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Texas Water Development Board

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

The Texas Water Development Board operates public utilities and infrastructure such as water, power, sanitation, or energy services.

In 2026, this agency had 463 employees with median total compensation of $80,155; the highest distinct record was $265,000.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $40.4M
Employees: 463
Median total: $80,155
Highest record: $265,000

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$32,033$181,564+

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

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 463 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($80,155) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $87,153 (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

$59,722

$66,792

$80,155

$97,020

$124,724

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $124,724 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $59,722. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Manager IV

18 · $97,009

Manager III

15 · $92,000

Data Analyst IV

13 · $81,900

Program Specialist III

13 · $61,602

Director IV

11 · $147,000

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	$39.6M —	468 —	$78,265 —
2026	$40.4M ▲ 1.9%	463 ▼ 1.1%	$80,155 ▲ 2.4%

Record list

Employees

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Skylar Verburgt

Hydrologist II/Texas Water Development Board

2026 total comp

$60,015

Base pay: $60,015
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,015
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2460
Hire Date: Jul 15, 2024
Monthly Pay: $5,001
State Employee Number: 1476272

Skylar Verburgt is a Hydrologist II at Texas Water Development Board. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,015.

Jose Cepeda

Hydrologist II/Texas Water Development Board

2026 total comp

$60,015

Base pay: $60,015
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,015
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2460
Hire Date: May 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $5,001
State Employee Number: 1710658

Jose Cepeda holds the role of Hydrologist II at Texas Water Development Board. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,015.

Lorena Galvan

Accountant IV/Texas Water Development Board

2025 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: 1018
Hire Date: Jan 13, 2025
Monthly Pay: $5,000
State Employee Number: 169534

At Texas Water Development Board, Lorena Galvan serves as a Accountant IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,000.

Devin Murphy

Administrative Assistant V/Texas Water Development Board

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
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 158
Hire Date: Mar 1, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,000
State Employee Number: 1167863

Devin Murphy holds the role of Administrative Assistant V at Texas Water Development Board. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,000.

Ernestine Newstrom

Accountant II/Texas Water Development Board

2026 total comp

$59,940

Base pay: $59,940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,940
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1014
Hire Date: Sep 16, 2019
Monthly Pay: $4,995
State Employee Number: 178177

Ernestine Newstrom holds the role of Accountant II at Texas Water Development Board. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,940.

Amanda Mendoza

Program Specialist III/Texas Water Development Board

2026 total comp

$59,722

Base pay: $59,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,722
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Jul 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $4,977
State Employee Number: 1247784

Amanda Mendoza is a Program Specialist III at Texas Water Development Board. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $59,722.

Jennifer Paris

Contract Specialist III/Texas Water Development Board

2025 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
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1982
Hire Date: Feb 18, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,950
State Employee Number: 47467

At Texas Water Development Board, Jennifer Paris serves as a Contract Specialist III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,400.

Victoria De Leon

Contract Specialist III/Texas Water Development Board

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: 1982
Hire Date: Jan 20, 2026
Monthly Pay: $4,950
State Employee Number: 1359710

At Texas Water Development Board, Victoria De Leon serves as a Contract Specialist III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,400.

Rishi Teli

Contract Specialist III/Texas Water Development Board

2025 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
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1982
Hire Date: Mar 17, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,950
State Employee Number: 1486539

At Texas Water Development Board, Rishi Teli serves as a Contract Specialist III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,400.

Arthur Brooks

Contract Specialist III/Texas Water Development Board

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
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1982
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2026
Monthly Pay: $4,950
State Employee Number: 1829776

Arthur Brooks is a Contract Specialist III at Texas Water Development Board. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $59,400.

Karen Linares

Executive Assistant I/Texas Water Development Board

2026 total comp

$58,940

Base pay: $58,940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,940
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 160
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,912
State Employee Number: 965265

Karen Linares works as a Executive Assistant I for Texas Water Development Board. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Karen earned $58,940 in 2026.

Kelsie Mccollough

Program Specialist III/Texas Water Development Board

2026 total comp

$58,830

Base pay: $58,830
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,830
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Mar 18, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,903
State Employee Number: 1253748

At Texas Water Development Board, Kelsie Mccollough serves as a Program Specialist III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,830.

Tara Coleman

Financial Examiner I/Texas Water Development Board

2026 total comp

$58,560

Base pay: $58,560
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,560
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1100
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,880
State Employee Number: 144950

Tara Coleman is a Financial Examiner I at Texas Water Development Board. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,560.

Audrey Jaisingh

Financial Examiner I/Texas Water Development Board

2026 total comp

$58,560

Base pay: $58,560
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,560
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1100
Hire Date: Sep 16, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,880
State Employee Number: 1733755

Audrey Jaisingh holds the role of Financial Examiner I at Texas Water Development Board. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,560.

