Government Salaries Explorer

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Updated: April 1, 2023 • Download all data

POSITION

Parole Officer III

Texas Department of Criminal Justice

This position is categorized as criminal justice, according to the state auditor's office. Its salary ranges from $36,976 to $58,399. A description of this position and its responsibilities is available on the auditor's website.

Employees

247
Median salary

$52,290
Average salary

$51,620

Employees by gender

Most employees who hold this position identify as female.

Gender	Employees	Percent	Median salary
Female	170	68%	$52,290
Male	77	31%	$52,290

Employees by race

Race	Employees	Percent	Median salary
American Indian	2	< 1%	$49,892
Asian	2	< 1%	$49,592
Black	112	45%	$52,290
Hispanic	42	17%	$52,590
Other	2	< 1%	$47,493
White	87	35%	$52,890

Length of employment

Length of employment	Employees	Percent	Median salary
1 year or less	5	2%	$46,894
1-10 years	109	44%	$51,091
10-20 years	112	45%	$52,890
20+ years	21	8%	$52,890

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	247	100%	$52,290

Current employees

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