Employee Number: 68964

Debbie Trevino holds the role of Management Analyst V at Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,861.

Elissa Mazza

Attorney IV/Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur

2026 total comp

$105,186

Base pay: $105,186
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,186
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Mar 1, 2019
Monthly Pay: $8,765
State Employee Number: 845510

Elissa Mazza works as a Attorney IV for Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Elissa earned $105,186 in 2026.

Jeffrey Rodriguez

Programmer IV/Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur

2026 total comp

$103,463

Base pay: $103,463
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,463
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 244
Hire Date: May 1, 2014
Monthly Pay: $8,622
State Employee Number: 98548

Jeffrey Rodriguez works as a Programmer IV for Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jeffrey earned $103,463 in 2026.

Brian Waltman

Engineer III/Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur

2026 total comp

$100,255

Base pay: $100,255
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,255
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2154
Hire Date: May 13, 2024
Monthly Pay: $8,355
State Employee Number: 1710107

Brian Waltman works as a Engineer III for Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Brian earned $100,255 in 2026.

Misti Shumate

Purchaser VI/Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur

2026 total comp

$95,039

Base pay: $95,039
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,039
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1935
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2005
Monthly Pay: $7,920
State Employee Number: 72447

At Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur, Misti Shumate serves as a Purchaser VI. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,039.

Odilia Trevino

Executive Assistant IV/Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur

2026 total comp

$92,984

Base pay: $92,984
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,984
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 166
Hire Date: Jan 3, 2005
Monthly Pay: $7,749
State Employee Number: 6144

Odilia Trevino works as a Executive Assistant IV for Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Odilia earned $92,984 in 2026.

Job Pleasant

Program Supervisor VI/Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur

2026 total comp

$92,231

Base pay: $92,231
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,231
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1588
Hire Date: Oct 6, 2008
Monthly Pay: $7,686
State Employee Number: 37293

Job Pleasant is a Program Supervisor VI at Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $92,231.

Helen Pena

License and Permit Specialist V/Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur

2026 total comp

$88,161

Base pay: $88,161
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,161
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 175
Hire Date: Jul 1, 1995
Monthly Pay: $7,347
State Employee Number: 144163

Helen Pena is a License and Permit Specialist V at Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $88,161.

Esperanza Jaimes

Staff Services Officer VI/Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur

2026 total comp

$87,787

Base pay: $87,787
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,787
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1555
Hire Date: Feb 15, 2022
Monthly Pay: $7,316
State Employee Number: 202276

Esperanza Jaimes is a Staff Services Officer VI at Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $87,787.

Juan Contreras

Systems Administrator IV/Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur

2026 total comp

$87,604

Base pay: $87,604
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,604
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 313
Hire Date: May 16, 2022
Monthly Pay: $7,300
State Employee Number: 1460910

Juan Contreras works as a Systems Administrator IV for Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Juan earned $87,604 in 2026.

Angelena Martinez

Program Specialist V/Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur

2026 total comp

$84,977

Base pay: $84,977
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,977
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1574
Hire Date: Mar 5, 2001
Monthly Pay: $7,081
State Employee Number: 42589

Angelena Martinez is a Program Specialist V at Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $84,977.

Virginia Essary

Investigator V/Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur

2026 total comp

$79,977

Base pay: $79,977
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,977
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1355
Hire Date: Mar 12, 2012
Monthly Pay: $6,665
State Employee Number: 160240

Virginia Essary is a Investigator V at Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $79,977.

Shannon Velazquez

License and Permit Specialist V/Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur

2026 total comp

$77,107

Base pay: $77,107
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,107
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 175
Hire Date: Aug 29, 2007
Monthly Pay: $6,426
State Employee Number: 117183

Shannon Velazquez holds the role of License and Permit Specialist V at Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,107.

Raquel Snook

Program Specialist III/Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur

2026 total comp

$67,563

Base pay: $67,563
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,563
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Nov 15, 2012
Monthly Pay: $5,630
State Employee Number: 333400

Raquel Snook is a Program Specialist III at Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $67,563.

Julia Estrada

Program Specialist III/Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur

2026 total comp

$66,938

Base pay: $66,938
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,938
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2020
Monthly Pay: $5,578
State Employee Number: 338441

At Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur, Julia Estrada serves as a Program Specialist III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,938.

Leann Catron

Investigator IV/Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur

2026 total comp

$66,225

Base pay: $66,225
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,225
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1354
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2020
Monthly Pay: $5,519
State Employee Number: 1117941

Leann Catron is a Investigator IV at Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $66,225.

Melissa Dominguez

License and Permit Specialist IV/Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur

2026 total comp

$66,042

Base pay: $66,042
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,042
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 174
Hire Date: Nov 13, 2017
Monthly Pay: $5,504
State Employee Number: 88932

Melissa Dominguez works as a License and Permit Specialist IV for Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Melissa earned $66,042 in 2026.

Elizabeth Ledesma

License and Permit Specialist V/Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur

2026 total comp

$65,407

Base pay: $65,407
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,407
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 175
Hire Date: Apr 4, 2016
Monthly Pay: $5,451
State Employee Number: 967633

At Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur, Elizabeth Ledesma serves as a License and Permit Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,407.

Natalie Jackson

License and Permit Specialist III/Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur

2026 total comp

$59,639

Base pay: $59,639
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,639
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 173
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2020
Monthly Pay: $4,970
State Employee Number: 333332

Natalie Jackson is a License and Permit Specialist III at Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $59,639.

Janette Torres

Customer Service Representative IV/Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur

2026 total comp

$52,809

Base pay: $52,809
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,809
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 138
Hire Date: Apr 3, 2018
Monthly Pay: $4,401
State Employee Number: 1117940

Janette Torres is a Customer Service Representative IV at Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,809.

Brandy Guerrero

License and Permit Specialist II/Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur

2026 total comp

$51,042

Base pay: $51,042
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,042
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 172
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $4,254
State Employee Number: 109555

Brandy Guerrero holds the role of License and Permit Specialist II at Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,042.

Jessica Nassour

License and Permit Specialist III/Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur

2026 total comp

$50,587

Base pay: $50,587
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,587
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 173
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,216
State Employee Number: 1681995

At Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur, Jessica Nassour serves as a License and Permit Specialist III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,587.

Robert Bacon

License and Permit Specialist II/Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur

2026 total comp

$47,777

Base pay: $47,777
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,777
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 172
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $3,981
State Employee Number: 1143219

Robert Bacon is a License and Permit Specialist II at Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $47,777.

Leticia Hernandez

Investigator II/Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur

2026 total comp

$47,509

Base pay: $47,509
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,509
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1352
Hire Date: Jul 15, 2024
Monthly Pay: $3,959
State Employee Number: 17787

Leticia Hernandez works as a Investigator II for Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Leticia earned $47,509 in 2026.

Mark Beasley

License and Permit Specialist I/Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur

2026 total comp

$42,976

Base pay: $42,976
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,976
Employment type: CRF - CLASSIFIED REGULAR FULL-TIME
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 171
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $3,581
State Employee Number: 112366

Mark Beasley holds the role of License and Permit Specialist I at Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,976.