Government Salaries Explorer
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Updated: Jan. 1, 2024 • Download all data
POSITION
Engineer II
Texas Department of Transportation
This position is categorized as engineering and design, according to the state auditor's office. Its salary ranges from $62,004 to $101,556. A description of this position and its responsibilities is available on the auditor's website.
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Employees
74
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Median salary
$76,172
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Average salary
$76,567
Employees by gender
Most employees who hold this position identify as male.
Gender | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
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Female | 19 | $76,572 | |
Male | 55 | $75,925 |
Employees by race
Race | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
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American Indian | 1 | $74,400 | |
Asian | 10 | $78,305 | |
Black | 4 | $74,161 | |
Hispanic | 25 | $77,677 | |
White | 34 | $75,841 |
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 |
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1 year or less | 1 | $86,625 | |
1-10 years | 70 | $75,921 | |
10-20 years | 3 | $76,419 |
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 |
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Full-Time | 74 | $76,172 |
Current employees
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