Want to make more than $250,000 a year? Here are 10 Texas state jobs 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: $23,068-$24,221 a month

  • Agency: Health and Human Services Commission

  • Location: Pollok

This position performs advanced psychiatric work under direct supervision of the SSLC Medical Director, direct and oversee examinations of patients and administer psychiatric treatment and medication as needed. Other duties include administering specialized psychiatric treatment, direct staff and provide leadership to ensure optimal care. The job listing closes on July 24, 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.

Assistant vice president for institutional success technology: $190,000 a year

  • Agency: University of Texas at Dallas

  • Location: Richardson

This position will be responsible for identifying technology needs, prioritizing resources and improve or replace web application technology tools. Other duties include assisting with the university’s technological expansion and initiative. This job posting closes on Oct. 11, 2023.

Manager IV- $7,308 a month

  • Agency: Texas Parks & Wildlife

  • Location: Austin

This position is responsible for managing and providing oversight to the agency’s payroll section, under the direction of the human resources director. Other responsibilities include monitoring staff performance and establishing unit goals and objectives. This job posting closes on July 27, 2023.

Associate commissioner: $11,272-$19,064 a month

  • Agency: Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

  • Location: Austin

The position works for the Child Protective Investigations where they help direct day-to-day operations for the agency. Other duties include working on financial and budget activities, along with focusing on promoting safe and healthy families from abuse. This job posting closes on Dec. 27, 2023.

Assistant area engineer: $97,000-$164,000 a year

  • Agency: Texas Department of Transportation

  • Location: Euless

The position assists in directing area office operations, managing employees and office operations. Other duties require working with government officials and private entities on projects. This job posting closes on July 16, 2024.

Deputy district engineer: $122,000-$207,000 a year

  • Agency: Texas Department of Transportation

  • Location: Tyler

This position assists in management and engineering oversight of all activities related to the Tyler district. Duties include transportation planning, operations, construction, inspection, engineering design and maintenance of bridges and highways. The job posting closes Feb. 24, 2024.

IT director: $10,000-$12,500 a month

  • Agency: Public Utility Commission

  • Location: Austin

The position supports the agency’s desktop environment by installing, maintaining and troubleshooting workstation software. Other duties include optimizing staff computer resources and managing the agency’s servers. The job listing closes on Aug. 11, 2023.

General counsel IV: $138,000-$157,000 a year

  • Agency: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

  • Location: Austin

The position will direct and plan legal activities in the Office of the General Counsel, along with interpreting laws and regulations. Other duties include coordinating a variety of management and support activities to ensure swift and effective action. The job posting closes on Aug. 31, 2023.

Department of Banking general counsel: $13,750-$16,250 a month

  • Agency: State of Texas Department of Banking

  • Location: Austin

This position serves as a legal advisor with the banking, finance and deputy commissioners. Other duties include drafting legislation, interpreting laws and maintaining a liaison relationship with the Office of the Attorney General. The job posting closes on Aug. 10, 2023.