Texas / Texas Department of Transportation / Executive Assistant III

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Executive Assistant III

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

33 employees hold this title in Texas Department of Transportation. Median total compensation for the role is $79,205, above the department median of $66,600.

Employees: 33
Total payroll: $2.6M
Role median: $79,205
Agency median: $66,600
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$65,000$85,777+

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How total compensation varies among the 33 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

Executive Assistant III is held in 46 Texas departments. In Texas Department of Transportation, the median of $79,205 ranks #14 of 46.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Housing and Community Affairs

$87,021 · 1

Court of Criminal Appeals

$87,000 · 1

Department of Agriculture

$84,951 · 3

Texas Department of Banking

$84,451 · 1

Ninth Court of Appeals District

$84,000 · 1

Credit Union Department

$82,687 · 1

Texas Emergency Services Retirement System

$82,283 · 1

Texas Military Department

$82,000 · 3

Parks and Wildlife Department

$80,911 · 2

Department of State Health Services

$80,041 · 1

Texas Veterans Commission

$80,004 · 1

Office of the Governor

$80,000 · 3

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

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Executive Assistant beyond Texas

This role is reported in 27 jurisdictions. In Texas, the median of $70,940 ranks #12 of 27. See Executive Assistant across all of Texas →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

$255,699 · 10

$136,323 · 48

$117,530 · 19

$103,333 · 93

Ramsey County, Minnesota

$95,598 · 12

Minnesota

$95,468 · 6

Chicago Public Schools

$89,635 · 23

Massachusetts

$84,540 · 25

Median total compensation for comparable Executive Assistant roles 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.

Same department

Other job titles in Texas Department of Transportation

Accountant III 74
Administrative Assistant III 57
Administrative Assistant IV 192
Administrative Assistant V 196
Administrative Assistant VI 140
Clerk III 319
Contract Administrative Manager II 47
Contract Specialist II 55
Contract Specialist III 83
Contract Specialist IV 77
Contract Specialist V 113
Director IV 333
Director V 145
Director VI 108
Engineer II 93
Engineer III 106
Engineer IV 152
Engineer V 247
Engineer VI 232
Engineering Aide 275
Engineering Specialist I 487
Engineering Specialist II 552
Engineering Specialist III 623
Engineering Specialist IV 526
Engineering Specialist V 352
Engineering Specialist VI 135
Engineering Technician I 103
Engineering Technician II 170
Engineering Technician III 59
Equipment Operator I 393
Ferryboat Deckhand I 73
Fleet Manager III 61
Information Specialist IV 48
Information Specialist V 59
Manager III 125
Manager IV 133
Manager V 132
Manager VI 90
Motor Vehicle Technician IV 99
Motor Vehicle Technician V 145
Planner III 54
Planner IV 70
Planner V 118
Program Specialist III 49
Program Specialist V 113
Program Specialist VI 138
Program Specialist VII 79
Project Manager III 106
Project Manager IV 116
Right of Way Agent II 51
Right of Way Agent III 54
Right of Way Agent IV 65
Systems Analyst VI 60
Transportation Maintenance Specialist I 551
Transportation Maintenance Specialist II 1,369
Transportation Maintenance Specialist III 1,106
Transportation Maintenance Specialist IV 274
Transportation Maintenance Specialist V 237
Transportation Maintenance Specialist VI 398
Transportation Maintenance Specialist VII 233

Record list

Employees with this title

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Carol Garcia

Executive Assistant III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$87,046

Base pay: $87,046
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,046
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 164
Hire Date: Mar 1, 2001
Monthly Pay: $7,254
State Employee Number: 52473

Carol Garcia works as a Executive Assistant III for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Carol earned $87,046 in 2026.

Laurie Brown

Executive Assistant III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$85,064

Base pay: $85,064
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,064
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 164
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2021
Monthly Pay: $7,089
State Employee Number: 59547

At Texas Department of Transportation, Laurie Brown serves as a Executive Assistant III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,064.

