Federal Energy Regulatory Commission employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 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 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, where its workforce is concentrated, and which occupations account for the largest share of employees.
Parent organization
This agency sits under the Department of Energy.
Largest occupations in Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Business and Industry | 319 | $158,646 | 20.2% |
| General Attorney | 280 | $176,127 | 17.7% |
| Civil Engineering | 132 | $157,418 | 8.3% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 65 | $127,394 | 4.1% |
| Information Technology Management | 63 | $165,160 | 4.0% |
| Management and Program Analysis | 54 | $141,311 | 3.4% |
| Economist | 50 | $106,931 | 3.2% |
| Electrical Engineering | 47 | $180,342 | 3.0% |
| Program Management | 42 | $201,641 | 2.7% |
| Fish Biology | 28 | $135,415 | 1.8% |
| General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences | 15 | $134,834 | 0.9% |
| Human Resources Management | 14 | $140,236 | 0.9% |
| Environmental Engineering | 11 | $140,312 | 0.7% |
| Outdoor Recreation Planning | 11 | $133,075 | 0.7% |
| Archeology | 11 | $133,676 | 0.7% |
| Auditing | 11 | $190,213 | 0.7% |
| Administrative Officer | 11 | $138,701 | 0.7% |
Where Federal Energy Regulatory Commission employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 1,295 | $154,459 |
| Maryland | 43 | $166,346 |
| Virginia | 38 | $176,245 |
| California | 31 | $163,312 |
| Georgia | 29 | $146,163 |
| New York | 28 | $160,551 |
| Illinois | 27 | $151,618 |
| Oregon | 26 | $143,404 |
| Texas | 11 | $131,623 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).