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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%

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Record list

Employees

Page 1

Scott Whitley

Assistant Park/Hist Site Super I/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$60,600

Base pay: $60,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,600
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2692
Hire Date: Jul 1, 2016
Monthly Pay: $5,050
State Employee Number: 980410

Scott Whitley is a Assistant Park/Hist Site Super I at Texas Historical Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,600.

Amanda Lanum

Assistant Park/Hist Site Super I/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$60,600

Base pay: $60,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,600
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2692
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2020
Monthly Pay: $5,050
State Employee Number: 1274803

Amanda Lanum is a Assistant Park/Hist Site Super I at Texas Historical Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,600.

Yvonne Barron

Accountant IV/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$60,600

Base pay: $60,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,600
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1018
Hire Date: Jan 5, 2026
Monthly Pay: $5,050
State Employee Number: 1661246

At Texas Historical Commission, Yvonne Barron serves as a Accountant IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,600.

Dorothy Wood

Assistant Park/Hist Site Super I/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$60,600

Base pay: $60,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,600
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2692
Hire Date: Aug 15, 2024
Monthly Pay: $5,050
State Employee Number: 1730011

At Texas Historical Commission, Dorothy Wood serves as a Assistant Park/Hist Site Super I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,600.

Traci Anderson

Program Specialist II/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$60,564

Base pay: $60,564
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,564
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1571
Hire Date: Apr 15, 2024
Monthly Pay: $5,047
State Employee Number: 338151

Traci Anderson is a Program Specialist II at Texas Historical Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,564.

Nicole Shadle

Education Specialist II/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$59,400

Base pay: $59,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,400
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 821
Hire Date: Sep 15, 2021
Monthly Pay: $4,950
State Employee Number: 1423884

Nicole Shadle works as a Education Specialist II for Texas Historical Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Nicole earned $59,400 in 2026.

Ryann Ramirez

Program Specialist II/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$59,328

Base pay: $59,328
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,328
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1571
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,944
State Employee Number: 1677255

Ryann Ramirez works as a Program Specialist II for Texas Historical Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Ryann earned $59,328 in 2026.

Andreea Flores

Program Specialist I/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$58,710

Base pay: $58,710
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,710
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: Mar 9, 2020
Monthly Pay: $4,893
State Employee Number: 111923

Andreea Flores holds the role of Program Specialist I at Texas Historical Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,710.

Diana Larkin

Program Specialist I/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$58,710

Base pay: $58,710
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,710
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,893
State Employee Number: 848534

Diana Larkin is a Program Specialist I at Texas Historical Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,710.

Ashton Jeffers

Program Specialist II/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$58,710

Base pay: $58,710
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,710
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1571
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,893
State Employee Number: 1754728

Ashton Jeffers holds the role of Program Specialist II at Texas Historical Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,710.

Lily George

Program Specialist I/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$58,710

Base pay: $58,710
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,710
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: Jul 15, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,893
State Employee Number: 1716613

Lily George works as a Program Specialist I for Texas Historical Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Lily earned $58,710 in 2026.

Kimberly Klein

Administrative Assistant IV/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$58,045

Base pay: $58,045
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,045
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 156
Hire Date: Nov 3, 2008
Monthly Pay: $4,837
State Employee Number: 115040

Kimberly Klein is a Administrative Assistant IV at Texas Historical Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,045.

Rosita Patterson

Administrative Assistant IV/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$58,045

Base pay: $58,045
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,045
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 156
Hire Date: May 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,837
State Employee Number: 896354

Rosita Patterson works as a Administrative Assistant IV for Texas Historical Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Rosita earned $58,045 in 2026.

Veronica Granados

Administrative Assistant IV/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$58,045

Base pay: $58,045
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,045
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 156
Hire Date: Mar 17, 2022
Monthly Pay: $4,837
State Employee Number: 1458014

Veronica Granados works as a Administrative Assistant IV for Texas Historical Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Veronica earned $58,045 in 2026.

Tabitha Tracy-Swies

Administrative Assistant IV/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$58,045

Base pay: $58,045
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,045
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 156
Hire Date: Jan 15, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,837
State Employee Number: 1688640

Tabitha Tracy-Swies holds the role of Administrative Assistant IV at Texas Historical Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,045.

