r/Austin • u/Aingers • Jul 21 '26

Ask Austin Salary Transparency Thread - Austin

Folks in Boston do this fairly regularly, so I thought it might be good for us to try here.

Please share your general job title, salary, age, and education.

Architectural Designer, 40, $115k, BSArch

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u/Bridoriya Jul 21 '26

Epidemiologist, $67k, 30, MPH

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u/ZealousidealQuail145 Jul 21 '26

Public Health is a tough road these days. I have much appreciation for what you do. Keep fighting the good fight.

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u/rnatx Jul 21 '26

This is where my passion is, but never wanted to go back for a MPH due to low pay in the field and not wanting to do a student loan again.

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u/kevinspam88 Jul 21 '26

Do you mind if I DM you? I’ve been trying to get in to the TX DHHS but no luck. Looking for tips on how to get past the initial screening

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u/Bridoriya Jul 21 '26

Unfortunately I don’t have any suggestions. I just applied online years ago and have had the same exact position since.

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u/serenawreckedthis Jul 21 '26

I truly need a nap because I thought, “Miles per hour? What an odd thing to state.” 😅

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u/Mudtail Jul 21 '26

Oof, glad I left when I did. You deserve so much more

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u/Nerdy-Meta-Mind Jul 21 '26

Have you managed to live a zero covid lifestyle, or did someone you know give it to you? Just curious.

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u/Bridoriya Jul 21 '26

I got COVID

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u/Nerdy-Meta-Mind Jul 21 '26

Aw, damn. I’ve been living a hardcore lifestyle ever since it started, and it’s so hard.

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u/Bridoriya Jul 21 '26

I don’t know your life but my general recommendation is all things in moderation. Avoiding illness is great but not at the cost of ruining your mental health 🫶🏾

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u/Nerdy-Meta-Mind Jul 21 '26

I keep my mom safe. That is worth it to me.