Federal Railroad Administration employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under Federal Railroad 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 Railroad 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 Railroad Administration
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under Federal Railroad Administration.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railroad Safety | 514 | $115,033 | 43.1% |
| Transportation Specialist | 98 | $168,118 | 8.2% |
| Transportation Industry Analysis | 87 | $137,007 | 7.3% |
| Management and Program Analysis | 55 | $145,783 | 4.6% |
| Environmental Protection Specialist | 37 | $134,432 | 3.1% |
| General Attorney | 32 | $184,971 | 2.7% |
| General Engineering | 25 | $165,170 | 2.1% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 16 | $92,006 | 1.3% |
| Program Management | 13 | $215,784 | 1.1% |
| Contracting | 12 | $133,923 | 1.0% |
| Human Resources Management | 12 | $129,239 | 1.0% |
Where Federal Railroad Administration employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for Federal Railroad Administration in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 310 | $156,052 |
| Texas | 82 | $124,471 |
| California | 59 | $135,616 |
| Illinois | 50 | $126,955 |
| Florida | 43 | $122,436 |
| Pennsylvania | 43 | $132,322 |
| New York | 41 | $133,124 |
| Washington | 37 | $131,771 |
| Colorado | 36 | $138,574 |
| Georgia | 33 | $132,216 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).