Texas / Texas Department of Transportation / Engineering Specialist IV

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Engineering Specialist IV

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

526 employees hold this title in Texas Department of Transportation. Median total compensation for the role is $74,543, above the department median of $66,600.

Employees: 526
Total payroll: $39.5M
Role median: $74,543
Agency median: $66,600
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$62,100$85,499+

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

How total compensation varies among the 526 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 IV is held in 9 Texas departments. In Texas Department of Transportation, the median of $74,543 ranks #7 of 9.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Public Utility Commission of Texas

$83,556 · 2

Texas Military Department

$81,351 · 1

Railroad Commission of Texas

$79,684 · 68

Department of Information Resources

$78,604 · 2

Texas Water Development Board

$77,213 · 3

Parks and Wildlife Department

$75,600 · 3

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

$68,853 · 22

Texas Department of Criminal Justice

$65,597 · 9

Median total compensation for the Engineering Specialist IV 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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Joseph Gonzales

Engineering Specialist IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$78,415

Base pay: $78,415
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,415
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2130
Hire Date: May 1, 2020
Monthly Pay: $6,535
State Employee Number: 1265560

Joseph Gonzales holds the role of Engineering Specialist IV at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,415.

Jeffery Benoit

Engineering Specialist IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$78,300

Base pay: $78,300
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,300
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2130
Hire Date: May 6, 2013
Monthly Pay: $6,525
State Employee Number: 337293

Jeffery Benoit holds the role of Engineering Specialist IV at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,300.

Scott Brown

Engineering Specialist IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$78,098

Base pay: $78,098
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,098
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2130
Hire Date: May 7, 2018
Monthly Pay: $6,508
State Employee Number: 1085814

At Texas Department of Transportation, Scott Brown serves as a Engineering Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,098.

Eloy Guajardo Jr

Engineering Specialist IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$78,057

Base pay: $78,057
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,057
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2130
Hire Date: Jan 16, 2018
Monthly Pay: $6,505
State Employee Number: 141566

Eloy Guajardo Jr holds the role of Engineering Specialist IV at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,057.

Hugo Rodriguez

Engineering Specialist IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$78,000

Base pay: $78,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2130
Hire Date: Nov 6, 2023
Monthly Pay: $6,500
State Employee Number: 1678363

At Texas Department of Transportation, Hugo Rodriguez serves as a Engineering Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,000.

Kyle Dodson

Engineering Specialist IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$78,000

Base pay: $78,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2130
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2026
Monthly Pay: $6,500
State Employee Number: 196018

At Texas Department of Transportation, Kyle Dodson serves as a Engineering Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,000.

Jerry Rabago

Engineering Specialist IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$78,000

Base pay: $78,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2130
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2026
Monthly Pay: $6,500
State Employee Number: 1467182

Jerry Rabago works as a Engineering Specialist IV for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jerry earned $78,000 in 2026.

Larry Shilling

Engineering Specialist IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$78,000

Base pay: $78,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2130
Hire Date: Mar 16, 2015
Monthly Pay: $6,500
State Employee Number: 205627

Larry Shilling works as a Engineering Specialist IV for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Larry earned $78,000 in 2026.

Pedro Munoz Iii

Engineering Specialist IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$78,000

Base pay: $78,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2130
Hire Date: Apr 16, 2013
Monthly Pay: $6,500
State Employee Number: 336354

Pedro Munoz Iii holds the role of Engineering Specialist IV at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,000.

Travis Jordan

Engineering Specialist IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$78,000

Base pay: $78,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2130
Hire Date: May 20, 2019
Monthly Pay: $6,500
State Employee Number: 790356

At Texas Department of Transportation, Travis Jordan serves as a Engineering Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,000.

Justo Cano

Engineering Specialist IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$78,000

Base pay: $78,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2130
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $6,500
State Employee Number: 1562277

At Texas Department of Transportation, Justo Cano serves as a Engineering Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,000.

Noel Cantu

Engineering Specialist IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$78,000

Base pay: $78,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2130
Hire Date: Nov 6, 2023
Monthly Pay: $6,500
State Employee Number: 1678372

Noel Cantu works as a Engineering Specialist IV for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Noel earned $78,000 in 2026.

Sylvia Hernandez

Engineering Specialist IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$78,000

Base pay: $78,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2130
Hire Date: Mar 18, 2024
Monthly Pay: $6,500
State Employee Number: 1703526

Sylvia Hernandez is a Engineering Specialist IV at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $78,000.

Robert Neathery

Engineering Specialist IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,958

Base pay: $77,958
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,958
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2130
Hire Date: Jun 16, 2014
Monthly Pay: $6,496
State Employee Number: 758673

Robert Neathery is a Engineering Specialist IV at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $77,958.

Ayra Hernandez

Engineering Specialist IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,940

Base pay: $77,940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,940
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2130
Hire Date: Jan 27, 2025
Monthly Pay: $6,495
State Employee Number: 1767287

Ayra Hernandez holds the role of Engineering Specialist IV at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,940.

