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Updated: July 1, 2023 • Download all data

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POSITION

Accountant III

Texas Department of Transportation

This position is categorized as accounting, auditing, and finance, according to the state auditor's office. Its salary ranges from $36,976 to $58,399. A description of this position and its responsibilities is available on the auditor's website.

  • Employees

    73

  • Median salary

    $54,000

  • Average salary

    $53,662

Employees by gender

Most employees who hold this position identify as female.

Gender Employees Percent Median salary
Female 52
71%
$54,223
Male 21
28% 		$54,000

Employees by race

Race Employees Percent Median salary
Asian 3
4% 		$54,600
Black 13
17% 		$53,000
Hispanic 33
45% 		$54,000
White 24
32% 		$54,445

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 15
20% 		$53,000
1-10 years 43
58%
$54,000
10-20 years 10
13% 		$55,050
20+ years 5
6% 		$54,878

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 72
98%
$54,000
Part-Time 1
1% 		$26,100

Current employees

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