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: Feb. 1, 2021 • Download all data
AGENCY
Department of State Health Services
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Total employees
3,262
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Median salary
$49,777
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Minimum salary
$21,525
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Maximum salary
$271,083
Positions at this agency
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Employees by gender
Most employees at this agency identify as female.
| Gender | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 2,352 | $48,781 | |
| Male | 910 | $51,659 |
Employees by race
| Race | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 8 | $45,497 | |
| Asian | 198 | $53,689 | |
| Black | 503 | $46,041 | |
| Hispanic | 1,046 | $45,028 | |
| Other | 24 | $45,312 | |
| White | 1,483 | $54,266 |
Length of employment
A majority of employees have worked at the Department of State Health Services for one to 10 years.
| Length of employment | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year or less | 538 | $47,000 | |
| 1-10 years | 1,796 | $48,905 | |
| 10-20 years | 928 | $52,068 |
Employment status
Most employees at this agency 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 | 3,258 | $49,800 | |
| Part-Time | 4 | $34,480 |
Current positions
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