Government Salaries Explorer
This database of compensation for Texas state employees is published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. We publish this information because we believe that disclosing how tax dollars are spent is in the public interest.
Updated: April 1, 2021 • Download all data
POSITION
Direct Support Professional I
Health and Human Services Commission
This position is categorized as social services, according to the state auditor's office. Its salary ranges from $22,705 to $33,229. A description of this position and its responsibilities is available on the auditor's website.
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Employees
2,732
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Median salary
$24,439
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Average salary
$25,517
Employees by gender
Most employees who hold this position identify as female.
| Gender | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 1,913 | $24,439 | |
| Male | 819 | $24,378 |
Employees by race
Most employees who hold this position identify as black.
| Race | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 5 | $24,378 | |
| Asian | 84 | $24,378 | |
| Black | 1,546 | $23,613 | |
| Hispanic | 682 | $27,754 | |
| Other | 45 | $27,754 | |
| White | 370 | $24,439 |
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 | 958 | $23,554 | |
| 1-10 years | 1,774 | $25,232 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-Time | 2,725 | $24,439 | |
| Part-Time | 7 | $11,813 |
Current employees
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