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
Elected Officials Staff
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Employees
700
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Median salary
$39,996
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Average salary
$44,980
Employees by gender
Most employees who hold this position identify as female.
| Gender | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 404 | $39,600 | |
| Male | 296 | $41,280 |
Employees by race
Most employees who hold this position identify as white.
| Race | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 | $54,000 | |
| Asian | 24 | $32,100 | |
| Black | 46 | $36,000 | |
| Hispanic | 169 | $32,400 | |
| Other | 15 | $38,400 | |
| White | 445 | $43,200 |
Length of employment
| Length of employment | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year or less | 336 | $30,000 | |
| 1-10 years | 322 | $50,004 | |
| 10-20 years | 37 | $72,000 | |
| 20+ years | 5 | $70,560 |
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 | 592 | $45,000 | |
| Part-Time | 108 | $12,000 |
Current employees
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