Leslie Ornelas

Executive Assistant III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$84,657

Base pay: $84,657
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,657
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 164
Hire Date: Feb 12, 2024
Monthly Pay: $7,055
State Employee Number: 73719

At Texas Department of Transportation, Leslie Ornelas serves as a Executive Assistant III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,657.

Tammie Duhon

Executive Assistant III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$84,600

Base pay: $84,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,600
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 164
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2016
Monthly Pay: $7,050
State Employee Number: 949003

Tammie Duhon works as a Executive Assistant III for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Tammie earned $84,600 in 2026.

Josie Aguilar

Executive Assistant III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$83,892

Base pay: $83,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,892
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 164
Hire Date: Mar 1, 2004
Monthly Pay: $6,991
State Employee Number: 200254

Josie Aguilar works as a Executive Assistant III for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Josie earned $83,892 in 2026.

Kimberly Greener

Executive Assistant III/Texas Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$83,736

Base pay: $83,736
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,736
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0164
Hire Date: Sep 14, 1998
Monthly Pay: $6,978
State Employee Number: 124483

Kimberly Greener is a Executive Assistant III at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $83,736.

Kristi Urkuski

Executive Assistant III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$83,514

Base pay: $83,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,514
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 164
Hire Date: Feb 23, 2015
Monthly Pay: $6,960
State Employee Number: 789738

Kristi Urkuski works as a Executive Assistant III for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Kristi earned $83,514 in 2026.

Angelia Burford

Executive Assistant III/Texas Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$83,397

Base pay: $83,397
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,397
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0164
Hire Date: Sep 21, 2015
Monthly Pay: $6,950
State Employee Number: 859449

At Texas Department of Transportation, Angelia Burford serves as a Executive Assistant III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,397.

Monica Montoya

Executive Assistant III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$83,000

Base pay: $83,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 164
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $6,917
State Employee Number: 393118

Monica Montoya holds the role of Executive Assistant III at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,000.

Barbara Du Kett

Executive Assistant III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$82,800

Base pay: $82,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,800
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 164
Hire Date: Jan 27, 2025
Monthly Pay: $6,900
State Employee Number: 786485

Barbara Du Kett works as a Executive Assistant III for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Barbara earned $82,800 in 2026.

Alma Piper

Executive Assistant III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$81,205

Base pay: $81,205
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,205
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 164
Hire Date: Sep 19, 1991
Monthly Pay: $6,767
State Employee Number: 53805

Alma Piper works as a Executive Assistant III for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Alma earned $81,205 in 2026.

Amy Hall

Executive Assistant III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$81,180

Base pay: $81,180
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,180
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 164
Hire Date: Jul 29, 2014
Monthly Pay: $6,765
State Employee Number: 674373

Amy Hall is a Executive Assistant III at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $81,180.

Melissa Olveda

Executive Assistant III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$81,080

Base pay: $81,080
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,080
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 164
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $6,757
State Employee Number: 650025

Melissa Olveda is a Executive Assistant III at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $81,080.

Audrea Blake

Executive Assistant III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$80,989

Base pay: $80,989
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,989
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 164
Hire Date: Oct 25, 2021
Monthly Pay: $6,749
State Employee Number: 23350

Audrea Blake is a Executive Assistant III at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,989.

Laura Lightfoot

Executive Assistant III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$80,370

Base pay: $80,370
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,370
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 164
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2015
Monthly Pay: $6,698
State Employee Number: 859412

At Texas Department of Transportation, Laura Lightfoot serves as a Executive Assistant III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,370.

Cindy Mcgee

Executive Assistant III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$80,120

Base pay: $80,120
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,120
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 164
Hire Date: Jan 7, 2019
Monthly Pay: $6,677
State Employee Number: 612095

At Texas Department of Transportation, Cindy Mcgee serves as a Executive Assistant III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,120.

Bonita Jennings

Executive Assistant III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$79,205

Base pay: $79,205
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,205
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 164
Hire Date: Jul 1, 2013
Monthly Pay: $6,600
State Employee Number: 339445

Bonita Jennings holds the role of Executive Assistant III at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,205.

