Government Salaries Explorer

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Updated: April 1, 2025 • Download all data

POSITION

Right of Way Agent III

Texas Department of Transportation

Employees

56
Median salary

$67,791
Average salary

$67,970

Employees by gender

Most employees who hold this position identify as male.

Gender	Employees	Percent	Median salary
Female	22	39%	$68,393
Male	34	60%	$67,467

Employees by race

Race	Employees	Percent	Median salary
American Indian	1	1%	$60,863
Asian	1	1%	$67,710
Black	8	14%	$64,327
Hispanic	21	37%	$68,250
White	25	44%	$69,532

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	7%	$68,753
1-10 years	45	80%	$67,710
10-20 years	5	8%	$66,360
20+ years	2	3%	$64,725

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	56	100%	$67,791

Current employees

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