Government Salaries Explorer
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Updated: April 1, 2021 • Download all data
POSITION
Transportation Maintenance Specialist I
Texas Department of Transportation
This position is categorized as maintenance, according to the state auditor's office. Its salary ranges from $31,144 to $49,134. A description of this position and its responsibilities is available on the auditor's website.
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Employees
1,446
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Median salary
$35,520
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Average salary
$35,725
Employees by gender
Most employees who hold this position identify as male.
| Gender | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48 | $34,500 | |
| Male | 1,398 | $35,534 |
Employees by race
Most employees who hold this position identify as white.
| Race | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 11 | $34,800 | |
| Asian | 10 | $35,554 | |
| Black | 109 | $35,160 | |
| Hispanic | 463 | $35,700 | |
| White | 853 | $35,520 |
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 | 419 | $35,520 | |
| 1-10 years | 998 | $35,430 | |
| 10-20 years | 26 | $36,819 | |
| 20+ years | 3 | $36,099 |
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 | 1,442 | $35,520 | |
| Part-Time | 4 | $19,229 |
Current employees
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