Federal Highway Administration employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under Federal Highway 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 Federal Highway 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 Transportation.
Largest occupations in Federal Highway Administration
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under Federal Highway Administration.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 896 | $127,047 | 30.2% |
| Transportation Specialist | 422 | $144,617 | 14.2% |
| Program Management | 220 | $172,182 | 7.4% |
| Management and Program Analysis | 210 | $136,658 | 7.1% |
| Financial Administration and Program | 173 | $114,000 | 5.8% |
| Environmental Protection Specialist | 119 | $130,188 | 4.0% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 109 | $108,080 | 3.7% |
| Community Planning | 94 | $112,724 | 3.2% |
| Contracting | 86 | $127,258 | 2.9% |
| Engineering Technical | 67 | $102,334 | 2.3% |
| Human Resources Management | 52 | $141,259 | 1.8% |
| General Attorney | 39 | $176,829 | 1.3% |
| Equal Opportunity Compliance | 23 | $121,861 | 0.8% |
| Realty | 17 | $137,556 | 0.6% |
| Information Technology Management | 13 | $179,754 | 0.4% |
| Construction Control Technical | 11 | $90,906 | 0.4% |
Where Federal Highway Administration employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for Federal Highway Administration in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 607 | $156,625 |
| Virginia | 368 | $133,425 |
| Colorado | 308 | $124,929 |
| Washington | 246 | $119,011 |
| Georgia | 84 | $134,816 |
| Texas | 66 | $123,656 |
| Tennessee | 65 | $103,175 |
| California | 62 | $136,944 |
| Florida | 56 | $122,341 |
| Maryland | 54 | $143,919 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).