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POSITION

Engineering Specialist VI

Railroad Commission

This position is categorized as engineering and design, according to the state auditor's office. Its salary ranges from $62,004 to $101,556. A description of this position and its responsibilities is available on the auditor's website.

  • Employees

    56

  • Median salary

    $87,326

  • Average salary

    $86,606

Employees by gender

Most employees who hold this position identify as male.

Gender Employees Percent Median salary
Female 7
12% 		$89,743
Male 49
87%
$87,320

Employees by race

Most employees who hold this position identify as white.

Race Employees Percent Median salary
Asian 1
1% 		$80,823
Black 6
10% 		$85,910
Hispanic 14
25% 		$88,600
White 35
62%
$87,320

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 2
3% 		$80,190
1-10 years 33
58%
$87,831
10-20 years 19
33% 		$86,737
20+ years 2
3% 		$90,797

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 56
100%
$87,326

Current employees

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