Bureau of Reclamation employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under Bureau of Reclamation 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 Reclamation, 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 Reclamation
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under Bureau of Reclamation.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 767 | $127,245 | 13.3% |
| Information Technology Management | 295 | $111,982 | 5.1% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 248 | $119,907 | 4.3% |
| Industrial Equipment Mechanic | 246 | $123,286 | 4.3% |
| Contracting | 186 | $104,906 | 3.2% |
| General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences | 182 | $102,096 | 3.2% |
| Management and Program Analysis | 174 | $109,599 | 3.0% |
| High Voltage Electrician | 149 | $122,819 | 2.6% |
| Electrical Power Controlling | 133 | $135,255 | 2.3% |
| Human Resources Management | 132 | $101,116 | 2.3% |
| Electrical Engineering | 120 | $125,808 | 2.1% |
| Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant | 119 | $50,430 | 2.1% |
| General Business and Industry | 110 | $97,781 | 1.9% |
| Engineering Technical | 108 | $76,753 | 1.9% |
| Budget Analysis | 102 | $98,184 | 1.8% |
| Mechanical Engineering | 93 | $123,627 | 1.6% |
| Maintenance Mechanic | 90 | $89,533 | 1.6% |
| Accounting | 90 | $108,633 | 1.6% |
| Security Guard | 68 | $54,144 | 1.2% |
| Grants Management | 67 | $102,033 | 1.2% |
Where Bureau of Reclamation employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for Bureau of Reclamation in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 1,141 | $119,733 |
| California | 970 | $107,003 |
| Washington | 656 | $104,680 |
| Nevada | 575 | $99,913 |
| Idaho | 465 | $101,930 |
| Arizona | 395 | $92,587 |
| Utah | 348 | $92,556 |
| Montana | 316 | $98,148 |
| New Mexico | 233 | $89,429 |
| Wyoming | 128 | $105,683 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).