Government Salaries Explorer
This database of compensation for Texas state employees is published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. We publish this information because we believe that disclosing how tax dollars are spent is in the public interest.
Updated: April 1, 2021 • Download all data
POSITION
Trooper
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.
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Employees
2,182
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Median salary
$64,919
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Average salary
$65,920
Employees by gender
Most employees who hold this position identify as male.
| Gender | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 183 | $64,919 | |
| Male | 1,999 | $64,919 |
Employees by race
Most employees who hold this position identify as white.
| Race | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 18 | $64,919 | |
| Asian | 31 | $64,919 | |
| Black | 175 | $64,919 | |
| Hispanic | 794 | $64,919 | |
| White | 1,164 | $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 | $64,919 | |
| 1-10 years | 1,453 | $64,919 | |
| 10-20 years | 607 | $72,613 | |
| 20+ years | 121 | $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 | 2,182 | $64,919 |
Current employees
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