Bureau of Indian Education employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under Bureau of Indian Education 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 Bureau of Indian Education, where its workforce is concentrated, and which occupations account for the largest share of employees.
Parent organization
This agency sits under the Department of the Interior.
Largest occupations in Bureau of Indian Education
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under Bureau of Indian Education.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education and Vocational Training | 724 | $87,989 | 23.6% |
| Education and Training Technician | 630 | $48,661 | 20.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Operating | 164 | $51,062 | 5.3% |
| Cooking | 159 | $44,606 | 5.2% |
| Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant | 152 | $55,161 | 4.9% |
| Custodial Working | 150 | $42,587 | 4.9% |
| General Education and Training | 138 | $89,397 | 4.5% |
| Maintenance Mechanic | 128 | $65,232 | 4.2% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 101 | $71,950 | 3.3% |
| Security Guard | 56 | $43,746 | 1.8% |
| Education Program | 28 | $125,161 | 0.9% |
| Training Instruction | 18 | $26,277 | 0.6% |
| Secretary | 16 | $64,259 | 0.5% |
| Human Resources Management | 11 | $128,496 | 0.4% |
Where Bureau of Indian Education employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for Bureau of Indian Education in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 926 | $71,085 |
| Arizona | 862 | $67,693 |
| South Dakota | 314 | $63,423 |
| North Dakota | 281 | $67,292 |
| Kansas | 182 | $76,095 |
| Oklahoma | 165 | $68,749 |
| California | 99 | $66,434 |
| Oregon | 99 | $65,167 |
| Wyoming | 44 | $59,348 |
| Utah | 27 | $68,540 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).