Government Salaries Explorer
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Updated: July 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.
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Employees
2,364
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Median salary
$39,571
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Average salary
$38,274
Employees by gender
Most employees who hold this position identify as female.
Gender | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
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Female | 1,574 | $39,571 | |
Male | 790 | $38,765 |
Employees by race
Most employees who hold this position identify as black.
Race | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
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American Indian | 7 | $36,571 | |
Asian | 61 | $39,571 | |
Black | 1,446 | $39,571 | |
Hispanic | 498 | $39,571 | |
Other | 77 | $36,571 | |
White | 275 | $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 |
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1 year or less | 952 | $36,571 | |
1-10 years | 1,412 | $39,571 |
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.
Status | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
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Full-Time | 2,363 | $39,571 | |
Part-Time | 1 | $19,785 |
Current employees
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