Government Salaries Explorer
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Updated: Jan. 1, 2024 • Download all data
POSITION
Engineering Technician III
Texas Department of Transportation
This position is categorized as engineering and design, according to the state auditor's office. Its salary ranges from $39,976 to $61,399. A description of this position and its responsibilities is available on the auditor's website.
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Employees
158
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Median salary
$53,907
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Average salary
$53,504
Employees by gender
Most employees who hold this position identify as male.
Gender | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
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Female | 65 | $54,000 | |
Male | 93 | $53,400 |
Employees by race
Most employees who hold this position identify as white.
Race | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
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American Indian | 2 | $51,300 | |
Asian | 5 | $53,780 | |
Black | 17 | $53,275 | |
Hispanic | 53 | $53,152 | |
White | 81 | $54,601 |
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 |
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1 year or less | 21 | $52,200 | |
1-10 years | 117 | $54,000 | |
10-20 years | 15 | $55,200 | |
20+ years | 5 | $56,000 |
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 |
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Full-Time | 156 | $54,000 | |
Part-Time | 2 | $25,740 |
Current employees
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