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Updated: Oct. 1, 2024 • Download all data

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POSITION

License and Permit Specialist III

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

This position is categorized as administrative support, according to the state auditor's office. Its salary ranges from $37,918 to $58,130. A description of this position and its responsibilities is available on the auditor's website.

  • Employees

    54

  • Median salary

    $49,579

  • Average salary

    $49,551

Employees by gender

Most employees who hold this position identify as female.

Gender Employees Percent Median salary
Female 40
74%
$50,169
Male 14
25% 		$47,782

Employees by race

Most employees who hold this position identify as white.

Race Employees Percent Median salary
Asian 1
1% 		$48,960
Black 7
12% 		$50,124
Hispanic 11
20% 		$47,422
Other 2
3% 		$46,500
White 33
61%
$50,215

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 11
20% 		$46,500
1-10 years 28
51%
$49,151
10-20 years 15
27% 		$51,924

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 54
100%
$49,579

Current employees

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