Transportation
TxDOT, Department of Motor Vehicles, and aviation programs.
Agencies in this sector
| Agency | Employees | Avg pay | Top pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION | 489 | $95,276 | $344,000 |
| TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES | 41 | $85,986 | $230,000 |
About this sector
The Transportation sector includes 2 agencies in the OpenPayrolls dataset. Together they account for 530 employee records, with annualized pay ranging up to $344,000 and a sector-wide average of $94,557. TxDOT, Department of Motor Vehicles, and aviation programs.
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