Government Salaries Explorer

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Updated: April 1, 2025 • Download all data

AGENCY

Texas Education Agency

Total employees

1,218
Median salary

$96,731
Minimum salary

$36,264
Maximum salary

$259,087

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Employees by gender

Most employees at this agency identify as female.

Gender	Employees	Percent	Median salary
Female	805	66%	$93,673
Male	413	33%	$102,980

Employees by race

Race	Employees	Percent	Median salary
American Indian	4	< 1%	$89,391
Asian	192	15%	$100,148
Black	120	9%	$91,836
Hispanic	243	19%	$89,478
Other	53	4%	$97,650
White	606	49%	$98,968

Length of employment

A majority of employees have worked at the Texas Education Agency for one to 10 years.

Length of employment	Employees	Percent	Median salary
1 year or less	134	11%	$91,593
1-10 years	862	70%	$95,777
10-20 years	178	14%	$105,789
20+ years	44	3%	$105,437

Employment status

Most employees at this agency 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	1,213	99%	$96,855
Part-Time	5	< 1%	$45,918

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