Government Salaries Explorer
This database of compensation for Texas state employees is published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. We publish this information because we believe that disclosing how tax dollars are spent is in the public interest.
Updated: July 1, 2020 • Download all data
AGENCY
Texas Department of Transportation
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Total employees
13,099
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Median salary
$50,004
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Minimum salary
$9,828
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Maximum salary
$344,000
Positions at this agency
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Employees by gender
Most employees at this agency identify as male.
| Gender | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 3,074 | $55,800 | |
| Male | 10,025 | $48,220 |
Employees by race
Most employees at this agency identify as white.
| Race | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 78 | $47,285 | |
| Asian | 494 | $69,225 | |
| Black | 1,113 | $49,462 | |
| Hispanic | 3,729 | $48,818 | |
| White | 7,685 | $50,072 |
Length of employment
| Length of employment | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year or less | 2,291 | $37,914 | |
| 1-10 years | 6,581 | $48,020 | |
| 10-20 years | 2,501 | $55,800 | |
| 20+ years | 1,726 | $65,918 |
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 | 13,051 | $50,072 | |
| Part-Time | 48 | $25,900 |
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