Government Salaries Explorer
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Updated: July 1, 2023 • Download all data
POSITION
Engineer V
Texas Department of Transportation
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Employees
237
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Median salary
$99,000
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Average salary
$98,593
Employees by gender
Most employees who hold this position identify as male.
| Gender | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55 | $97,815 | |
| Male | 182 | $99,089 |
Employees by race
| Race | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 63 | $99,079 | |
| Black | 30 | $97,186 | |
| Hispanic | 62 | $99,014 | |
| Other | 1 | $100,470 | |
| White | 81 | $99,400 |
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 | 17 | $99,400 | |
| 1-10 years | 125 | $98,600 | |
| 10-20 years | 59 | $98,004 | |
| 20+ years | 36 | $100,730 |
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 | 235 | $99,000 | |
| Part-Time | 2 | $49,800 |
Current employees
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