Government Salaries Explorer
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Updated: July 1, 2024 • Download all data
POSITION
Program Specialist VI
Texas Department of Transportation
This position is categorized as program management, according to the state auditor's office. Its salary ranges from $58,184 to $94,913. A description of this position and its responsibilities is available on the auditor's website.
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Employees
126
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Median salary
$82,250
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Average salary
$82,145
Employees by gender
Most employees who hold this position identify as female.
| Gender | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 82 | $81,600 | |
| Male | 44 | $85,508 |
Employees by race
| Race | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 6 | $84,350 | |
| Black | 16 | $81,950 | |
| Hispanic | 41 | $81,586 | |
| Other | 1 | $91,035 | |
| White | 62 | $82,852 |
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 | 4 | $82,000 | |
| 1-10 years | 66 | $80,351 | |
| 10-20 years | 38 | $84,867 | |
| 20+ years | 18 | $86,044 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-Time | 124 | $82,602 | |
| Part-Time | 2 | $57,666 |
Current employees
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