Government Salaries Explorer

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Updated: April 1, 2022 • 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.

Employees

1,154
Median salary

$37,200
Average salary

$38,101

Employees by gender

Most employees who hold this position identify as male.

Gender	Employees	Percent	Median salary
Female	38	3%	$37,200
Male	1,116	96%	$37,200

Employees by race

Most employees who hold this position identify as white.

Race	Employees	Percent	Median salary
American Indian	17	1%	$37,200
Asian	2	< 1%	$37,075
Black	96	8%	$37,200
Hispanic	373	32%	$37,200
Other	1	< 1%	$39,600
White	665	57%	$37,200

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	502	43%	$37,200
1-10 years	628	54%	$37,200
10-20 years	20	1%	$38,447
20+ years	4	< 1%	$42,753

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	1,152	99%	$37,200
Part-Time	2	< 1%	$18,600

Current employees

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