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Updated: Oct. 1, 2023 • 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

    42

  • Median salary

    $45,600

  • Average salary

    $44,378

Employees by gender

Most employees who hold this position identify as female.

Gender Employees Percent Median salary
Female 26
61%
$46,200
Male 16
38% 		$44,764

Employees by race

Most employees who hold this position identify as hispanic.

Race Employees Percent Median salary
Asian 1
2% 		$47,940
Black 6
14% 		$46,200
Hispanic 25
59%
$42,220
Other 2
4% 		$46,602
White 8
19% 		$46,200

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 5
11% 		$47,000
1-10 years 24
57%
$42,540
10-20 years 9
21% 		$44,528
20+ years 4
9% 		$46,954

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 42
100%
$45,600

Current employees

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