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Engineering Specialist II

Design, analyze, and oversee technical systems or infrastructure, ensuring they meet specifications and codes.

552 employees hold this title in Texas Department of Transportation. Median total compensation for the role is $63,922, below the department median of $66,600.

Employees: 552
Total payroll: $35.5M
Role median: $63,922
Agency median: $66,600
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$35,527$73,575+

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How total compensation varies among the 552 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.

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This role across Texas

Engineering Specialist II is held in 4 Texas departments. In Texas Department of Transportation, the median of $63,922 ranks #1 of 4.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

$62,136 · 60

Railroad Commission of Texas

$61,532 · 104

Texas Water Development Board

$60,600 · 1

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

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Engineering Specialist beyond Texas

This role is reported in 6 jurisdictions. In Texas, the median of $68,775 ranks #4 of 6. See Engineering Specialist across all of Texas →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

$95,512 · 268

$87,460 · 6

$69,922 · 1,311

$47,397 · 10

$26,043 · 146

Median total compensation for comparable Engineering Specialistroles 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.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Jamison Becker

Engineering Specialist II/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$71,640

Base pay: $71,640
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,640
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2128
Hire Date: Feb 7, 2022
Monthly Pay: $5,970
State Employee Number: 1448677

Jamison Becker is a Engineering Specialist II at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $71,640.

Laine Butcher

Engineering Specialist II/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$71,354

Base pay: $71,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,354
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2128
Hire Date: Sep 20, 2021
Monthly Pay: $5,946
State Employee Number: 1421779

Laine Butcher works as a Engineering Specialist II for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Laine earned $71,354 in 2026.

Kara Kidd

Engineering Specialist II/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$71,316

Base pay: $71,316
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,316
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2128
Hire Date: Jul 1, 2018
Monthly Pay: $5,943
State Employee Number: 1130460

Kara Kidd holds the role of Engineering Specialist II at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,316.

Jesus Saucedo

Engineering Specialist II/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$71,280

Base pay: $71,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,280
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2128
Hire Date: Oct 17, 2022
Monthly Pay: $5,940
State Employee Number: 1563114

Jesus Saucedo works as a Engineering Specialist II for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jesus earned $71,280 in 2026.

Mary Kirby-Whitus

Engineering Specialist II/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$71,055

Base pay: $71,055
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,055
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2128
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2013
Monthly Pay: $5,921
State Employee Number: 341970

Mary Kirby-Whitus works as a Engineering Specialist II for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Mary earned $71,055 in 2026.

Jeremy Howe

Engineering Specialist II/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$71,010

Base pay: $71,010
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,010
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2128
Hire Date: Feb 21, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,918
State Employee Number: 1619313

Jeremy Howe holds the role of Engineering Specialist II at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,010.

Jose Escobar

Engineering Specialist II/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$70,980

Base pay: $70,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,980
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2128
Hire Date: Aug 25, 2014
Monthly Pay: $5,915
State Employee Number: 761304

Jose Escobar works as a Engineering Specialist II for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jose earned $70,980 in 2026.

Jarrod Pohlmeyer

Engineering Specialist II/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$70,890

Base pay: $70,890
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,890
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2128
Hire Date: May 1, 2013
Monthly Pay: $5,907
State Employee Number: 340735

Jarrod Pohlmeyer holds the role of Engineering Specialist II at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,890.

Ryan Mason

Engineering Specialist II/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$70,800

Base pay: $70,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,800
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2128
Hire Date: Aug 16, 2021
Monthly Pay: $5,900
State Employee Number: 1413614

At Texas Department of Transportation, Ryan Mason serves as a Engineering Specialist II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,800.

Lacy Webb

Engineering Specialist II/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$70,683

Base pay: $70,683
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,683
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2128
Hire Date: Apr 11, 2016
Monthly Pay: $5,890
State Employee Number: 969114

Lacy Webb holds the role of Engineering Specialist II at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,683.

Ben Dews

Engineering Specialist II/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$70,380

Base pay: $70,380
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,380
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2128
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2019
Monthly Pay: $5,865
State Employee Number: 1241277

Ben Dews is a Engineering Specialist II at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,380.

Gilberto Hernandez

Engineering Specialist II/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$70,080

Base pay: $70,080
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,080
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2131
Hire Date: Oct 17, 2022
Monthly Pay: $7,124
State Employee Number: 37574

At Texas Department of Transportation, Gilberto Hernandez serves as a Engineering Specialist II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,080.

David Rios Jr

Engineering Specialist II/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$70,065

Base pay: $70,065
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,065
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2128
Hire Date: Mar 15, 2022
Monthly Pay: $5,839
State Employee Number: 1405541

David Rios Jr works as a Engineering Specialist II for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. David earned $70,065 in 2026.

Michael Perry

Engineering Specialist II/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$70,053

Base pay: $70,053
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,053
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2128
Hire Date: May 21, 2018
Monthly Pay: $5,838
State Employee Number: 1122243

Michael Perry is a Engineering Specialist II at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,053.

Santos Sustaita

Engineering Specialist II/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$70,019

Base pay: $70,019
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,019
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2128
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2020
Monthly Pay: $5,835
State Employee Number: 1252853

At Texas Department of Transportation, Santos Sustaita serves as a Engineering Specialist II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,019.

Joshua Waller

Engineering Specialist II/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$69,906

Base pay: $69,906
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,906
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2128
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2021
Monthly Pay: $5,826
State Employee Number: 1433017

Joshua Waller holds the role of Engineering Specialist II at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,906.