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: Feb. 1, 2021 • Download all data
AGENCY
Texas Workforce Commission
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Total employees
4,724
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Median salary
$45,201
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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 | 3,337 | $44,059 | |
| Male | 1,387 | $50,046 |
Employees by race
| Race | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 23 | $43,607 | |
| Asian | 116 | $59,135 | |
| Black | 1,023 | $43,978 | |
| Hispanic | 1,660 | $39,984 | |
| Other | 171 | $44,356 | |
| White | 1,731 | $50,662 |
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 | 716 | $37,200 | |
| 1-10 years | 3,063 | $46,569 | |
| 10-20 years | 664 | $43,392 | |
| 20+ years | 281 | $51,967 |
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 | 4,694 | $45,318 | |
| Part-Time | 30 | $22,401 |
Current positions
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