Government Salaries Explorer
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Updated: Sept. 30, 2021 • Download all data
POSITION
Engineer III
Texas Department of Transportation
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Employees
102
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Median salary
$78,809
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Average salary
$79,037
Employees by gender
Most employees who hold this position identify as male.
| Gender | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 24 | $81,303 | |
| Male | 78 | $78,140 |
Employees by race
| Race | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 15 | $75,168 | |
| Black | 10 | $81,755 | |
| Hispanic | 28 | $78,920 | |
| White | 49 | $79,008 |
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 | 9 | $79,200 | |
| 1-10 years | 73 | $78,501 | |
| 10-20 years | 13 | $80,400 | |
| 20+ years | 7 | $78,641 |
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 | 101 | $78,977 | |
| Part-Time | 1 | $42,000 |
Current employees
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