Texas / Texas Department of Transportation / Purchaser III

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Purchaser III

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

30 employees hold this title in Texas Department of Transportation. Median total compensation for the role is $59,696, below the department median of $66,600.

Employees: 30
Total payroll: $1.7M
Role median: $59,696
Agency median: $66,600
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$29,984$64,469+

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How total compensation varies among the 30 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

Purchaser III is held in 20 Texas departments. In Texas Department of Transportation, the median of $59,696 ranks #6 of 20.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Employees Retirement System

$62,700 · 1

Office of the Attorney General

$62,646 · 6

Soil and Water Conservation Board

$61,800 · 1

Texas Department of Insurance

$60,600 · 1

Texas Water Development Board

$59,813 · 2

Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners

$58,059 · 1

Parks and Wildlife Department

$57,843 · 2

Secretary of State

$57,744 · 1

Texas Facilities Commission

$57,180 · 2

Department of Agriculture

$56,400 · 1

Texas Military Department

$56,118 · 3

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

$55,800 · 1

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

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Purchaser beyond Texas

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In Texas, the median of $63,000 ranks #2 of 2. See Purchaser across all of Texas →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$139,230 · 9

Median total compensation for comparable Purchaser 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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Betty Hernandez

Purchaser III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$64,469

Base pay: $64,469
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,469
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1932
Hire Date: May 1, 2001
Monthly Pay: $5,372
State Employee Number: 199476

At Texas Department of Transportation, Betty Hernandez serves as a Purchaser III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,469.

Jeffrey Mccarthy

Purchaser III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$64,469

Base pay: $64,469
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,469
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1932
Hire Date: May 17, 2021
Monthly Pay: $5,372
State Employee Number: 1402035

Jeffrey Mccarthy works as a Purchaser III for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jeffrey earned $64,469 in 2026.

Peggy Lafler

Purchaser III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$64,165

Base pay: $64,165
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,165
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1932
Hire Date: Feb 19, 2018
Monthly Pay: $5,347
State Employee Number: 73001

Peggy Lafler works as a Purchaser III for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Peggy earned $64,165 in 2026.

Joann Cox

Purchaser III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$63,600

Base pay: $63,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,600
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1932
Hire Date: May 20, 2019
Monthly Pay: $5,300
State Employee Number: 1180504

Joann Cox works as a Purchaser III for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Joann earned $63,600 in 2026.

Bobbie Caldwell

Purchaser III/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: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1932
Hire Date: May 13, 2013
Monthly Pay: $5,200
State Employee Number: 337278

Bobbie Caldwell holds the role of Purchaser III at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,400.

Chester Osborne Iii

Purchaser III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,168

Base pay: $62,168
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,168
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1932
Hire Date: Apr 16, 2018
Monthly Pay: $5,181
State Employee Number: 790008

Chester Osborne Iii holds the role of Purchaser III at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,168.

Lindsay Pearson

Purchaser III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,100

Base pay: $62,100
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,100
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1932
Hire Date: May 1, 2018
Monthly Pay: $5,175
State Employee Number: 1122279

Lindsay Pearson holds the role of Purchaser III at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,100.

Krista Dry

Purchaser III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,016

Base pay: $62,016
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,016
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1932
Hire Date: Jun 4, 2018
Monthly Pay: $5,168
State Employee Number: 1060948

Krista Dry is a Purchaser III at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $62,016.

Elizabeth Conde

Purchaser III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,500

Base pay: $61,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,500
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1932
Hire Date: May 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,125
State Employee Number: 1636078

Elizabeth Conde works as a Purchaser III for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Elizabeth earned $61,500 in 2026.

John Jones

Purchaser III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,424

Base pay: $61,424
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,424
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1932
Hire Date: Jul 13, 2015
Monthly Pay: $5,119
State Employee Number: 838824

At Texas Department of Transportation, John Jones serves as a Purchaser III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,424.

Marshall Inman

Purchaser III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,320

Base pay: $61,320
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,320
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1932
Hire Date: Apr 13, 2015
Monthly Pay: $5,110
State Employee Number: 789801

Marshall Inman is a Purchaser III at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,320.

Sherry Campbell

Purchaser III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$61,100

Base pay: $61,100
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,100
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1932
Hire Date: May 6, 2013
Monthly Pay: $5,092
State Employee Number: 341221

Sherry Campbell is a Purchaser III at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $61,100.

