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Updated: Oct. 1, 2023 • Download all data

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POSITION

Transportation Maintenance Specialist II

Texas Department of Transportation

This position is categorized as maintenance, according to the state auditor's office. Its salary ranges from $39,976 to $61,399. A description of this position and its responsibilities is available on the auditor's website.

  • Employees

    1,251

  • Median salary

    $49,200

  • Average salary

    $49,338

Employees by gender

Most employees who hold this position identify as male.

Gender Employees Percent Median salary
Female 42
3% 		$48,701
Male 1,209
96%
$49,200

Employees by race

Most employees who hold this position identify as white.

Race Employees Percent Median salary
American Indian 17
1% 		$48,600
Asian 4 < 1% $47,400
Black 89
7% 		$49,200
Hispanic 409
32% 		$49,200
Other 6 < 1% $47,100
White 726
58%
$49,200

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 260
20% 		$48,600
1-10 years 849
67%
$49,200
10-20 years 119
9% 		$50,365
20+ years 23
1% 		$51,000

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 1,249
99%
$49,200
Part-Time 2 < 1% $22,795

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