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POSITION

Director VII

Texas Department of Transportation

This position is categorized as program management, according to the state auditor's office. Its salary ranges from $122,972 to $207,977. A description of this position and its responsibilities is available on the auditor's website.

  • Employees

    36

  • Median salary

    $164,700

  • Average salary

    $163,098

Employees by gender

Most employees who hold this position identify as male.

Gender Employees Percent Median salary
Female 9
25% 		$160,000
Male 27
75%
$166,800

Employees by race

Most employees who hold this position identify as white.

Race Employees Percent Median salary
Asian 1
2% 		$171,163
Black 2
5% 		$164,224
Hispanic 6
16% 		$162,780
White 27
75%
$164,400

Length of employment

Length of employment Employees Percent Median salary
1 year or less 1
2% 		$171,000
1-10 years 10
27% 		$165,900
10-20 years 12
33% 		$166,520
20+ years 13
36% 		$155,100

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 36
100%
$164,700

Current employees

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