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Updated: Oct. 1, 2022 • Download all data

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POSITION

Transportation Maintenance Specialist III

Texas Department of Transportation

This position is categorized as maintenance, according to the state auditor's office. Its salary ranges from $34,918 to $55,130. A description of this position and its responsibilities is available on the auditor's website.

  • Employees

    761

  • Median salary

    $46,680

  • Average salary

    $46,811

Employees by gender

Most employees who hold this position identify as male.

Gender Employees Percent Median salary
Female 17
2% 		$47,275
Male 744
97%
$46,602

Employees by race

Most employees who hold this position identify as white.

Race Employees Percent Median salary
American Indian 1 < 1% $51,600
Asian 3 < 1% $46,200
Black 66
8% 		$46,800
Hispanic 244
32% 		$46,213
Other 3 < 1% $47,275
White 444
58%
$46,709

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 102
13% 		$47,272
1-10 years 445
58%
$46,200
10-20 years 166
21% 		$46,800
20+ years 48
6% 		$48,929

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 761
100%
$46,680

Current employees

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