Government Salaries Explorer
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Updated: July 1, 2024 • Download all data
POSITION
Purchaser III
This position is categorized as property management and procurement, according to the state auditor's office. Its salary ranges from $39,976 to $61,399. A description of this position and its responsibilities is available on the auditor's website.
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Employees
14
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Median salary
$51,627
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Average salary
$51,988
Employees by gender
Most employees who hold this position identify as female.
| Gender | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 11 | $52,200 | |
| Male | 3 | $50,688 |
Employees by race
| Race | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2 | $51,444 | |
| Black | 1 | $46,658 | |
| Hispanic | 5 | $53,652 | |
| Other | 2 | $52,942 | |
| White | 4 | $51,738 |
Length of employment
A majority of employees have worked at the Department of Public Safety for one to 10 years.
| Length of employment | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year or less | 2 | $50,688 | |
| 1-10 years | 9 | $51,053 | |
| 10-20 years | 3 | $55,196 |
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 | 14 | $51,627 |
Current employees
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