
Government Salaries Explorer
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Updated: Oct. 1, 2022 • 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 $36,976 to $58,399. A description of this position and its responsibilities is available on the auditor's website.
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Employees
35
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Median salary
$39,486
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Average salary
$40,067
Employees by gender
Most employees who hold this position identify as female.
Gender | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
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Female | 34 | $39,356 | |
Male | 1 | $42,634 |
Employees by race
Race | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
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Black | 8 | $39,800 | |
Hispanic | 11 | $39,490 | |
White | 16 | $39,356 |
Length of employment
A majority of employees have worked at the Department of Family and Protective Services for 10 to 20 years.
Length of employment | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
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1 year or less | 4 | $39,488 | |
1-10 years | 9 | $39,064 | |
10-20 years | 19 | $39,227 | |
20+ years | 3 | $42,634 |
Employment status
Most 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 | 34 | $39,488 | |
Part-Time | 1 | $33,815 |
Current employees
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