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Project Management Specialist I

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

9 employees hold this title in Texas Department of Transportation. Median total compensation for the role is $63,240, below the department median of $66,600.

Employees: 9
Total payroll: $586.1K
Role median: $63,240
Agency median: $66,600
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$62,400$71,255+

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How total compensation varies among the 9 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

Project Management Specialist I is held in 4 Texas departments. In Texas Department of Transportation, the median of $63,240 ranks #3 of 4.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Parks and Wildlife Department

$65,726 · 6

Texas Broadband Development Office

$65,000 · 1

Texas Military Department

$61,836 · 2

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

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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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Jacqueline Leyva

Project Management Specialist I/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$71,799

Base pay: $71,799
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,799
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1660
Hire Date: Oct 14, 2019
Monthly Pay: $5,983
State Employee Number: 1216240

At Texas Department of Transportation, Jacqueline Leyva serves as a Project Management Specialist I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,799.

Janie Moron

Project Management Specialist I/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,400

Base pay: $68,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,400
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1660
Hire Date: Feb 24, 2025
Monthly Pay: $5,700
State Employee Number: 1767285

At Texas Department of Transportation, Janie Moron serves as a Project Management Specialist I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,400.

Cheryl Mccalla

Project Management Specialist I/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,269

Base pay: $68,269
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,269
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1660
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2007
Monthly Pay: $5,689
State Employee Number: 147256

Cheryl Mccalla is a Project Management Specialist I at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $68,269.

Phillip Sasser

Project Management Specialist I/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$63,606

Base pay: $63,606
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,606
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1660
Hire Date: May 16, 1994
Monthly Pay: $5,300
State Employee Number: 184475

Phillip Sasser is a Project Management Specialist I at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $63,606.

Jill Jurica

Project Management Specialist I/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$63,240

Base pay: $63,240
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,240
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1660
Hire Date: Dec 12, 2022
Monthly Pay: $5,270
State Employee Number: 1574654

Jill Jurica holds the role of Project Management Specialist I at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,240.

Paul Engelking

Project Management Specialist I/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$63,000

Base pay: $63,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1660
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2020
Monthly Pay: $5,250
State Employee Number: 1253867

Paul Engelking is a Project Management Specialist I at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $63,000.

Christy Zapata

Project Management Specialist I/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$63,000

Base pay: $63,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1660
Hire Date: Mar 11, 2024
Monthly Pay: $5,250
State Employee Number: 1701030

Christy Zapata holds the role of Project Management Specialist I at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,000.

Jodie Eames

Project Management Specialist I/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,400

Base pay: $62,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,400
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1660
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $5,200
State Employee Number: 1692389

Jodie Eames works as a Project Management Specialist I for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jodie earned $62,400 in 2026.

Tami Hill

Project Management Specialist I/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,400

Base pay: $62,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,400
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1660
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $5,200
State Employee Number: 1784421

Tami Hill holds the role of Project Management Specialist I at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,400.