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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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Icen Yoosefdoost

Data Analyst II/Texas Water Development Board

2026 total comp

$65,400

Base pay: $65,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,400
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 651
Hire Date: Mar 16, 2026
Monthly Pay: $5,450
State Employee Number: 1638523

At Texas Water Development Board, Icen Yoosefdoost serves as a Data Analyst II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,400.

John Chavez

Staff Services Officer III/Texas Water Development Board

2026 total comp

$65,243

Base pay: $65,243
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,243
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1552
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $5,437
State Employee Number: 1687971

John Chavez holds the role of Staff Services Officer III at Texas Water Development Board. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,243.

Calvin Najera

Training and Development Specialist IV/Texas Water Development Board

2026 total comp

$65,000

Base pay: $65,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1784
Hire Date: Apr 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $5,417
State Employee Number: 1776623

Calvin Najera is a Training and Development Specialist IV at Texas Water Development Board. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $65,000.

Arahim Zuniga Herrera

Project Manager II/Texas Water Development Board

2026 total comp

$64,800

Base pay: $64,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,800
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1559
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $5,400
State Employee Number: 991966

At Texas Water Development Board, Arahim Zuniga Herrera serves as a Project Manager II. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,800.

Jamie Mcdaniel

Accountant IV/Texas Water Development Board

2026 total comp

$64,800

Base pay: $64,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,800
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1018
Hire Date: Jul 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $5,400
State Employee Number: 1477341

At Texas Water Development Board, Jamie Mcdaniel serves as a Accountant IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,800.

Leina Gonzalez

Planner II/Texas Water Development Board

2026 total comp

$64,800

Base pay: $64,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,800
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 517
Hire Date: Jul 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $5,400
State Employee Number: 1477343

Leina Gonzalez is a Planner II at Texas Water Development Board. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,800.

Jerome Moore

IT Support Specialist IV/Texas Water Development Board

2026 total comp

$64,725

Base pay: $64,725
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,725
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 231
Hire Date: Dec 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $5,394
State Employee Number: 1130942

At Texas Water Development Board, Jerome Moore serves as a IT Support Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,725.

Carol Crapanzano

Environmental Protect Specialist III/Texas Water Development Board

2025 total comp

$64,575

Base pay: $64,575
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,575
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2653
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $5,381
State Employee Number: 1455732

Carol Crapanzano works as a Environmental Protect Specialist III for Texas Water Development Board. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Carol earned $64,575 in 2025.

Stephannie Resendez

Environmental Protect Specialist III/Texas Water Development Board

2026 total comp

$64,575

Base pay: $64,575
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,575
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2653
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $5,381
State Employee Number: 1468752

Stephannie Resendez works as a Environmental Protect Specialist III for Texas Water Development Board. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Stephannie earned $64,575 in 2026.

Donald Karr

Hydrologist III/Texas Water Development Board

2026 total comp

$64,452

Base pay: $64,452
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,452
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2464
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2018
Monthly Pay: $5,371
State Employee Number: 925003

Donald Karr works as a Hydrologist III for Texas Water Development Board. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Donald earned $64,452 in 2026.

Linda Salazar

Loan Specialist II/Texas Water Development Board

2026 total comp

$64,389

Base pay: $64,389
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,389
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1261
Hire Date: Sep 18, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,366
State Employee Number: 243110

Linda Salazar is a Loan Specialist II at Texas Water Development Board. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,389.

Sara Davila

Project Manager II/Texas Water Development Board

2025 total comp

$64,260

Base pay: $64,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,260
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1559
Hire Date: Aug 12, 2024
Monthly Pay: $5,355
State Employee Number: 1271454

Sara Davila is a Project Manager II at Texas Water Development Board. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $64,260.

Jackson Baugh

Creative Media Designer II/Texas Water Development Board

2026 total comp

$64,149

Base pay: $64,149
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,149
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1812
Hire Date: Apr 1, 2021
Monthly Pay: $5,346
State Employee Number: 1401163

Jackson Baugh holds the role of Creative Media Designer II at Texas Water Development Board. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,149.

Denise Livingston

Program Specialist III/Texas Water Development Board

2026 total comp

$64,066

Base pay: $64,066
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,066
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Jun 20, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,339
State Employee Number: 1646040

Denise Livingston works as a Program Specialist III for Texas Water Development Board. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Denise earned $64,066 in 2026.

Talethia Hamlet

Contract Specialist IV/Texas Water Development Board

2026 total comp

$64,050

Base pay: $64,050
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,050
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1984
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $5,338
State Employee Number: 1431713

At Texas Water Development Board, Talethia Hamlet serves as a Contract Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,050.

Brittany Condry

Planner II/Texas Water Development Board

2026 total comp

$63,780

Base pay: $63,780
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,780
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 517
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $5,315
State Employee Number: 1569798

Brittany Condry is a Planner II at Texas Water Development Board. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $63,780.

Noah Powell

Planner II/Texas Water Development Board

2026 total comp

$63,780

Base pay: $63,780
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,780
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 517
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $5,315
State Employee Number: 1806029

Noah Powell works as a Planner II for Texas Water Development Board. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Noah earned $63,780 in 2026.

Sarah Thissen

Program Specialist II/Texas Water Development Board

2026 total comp

$63,630

Base pay: $63,630
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,630
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1571
Hire Date: Aug 12, 2024
Monthly Pay: $5,303
State Employee Number: 1551981

Sarah Thissen 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 $63,630.

Aidan Mclendon

Hydrologist III/Texas Water Development Board

2026 total comp

$63,616

Base pay: $63,616
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,616
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2464
Hire Date: Oct 14, 2024
Monthly Pay: $5,301
State Employee Number: 1150422

Aidan Mclendon holds the role of Hydrologist III at Texas Water Development Board. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,616.

Trevor Harmon

Hydrologist III/Texas Water Development Board

2026 total comp

$63,616

Base pay: $63,616
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,616
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2464
Hire Date: Apr 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $5,301
State Employee Number: 1776622

Trevor Harmon holds the role of Hydrologist III at Texas Water Development Board. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,616.

Krutikkumar Patel

Engineering Specialist IV/Texas Water Development Board

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
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2130
Hire Date: May 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $5,300
State Employee Number: 1231630

At Texas Water Development Board, Krutikkumar Patel serves as a Engineering Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,600.