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Updated: Feb. 1, 2021 • Download all data

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POSITION

Trooper

Department of Public Safety

This position is categorized as law enforcement, according to the state auditor's office. Its salary ranges depending on an employee's experience. Someone with less than 4 years of service makes $53,242; more than 4, $64,919; more than 8, $69,541; more than 12, $72,613; more than 16, $75,968; and more than 20, $79,323. A description of this position and its responsibilities is available on the auditor's website.

  • Employees

    2,205

  • Median salary

    $64,919

  • Average salary

    $65,301

Employees by gender

Most employees who hold this position identify as male.

Gender Employees Percent Median salary
Female 180
8% 		$64,919
Male 2,025
91%
$64,919

Employees by race

Most employees who hold this position identify as white.

Race Employees Percent Median salary
American Indian 18 < 1% $64,919
Asian 31
1% 		$64,919
Black 177
8% 		$64,919
Hispanic 804
36% 		$64,919
White 1,175
53%
$64,919

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 1 < 1% $53,242
1-10 years 1,478
67%
$64,919
10-20 years 601
27% 		$72,613
20+ years 125
5% 		$79,323

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 2,205
100%
$64,919

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