Want a new job paying nearly $300,000 a year? Here’s 10 state of Texas jobs hiring
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.
Here are some of the highest paying jobs currently advertised by Texas state agencies, according to postings on the state Workforce Solutions Office website. Each job differs in required experience, education and certifications.
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Lead psychiatrist: $23,068-$24,222 a month
Agency: Health and Human Services Commission
Location: Kerrville
This position performs advanced psychiatric work under direct supervision of the state hospital medical director. Duties include directing, overseeing and conducting the examination and diagnoses of patients. The job posting closes on July 31.
Pharmacist II: $13,672 a month
Agency: Health and Human Services Commission
Location: Wichita Falls
This position performs advanced pharmaceutical work under the pharmacy director. Duties include planning and coordinating clinical pharmaceutical programs, along with providing consulting services to staff. The job posting closes on May 24.
Telecom and network infrastructure technology architect: $149,000 a year
Agency: The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
Location: Dallas
This position is responsible for leading the development, implementation and design of communication infrastructure systems. Other duties include collaborating with executive leadership on development and communication strategic plans. The job posting closes on May 26.
Chief audit compliance officer: $171,000-$265,000 a year
Agency: Texas Department of Transportation
Location: Austin
This position provides leadership and direction to the department’s internal audit compliance divisions. Other duties include examining and evaluating department activities in compliance, along with collaborating with other state agencies. The job posting closes on November 12.
Director of transportation programming and development: $117,000-$198,000 a year
Agency: Texas Department of Transportation
Location: Houston
This position directs the coordination of district-wide project planning and development. Duties include overseeing transportation planning, consulting with administration on projects and managing employees. The job posting closes on March 22.
Information systems director: $160,000 a year
Agency: University of Texas at Dallas
Location: Richardson
This position is responsible for providing leadership and direction of the high performance computing (HPC) facilitation team in support of university researchers. Other duties include utilizing computing resources in researching and leveraging appropriate data management solutions. The job posting closes on March 26.
Staff Physician with Student Health Services: $152,000 a year
Agency: Texas Women’s University
Location: Denton
This position performs professional medical services at the university’s student health center. Duties include providing primary medical care to university students, along with providing counsel and prescribing medication. The job posting closes on May 18.
Special Projects Director: $9,782-$16,544 a month
Agency: Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
Location: Austin
This position performs advanced managerial work in guidance and operations under the department commissioner. Other duties include directing program activities, coordinating on special projects and identifying additional challenges/opportunities. The job posting closes on May 27.
Physician III: $14,322-$24,222 a month
Agency: Department of State Health Services
Location: Austin
This position is highly responsible and works in the infectious disease prevention division. Duties include providing extensive guidance to staff, advising department heads and represent the agency on infectious disease prevention. The job posting closes on April 8.
Director of Customer Service: $117,00-$123,000 a year
Agency: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Location: Austin
This position performs advanced managerial work in direction and guidance for the customer service division. Duties include overseeing division operations, contacting center staff and evaluating team activities. The job posting closes on March 31.
