Government Salaries Explorer
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Updated: Feb. 1, 2021 • Download all data
POSITION
Program Specialist VI
Health and Human Services Commission
This position is categorized as program management, according to the state auditor's office. Its salary ranges from $55,184 to $90,393. A description of this position and its responsibilities is available on the auditor's website.
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Employees
331
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Median salary
$64,858
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Average salary
$65,401
Employees by gender
Most employees who hold this position identify as female.
| Gender | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 253 | $64,236 | |
| Male | 78 | $66,073 |
Employees by race
Most employees who hold this position identify as white.
| Race | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 3 | $75,478 | |
| Asian | 18 | $66,868 | |
| Black | 56 | $61,341 | |
| Hispanic | 79 | $63,769 | |
| White | 175 | $66,466 |
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 | 36 | $67,100 | |
| 1-10 years | 257 | $64,916 | |
| 10-20 years | 37 | $63,680 | |
| 20+ years | 1 | $56,564 |
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 | 329 | $64,916 | |
| Part-Time | 2 | $31,620 |
Current employees
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