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Updated: Oct. 1, 2022 • Download all data

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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

    2,376

  • Median salary

    $42,890

  • Average salary

    $41,548

Employees by gender

Gender Employees Percent Median salary
Female 1,200
50%
$42,890
Male 1,176
49% 		$42,890

Employees by race

Race Employees Percent Median salary
American Indian 10 < 1% $42,890
Asian 22 < 1% $42,890
Black 1,034
43% 		$42,890
Hispanic 491
20% 		$42,890
Other 117
4% 		$41,674
White 702
29% 		$42,890

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 2,337
98%
$42,890
1-10 years 36
1% 		$41,674
10-20 years 1 < 1% $41,674
20+ years 2 < 1% $42,890

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 2,288
96%
$42,890
Part-Time 88
3% 		$21,445

Current employees

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