Sherry Solis

Human Resources Specialist III/Texas Historical Commission

2025 total comp

$57,508

Base pay: $57,508
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,508
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1733
Hire Date: Mar 15, 2021
Monthly Pay: $4,792
State Employee Number: 1397964

Sherry Solis holds the role of Human Resources Specialist III at Texas Historical Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,508.

Jarrod Gibson

Program Specialist II/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$57,474

Base pay: $57,474
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,474
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1571
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $4,790
State Employee Number: 1570498

Jarrod Gibson is a Program Specialist II at Texas Historical Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,474.

Carlos Castro

Fleet Manager II/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$57,225

Base pay: $57,225
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,225
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1997
Hire Date: Nov 16, 2005
Monthly Pay: $4,769
State Employee Number: 129966

At Texas Historical Commission, Carlos Castro serves as a Fleet Manager II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,225.

Frank Sharp

Education Specialist II/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$57,158

Base pay: $57,158
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,158
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 821
Hire Date: Feb 15, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,763
State Employee Number: 1692546

Frank Sharp works as a Education Specialist II for Texas Historical Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Frank earned $57,158 in 2026.

William Carroll

Maintenance Supervisor III/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$57,000

Base pay: $57,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9055
Hire Date: Aug 13, 2012
Monthly Pay: $4,750
State Employee Number: 30404

William Carroll is a Maintenance Supervisor III at Texas Historical Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,000.

Guadalupe Marquez

Maintenance Supervisor III/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$57,000

Base pay: $57,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9055
Hire Date: Jul 15, 2021
Monthly Pay: $4,750
State Employee Number: 315893

Guadalupe Marquez works as a Maintenance Supervisor III for Texas Historical Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Guadalupe earned $57,000 in 2026.

Celeste Solomon

Inventory & Store Specialist V/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$57,000

Base pay: $57,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1915
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2019
Monthly Pay: $4,750
State Employee Number: 776674

Celeste Solomon is a Inventory & Store Specialist V at Texas Historical Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,000.

Emilia Alba

Accountant III/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$57,000

Base pay: $57,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1016
Hire Date: Feb 16, 2026
Monthly Pay: $4,750
State Employee Number: 1125072

Emilia Alba is a Accountant III at Texas Historical Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,000.

Jennifer Townzen

Education Specialist II/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$57,000

Base pay: $57,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 821
Hire Date: Apr 15, 2022
Monthly Pay: $4,750
State Employee Number: 1146370

Jennifer Townzen holds the role of Education Specialist II at Texas Historical Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,000.

Tammy Scarbrough

Education Specialist II/Texas Historical Commission

2025 total comp

$57,000

Base pay: $57,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0821
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,750
State Employee Number: 1641505

Tammy Scarbrough holds the role of Education Specialist II at Texas Historical Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,000.

Pamela Kouame

Education Specialist II/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$57,000

Base pay: $57,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 821
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,750
State Employee Number: 1678836

At Texas Historical Commission, Pamela Kouame serves as a Education Specialist II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,000.

Alexandra Vanderhider

Assistant Park/Hist Site Super II/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$57,000

Base pay: $57,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2694
Hire Date: Mar 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,750
State Employee Number: 1701024

Alexandra Vanderhider holds the role of Assistant Park/Hist Site Super II at Texas Historical Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,000.

Austin Long

Education Specialist II/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$57,000

Base pay: $57,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 821
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,750
State Employee Number: 1716330

At Texas Historical Commission, Austin Long serves as a Education Specialist II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,000.

Christopher Hohman

Education Specialist II/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$57,000

Base pay: $57,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 821
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,750
State Employee Number: 1718743

Christopher Hohman works as a Education Specialist II for Texas Historical Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Christopher earned $57,000 in 2026.

Ethan Belicek

Maintenance Supervisor III/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$57,000

Base pay: $57,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9055
Hire Date: Jul 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,750
State Employee Number: 60320

Ethan Belicek is a Maintenance Supervisor III at Texas Historical Commission. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,000.

Rachael Low

Education Specialist II/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$57,000

Base pay: $57,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 821
Hire Date: Nov 18, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,750
State Employee Number: 1807582

At Texas Historical Commission, Rachael Low serves as a Education Specialist II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,000.

Derek Spence

Maintenance Supervisor III/Texas Historical Commission

2026 total comp

$57,000

Base pay: $57,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9055
Hire Date: Sep 15, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,750
State Employee Number: 723688

Derek Spence works as a Maintenance Supervisor III for Texas Historical Commission. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Derek earned $57,000 in 2026.