Is TxDOT a good company to work for?

TxDOT has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 874 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months. 63% of employees would recommend working at TxDOT to a friend and 43% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about TxDOT have been left by employees working as Summer Intern , Engineering Intern and Intern .

Does TxDOT pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, TxDOT employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at TxDOT. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at TxDOT?

63% of TxDOT employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated TxDOT 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at TxDOT?

Intern (27) , Engineering Assistant (26) , Summer Intern (21) , Maintenance Technician (17) , Engineering Intern (16) , Transportation Engineer (16) , Construction Inspector (13) , Engineering Assistant II (11) , Engineering Technician (11) , Project Manager (10) , Summer Engineering Tech (10) , Inspector (9) , Summer Engineering Intern (9) , Engineer Assistant (8) , Engineering Assistant III (8)

What are the pros of working at TxDOT according to real employee reviews?

"Great benefits and ppl too" ((in 110 reviews)); "People are great and friendly." ((in 71 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 45 reviews)); "Tasks at hand are doable and to build time off is very easy." ((in 35 reviews)); "Some of my coworkers are great individuals and it feels like a family." ((in 15 reviews))

What are the cons of working at TxDOT according to real employee reviews?

"Pay is low that you need to have a long commute in order to find a house to live." ((in 81 reviews)); "Low salary compared to other companies." ((in 30 reviews)); "The management is incompetent." ((in 19 reviews)); "Salary range typically lower than private sector" ((in 10 reviews)); "Sometimes favoritism can be shown but is not extreme." ((in 9 reviews))

What are employees saying about TxDOT layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about TxDOT layoffs and their outlook for job security at TxDOT in 2026.

What are the top reviewed TxDOT locations?

Austin , Houston , Dallas , Fort Worth , San Antonio , Mesquite , Amarillo , Bryan , Beaumont , Corpus Christi , Laredo , Pharr , El Paso , Euless , Lubbock , San Angelo , Yoakum , Lufkin , Paris , Denton , Galveston , Cedar Park , Brownwood , McKinney , Dumas , Odessa , Waco , Wichita Falls , Childress , College Station

TxDOT reviews

3.8

63% would recommend to a friend

(646 total reviews)

James M. Bass

48% approve of CEO

43% positive business outlook

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TxDOT has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 646 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The TxDOT employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government & Public Administration industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

646 reviews

3.0

Jan 12, 2022

Ferry Deckhand

Deckhand

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great access to nature ... Perfect for bird watching.

Cons

Toxic coworkers excell at most levels. It's a mixed bag but toxic captains and deckhands make for a difficult day.

4.0

Jan 10, 2022

Good company

Transportation specialist ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You get state holidays, continued education, great experience.

Cons

pay is below the city average, but you'll gain experience.

3.0

Jan 4, 2022

TxDOT

Maintenance technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They have a great work schedule which gives you plenty of time in the evening to spend time with family or friends.

Cons

The pay isn’t the best, and advancements are very slow.

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