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Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

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

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.

In 2026, this agency had 3,041 employees with median total compensation of $75,376; the highest distinct record was $265,000.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $247.1M
Employees: 3,041
Median total: $75,376
Highest record: $265,000

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$8,699$152,293+

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

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 3,041 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($75,376) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $81,256 (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

$58,212

$62,136

$75,376

$91,836

$113,278

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $113,278 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $58,212. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Natural Resources Specialist III

231 · $66,255

Natural Resources Specialist IV

230 · $75,376

Natural Resources Specialist II

218 · $58,288

Natural Resources Specialist V

155 · $88,445

Administrative Assistant V

83 · $54,029

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	$224.3M —	2,991 —	$68,628 —
2026	$247.1M ▲ 10.2%	3,041 ▲ 1.7%	$75,376 ▲ 9.8%

Record list

Employees

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Daniel Repp

Program Specialist III/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$64,249

Base pay: $64,249
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,249
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Jan 17, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,354
State Employee Number: 1578246

At Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Daniel Repp serves as a Program Specialist III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,249.

Jackson Ziebert

Engineering Specialist III/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$64,249

Base pay: $64,249
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,249
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2129
Hire Date: Feb 6, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,354
State Employee Number: 1581100

Jackson Ziebert is a Engineering Specialist III at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,249.

Hunter Geary

Engineering Specialist III/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$64,249

Base pay: $64,249
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,249
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2129
Hire Date: Sep 5, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,354
State Employee Number: 1653054

At Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Hunter Geary serves as a Engineering Specialist III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,249.

Lorna Craft

Engineering Specialist III/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$64,249

Base pay: $64,249
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,249
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2129
Hire Date: Sep 5, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,354
State Employee Number: 1656740

At Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Lorna Craft serves as a Engineering Specialist III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,249.

Jasmine Phan

Engineering Specialist III/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$64,249

Base pay: $64,249
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,249
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2129
Hire Date: Sep 11, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,354
State Employee Number: 1668711

Jasmine Phan is a Engineering Specialist III at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,249.

Heinz Achtermann

Engineering Specialist III/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$64,249

Base pay: $64,249
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,249
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2129
Hire Date: Nov 13, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,354
State Employee Number: 1678294

At Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Heinz Achtermann serves as a Engineering Specialist III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,249.

Jennifer Amidon

Engineering Specialist III/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$64,249

Base pay: $64,249
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,249
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2129
Hire Date: Dec 18, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,354
State Employee Number: 1682585

Jennifer Amidon holds the role of Engineering Specialist III at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,249.

Ryan Mcclelland

Engineering Specialist III/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$64,249

Base pay: $64,249
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,249
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2129
Hire Date: Jan 8, 2024
Monthly Pay: $5,354
State Employee Number: 1687979

Ryan Mcclelland holds the role of Engineering Specialist III at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,249.

Deanna-Marie Reedy

Engineering Specialist III/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$64,249

Base pay: $64,249
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,249
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2129
Hire Date: Jan 8, 2024
Monthly Pay: $5,354
State Employee Number: 1687998

At Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Deanna-Marie Reedy serves as a Engineering Specialist III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,249.

Jasmine Cabello

Program Specialist III/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$64,176

Base pay: $64,176
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,176
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Nov 8, 2010
Monthly Pay: $5,348
State Employee Number: 156407

Jasmine Cabello works as a Program Specialist III for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jasmine earned $64,176 in 2026.

Claire Snyder

Executive Assistant II/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$64,000

Base pay: $64,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 162
Hire Date: Oct 16, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,333
State Employee Number: 801045

Claire Snyder holds the role of Executive Assistant II at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,000.

Daphney Young

Administrative Assistant V/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$63,787

Base pay: $63,787
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,787
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 158
Hire Date: Sep 11, 2000
Monthly Pay: $5,316
State Employee Number: 89964

Daphney Young is a Administrative Assistant V at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $63,787.

Sandra Cross

Laboratory Technician IV/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$63,777

Base pay: $63,777
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,777
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 4148
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2018
Monthly Pay: $5,315
State Employee Number: 1109694

At Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Sandra Cross serves as a Laboratory Technician IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,777.

Malik Akbar

Natural Resources Specialist III/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$63,541

Base pay: $63,541
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,541
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2684
Hire Date: Jul 17, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,295
State Employee Number: 1647676

Malik Akbar works as a Natural Resources Specialist III for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Malik earned $63,541 in 2026.

James Baldwin

Environmental Protect Specialist III/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$63,529

Base pay: $63,529
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,529
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2653
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2019
Monthly Pay: $5,294
State Employee Number: 335959

James Baldwin holds the role of Environmental Protect Specialist III at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,529.

Nicholas Yanoush

Accountant IV/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$63,210

Base pay: $63,210
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,210
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1018
Hire Date: Oct 10, 2022
Monthly Pay: $5,267
State Employee Number: 1563075

At Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Nicholas Yanoush serves as a Accountant IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,210.

Brenda Denham

Executive Assistant II/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$63,180

Base pay: $63,180
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,180
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 162
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2016
Monthly Pay: $5,265
State Employee Number: 344189

At Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Brenda Denham serves as a Executive Assistant II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,180.

Hunter Patterson

Natural Resources Specialist III/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2025 total comp

$62,949

Base pay: $62,949
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,949
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2684
Hire Date: Sep 20, 2021
Monthly Pay: $5,246
State Employee Number: 1421708

Hunter Patterson is a Natural Resources Specialist III at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $62,949.

Renata Kosicki

Program Specialist III/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$62,909

Base pay: $62,909
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,909
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2010
Monthly Pay: $5,242
State Employee Number: 8465

Renata Kosicki works as a Program Specialist III for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Renata earned $62,909 in 2026.

Matthew Harrison

Natural Resources Specialist III/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2025 total comp

$62,903

Base pay: $62,903
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,903
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2684
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,242
State Employee Number: 1260487

Matthew Harrison holds the role of Natural Resources Specialist III at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,903.

Analisa Saenz

Natural Resources Specialist III/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$62,671

Base pay: $62,671
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,671
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2684
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $5,223
State Employee Number: 849329

At Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Analisa Saenz serves as a Natural Resources Specialist III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,671.

Caterina Beverati

Natural Resources Specialist III/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$62,671

Base pay: $62,671
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,671
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2684
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,223
State Employee Number: 1281449

Caterina Beverati works as a Natural Resources Specialist III for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Caterina earned $62,671 in 2026.

Jose Gomez

Natural Resources Specialist III/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$62,671

Base pay: $62,671
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,671
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2684
Hire Date: Oct 24, 2022
Monthly Pay: $5,223
State Employee Number: 1563067

At Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Jose Gomez serves as a Natural Resources Specialist III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,671.

Milton Torres Ceron

Engineering Specialist II/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$62,555

Base pay: $62,555
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,555
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2128
Hire Date: Sep 15, 2025
Monthly Pay: $5,213
State Employee Number: 1231516

Milton Torres Ceron is a Engineering Specialist II at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,555.

Amanda Zrubek

Natural Resources Specialist IV/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$62,550

Base pay: $62,550
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,550
Employment type: Crp - Classified Regular Part-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2685
Hire Date: Jan 12, 2004
Monthly Pay: $5,212
State Employee Number: 70744

Amanda Zrubek is a Natural Resources Specialist IV at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. They work crp - classified regular part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $62,550.