Government Salaries Explorer
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Updated: Jan. 1, 2024 • Download all data
POSITION
Engineering Specialist II
Texas Department of Transportation
This position is categorized as engineering and design, according to the state auditor's office. Its salary ranges from $45,244 to $72,408. A description of this position and its responsibilities is available on the auditor's website.
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Employees
463
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Median salary
$59,400
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Average salary
$59,656
Employees by gender
Most employees who hold this position identify as male.
Gender | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
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Female | 55 | $57,980 | |
Male | 408 | $59,403 |
Employees by race
Most employees who hold this position identify as white.
Race | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
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American Indian | 3 | $61,320 | |
Asian | 18 | $57,386 | |
Black | 37 | $59,400 | |
Hispanic | 134 | $59,400 | |
Other | 3 | $62,400 | |
White | 268 | $59,423 |
Length of employment
A majority of employees have worked at the Texas Department of Transportation for one to 10 years.
Length of employment | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
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1 year or less | 45 | $59,984 | |
1-10 years | 278 | $59,129 | |
10-20 years | 105 | $59,604 | |
20+ years | 35 | $61,200 |
Employment status
Most 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 |
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Full-Time | 461 | $59,400 | |
Part-Time | 2 | $33,918 |
Current employees
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