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Updated: July 1, 2024 • Download all data
POSITION
Contract Specialist IV
Department of State Health Services
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Employees
29
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Median salary
$57,600
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Average salary
$58,747
Employees by gender
Most employees who hold this position identify as female.
| Gender | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 17 | $58,200 | |
| Male | 12 | $56,063 |
Employees by race
| Race | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1 | $61,800 | |
| Black | 10 | $55,100 | |
| Hispanic | 8 | $59,094 | |
| Other | 2 | $57,190 | |
| White | 8 | $57,300 |
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 | 7 | $58,200 | |
| 1-10 years | 18 | $58,394 | |
| 10-20 years | 4 | $54,807 |
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 | 29 | $57,600 |
Current employees
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