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: April 1, 2021 • Download all data
AGENCY
Texas Workforce Commission
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Total employees
4,738
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Median salary
$45,207
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Minimum salary
$7,800
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Maximum salary
$201,000
Positions at this agency
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Employees by gender
Most employees at this agency identify as female.
| Gender | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 3,362 | $43,983 | |
| Male | 1,376 | $50,200 |
Employees by race
| Race | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 23 | $43,607 | |
| Asian | 119 | $58,798 | |
| Black | 1,038 | $43,961 | |
| Hispanic | 1,657 | $40,320 | |
| Other | 173 | $44,356 | |
| White | 1,728 | $50,692 |
Length of employment
A majority of employees have worked at the Texas Workforce Commission for one to 10 years.
| Length of employment | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year or less | 700 | $36,938 | |
| 1-10 years | 3,093 | $46,623 | |
| 10-20 years | 660 | $43,739 | |
| 20+ years | 285 | $53,010 |
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 | 4,705 | $45,360 | |
| Part-Time | 33 | $17,676 |
Current positions
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