Jane Graf

Purchaser III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,704

Base pay: $60,704
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,704
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1932
Hire Date: Apr 1, 2013
Monthly Pay: $5,059
State Employee Number: 338857

Jane Graf works as a Purchaser III for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jane earned $60,704 in 2026.

Renee Walker

Purchaser III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,000

Base pay: $60,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1932
Hire Date: Apr 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,000
State Employee Number: 993117

Renee Walker is a Purchaser III at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,000.

Kimberly Faglie

Purchaser III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$59,846

Base pay: $59,846
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,846
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1932
Hire Date: May 1, 2016
Monthly Pay: $4,987
State Employee Number: 973919

Kimberly Faglie works as a Purchaser III for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Kimberly earned $59,846 in 2026.

Linda Cantu

Purchaser III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$59,546

Base pay: $59,546
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,546
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1932
Hire Date: Aug 12, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,962
State Employee Number: 1729182

At Texas Department of Transportation, Linda Cantu serves as a Purchaser III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,546.

Charles Wier

Purchaser III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,500

Base pay: $58,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,500
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1932
Hire Date: Jun 10, 2019
Monthly Pay: $4,875
State Employee Number: 1180909

Charles Wier works as a Purchaser III for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Charles earned $58,500 in 2026.

Rueben Cortez

Purchaser III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,500

Base pay: $58,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,500
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1932
Hire Date: Nov 20, 2017
Monthly Pay: $4,875
State Employee Number: 1095948

Rueben Cortez holds the role of Purchaser III at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,500.

Rhonda Allphin

Purchaser III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,020

Base pay: $58,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,020
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1932
Hire Date: Sep 12, 2022
Monthly Pay: $4,835
State Employee Number: 274537

Rhonda Allphin holds the role of Purchaser III at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,020.

Abigail Guzman

Purchaser III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,922

Base pay: $57,922
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,922
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1932
Hire Date: Oct 21, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,827
State Employee Number: 1747070

At Texas Department of Transportation, Abigail Guzman serves as a Purchaser III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,922.

Tara Cheney

Purchaser III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,809

Base pay: $57,809
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,809
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1932
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $4,817
State Employee Number: 414113

Tara Cheney works as a Purchaser III for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Tara earned $57,809 in 2026.

Taylor Blevins

Purchaser III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$54,600

Base pay: $54,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,600
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1932
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2018
Monthly Pay: $4,550
State Employee Number: 1107796

At Texas Department of Transportation, Taylor Blevins serves as a Purchaser III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,600.

Paul Brawn

Purchaser III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$54,536

Base pay: $54,536
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,536
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1932
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $4,545
State Employee Number: 1569896

At Texas Department of Transportation, Paul Brawn serves as a Purchaser III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,536.

Neal Dugas

Purchaser III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$54,536

Base pay: $54,536
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,536
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1932
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,545
State Employee Number: 1806100

Neal Dugas is a Purchaser III at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,536.

Jacqueline Willson

Purchaser III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$54,420

Base pay: $54,420
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,420
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1932
Hire Date: Dec 27, 2017
Monthly Pay: $4,535
State Employee Number: 1100000

Jacqueline Willson holds the role of Purchaser III at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,420.

Karina Flores

Purchaser III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$54,300

Base pay: $54,300
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,300
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1932
Hire Date: Aug 12, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,525
State Employee Number: 1731004

Karina Flores works as a Purchaser III for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Karina earned $54,300 in 2026.

Evan Thomas

Purchaser III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$53,768

Base pay: $53,768
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,768
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1932
Hire Date: May 13, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,481
State Employee Number: 1710921

Evan Thomas is a Purchaser III at Texas Department of Transportation. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $53,768.

Katie Williams

Purchaser III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$53,722

Base pay: $53,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,722
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1932
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,477
State Employee Number: 1806239

Katie Williams works as a Purchaser III for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Katie earned $53,722 in 2026.

Rubyna Ochoa

Purchaser III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$52,500

Base pay: $52,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,500
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1932
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,375
State Employee Number: 1422497

Rubyna Ochoa works as a Purchaser III for Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Rubyna earned $52,500 in 2026.

Virginia Alvarado

Purchaser III/Texas Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$29,984

Base pay: $29,984
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,984
Employment type: Crp - Classified Regular Part-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1932
Hire Date: Oct 30, 2023
Monthly Pay: $2,499
State Employee Number: 1676600

Virginia Alvarado holds the role of Purchaser III at Texas Department of Transportation. Their status is crp - classified regular part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $29,984.