Environmental Protection Agency employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under Environmental Protection 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 Environmental Protection Agency, where its workforce is concentrated, and which occupations account for the largest share of employees.
Parent organization
This workforce group rolls up under Environmental Protection Agency in the latest federal workforce file.
Largest occupations in Environmental Protection Agency
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under Environmental Protection Agency.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Physical Science | 2,527 | $132,213 | 15.3% |
| General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences | 2,192 | $122,641 | 13.2% |
| Environmental Protection Specialist | 1,666 | $137,228 | 10.1% |
| Environmental Engineering | 1,390 | $141,801 | 8.4% |
| Management and Program Analysis | 1,267 | $137,950 | 7.7% |
| General Attorney | 1,106 | $165,528 | 6.7% |
| Information Technology Management | 696 | $141,141 | 4.2% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 526 | $138,452 | 3.2% |
| Chemistry | 422 | $132,621 | 2.5% |
| Contracting | 291 | $129,003 | 1.8% |
| Program Management | 276 | $211,366 | 1.7% |
| Public Affairs | 275 | $131,625 | 1.7% |
| Human Resources Management | 243 | $122,453 | 1.5% |
| Criminal Investigation | 220 | $132,429 | 1.3% |
| Social Science | 177 | $133,559 | 1.1% |
| Grants Management | 168 | $114,272 | 1.0% |
| Financial Administration and Program | 158 | $126,823 | 1.0% |
| General Engineering | 156 | $132,315 | 0.9% |
| Budget Analysis | 155 | $126,933 | 0.9% |
| Toxicology | 154 | $128,672 | 0.9% |
Where Environmental Protection Agency employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for Environmental Protection Agency in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 4,066 | $149,005 |
| North Carolina | 1,505 | $130,136 |
| Illinois | 1,118 | $125,184 |
| Georgia | 1,005 | $123,488 |
| California | 958 | $140,156 |
| Texas | 851 | $126,328 |
| Pennsylvania | 755 | $129,132 |
| Colorado | 720 | $135,100 |
| New York | 678 | $138,378 |
| Massachusetts | 630 | $126,311 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).