Government Salaries Explorer

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Updated: Oct. 1, 2023 • Download all data

POSITION

Engineering Specialist VI

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.

Employees

89
Median salary

$82,735
Average salary

$82,827

Employees by gender

Most employees who hold this position identify as male.

Gender	Employees	Percent	Median salary
Female	9	10%	$82,990
Male	80	89%	$82,672

Employees by race

Most employees who hold this position identify as white.

Race	Employees	Percent	Median salary
Asian	1	1%	$76,684
Black	4	4%	$80,726
Hispanic	23	25%	$83,458
Other	1	1%	$84,000
White	60	67%	$82,770

Length of employment

Length of employment	Employees	Percent	Median salary
1 year or less	1	1%	$84,000
1-10 years	15	16%	$81,270
10-20 years	33	37%	$82,322
20+ years	40	44%	$83,070

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
Full-Time	89	100%	$82,735

Current employees

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