Government Salaries Explorer
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Updated: Oct. 1, 2022 • Download all data
POSITION
Administrative Assistant III
Texas Department of Transportation
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Employees
180
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Median salary
$41,250
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Average salary
$40,857
Employees by gender
Most employees who hold this position identify as female.
| Gender | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 162 | $40,961 | |
| Male | 18 | $43,106 |
Employees by race
Most employees who hold this position identify as white.
| Race | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 2 | $37,500 | |
| Black | 9 | $43,200 | |
| Hispanic | 52 | $41,706 | |
| Other | 2 | $38,400 | |
| White | 115 | $41,400 |
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 | 45 | $39,600 | |
| 1-10 years | 120 | $41,598 | |
| 10-20 years | 6 | $44,042 | |
| 20+ years | 9 | $44,026 |
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 | 176 | $41,478 | |
| Part-Time | 4 | $19,699 |
Current employees
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