Government Salaries Explorer

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Updated: Oct. 1, 2024 • Download all data

AGENCY

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

Total employees

822
Median salary

$61,200
Minimum salary

$21,600
Maximum salary

$230,000

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Employees by gender

Most employees at this agency identify as female.

Gender	Employees	Percent	Median salary
Female	550	66%	$57,759
Male	272	33%	$67,492

Employees by race

Race	Employees	Percent	Median salary
American Indian	5	< 1%	$56,402
Asian	46	5%	$80,729
Black	120	14%	$55,004
Hispanic	240	29%	$58,242
Other	22	2%	$48,300
White	389	47%	$64,663

Length of employment

A majority of employees have worked at the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles for one to 10 years.

Length of employment	Employees	Percent	Median salary
1 year or less	141	17%	$55,000
1-10 years	462	56%	$60,633
10-20 years	219	26%	$67,331

Employment status

Most employees at this agency 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	817	99%	$61,346
Part-Time	5	< 1%	$21,600

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