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, 2022 • Download all data
POSITION
Legislative Professional
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Employees
40
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Median salary
$68,179
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Average salary
$73,468
Employees by gender
| Gender | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 20 | $65,762 | |
| Male | 20 | $72,205 |
Employees by race
Most employees who hold this position identify as white.
| Race | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1 | $52,800 | |
| Black | 1 | $90,100 | |
| Hispanic | 9 | $84,804 | |
| White | 29 | $65,762 |
Length of employment
| Length of employment | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year or less | 4 | $51,204 | |
| 1-10 years | 16 | $59,593 | |
| 10-20 years | 12 | $85,777 | |
| 20+ years | 8 | $83,857 |
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 | 39 | $70,596 | |
| Part-Time | 1 | $60,000 |
Current employees
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