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: July 1, 2021 • Download all data
AGENCY
Parks and Wildlife Department
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Total employees
3,121
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Median salary
$51,151
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Minimum salary
$6,126
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Maximum salary
$200,643
Positions at this agency
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Employees by gender
Most employees at this agency identify as male.
| Gender | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 1,129 | $42,971 | |
| Male | 1,992 | $54,553 |
Employees by race
Most employees at this agency identify as white.
| Race | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 35 | $51,151 | |
| Asian | 32 | $64,583 | |
| Black | 83 | $49,662 | |
| Hispanic | 525 | $44,654 | |
| Other | 29 | $33,342 | |
| White | 2,417 | $53,242 |
Length of employment
| Length of employment | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year or less | 442 | $31,496 | |
| 1-10 years | 1,528 | $46,604 | |
| 10-20 years | 818 | $66,649 | |
| 20+ years | 333 | $68,400 |
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 | 3,042 | $52,153 | |
| Part-Time | 79 | $18,049 |
Current positions
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