Deborah Bauer

Executive Assistant III/Texas Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$78,970

Base pay: $78,970
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,970
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0164
Hire Date: Jun 6, 2022
Monthly Pay: $6,581
State Employee Number: 83132

Deborah Bauer is a Executive Assistant III at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $78,970.

Marcia Madsen

Executive Assistant III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$78,480

Base pay: $78,480
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,480
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 164
Hire Date: Mar 1, 2006
Monthly Pay: $6,540
State Employee Number: 33379

Marcia Madsen is a Executive Assistant III at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $78,480.

Hannah Taplin

Executive Assistant III/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: 164
Hire Date: Mar 1, 2026
Monthly Pay: $6,500
State Employee Number: 1150689

Hannah Taplin is a Executive Assistant III at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $78,000.

Kelly Kamerer

Executive Assistant III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$77,500

Base pay: $77,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,500
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 164
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $6,458
State Employee Number: 1806084

Kelly Kamerer works as a Executive Assistant III for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Kelly earned $77,500 in 2026.

Christina Chapa

Executive Assistant III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,200

Base pay: $76,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,200
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 164
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $6,350
State Employee Number: 1688039

At Texas Department of Transportation, Christina Chapa serves as a Executive Assistant III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,200.

Darlynn Cherry

Executive Assistant III/Texas Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$75,890

Base pay: $75,890
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,890
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0164
Hire Date: Mar 27, 2023
Monthly Pay: $6,324
State Employee Number: 1629112

Darlynn Cherry holds the role of Executive Assistant III at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,890.

Elizabeth Stevenson

Executive Assistant III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,049

Base pay: $75,049
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,049
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 164
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2014
Monthly Pay: $6,254
State Employee Number: 115067

Elizabeth Stevenson holds the role of Executive Assistant III at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,049.

Krystianna Crain

Executive Assistant III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,000

Base pay: $75,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 164
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $6,250
State Employee Number: 1783985

Krystianna Crain works as a Executive Assistant III for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Krystianna earned $75,000 in 2026.

Grace Mcmillon

Executive Assistant III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$74,400

Base pay: $74,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,400
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 164
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $6,200
State Employee Number: 1122349

Grace Mcmillon holds the role of Executive Assistant III at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,400.

Julie White

Executive Assistant III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$73,980

Base pay: $73,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,980
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 164
Hire Date: Apr 1, 2015
Monthly Pay: $6,165
State Employee Number: 789928

At Texas Department of Transportation, Julie White serves as a Executive Assistant III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,980.

Belinda Rocha

Executive Assistant III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$73,608

Base pay: $73,608
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,608
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 164
Hire Date: Aug 19, 2019
Monthly Pay: $6,134
State Employee Number: 742701

At Texas Department of Transportation, Belinda Rocha serves as a Executive Assistant III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,608.

Lauren Artho

Executive Assistant III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$72,300

Base pay: $72,300
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,300
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 164
Hire Date: Apr 16, 2018
Monthly Pay: $6,025
State Employee Number: 1118920

Lauren Artho is a Executive Assistant III at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,300.

Jennifer Mendez

Executive Assistant III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$70,000

Base pay: $70,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 164
Hire Date: Jan 13, 2020
Monthly Pay: $5,833
State Employee Number: 468576

Jennifer Mendez is a Executive Assistant III at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,000.

Carrie Costilla-Arredondo

Executive Assistant III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,670

Base pay: $68,670
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,670
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 164
Hire Date: Feb 19, 2024
Monthly Pay: $5,723
State Employee Number: 70831

Carrie Costilla-Arredondo works as a Executive Assistant III for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Carrie earned $68,670 in 2026.

Denese Laskowski

Executive Assistant III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$65,104

Base pay: $65,104
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,104
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 164
Hire Date: Oct 26, 2015
Monthly Pay: $5,425
State Employee Number: 933466

Denese Laskowski is a Executive Assistant III at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $65,104.

Joanna Alvarez

Executive Assistant III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$65,000

Base pay: $65,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 164
Hire Date: Mar 1, 2026
Monthly Pay: $5,417
State Employee Number: 1765884

Joanna Alvarez works as a Executive Assistant III for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Joanna earned $65,000 in 2026.