Texas / Texas Historical Commission

Agency file

Texas Historical Commission

Source file: Texas — State Employee Salaries (Texas Tribune) / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Texas Historical Commission supports cultural and educational resources such as libraries, museums, and the arts.

In 2026, this agency had 345 employees with median total compensation of $66,837; the highest distinct record was $195,000.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $24.8M
Employees: 345
Median total: $66,837
Highest record: $195,000

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$20,100$130,000+

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

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 345 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($66,837) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $72,006 (100%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $0 (0%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$48,822

$54,600

$66,837

$81,528

$102,000

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $102,000 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $48,822. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Education Specialist I

31 · $53,400

Administrative Assistant III

15 · $52,388

Program Specialist IV

14 · $74,880

Director I

13 · $113,400

Maintenance Specialist IV

13 · $48,822

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 2 published years.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2025	$24.2M —	347 —	$65,000 —
2026	$24.8M ▲ 2.6%	345 ▼ 0.6%	$66,837 ▲ 2.8%

Compare

Similar departments

Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.

Texas Education Agency Texas56% match
Department of Education: Bureaus & Administrative Maine40% match

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Cu Tong

Maintenance Specialist IV/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$51,891

Base pay: $51,891
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,891
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9044
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2019
Monthly Pay: $4,324
State Employee Number: 1246176

Cu Tong holds the role of Maintenance Specialist IV at Texas Historical Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,891.

Molly Garcia

Administrative Assistant III/Texas Historical Commission

2025 total comp

$51,000

Base pay: $51,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0154
Hire Date: Jun 15, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,250
State Employee Number: 1198381

Molly Garcia works as a Administrative Assistant III for Texas Historical Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Molly earned $51,000 in 2025.

Denise Trevino

Inventory & Store Specialist III/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$51,000

Base pay: $51,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1913
Hire Date: Aug 15, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,250
State Employee Number: 1656571

Denise Trevino holds the role of Inventory & Store Specialist III at Texas Historical Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,000.

Dana Andis

Administrative Assistant III/Texas Historical Commission

2025 total comp

$51,000

Base pay: $51,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0154
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,250
State Employee Number: 1765804

At Texas Historical Commission, Dana Andis serves as a Administrative Assistant III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,000.

Amber Gaston

Administrative Assistant III/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$51,000

Base pay: $51,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 154
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,250
State Employee Number: 1817202

Amber Gaston works as a Administrative Assistant III for Texas Historical Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Amber earned $51,000 in 2026.

Jessica Mendez

Administrative Assistant III/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$51,000

Base pay: $51,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 154
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,250
State Employee Number: 1807584

Jessica Mendez works as a Administrative Assistant III for Texas Historical Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jessica earned $51,000 in 2026.

Leslie Vandeputte

Administrative Assistant III/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$51,000

Base pay: $51,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 154
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2026
Monthly Pay: $4,250
State Employee Number: 1829996

Leslie Vandeputte is a Administrative Assistant III at Texas Historical Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,000.

Kris Pattillo

Maintenance Specialist IV/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$50,484

Base pay: $50,484
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,484
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9044
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2008
Monthly Pay: $4,207
State Employee Number: 127888

Kris Pattillo holds the role of Maintenance Specialist IV at Texas Historical Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,484.

Giles Goin

Maintenance Specialist IV/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$49,104

Base pay: $49,104
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,104
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9044
Hire Date: Jun 13, 2018
Monthly Pay: $4,092
State Employee Number: 291164

At Texas Historical Commission, Giles Goin serves as a Maintenance Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,104.

Tanner Brockman

Maintenance Specialist IV/Texas Historical Commission

2025 total comp

$49,014

Base pay: $49,014
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,014
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9044
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2008
Monthly Pay: $4,084
State Employee Number: 161676

Tanner Brockman works as a Maintenance Specialist IV for Texas Historical Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Tanner earned $49,014 in 2025.

Jose Diaz

Maintenance Specialist IV/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$48,822

Base pay: $48,822
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,822
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9044
Hire Date: Jul 19, 2010
Monthly Pay: $4,069
State Employee Number: 151661

Jose Diaz works as a Maintenance Specialist IV for Texas Historical Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jose earned $48,822 in 2026.

Matthew Cortinas

Maintenance Specialist IV/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$48,822

Base pay: $48,822
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,822
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9044
Hire Date: Sep 16, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,069
State Employee Number: 301914

Matthew Cortinas works as a Maintenance Specialist IV for Texas Historical Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Matthew earned $48,822 in 2026.

Michael Guresky

Maintenance Specialist IV/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$48,822

Base pay: $48,822
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,822
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9044
Hire Date: Oct 15, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,069
State Employee Number: 336617

Michael Guresky is a Maintenance Specialist IV at Texas Historical Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $48,822.

Kenneth Jett

Maintenance Specialist IV/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$48,822

Base pay: $48,822
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,822
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9044
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2020
Monthly Pay: $4,069
State Employee Number: 450023

Kenneth Jett works as a Maintenance Specialist IV for Texas Historical Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Kenneth earned $48,822 in 2026.

Donald Kennison

Maintenance Specialist IV/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$48,822

Base pay: $48,822
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,822
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9044
Hire Date: Mar 4, 2014
Monthly Pay: $4,069
State Employee Number: 741642

Donald Kennison is a Maintenance Specialist IV at Texas Historical Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $48,822.

Christine Stout

Administrative Assistant III/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$48,822

Base pay: $48,822
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,822
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 154
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,069
State Employee Number: 1580064

Christine Stout holds the role of Administrative Assistant III at Texas Historical Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,822.

Miranda Burciaga Miles

Administrative Assistant III/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$48,822

Base pay: $48,822
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,822
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 154
Hire Date: Apr 15, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,069
State Employee Number: 1706754

Miranda Burciaga Miles is a Administrative Assistant III at Texas Historical Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $48,822.

William Junkermeier

Maintenance Specialist IV/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$48,822

Base pay: $48,822
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,822
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9044
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,069
State Employee Number: 1755330

At Texas Historical Commission, William Junkermeier serves as a Maintenance Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,822.

Mary Canales

Inventory & Store Specialist III/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$48,600

Base pay: $48,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,600
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1913
Hire Date: May 15, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,050
State Employee Number: 1678820

Mary Canales is a Inventory & Store Specialist III at Texas Historical Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $48,600.

Sophia Bynog

Inventory & Store Specialist III/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$48,600

Base pay: $48,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,600
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1913
Hire Date: Jul 15, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,050
State Employee Number: 1724662

Sophia Bynog works as a Inventory & Store Specialist III for Texas Historical Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Sophia earned $48,600 in 2026.