Government Salaries Explorer
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Updated: Oct. 1, 2022 • Download all data
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.
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Employees
155
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Median salary
$40,752
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Average salary
$40,670
Employees by gender
Most employees who hold this position identify as female.
| Gender | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 132 | $41,702 | |
| Male | 23 | $39,064 |
Employees by race
Most employees who hold this position identify as white.
| Race | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 2 | $39,064 | |
| Asian | 2 | $39,064 | |
| Black | 24 | $41,702 | |
| Hispanic | 30 | $40,383 | |
| Other | 2 | $40,383 | |
| White | 95 | $40,685 |
Length of employment
A majority of employees have worked at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for one to 10 years.
| Length of employment | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year or less | 10 | $39,064 | |
| 1-10 years | 80 | $40,538 | |
| 10-20 years | 50 | $41,702 | |
| 20+ years | 15 | $39,064 |
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 | 154 | $41,227 | |
| Part-Time | 1 | $19,532 |
Current employees
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