Government Salaries Explorer
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Updated: July 1, 2023 • Download all data
POSITION
Attorney III
Department of Family and Protective Services
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Employees
54
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Median salary
$75,936
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Average salary
$76,188
Employees by gender
Most employees who hold this position identify as female.
| Gender | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 39 | $76,011 | |
| Male | 15 | $74,286 |
Employees by race
Most employees who hold this position identify as white.
| Race | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 | $75,313 | |
| Asian | 1 | $74,134 | |
| Black | 5 | $76,349 | |
| Hispanic | 2 | $75,804 | |
| White | 45 | $76,011 |
Length of employment
A majority of employees have worked at the Department of Family and Protective Services for one to 10 years.
| Length of employment | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year or less | 12 | $75,687 | |
| 1-10 years | 33 | $74,134 | |
| 10-20 years | 9 | $79,642 |
Employment status
All employees who hold this position are full-time. Employment status refers to whether an employee is listed as working part or full time and is based on hours worked in a week.
| Status | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 | $75,936 |
Current employees
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