Government Salaries Explorer

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Updated: April 1, 2022 • Download all data

POSITION

Correctional Officer II

Texas Department of Criminal Justice

This position is categorized as criminal justice, according to the state auditor's office. Its salary ranges from $27,840 to $43,798. A description of this position and its responsibilities is available on the auditor's website.

Employees

923
Median salary

$37,296
Average salary

$36,371

Employees by gender

Gender	Employees	Percent	Median salary
Female	456	49%	$37,296
Male	467	50%	$37,296

Employees by race

Race	Employees	Percent	Median salary
American Indian	5	< 1%	$37,296
Asian	11	1%	$37,296
Black	398	43%	$37,296
Hispanic	200	21%	$37,296
Other	32	3%	$37,296
White	277	30%	$37,296

Length of employment

A majority of employees have worked at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for one year or less.

Length of employment	Employees	Percent	Median salary
1 year or less	911	98%	$37,296
1-10 years	12	1%	$37,296

Employment status

Most 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	878	95%	$37,296
Part-Time	45	4%	$18,648

Current employees

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