Government Salaries Explorer

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Updated: Oct. 1, 2024 • Download all data

POSITION

Direct Support Professional II

Health and Human Services Commission

This position is categorized as social services, according to the state auditor's office. Its salary ranges from $29,332 to $44,355. A description of this position and its responsibilities is available on the auditor's website.

Employees

2,473
Median salary

$39,571
Average salary

$40,809

Employees by gender

Most employees who hold this position identify as female.

Gender	Employees	Percent	Median salary
Female	1,646	66%	$42,571
Male	827	33%	$39,571

Employees by race

Most employees who hold this position identify as black.

Race	Employees	Percent	Median salary
American Indian	8	< 1%	$39,571
Asian	66	2%	$42,571
Black	1,498	60%	$39,571
Hispanic	527	21%	$39,571
Other	78	3%	$39,571
White	296	11%	$39,571

Length of employment

A majority of employees have worked at the Health and Human Services Commission for one to 10 years.

Length of employment	Employees	Percent	Median salary
1 year or less	1,002	40%	$39,571
1-10 years	1,471	59%	$42,571

Employment status

Most 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.