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Updated: April 1, 2025 • Download all data

AGENCY

Railroad Commission

Total employees

1,066
Median salary

$74,409
Minimum salary

$26,685
Maximum salary

$305,191

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Employees by gender

Most employees at this agency identify as male.

Gender	Employees	Percent	Median salary
Female	408	38%	$71,001
Male	658	61%	$75,672

Employees by race

Most employees at this agency identify as white.

Race	Employees	Percent	Median salary
American Indian	8	< 1%	$89,966
Asian	58	5%	$86,655
Black	91	8%	$72,381
Hispanic	249	23%	$67,626
Other	24	2%	$72,794
White	636	59%	$76,112

Length of employment

A majority of employees have worked at the Railroad Commission for one to 10 years.

Length of employment	Employees	Percent	Median salary
1 year or less	149	13%	$58,480
1-10 years	670	62%	$70,477
10-20 years	200	18%	$89,005
20+ years	47	4%	$97,340

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	1,063	99%	$74,409
Part-Time	3	< 1%	$48,933

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