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Updated: April 1, 2025 • Download all data

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POSITION

Program Specialist I

Texas Workforce Commission

This position is categorized as program management, according to the state auditor's office. Its salary ranges from $39,976 to $61,399. A description of this position and its responsibilities is available on the auditor's website.

  • Employees

    31

  • Median salary

    $49,200

  • Average salary

    $48,248

Employees by gender

Most employees who hold this position identify as female.

Gender Employees Percent Median salary
Female 19
61%
$49,200
Male 12
38% 		$49,600

Employees by race

Most employees who hold this position identify as hispanic.

Race Employees Percent Median salary
Asian 1
3% 		$50,940
Black 4
12% 		$50,125
Hispanic 16
51%
$47,210
Other 2
6% 		$51,974
White 8
25% 		$49,200

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 1
3% 		$50,700
1-10 years 22
70%
$49,600
10-20 years 8
25% 		$47,210

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 31
100%
$49,200

Current employees

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