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: Feb. 1, 2021 • Download all data
AGENCY
Texas Department of Transportation
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Total employees
12,405
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Median salary
$51,376
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Minimum salary
$9,360
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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 | 2,936 | $57,035 | |
| Male | 9,469 | $49,636 |
Employees by race
Most employees at this agency identify as white.
| Race | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 78 | $48,000 | |
| Asian | 473 | $72,022 | |
| Black | 1,055 | $50,400 | |
| Hispanic | 3,503 | $50,400 | |
| White | 7,296 | $51,025 |
Length of employment
A majority of employees have worked at the Texas Department of Transportation for one to 10 years.
| Length of employment | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year or less | 1,319 | $42,000 | |
| 1-10 years | 7,041 | $48,000 | |
| 10-20 years | 2,379 | $56,066 | |
| 20+ years | 1,666 | $65,325 |
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 | 12,347 | $51,494 | |
| Part-Time | 58 | $21,600 |
Current positions
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