Economic Development Administration employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under Economic Development Administration 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 Economic Development Administration, where its workforce is concentrated, and which occupations account for the largest share of employees.
Parent organization
This agency sits under the Department of Commerce.
Largest occupations in Economic Development Administration
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under Economic Development Administration.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management and Program Analysis | 43 | $140,629 | 19.1% |
| General Business and Industry | 35 | $133,295 | 15.6% |
| Civil Engineering | 27 | $129,761 | 12.0% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 23 | $175,816 | 10.2% |
| Grants Management | 19 | $104,411 | 8.4% |
Where Economic Development Administration employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for Economic Development Administration in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 72 | $151,720 |
| Texas | 24 | $129,403 |
| Washington | 24 | $144,468 |
| Georgia | 18 | $137,674 |
| Pennsylvania | 17 | $143,182 |
| Colorado | 17 | $135,619 |
| Illinois | 14 | $144,488 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).