Government Salaries Explorer
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Updated: July 1, 2024 • Download all data
POSITION
Engineering Specialist V
Texas Department of Transportation
This position is categorized as engineering and design, according to the state auditor's office. Its salary ranges from $54,614 to $88,703. A description of this position and its responsibilities is available on the auditor's website.
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Employees
322
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Median salary
$73,854
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Average salary
$74,326
Employees by gender
Most employees who hold this position identify as male.
| Gender | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48 | $73,107 | |
| Male | 274 | $74,244 |
Employees by race
| Race | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 2 | $71,177 | |
| Asian | 31 | $72,941 | |
| Black | 25 | $72,582 | |
| Hispanic | 99 | $74,088 | |
| Other | 2 | $74,970 | |
| White | 163 | $74,610 |
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 | $73,200 | |
| 1-10 years | 193 | $72,850 | |
| 10-20 years | 55 | $75,707 | |
| 20+ years | 57 | $76,419 |
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 | 321 | $73,875 | |
| Part-Time | 1 | $40,860 |
Current employees
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