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Updated: Oct. 1, 2024 • Download all data

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POSITION

Program Specialist V

Texas Department of Transportation

This position is categorized as program management, according to the state auditor's office. Its salary ranges from $51,278 to $82,901. A description of this position and its responsibilities is available on the auditor's website.

  • Employees

    105

  • Median salary

    $74,560

  • Average salary

    $75,522

Employees by gender

Most employees who hold this position identify as female.

Gender Employees Percent Median salary
Female 71
67%
$74,550
Male 34
32% 		$77,769

Employees by race

Most employees who hold this position identify as white.

Race Employees Percent Median salary
Asian 3
2% 		$79,364
Black 11
10% 		$71,820
Hispanic 33
31% 		$73,638
Other 1 < 1% $72,000
White 57
54%
$75,316

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 9
8% 		$78,750
1-10 years 59
56%
$75,316
10-20 years 23
21% 		$72,000
20+ years 14
13% 		$75,760

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 105
100%
$74,560

Current employees

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