Texas / Texas Commission on Environmental Quality / Attorney I

Job-title file

Attorney I

Provide legal advice, draft and review documents, and represent the agency in legal matters.

23 employees hold this title in Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Median total compensation for the role is $72,746, below the department median of $75,376.

Employees: 23
Total payroll: $1.7M
Role median: $72,746
Agency median: $75,376
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$68,628$75,376+

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

How total compensation varies among the 23 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Attorney I pay vs. Texas

Across all employers in Texas, the median wage for Lawyers — about 56,580 people — is $154,200. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality pays a median base salary of $107,302 for this role, 30% below that figure — about the 27th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Texas Commission on Environmental Quality sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$79,340

$102,810

$154,200

$223,390

$349,490

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality median · $107,302

The bar is the range of annual wages for Lawyers across every employer in Texas, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Lawyers — about 754,500 people — is $159,670. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s median base salary is 33% below that national figure, about the 27th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$78,360

$102,990

$159,670

$221,370

$351,600

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality median · $107,302

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the Texas range relative to the national one.

Median total compensation for this role at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is $107,302, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across Texas

Attorney I is held in 16 Texas departments. In Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the median of $72,746 ranks #14 of 16.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Housing and Community Affairs

$92,379 · 1

State Board of Veterinary Medical Examin

$92,268 · 1

Public Utility Commission of Texas

$89,282 · 6

Comptroller of Public Accounts

$87,998 · 1

Texas Department of Insurance

$85,941 · 6

Texas Ethics Commission

$85,000 · 3

Texas Medical Board

$82,680 · 1

Health and Human Services Commission

$80,010 · 1

Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

$79,500 · 2

Railroad Commission of Texas

$77,444 · 2

Office of Public Utility Counsel

$75,688 · 2

Parks and Wildlife Department

$75,600 · 1

Median total compensation for the Attorney I role in other Texasdepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Attorney beyond Texas

This role is reported in 14 jurisdictions. In Texas, the median of $124,428 ranks #3 of 14. See Attorney across all of Texas →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$273,500 · 508

$150,234 · 3,693

$108,190 · 29

$102,516 · 7

$102,000 · 359

$85,943 · 269

$83,880 · 608

Louisville Metro, Kentucky

$80,774 · 7

Median total compensation for comparable Attorney roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Same department

Other job titles in Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Record list

Employees with this title

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Elizabeth Black

Attorney I/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$75,376

Base pay: $75,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,376
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3502
Hire Date: Aug 12, 2024
Monthly Pay: $6,281
State Employee Number: 1731214

Elizabeth Black holds the role of Attorney I at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,376.

Emily Guest

Attorney I/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$75,376

Base pay: $75,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,376
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3502
Hire Date: Aug 11, 2025
Monthly Pay: $6,281
State Employee Number: 1796453

Emily Guest is a Attorney I at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $75,376.

Matthew Hopper

Attorney I/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$75,376

Base pay: $75,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,376
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3502
Hire Date: Jul 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $6,281
State Employee Number: 1788584

Matthew Hopper is a Attorney I at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $75,376.

Elisa Forestier

Attorney I/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$75,376

Base pay: $75,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,376
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3502
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $6,281
State Employee Number: 1176146

Elisa Forestier is a Attorney I at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $75,376.

Milton Cousins Iii

Attorney I/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$75,376

Base pay: $75,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,376
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3502
Hire Date: Aug 11, 2025
Monthly Pay: $6,281
State Employee Number: 1796467

Milton Cousins Iii works as a Attorney I for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Milton earned $75,376 in 2026.

A'Twar Wilkins

Attorney I/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$75,376

Base pay: $75,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,376
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3502
Hire Date: Nov 4, 2024
Monthly Pay: $6,281
State Employee Number: 1106949

At Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, A'Twar Wilkins serves as a Attorney I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,376.

Katelyn Ding

Attorney I/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$75,376

Base pay: $75,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,376
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3502
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $6,281
State Employee Number: 1640913

Katelyn Ding holds the role of Attorney I at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,376.

