Government Salaries Explorer
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Updated: Jan. 1, 2024 • Download all data
POSITION
Engineer V
Texas Department of Transportation
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Employees
243
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Median salary
$103,626
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Average salary
$103,405
Employees by gender
Most employees who hold this position identify as male.
| Gender | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58 | $102,863 | |
| Male | 185 | $103,950 |
Employees by race
| Race | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 68 | $104,447 | |
| Black | 25 | $101,850 | |
| Hispanic | 61 | $103,320 | |
| Other | 2 | $103,747 | |
| White | 87 | $104,370 |
Length of employment
| Length of employment | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year or less | 20 | $104,790 | |
| 1-10 years | 123 | $103,240 | |
| 10-20 years | 62 | $101,444 | |
| 20+ years | 38 | $106,794 |
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 | 241 | $103,702 | |
| Part-Time | 2 | $49,200 |
Current employees
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