Defense Health Agency employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under Defense Health Agency 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 Defense Health Agency, where its workforce is concentrated, and which occupations account for the largest share of employees.
Parent organization
This agency sits under the Department of Defense.
Largest occupations in Defense Health Agency
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under Defense Health Agency.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management and Program Analysis | 541 | $139,487 | 8.8% |
| Information Technology Management | 490 | $132,370 | 8.0% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 479 | $121,206 | 7.8% |
| Health System Specialist | 478 | $127,603 | 7.8% |
| Contracting | 440 | $134,178 | 7.2% |
| General Health Science | 373 | $155,503 | 6.1% |
| Financial Administration and Program | 210 | $126,058 | 3.4% |
| Nurse | 185 | $134,278 | 3.0% |
| General Attorney | 143 | $172,122 | 2.3% |
| Human Resources Management | 110 | $122,150 | 1.8% |
| Training Instruction | 103 | $77,597 | 1.7% |
| Program Management | 97 | $168,429 | 1.6% |
| Security Administration | 94 | $99,850 | 1.5% |
| Medical Officer | 86 | $292,200 | 1.4% |
| Microbiology | 84 | $155,154 | 1.4% |
| General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences | 76 | $124,447 | 1.2% |
| Budget Analysis | 74 | $141,187 | 1.2% |
| "General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, and Compliance Series" | 61 | $133,390 | 1.0% |
| Paralegal Specialist | 58 | $97,402 | 0.9% |
| Grants Management | 54 | $116,458 | 0.9% |
Where Defense Health Agency employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for Defense Health Agency in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 1,879 | $138,137 |
| Texas | 1,606 | $116,002 |
| Virginia | 1,376 | $144,602 |
| Colorado | 221 | $136,458 |
| California | 156 | $138,049 |
| Washington | 116 | $142,653 |
| Florida | 103 | $126,437 |
| Hawaii | 62 | $142,280 |
| North Carolina | 55 | $129,444 |
| Delaware | 49 | $126,468 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).