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Updated: April 1, 2023 • Download all data

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Legislative Reference Library

  • Total employees

    25

  • Median salary

    $50,040

  • Minimum salary

    $11,440

  • Maximum salary

    $165,000

Positions at this agency

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Employees by gender

Most employees at this agency identify as female.

Gender Employees Percent Median salary
Female 18
72%
$52,351
Male 7
28% 		$35,191

Employees by race

Most employees at this agency identify as white.

Race Employees Percent Median salary
Hispanic 3
12% 		$46,200
White 22
88%
$50,612

Length of employment

Length of employment Employees Percent Median salary
1 year or less 6
24% 		$40,157
1-10 years 9
36% 		$49,203
10-20 years 6
24% 		$61,032
20+ years 4
16% 		$94,563

Employment status

Most employees at this agency 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 24
96%
$50,612
Part-Time 1
4% 		$11,440

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