Government Salaries Explorer
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Updated: July 1, 2024 • Download all data
POSITION
Legal Assistant II
Department of Family and Protective Services
This position is categorized as legal, according to the state auditor's office. Its salary ranges from $42,521 to $67,671. A description of this position and its responsibilities is available on the auditor's website.
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Employees
38
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Median salary
$55,809
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Average salary
$55,636
Employees by gender
Most employees who hold this position identify as female.
Gender | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
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Female | 37 | $55,809 | |
Male | 1 | $57,042 |
Employees by race
Race | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
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Black | 9 | $56,051 | |
Hispanic | 12 | $53,850 | |
White | 17 | $55,809 |
Length of employment
Length of employment | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
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1 year or less | 1 | $53,153 | |
1-10 years | 14 | $55,809 | |
10-20 years | 18 | $55,522 | |
20+ years | 5 | $56,051 |
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 |
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Full-Time | 38 | $55,809 |
Current employees
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