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: Oct. 1, 2023 • Download all data
POSITION
Economist II
This position is categorized as planning, research, and statistics, according to the state auditor's office. Its salary ranges from $51,278 to $82,901. A description of this position and its responsibilities is available on the auditor's website.
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Employees
7
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Median salary
$55,576
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Average salary
$55,143
Employees by gender
All employees who hold this position identify as male.
| Gender | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 7 | $55,576 |
Employees by race
| Race | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1 | $55,576 | |
| Hispanic | 2 | $53,554 | |
| Other | 1 | $55,576 | |
| White | 3 | $55,576 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-10 years | 5 | $55,576 | |
| 10-20 years | 1 | $56,587 | |
| 20+ years | 1 | $55,576 |
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 | 7 | $55,576 |
Current employees
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