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: Oct. 1, 2024 • Download all data
POSITION
District Engineer
Texas Department of Transportation
This position is categorized as engineering and design, according to the state auditor's office. Its salary ranges from $156,236 to $264,235. A description of this position and its responsibilities is available on the auditor's website.
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Employees
25
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Median salary
$207,039
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Average salary
$206,363
Employees by gender
Most employees who hold this position identify as male.
| Gender | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 3 | $201,471 | |
| Male | 22 | $207,765 |
Employees by race
Most employees who hold this position identify as white.
| Race | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1 | $191,758 | |
| Hispanic | 8 | $210,959 | |
| White | 16 | $205,475 |
Length of employment
A majority of employees have worked at the Texas Department of Transportation for more than 20 years.
| Length of employment | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-10 years | 1 | $105,840 | |
| 10-20 years | 6 | $236,907 | |
| 20+ years | 18 | $205,189 |
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 | 24 | $207,765 | |
| Part-Time | 1 | $105,840 |
Current employees
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