Government Salaries Explorer
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Updated: July 1, 2021 • Download all data
POSITION
Program Specialist II
Department of State Health Services
This position is categorized as program management, according to the state auditor's office. Its salary ranges from $39,521 to $64,449. A description of this position and its responsibilities is available on the auditor's website.
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Employees
98
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Median salary
$43,362
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Average salary
$44,734
Employees by gender
Most employees who hold this position identify as female.
| Gender | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 82 | $43,336 | |
| Male | 16 | $44,251 |
Employees by race
| Race | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 | $50,993 | |
| Asian | 7 | $43,032 | |
| Black | 16 | $45,009 | |
| Hispanic | 34 | $41,889 | |
| Other | 1 | $41,280 | |
| White | 39 | $44,843 |
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 | 11 | $48,500 | |
| 1-10 years | 55 | $43,032 | |
| 10-20 years | 32 | $43,472 |
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 | 98 | $43,362 |
Current employees
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