Want to make up to $300,000 a year? 10 Texas state jobs still open that pay the most

Brayden Garcia
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The median salary for a Texas state government employee is about $50,000 a year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make a whole lot more money if you have the chops.

Here are some of highest paying jobs currently being advertised by Texas state agencies, according to postings on the state Workforce Solutions Office website. Each job differs in required experience, education and certifications.

Psychiatrist IV: $23,068-$24,221 a month

  • Agency: Health and Human Services Commission

  • Location: Austin

This position performs highly advanced psychiatric work under the supervision of the agency’s medical director. Other duties include administering specialized psychiatric treatments, directing staff and ensuring optimal care to patients. The job posting closes on Feb. 2, 2024.

Pharmacist III: $15,756-$16,544 a month

  • Agency: Health and Human Services Commission

  • Location: Vernon

This position performs senior-level pharmaceutical work under the direction of the state hospital’s medical director. Additionally, the person will supervise training, coordinate inventory and execute pharmacy operations. The job posting closes on Jan. 23, 2024.

Director of Transportation Operations: $117,000-$198,000 a year

  • Agency: Texas Department of Transportation

  • Location: Amarillo

This position oversees the transportation operations function for district highways and facilities. Other duties include managing a group of technical employees and watching over district wide construction projects. The job posting closes on Sept. 19, 2023.

Antitrust litigator: $12,249-$13,650 a month

  • Agency: Attorney General of Texas

  • Location: Austin

This position will work in the antitrust division, which is charged with investigating and prosecuting violations of the Texas Free Enterprise and Antitrust Act. Matters investigated in the division are either local, regional or national, and will coordinate with other branches of government. This job posting closes on July 16, 2024.

Web Branch Manager: $110,00-$115,000 a year

  • Agency: Texas Department of Transportation

  • Location: Austin

This position oversee the day-to-day web service operations for the creative services section of the communications division in TxDOT. Other duties include supervising a group of employees, coordinating external web presence and working with contractors. The job posting closes on Sept. 22, 2023.

Community-Based Care Operations Director: $9,782-$16,544 a month

  • Agency: Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

  • Location: Austin

This position performs highly advanced managerial work on providing direction and guidance for the Community-Based Care division of the agency. The director is responsible for overseeing development of policy and establishing tools for success. The job posting closes on Dec. 28, 2023.

Regional Medical Director: $13,020-$22,020 a month

  • Agency: Department of State Health Services

  • Location: El Paso

This position is responsible for planning, developing and organizing public health activities for 36 counties in west Texas. Other duties include assigning program activities in the region and consulting with local physicians and health departments on public health issues. The job posting closes on Jan. 15, 2024.

Telework Director: $10,000 a month

  • Agency: Texas Workforce Commission

  • Location: Austin

This position will lead the analytic infrastructure department within the division of information, innovation and insight. The director is responsible for building out the agency’s infrastructure and analyzing data to better service the community. The job posting closes on Aug. 10, 2024.

Clinical Director for Forensic Mental Health Services: $10,412 a month

  • Agency: Texas Juvenile Justice Department

  • Location: Mart

This position performs advanced managerial work on providing administrative and clinic supervision to staff of the institution. The director will provide professional services to group, individual and family counseling. The job posting closes on Aug. 11, 2024.

Captain Game Warden: $10,102-$10,999 a month

  • Agency: Texas Parks and Wildlife

  • Location: Wichita Falls

This position is responsible for wildlife conservation and natural resources enforcement for the Wichita Falls district. Other duties include supervising staff, conducting analysis on data and making decisions on applying regulations and policy. The job posting closes on Sept. 25, 2023.