Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service 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 Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, where its workforce is concentrated, and which occupations account for the largest share of employees.
Parent organization
This agency sits under the Department of Agriculture.
Largest occupations in Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences | 1,462 | $108,901 | 17.2% |
| Biological Science Technician | 1,438 | $44,378 | 16.9% |
| Plant Protection Technician | 847 | $44,761 | 10.0% |
| Veterinary Medical Science | 746 | $127,017 | 8.8% |
| Wildlife Biology | 583 | $88,334 | 6.8% |
| Animal Health Technician | 364 | $65,884 | 4.3% |
| Management and Program Analysis | 351 | $124,397 | 4.1% |
| Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant | 327 | $57,315 | 3.8% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 318 | $108,407 | 3.7% |
| Information Technology Management | 195 | $134,642 | 2.3% |
| Budget Analysis | 133 | $97,118 | 1.6% |
| Human Resources Management | 101 | $129,327 | 1.2% |
| Entomology | 79 | $118,984 | 0.9% |
| Insects Production Working | 70 | $51,954 | 0.8% |
| General Investigation | 61 | $116,890 | 0.7% |
| Aircraft Operation | 56 | $94,470 | 0.7% |
| Training Instruction | 55 | $124,446 | 0.6% |
| Microbiology | 50 | $105,030 | 0.6% |
| Financial Administration and Program | 41 | $89,359 | 0.5% |
| Human Resources Assistance | 32 | $56,858 | 0.4% |
Where Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 872 | $135,828 |
| Texas | 738 | $59,275 |
| Florida | 523 | $80,925 |
| Hawaii | 502 | $53,308 |
| Colorado | 452 | $113,692 |
| Iowa | 440 | $85,534 |
| North Carolina | 382 | $106,099 |
| California | 368 | $94,124 |
| New York | 283 | $86,977 |
| Minnesota | 271 | $96,525 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).