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POSITION

Engineering Specialist V

Railroad Commission

This position is categorized as engineering and design, according to the state auditor's office. Its salary ranges from $54,614 to $88,703. A description of this position and its responsibilities is available on the auditor's website.

  • Employees

    37

  • Median salary

    $88,103

  • Average salary

    $86,612

Employees by gender

Most employees who hold this position identify as male.

Gender Employees Percent Median salary
Female 6
16% 		$87,515
Male 31
83%
$88,103

Employees by race

Most employees who hold this position identify as white.

Race Employees Percent Median salary
Asian 1
2% 		$82,208
Black 4
10% 		$87,320
Hispanic 6
16% 		$86,322
White 26
70%
$88,200

Length of employment

A majority of employees have worked at the Railroad Commission for 10 to 20 years.

Length of employment Employees Percent Median salary
1 year or less 3
8% 		$82,208
1-10 years 9
24% 		$84,088
10-20 years 22
59%
$88,774
20+ years 3
8% 		$89,011

Employment status

All 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
100%
$88,103

Current employees

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