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Updated: Jan. 1, 2024 • Download all data

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POSITION

Engineering Technician I

Texas Department of Transportation

This position is categorized as engineering and design, according to the state auditor's office. Its salary ranges from $32,439 to $49,388. A description of this position and its responsibilities is available on the auditor's website.

  • Employees

    26

  • Median salary

    $43,800

  • Average salary

    $44,232

Employees by gender

Most employees who hold this position identify as male.

Gender Employees Percent Median salary
Female 12
46% 		$43,200
Male 14
53%
$46,200

Employees by race

Race Employees Percent Median salary
Black 2
7% 		$43,500
Hispanic 10
38% 		$44,567
Other 2
7% 		$44,999
White 12
46% 		$43,200

Length of employment

Length of employment Employees Percent Median salary
1 year or less 11
42% 		$43,200
1-10 years 13
50%
$44,734
10-20 years 2
7% 		$43,200

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 26
100%
$43,800

Current employees

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