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: Feb. 1, 2023 • Download all data
POSITION
Legislative Professional
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Employees
47
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Median salary
$69,350
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Average salary
$73,360
Employees by gender
Most employees who hold this position identify as female.
| Gender | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 26 | $67,075 | |
| Male | 21 | $74,196 |
Employees by race
Most employees who hold this position identify as white.
| Race | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1 | $56,400 | |
| Black | 1 | $93,708 | |
| Hispanic | 12 | $77,677 | |
| Other | 1 | $54,000 | |
| White | 32 | $67,779 |
Length of employment
| Length of employment | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year or less | 13 | $50,400 | |
| 1-10 years | 15 | $63,600 | |
| 10-20 years | 8 | $90,948 | |
| 20+ years | 11 | $88,404 |
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 | 46 | $69,356 | |
| Part-Time | 1 | $63,600 |
Current employees
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