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Engineering Specialist V

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

352 employees hold this title in Texas Department of Transportation. Median total compensation for the role is $80,280, above the department median of $66,600.

Employees: 352
Total payroll: $28.3M
Role median: $80,280
Agency median: $66,600
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$42,903$90,596+

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How total compensation varies among the 352 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 V is held in 6 Texas departments. In Texas Department of Transportation, the median of $80,280 ranks #5 of 6.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Public Utility Commission of Texas

$91,008 · 1

Department of Information Resources

$90,432 · 1

Soil and Water Conservation Board

$86,800 · 1

Railroad Commission of Texas

$86,607 · 58

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

$75,376 · 83

Median total compensation for the Engineering Specialist V 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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Richard Henderson

Engineering Specialist V/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$93,138

Base pay: $93,138
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,138
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2131
Hire Date: Dec 1, 1985
Monthly Pay: $7,762
State Employee Number: 68174

Richard Henderson works as a Engineering Specialist V for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Richard earned $93,138 in 2026.

Azadeh Tejareh

Engineering Specialist V/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$93,138

Base pay: $93,138
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,138
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2131
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2005
Monthly Pay: $7,762
State Employee Number: 114896

Azadeh Tejareh works as a Engineering Specialist V for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Azadeh earned $93,138 in 2026.

Miriam Rodriguez

Engineering Specialist V/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$93,135

Base pay: $93,135
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,135
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2131
Hire Date: Jun 25, 2018
Monthly Pay: $7,761
State Employee Number: 1126340

Miriam Rodriguez is a Engineering Specialist V at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $93,135.

Allen Bradford

Engineering Specialist V/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,846

Base pay: $91,846
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,846
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2131
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2021
Monthly Pay: $7,654
State Employee Number: 1432081

Allen Bradford holds the role of Engineering Specialist V at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,846.

Benjamin Arras

Engineering Specialist V/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,500

Base pay: $91,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,500
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2131
Hire Date: Nov 13, 2023
Monthly Pay: $7,625
State Employee Number: 1067580

Benjamin Arras holds the role of Engineering Specialist V at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,500.

Michael Reeves

Engineering Specialist V/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$90,951

Base pay: $90,951
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,951
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2131
Hire Date: Nov 1, 1997
Monthly Pay: $7,579
State Employee Number: 46805

Michael Reeves holds the role of Engineering Specialist V at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,951.

Christopher Mccord

Engineering Specialist V/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$90,720

Base pay: $90,720
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,720
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2131
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2016
Monthly Pay: $7,560
State Employee Number: 948993

Christopher Mccord works as a Engineering Specialist V for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Christopher earned $90,720 in 2026.

Aaron Hackett

Engineering Specialist V/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$90,600

Base pay: $90,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,600
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2131
Hire Date: Aug 15, 2005
Monthly Pay: $7,550
State Employee Number: 135969

At Texas Department of Transportation, Aaron Hackett serves as a Engineering Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,600.

Kenneth Townsend

Engineering Specialist V/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$90,403

Base pay: $90,403
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,403
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2131
Hire Date: Jun 17, 2002
Monthly Pay: $7,534
State Employee Number: 7000

Kenneth Townsend works as a Engineering Specialist V for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Kenneth earned $90,403 in 2026.

Ching Chiu

Engineering Specialist V/Texas Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$90,196

Base pay: $90,196
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,196
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2131
Hire Date: Apr 1, 2007
Monthly Pay: $7,296
State Employee Number: 144499

Ching Chiu is a Engineering Specialist V at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $90,196.

Tanner Stansell

Engineering Specialist V/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$90,007

Base pay: $90,007
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,007
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2131
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2003
Monthly Pay: $7,501
State Employee Number: 63314

Tanner Stansell works as a Engineering Specialist V for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Tanner earned $90,007 in 2026.

Jason Gramlick

Engineering Specialist V/Texas Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$90,000

Base pay: $90,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2131
Hire Date: Dec 9, 2024
Monthly Pay: $7,500
State Employee Number: 1760475

Jason Gramlick is a Engineering Specialist V at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $90,000.

Paul James

Engineering Specialist V/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$90,000

Base pay: $90,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2131
Hire Date: Oct 15, 2001
Monthly Pay: $7,500
State Employee Number: 66430

Paul James is a Engineering Specialist V at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $90,000.

Rodolfo Gonzalez

Engineering Specialist V/Texas Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$89,992

Base pay: $89,992
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,992
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2131
Hire Date: Apr 11, 2022
Monthly Pay: $7,499
State Employee Number: 101046

Rodolfo Gonzalez holds the role of Engineering Specialist V at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,992.

James Keener

Engineering Specialist V/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$89,983

Base pay: $89,983
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,983
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2131
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2001
Monthly Pay: $7,499
State Employee Number: 184561

James Keener works as a Engineering Specialist V for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. James earned $89,983 in 2026.

Marco Hernandez

Engineering Specialist V/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$89,547

Base pay: $89,547
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,547
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2131
Hire Date: Feb 22, 2016
Monthly Pay: $7,462
State Employee Number: 961431

Marco Hernandez is a Engineering Specialist V at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $89,547.

Rosbel Solis

Engineering Specialist V/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$89,460

Base pay: $89,460
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,460
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2131
Hire Date: Apr 18, 2005
Monthly Pay: $7,455
State Employee Number: 176172

Rosbel Solis works as a Engineering Specialist V for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Rosbel earned $89,460 in 2026.

Brian Mckinney

Engineering Specialist V/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$89,235

Base pay: $89,235
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,235
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2131
Hire Date: Jan 14, 2013
Monthly Pay: $7,436
State Employee Number: 339363

Brian Mckinney holds the role of Engineering Specialist V at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,235.

Laura Rodriguez

Engineering Specialist V/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$89,227

Base pay: $89,227
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,227
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2131
Hire Date: Aug 21, 2007
Monthly Pay: $7,436
State Employee Number: 101235

Laura Rodriguez is a Engineering Specialist V at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $89,227.

Timothy Shuler

Engineering Specialist V/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$89,061

Base pay: $89,061
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,061
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2131
Hire Date: Nov 19, 1992
Monthly Pay: $7,422
State Employee Number: 113847

At Texas Department of Transportation, Timothy Shuler serves as a Engineering Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,061.

Joseph Meneley

Engineering Specialist V/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$88,972

Base pay: $88,972
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,972
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2131
Hire Date: Jan 1, 1999
Monthly Pay: $7,414
State Employee Number: 145747

Joseph Meneley holds the role of Engineering Specialist V at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,972.

Joe Wright

Engineering Specialist V/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$88,953

Base pay: $88,953
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,953
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2131
Hire Date: Mar 11, 2024
Monthly Pay: $7,413
State Employee Number: 1699956

Joe Wright is a Engineering Specialist V at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $88,953.

Justin Reyes

Engineering Specialist V/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$88,742

Base pay: $88,742
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,742
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2131
Hire Date: Mar 14, 2022
Monthly Pay: $7,395
State Employee Number: 736841

At Texas Department of Transportation, Justin Reyes serves as a Engineering Specialist V. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,742.

Rogelio Estrada

Engineering Specialist V/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$88,598

Base pay: $88,598
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,598
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2131
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2016
Monthly Pay: $7,383
State Employee Number: 960047

Rogelio Estrada holds the role of Engineering Specialist V at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,598.

Lisa Moore

Engineering Specialist V/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$88,364

Base pay: $88,364
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,364
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2131
Hire Date: Oct 5, 2015
Monthly Pay: $7,364
State Employee Number: 933511

Lisa Moore holds the role of Engineering Specialist V at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,364.