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: Oct. 1, 2020 • Download all data
POSITION
Legislative Professional
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Employees
38
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Median salary
$62,040
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Average salary
$68,649
Employees by gender
Most employees who hold this position identify as female.
| Gender | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 22 | $62,040 | |
| Male | 16 | $74,904 |
Employees by race
Most employees who hold this position identify as white.
| Race | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2 | $76,302 | |
| Hispanic | 8 | $62,028 | |
| White | 28 | $63,198 |
Length of employment
| Length of employment | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-10 years | 18 | $56,220 | |
| 10-20 years | 12 | $80,922 | |
| 20+ years | 8 | $77,832 |
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 | 37 | $62,040 | |
| Part-Time | 1 | $60,000 |
Current employees
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