Government Salaries Explorer

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Updated: April 1, 2025 • Download all data

POSITION

Health Specialist III

Health and Human Services Commission

This position is categorized as medical and health, according to the state auditor's office. Its salary ranges from $45,244 to $72,408. A description of this position and its responsibilities is available on the auditor's website.

Employees

95
Median salary

$68,960
Average salary

$64,852

Employees by gender

Most employees who hold this position identify as female.

Gender	Employees	Percent	Median salary
Female	74	77%	$71,055
Male	21	22%	$67,671

Employees by race

Race	Employees	Percent	Median salary
American Indian	1	1%	$67,671
Black	27	28%	$67,671
Hispanic	27	28%	$67,671
Other	2	2%	$62,948
White	38	40%	$71,055

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	21	22%	$58,020
1-10 years	74	77%	$71,055

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.