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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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Charles Cullins

Natural Resources Specialist IV/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 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: 2685
Hire Date: Aug 22, 2022
Monthly Pay: $5,719
State Employee Number: 1357162

Charles Cullins holds the role of Natural Resources Specialist IV at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,628.

Joel Chavali

Natural Resources Specialist IV/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 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: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2685
Hire Date: Feb 7, 2022
Monthly Pay: $5,719
State Employee Number: 1448943

Joel Chavali holds the role of Natural Resources Specialist IV at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,628.

David Kenner

Natural Resources Specialist IV/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 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: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2685
Hire Date: Aug 22, 2022
Monthly Pay: $5,719
State Employee Number: 1481032

At Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, David Kenner serves as a Natural Resources Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,628.

Desmond Martin

Natural Resources Specialist IV/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 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: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2685
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $5,719
State Employee Number: 1569803

Desmond Martin holds the role of Natural Resources Specialist IV at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,628.

Mistie Gonzales

Natural Resources Specialist IV/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 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: 2685
Hire Date: May 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,719
State Employee Number: 1636247

Mistie Gonzales is a Natural Resources Specialist IV at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,628.

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.

Bradley Taliaferro

Information Specialist IV/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: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1833
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,719
State Employee Number: 1682599

Bradley Taliaferro works as a Information Specialist IV for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Bradley earned $68,628 in 2025.

Miranda Ryan

Human Resources Specialist IV/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 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: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1735
Hire Date: Nov 15, 2025
Monthly Pay: $5,719
State Employee Number: 1746443

At Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Miranda Ryan serves as a Human Resources Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 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.

Victoria Lank

Information Specialist IV/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: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1833
Hire Date: Feb 10, 2025
Monthly Pay: $5,719
State Employee Number: 1767230

Victoria Lank is a Information Specialist IV at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $68,628.

Samuel Braunstein

Engineering Specialist V/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 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: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2131
Hire Date: Nov 15, 2025
Monthly Pay: $5,719
State Employee Number: 1806065

Samuel Braunstein works as a Engineering Specialist V for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Samuel earned $68,628 in 2026.

Guillermo De Leon

IT Support Specialist V/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 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

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 232
Hire Date: Mar 15, 2026
Monthly Pay: $5,719
State Employee Number: 1835475

Guillermo De Leon is a IT Support Specialist V at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,628.

Poojitha Dhannapuneni

Data Analyst III/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 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

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 652
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2026
Monthly Pay: $5,719
State Employee Number: 1829344

At Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Poojitha Dhannapuneni serves as a Data Analyst III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,628.

Anthony Duong

Programmer II/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 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: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 242
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2026
Monthly Pay: $5,719
State Employee Number: 1832652

At Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Anthony Duong serves as a Programmer II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,628.

Maria Padilla

Contract Specialist IV/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 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: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1984
Hire Date: Jan 15, 2026
Monthly Pay: $5,719
State Employee Number: 165115

Maria Padilla holds the role of Contract Specialist IV at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,628.

Keiawnna Pitts

Accountant V/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 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: 1020
Hire Date: Nov 15, 2025
Monthly Pay: $5,719
State Employee Number: 1806041

Keiawnna Pitts holds the role of Accountant V at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,628.

Krishna Row

Engineering Specialist V/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 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: V

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2131
Hire Date: Mar 1, 2026
Monthly Pay: $5,719
State Employee Number: 1836834

Krishna Row works as a Engineering Specialist V for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Krishna earned $68,628 in 2026.

Joseph Hohman

Information Specialist IV/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 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: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1833
Hire Date: Dec 4, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,719
State Employee Number: 1567084

At Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Joseph Hohman serves as a Information Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,628.

Cecilia Garza Cervantes

Natural Resources Specialist IV/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 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

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2685
Hire Date: Sep 21, 2020
Monthly Pay: $5,719
State Employee Number: 1282706

At Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Cecilia Garza Cervantes serves as a Natural Resources Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,628.

Michael Brammer

IT Support Specialist V/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 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: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 232
Hire Date: Sep 15, 2025
Monthly Pay: $5,719
State Employee Number: 1803110

Michael Brammer works as a IT Support Specialist V for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Michael earned $68,628 in 2026.

Nathan Helms

Natural Resources Specialist IV/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 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: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2685
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $5,719
State Employee Number: 1561811

Nathan Helms holds the role of Natural Resources Specialist IV at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,628.

Marielle Atterberry

Agenda Coordinator/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$68,609

Base pay: $68,609
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,609
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 190
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2018
Monthly Pay: $5,717
State Employee Number: 1137357

Marielle Atterberry holds the role of Agenda Coordinator at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,609.

Andrew Maria

Hydrologist II/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$68,574

Base pay: $68,574
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,574
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2460
Hire Date: Dec 14, 2020
Monthly Pay: $5,714
State Employee Number: 1297874

Andrew Maria holds the role of Hydrologist II at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,574.

Tayler Mckenzie

Natural Resources Specialist III/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$68,574

Base pay: $68,574
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,574
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2684
Hire Date: Dec 13, 2021
Monthly Pay: $5,714
State Employee Number: 1445200

Tayler Mckenzie holds the role of Natural Resources Specialist III at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,574.

Daniela Mejia

Contract Specialist III/Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$68,574

Base pay: $68,574
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,574
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1982
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,714
State Employee Number: 1659462

Daniela Mejia is a Contract Specialist III at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,574.