Government Salaries Explorer
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Updated: Jan. 1, 2024 • Download all data
POSITION
Program Specialist VI
Department of State Health Services
This position is categorized as program management, according to the state auditor's office. Its salary ranges from $58,184 to $94,913. A description of this position and its responsibilities is available on the auditor's website.
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Employees
67
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Median salary
$69,161
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Average salary
$70,468
Employees by gender
Most employees who hold this position identify as female.
Gender | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
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Female | 48 | $69,118 | |
Male | 19 | $70,560 |
Employees by race
Race | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
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Asian | 6 | $69,656 | |
Black | 6 | $75,384 | |
Hispanic | 20 | $68,145 | |
Other | 1 | $72,000 | |
White | 34 | $69,118 |
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 |
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1 year or less | 18 | $70,280 | |
1-10 years | 40 | $68,801 | |
10-20 years | 9 | $68,829 |
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 |
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Full-Time | 67 | $69,161 |
Current employees
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