Government Salaries Explorer

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Updated: Oct. 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.

Employees

373
Median salary

$55,134
Average salary

$54,557

Employees by gender

Most employees who hold this position identify as female.

Gender	Employees	Percent	Median salary
Female	245	65%	$55,134
Male	128	34%	$55,134

Employees by race

Most employees who hold this position identify as black.

Race	Employees	Percent	Median salary
American Indian	2	< 1%	$55,134
Asian	3	< 1%	$55,134
Black	219	58%	$55,134
Hispanic	76	20%	$55,134
Other	6	1%	$52,925
White	67	17%	$55,134

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
1 year or less	17	4%	$52,134
1-10 years	356	95%	$55,134

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.