Government Salaries Explorer
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Updated: Oct. 1, 2023 • Download all data
POSITION
Ferryboat Deckhand III
Texas Department of Transportation
This position is categorized as maintenance, according to the state auditor's office. Its salary ranges from $35,976 to $55,045. A description of this position and its responsibilities is available on the auditor's website.
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Employees
9
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Median salary
$50,540
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Average salary
$49,456
Employees by gender
Most employees who hold this position identify as male.
| Gender | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 1 | $54,534 | |
| Male | 8 | $48,605 |
Employees by race
| Race | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1 | $46,671 | |
| Black | 4 | $52,537 | |
| White | 4 | $48,612 |
Length of employment
A majority of employees have worked at the Texas Department of Transportation for 10 to 20 years.
| Length of employment | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-10 years | 3 | $46,671 | |
| 10-20 years | 6 | $50,881 |
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 | 9 | $50,540 |
Current employees
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