Thomas Hopkins

Attorney I/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$75,376

Base pay: $75,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,376
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3502
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $6,281
State Employee Number: 1727171

At Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Thomas Hopkins serves as a Attorney I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,376.

Ryan Rakowitz

Attorney I/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$75,376

Base pay: $75,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,376
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3502
Hire Date: Aug 12, 2024
Monthly Pay: $6,281
State Employee Number: 1731086

At Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Ryan Rakowitz serves as a Attorney I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,376.

Jun Zhang

Attorney I/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$75,376

Base pay: $75,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,376
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3502
Hire Date: Nov 4, 2024
Monthly Pay: $6,281
State Employee Number: 1748939

Jun Zhang works as a Attorney I for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jun earned $75,376 in 2026.

Kathryn Fisher

Attorney I/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$72,746

Base pay: $72,746
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,746
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3502
Hire Date: Sep 15, 2025
Monthly Pay: $6,062
State Employee Number: 1803114

At Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Kathryn Fisher serves as a Attorney I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,746.

Queen Thomas

Attorney I/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$72,746

Base pay: $72,746
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,746
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3502
Hire Date: Dec 15, 2025
Monthly Pay: $6,062
State Employee Number: 1284910

Queen Thomas works as a Attorney I for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Queen earned $72,746 in 2026.

Elizabeth Cabrera

Attorney I/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$72,746

Base pay: $72,746
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,746
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3502
Hire Date: Sep 15, 2025
Monthly Pay: $6,062
State Employee Number: 1709768

Elizabeth Cabrera holds the role of Attorney I at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,746.

Ritika Kumar

Attorney I/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$72,746

Base pay: $72,746
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,746
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3502
Hire Date: Sep 15, 2025
Monthly Pay: $6,062
State Employee Number: 1555939

Ritika Kumar holds the role of Attorney I at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,746.

Michael Mccarthy

Attorney I/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$72,746

Base pay: $72,746
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,746
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3502
Hire Date: Dec 15, 2025
Monthly Pay: $6,062
State Employee Number: 1825647

Michael Mccarthy is a Attorney I at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,746.

Jadyn Steave

Attorney I/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$72,746

Base pay: $72,746
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,746
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3502
Hire Date: Dec 15, 2025
Monthly Pay: $6,062
State Employee Number: 1825651

Jadyn Steave works as a Attorney I for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jadyn earned $72,746 in 2026.

Axelle Wouappi

Attorney I/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$72,746

Base pay: $72,746
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,746
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3502
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $6,062
State Employee Number: 1815698

Axelle Wouappi holds the role of Attorney I at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,746.

Ivan Naranjo

Attorney I/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$72,746

Base pay: $72,746
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,746
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: X

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3502
Hire Date: Sep 15, 2025
Monthly Pay: $6,062
State Employee Number: 1725511

Ivan Naranjo works as a Attorney I for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Ivan earned $72,746 in 2026.

Josiah Mercer

Attorney I/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2025 total comp

$71,865

Base pay: $71,865
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,865
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3502
Hire Date: Aug 14, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,989
State Employee Number: 1652470

At Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Josiah Mercer serves as a Attorney I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,865.

Bradford Eckhart

Attorney I/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2025 total comp

$68,628

Base pay: $68,628
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,628
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3502
Hire Date: Jun 26, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,719
State Employee Number: 1646048

Bradford Eckhart holds the role of Attorney I at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,628.

Monica Saldana

Attorney I/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2025 total comp

$68,628

Base pay: $68,628
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,628
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3502
Hire Date: Dec 9, 2024
Monthly Pay: $5,719
State Employee Number: 1222565

Monica Saldana works as a Attorney I for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Monica earned $68,628 in 2025.

Jason Woody

Attorney I/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2025 total comp

$68,628

Base pay: $68,628
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,628
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3502
Hire Date: Aug 21, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,719
State Employee Number: 1660194

At Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Jason Woody serves as a Attorney I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,628.

Liam Balistreri

Attorney I/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2025 total comp

$68,628

Base pay: $68,628
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,628
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3502
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $5,719
State Employee Number: 1759198

Liam Balistreri holds the role of Attorney I at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,628.