Government Salaries Explorer

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Updated: April 1, 2025 • 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 $58,184 to $94,913. A description of this position and its responsibilities is available on the auditor's website.

Employees

413
Median salary

$75,521
Average salary

$75,057

Employees by gender

Most employees who hold this position identify as female.

Gender	Employees	Percent	Median salary
Female	327	79%	$75,778
Male	86	20%	$75,307

Employees by race

Race	Employees	Percent	Median salary
American Indian	2	< 1%	$67,755
Asian	15	3%	$76,652
Black	81	19%	$72,414
Hispanic	121	29%	$76,679
Other	16	3%	$79,725
White	178	43%	$76,502

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	41	9%	$79,200
1-10 years	315	76%	$76,914
10-20 years	51	12%	$68,354
20+ years	6	1%	$70,921

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.