Vedashri Shewale

Financial Examiner I/Texas Water Development Board

2026 total comp

$58,560

Base pay: $58,560
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,560
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1100
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,880
State Employee Number: 1749004

Vedashri Shewale works as a Financial Examiner I for Texas Water Development Board. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Vedashri earned $58,560 in 2026.

Spencer Montemorano

Program Specialist II/Texas Water Development Board

2026 total comp

$58,200

Base pay: $58,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,200
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1571
Hire Date: Sep 16, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,850
State Employee Number: 1733754

Spencer Montemorano works as a Program Specialist II for Texas Water Development Board. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Spencer earned $58,200 in 2026.

Jose Chavana Jr

Program Specialist II/Texas Water Development Board

2026 total comp

$58,200

Base pay: $58,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,200
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1571
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,850
State Employee Number: 1747021

Jose Chavana Jr holds the role of Program Specialist II at Texas Water Development Board. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,200.

Lisa Fablet

Program Specialist II/Texas Water Development Board

2026 total comp

$58,200

Base pay: $58,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,200
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1571
Hire Date: Mar 17, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,850
State Employee Number: 1772632

At Texas Water Development Board, Lisa Fablet serves as a Program Specialist II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,200.

Michelle Celedon

Creative Media Designer II/Texas Water Development Board

2026 total comp

$58,008

Base pay: $58,008
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,008
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1812
Hire Date: Dec 16, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,834
State Employee Number: 1760540

Michelle Celedon works as a Creative Media Designer II for Texas Water Development Board. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Michelle earned $58,008 in 2026.

Amaris Molina

Executive Assistant II/Texas Water Development Board

2026 total comp

$58,000

Base pay: $58,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 162
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2019
Monthly Pay: $4,833
State Employee Number: 1242301

Amaris Molina holds the role of Executive Assistant II at Texas Water Development Board. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,000.

Rebecca Brenneman

Geographic Information Specialist II/Texas Water Development Board

2025 total comp

$58,000

Base pay: $58,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0271
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,833
State Employee Number: 1727223

Rebecca Brenneman works as a Geographic Information Specialist II for Texas Water Development Board. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Rebecca earned $58,000 in 2025.

Rujul Kulkarni

Program Specialist II/Texas Water Development Board

2026 total comp

$58,000

Base pay: $58,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1571
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,833
State Employee Number: 1803094

At Texas Water Development Board, Rujul Kulkarni serves as a Program Specialist II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,000.

Antonio Canas-Bonilla

Program Specialist I/Texas Water Development Board

2026 total comp

$57,792

Base pay: $57,792
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,792
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1570
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,816
State Employee Number: 1272243

At Texas Water Development Board, Antonio Canas-Bonilla serves as a Program Specialist I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,792.

Gerald Wells

Executive Assistant I/Texas Water Development Board

2026 total comp

$57,600

Base pay: $57,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,600
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 160
Hire Date: Mar 1, 2026
Monthly Pay: $4,800
State Employee Number: 113452

Gerald Wells is a Executive Assistant I at Texas Water Development Board. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,600.

Brian Christman Iii

Hydrologist I/Texas Water Development Board

2026 total comp

$57,475

Base pay: $57,475
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,475
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2456
Hire Date: May 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,790
State Employee Number: 1457296

Brian Christman Iii works as a Hydrologist I for Texas Water Development Board. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Brian earned $57,475 in 2026.

Tymiria Harrod

Accountant II/Texas Water Development Board

2026 total comp

$57,086

Base pay: $57,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,086
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1014
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2016
Monthly Pay: $4,757
State Employee Number: 999349

At Texas Water Development Board, Tymiria Harrod serves as a Accountant II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,086.

Vincent Washington

IT Support Specialist III/Texas Water Development Board

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: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 230
Hire Date: Sep 16, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,750
State Employee Number: 1437623

Vincent Washington is a IT Support Specialist III at Texas Water Development Board. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,000.

Laura Stumpf

Purchaser III/Texas Water Development Board

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: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1932
Hire Date: Apr 15, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,750
State Employee Number: 1646726

Laura Stumpf is a Purchaser III at Texas Water Development Board. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $57,000.

Jonathan Guzman

IT Support Specialist III/Texas Water Development Board

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: 230
Hire Date: Mar 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,750
State Employee Number: 1702204

At Texas Water Development Board, Jonathan Guzman serves as a IT Support Specialist III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,000.

Rebecca Martin

Executive Assistant I/Texas Water Development Board

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: 160
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,750
State Employee Number: 1715763

Rebecca Martin is a Executive Assistant I at Texas Water Development Board. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,000.

Solomon Jordan

IT Support Specialist III/Texas Water Development Board

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: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 230
Hire Date: Dec 16, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,750
State Employee Number: 1760483

Solomon Jordan holds the role of IT Support Specialist III at Texas Water Development Board. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,000.

Amber Rowe

Contract Specialist II/Texas Water Development Board

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: 1980
Hire Date: May 12, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,750
State Employee Number: 1781228

Amber Rowe works as a Contract Specialist II for Texas Water Development Board. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Amber earned $57,000 in 2026.