Government Salaries Explorer
This database of compensation for Texas state employees is published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. We publish this information because we believe that disclosing how tax dollars are spent is in the public interest.
Updated: Feb. 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
1,464
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Median salary
$35,400
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Average salary
$35,641
Employees by gender
Most employees who hold this position identify as male.
| Gender | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46 | $34,500 | |
| Male | 1,418 | $35,466 |
Employees by race
Most employees who hold this position identify as white.
| Race | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 11 | $34,800 | |
| Asian | 11 | $35,289 | |
| Black | 115 | $34,800 | |
| Hispanic | 463 | $35,620 | |
| White | 864 | $35,466 |
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 | 434 | $35,400 | |
| 1-10 years | 1,003 | $35,400 | |
| 10-20 years | 24 | $36,793 | |
| 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 | 1,459 | $35,460 | |
| Part-Time | 5 | $18,460 |
Current employees
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