Department of Defense Education Activity employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under Department of Defense Education Activity 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 Department of Defense Education Activity, 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 Department of Defense Education Activity
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under Department of Defense Education Activity.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Education and Training | 6,793 | $70,132 | 46.0% |
| Education and Vocational Training | 3,045 | $96,781 | 20.6% |
| Education and Training Technician | 1,708 | $38,319 | 11.6% |
| Training Instruction | 584 | $45,555 | 4.0% |
| Instructional Systems | 292 | $126,341 | 2.0% |
| Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant | 255 | $44,874 | 1.7% |
| Office Automation Clerical and Assistance | 177 | $39,807 | 1.2% |
| Management and Program Analysis | 162 | $152,444 | 1.1% |
| Information Technology Management | 155 | $122,473 | 1.1% |
| Secretary | 151 | $44,997 | 1.0% |
| Custodial Working | 128 | $42,250 | 0.9% |
| Administrative Officer | 88 | $76,450 | 0.6% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 84 | $99,831 | 0.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Operating | 78 | $55,765 | 0.5% |
| Human Resources Management | 69 | $120,049 | 0.5% |
| Financial Administration and Program | 66 | $116,839 | 0.4% |
| Nurse | 57 | $90,473 | 0.4% |
| Contracting | 55 | $123,718 | 0.4% |
| Security Administration | 37 | $101,138 | 0.3% |
| Facility Operations Services | 37 | $96,081 | 0.3% |
Where Department of Defense Education Activity employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for Department of Defense Education Activity in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 1,688 | $75,934 |
| Georgia | 1,016 | $82,955 |
| Virginia | 816 | $128,449 |
| Kentucky | 743 | $77,678 |
| Tennessee | 381 | $76,806 |
| Alabama | 254 | $70,778 |
| South Carolina | 244 | $77,952 |
| New York | 134 | $102,894 |
| Indiana | 13 | $109,905 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).