Samuel Robedee

Engineering Specialist IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,940

Base pay: $77,940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,940
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2130
Hire Date: Jan 18, 2022
Monthly Pay: $6,495
State Employee Number: 1447630

Samuel Robedee is a Engineering Specialist IV at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $77,940.

Troy Conley

Engineering Specialist IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,887

Base pay: $77,887
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,887
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2130
Hire Date: Dec 12, 2012
Monthly Pay: $6,491
State Employee Number: 337063

Troy Conley works as a Engineering Specialist IV for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Troy earned $77,887 in 2026.

Tracy Walker

Engineering Specialist IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,874

Base pay: $77,874
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,874
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2130
Hire Date: May 6, 2013
Monthly Pay: $6,490
State Employee Number: 341294

Tracy Walker is a Engineering Specialist IV at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $77,874.

Tony Carrillo

Engineering Specialist IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,828

Base pay: $77,828
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,828
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2130
Hire Date: Jan 5, 1998
Monthly Pay: $6,486
State Employee Number: 9874

Tony Carrillo works as a Engineering Specialist IV for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Tony earned $77,828 in 2026.

Katryna Pruitt

Engineering Specialist IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,700

Base pay: $77,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,700
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2130
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $6,475
State Employee Number: 1181068

Katryna Pruitt is a Engineering Specialist IV at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $77,700.

Davis Frey

Engineering Specialist IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,626

Base pay: $77,626
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,626
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2130
Hire Date: Jun 17, 2024
Monthly Pay: $6,469
State Employee Number: 1402043

At Texas Department of Transportation, Davis Frey serves as a Engineering Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,626.

Evan Cheung

Engineering Specialist IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,571

Base pay: $77,571
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,571
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2130
Hire Date: Jul 17, 2023
Monthly Pay: $6,464
State Employee Number: 1647790

Evan Cheung works as a Engineering Specialist IV for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Evan earned $77,571 in 2026.

Lance Kloefkorn

Engineering Specialist IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,570

Base pay: $77,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,570
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2130
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $6,464
State Employee Number: 1564263

At Texas Department of Transportation, Lance Kloefkorn serves as a Engineering Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,570.

Daniel Skurlock

Engineering Specialist IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,570

Base pay: $77,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,570
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2130
Hire Date: Sep 21, 2015
Monthly Pay: $6,464
State Employee Number: 859441

Daniel Skurlock holds the role of Engineering Specialist IV at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,570.

George Gonzales Jr

Engineering Specialist IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,562

Base pay: $77,562
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,562
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2130
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2018
Monthly Pay: $6,464
State Employee Number: 1107828

George Gonzales Jr works as a Engineering Specialist IV for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. George earned $77,562 in 2026.

John Love

Engineering Specialist IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,556

Base pay: $77,556
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,556
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2130
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2005
Monthly Pay: $6,463
State Employee Number: 147212

John Love holds the role of Engineering Specialist IV at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,556.

Sierra Longoria

Engineering Specialist IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,494

Base pay: $77,494
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,494
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2130
Hire Date: Nov 19, 2018
Monthly Pay: $6,458
State Employee Number: 1152577

Sierra Longoria works as a Engineering Specialist IV for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Sierra earned $77,494 in 2026.

Ryan Wright

Engineering Specialist IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,460

Base pay: $77,460
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,460
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2130
Hire Date: Apr 1, 2020
Monthly Pay: $6,455
State Employee Number: 1261544

At Texas Department of Transportation, Ryan Wright serves as a Engineering Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,460.

Jorge Rangel Maldonado

Engineering Specialist IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,456

Base pay: $77,456
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,456
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2130
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2018
Monthly Pay: $6,455
State Employee Number: 1126401

Jorge Rangel Maldonado holds the role of Engineering Specialist IV at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,456.

Heriberto Bautista

Engineering Specialist IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,450

Base pay: $77,450
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,450
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2130
Hire Date: Jul 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $6,454
State Employee Number: 1636776

Heriberto Bautista works as a Engineering Specialist IV for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Heriberto earned $77,450 in 2026.

Joann Chavez-Martinez

Engineering Specialist IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,450

Base pay: $77,450
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,450
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2130
Hire Date: Jul 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $6,454
State Employee Number: 1713923

Joann Chavez-Martinez holds the role of Engineering Specialist IV at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,450.

Kaley Mcfarland

Engineering Specialist IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,400

Base pay: $77,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,400
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2130
Hire Date: May 7, 2018
Monthly Pay: $6,450
State Employee Number: 1122343

Kaley Mcfarland works as a Engineering Specialist IV for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Kaley earned $77,400 in 2026.

Terry Issleib

Engineering Specialist IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,386

Base pay: $77,386
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,386
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2130
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2012
Monthly Pay: $6,449
State Employee Number: 341673

At Texas Department of Transportation, Terry Issleib serves as a Engineering Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,386.

Nathan Derrick

Engineering Specialist IV/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,370

Base pay: $77,370
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,370
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2130
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2019
Monthly Pay: $6,448
State Employee Number: 1059141

At Texas Department of Transportation, Nathan Derrick serves as a Engineering Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,370.