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POSITION

Program Specialist I

Texas Department of Criminal Justice

This position is categorized as program management, 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

    134

  • Median salary

    $40,538

  • Average salary

    $40,778

Employees by gender

Most employees who hold this position identify as female.

Gender Employees Percent Median salary
Female 107
79%
$41,702
Male 27
20% 		$39,064

Employees by race

Most employees who hold this position identify as white.

Race Employees Percent Median salary
American Indian 1 < 1% $39,064
Asian 1 < 1% $39,064
Black 27
20% 		$41,702
Hispanic 22
16% 		$41,702
White 83
61%
$39,064

Length of employment

Length of employment Employees Percent Median salary
1 year or less 9
6% 		$40,685
1-10 years 67
50%
$39,064
10-20 years 43
32% 		$41,702
20+ years 15
11% 		$41,702

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 134
100%
$40,538

Current employees

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