Farm Service Agency employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under Farm Service 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 Farm Service 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 Agriculture.
Largest occupations in Farm Service Agency
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under Farm Service Agency.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loan Specialist | 1,307 | $87,000 | 40.1% |
| General Business and Industry | 814 | $78,258 | 25.0% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 482 | $106,474 | 14.8% |
| Agricultural Program Specialist | 369 | $110,411 | 11.3% |
| Business and Industry Student Trainee | 69 | $37,993 | 2.1% |
| Management and Program Analysis | 66 | $127,750 | 2.0% |
| Administrative Officer | 32 | $122,931 | 1.0% |
| Appraising | 21 | $117,796 | 0.6% |
Where Farm Service Agency employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for Farm Service Agency in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 161 | $91,350 |
| Iowa | 149 | $83,155 |
| Nebraska | 132 | $87,182 |
| Oklahoma | 131 | $82,745 |
| Missouri | 115 | $95,515 |
| Kentucky | 112 | $87,311 |
| Minnesota | 111 | $94,363 |
| Kansas | 110 | $86,627 |
| Wisconsin | 110 | $84,130 |
| South Dakota | 109 | $86,623 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).