Ames Research Center employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under Ames Research Center in the latest OPM workforce summary, what the average pay looks like, and which occupations make up the largest share of the agency.
What this page helps you check
Use this page when you want a quick feel for the size of Ames Research Center, where its workforce is concentrated, and which occupations account for the largest share of employees.
Parent organization
This workforce group rolls up under National Aeronautics and Space Administration in the latest federal workforce file.
Largest occupations in Ames Research Center
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under Ames Research Center.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering | 247 | $173,713 | 18.8% |
| General Engineering | 244 | $179,239 | 18.6% |
| Computer Science | 75 | $189,385 | 5.7% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 74 | $146,675 | 5.6% |
| Computer Engineering | 52 | $183,097 | 4.0% |
| General Physical Science | 47 | $188,985 | 3.6% |
| Information Technology Management | 39 | $175,854 | 3.0% |
| Management and Program Analysis | 27 | $185,428 | 2.1% |
| Astronomy and Space Science | 26 | $193,476 | 2.0% |
| Budget Analysis | 26 | $141,261 | 2.0% |
| Contracting | 20 | $141,977 | 1.5% |
Where Ames Research Center employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for Ames Research Center in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1,172 | $171,502 |
| Texas | 21 | $159,574 |
| Florida | 17 | $142,753 |
| Washington | 12 | $159,487 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).