Government Salaries Explorer
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Updated: July 1, 2021 • Download all data
POSITION
Program Specialist III
Department of Family and Protective Services
This position is categorized as program management, according to the state auditor's office. Its salary ranges from $42,244 to $68,960. A description of this position and its responsibilities is available on the auditor's website.
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Employees
116
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Median salary
$60,063
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Average salary
$58,035
Employees by gender
Most employees who hold this position identify as female.
| Gender | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 101 | $60,091 | |
| Male | 15 | $57,885 |
Employees by race
| Race | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1 | $57,670 | |
| Black | 33 | $61,247 | |
| Hispanic | 32 | $60,959 | |
| White | 50 | $59,147 |
Length of employment
| Length of employment | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year or less | 3 | $49,375 | |
| 1-10 years | 54 | $60,629 | |
| 10-20 years | 48 | $59,863 | |
| 20+ years | 11 | $62,152 |
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 | 116 | $60,063 |
Current employees
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