Government Salaries Explorer
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Updated: July 1, 2024 • Download all data
POSITION
Environmental Protection Specialist III
Texas Department of Transportation
This position is categorized as natural resources, according to the state auditor's office. Its salary ranges from $48,158 to $77,477. A description of this position and its responsibilities is available on the auditor's website.
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Employees
39
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Median salary
$63,000
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Average salary
$64,514
Employees by gender
Most employees who hold this position identify as male.
Gender | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
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Female | 15 | $62,820 | |
Male | 24 | $64,382 |
Employees by race
Most employees who hold this position identify as white.
Race | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
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American Indian | 2 | $70,058 | |
Asian | 2 | $62,382 | |
Black | 2 | $59,400 | |
Hispanic | 10 | $64,260 | |
White | 23 | $62,400 |
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 |
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1 year or less | 11 | $60,000 | |
1-10 years | 26 | $64,982 | |
10-20 years | 2 | $70,607 |
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 |
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Full-Time | 39 | $63,000 |
Current employees
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