Government Salaries Explorer
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Updated: July 1, 2021 • Download all data
POSITION
Purchaser III
Health and Human Services Commission
This position is categorized as property management and procurement, according to the state auditor's office. Its salary ranges from $34,918 to $55,130. A description of this position and its responsibilities is available on the auditor's website.
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Employees
23
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Median salary
$45,000
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Average salary
$44,936
Employees by gender
Most employees who hold this position identify as female.
| Gender | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 16 | $45,300 | |
| Male | 7 | $44,400 |
Employees by race
| Race | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 8 | $46,800 | |
| Hispanic | 7 | $45,000 | |
| Other | 1 | $45,600 | |
| White | 7 | $42,936 |
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 | 8 | $43,668 | |
| 1-10 years | 12 | $47,688 | |
| 10-20 years | 3 | $39,388 |
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.
| Status | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-Time | 23 | $45,000 |
Current employees
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