Government Salaries Explorer
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Updated: July 1, 2024 • 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 $39,976 to $61,399. A description of this position and its responsibilities is available on the auditor's website.
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Employees
268
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Median salary
$44,702
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Average salary
$44,275
Employees by gender
Most employees who hold this position identify as female.
| Gender | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 240 | $44,702 | |
| Male | 28 | $42,874 |
Employees by race
Most employees who hold this position identify as white.
| Race | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 2 | $43,383 | |
| Asian | 4 | $42,064 | |
| Black | 40 | $44,702 | |
| Hispanic | 57 | $44,702 | |
| Other | 13 | $44,702 | |
| White | 152 | $44,702 |
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 | 19 | $44,702 | |
| 1-10 years | 170 | $44,702 | |
| 10-20 years | 67 | $44,702 | |
| 20+ years | 12 | $44,702 |
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 | 267 | $44,702 | |
| Part-Time | 1 | $21,032 |
Current employees
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