Government Salaries Explorer

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Updated: Jan. 1, 2024 • Download all data

AGENCY

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

Total employees

752
Median salary

$57,481
Minimum salary

$20,100
Maximum salary

$222,500

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Employees by gender

Most employees at this agency identify as female.

Gender	Employees	Percent	Median salary
Female	495	65%	$53,000
Male	257	34%	$64,229

Employees by race

Race	Employees	Percent	Median salary
American Indian	4	< 1%	$51,073
Asian	35	4%	$70,458
Black	106	14%	$50,844
Hispanic	221	29%	$54,147
Other	15	1%	$43,500
White	371	49%	$61,104

Length of employment

A majority of employees have worked at the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles for one to 10 years.

Length of employment	Employees	Percent	Median salary
1 year or less	121	16%	$43,500
1-10 years	422	56%	$57,550
10-20 years	209	27%	$62,383

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	748	99%	$57,550
Part-Time	4	< 1%	$20,100

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