Government Salaries Explorer
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Updated: July 1, 2024 • Download all data
POSITION
Direct Support Professional IV
Health and Human Services Commission
This position is categorized as social services, according to the state auditor's office. Its salary ranges from $35,976 to $55,045. A description of this position and its responsibilities is available on the auditor's website.
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Employees
365
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Median salary
$52,134
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Average salary
$51,703
Employees by gender
Most employees who hold this position identify as female.
Gender | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
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Female | 241 | $52,134 | |
Male | 124 | $52,134 |
Employees by race
Most employees who hold this position identify as black.
Race | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
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American Indian | 2 | $52,134 | |
Asian | 3 | $52,134 | |
Black | 215 | $52,134 | |
Hispanic | 75 | $52,134 | |
Other | 5 | $50,074 | |
White | 65 | $52,134 |
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 | 14 | $49,134 | |
1-10 years | 351 | $52,134 |
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 | 365 | $52,134 |
Current employees
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