Federal Transit Administration employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under Federal Transit 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 Transit 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 Transit Administration
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under Federal Transit Administration.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation Specialist | 182 | $151,010 | 23.7% |
| Management and Program Analysis | 88 | $135,553 | 11.5% |
| General Engineering | 75 | $147,618 | 9.8% |
| Community Planning | 63 | $138,184 | 8.2% |
| Program Management | 34 | $200,095 | 4.4% |
| General Attorney | 25 | $170,357 | 3.3% |
| Environmental Protection Specialist | 24 | $142,219 | 3.1% |
| Human Resources Management | 13 | $127,039 | 1.7% |
Where Federal Transit Administration employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for Federal Transit Administration in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 361 | $152,188 |
| New York | 51 | $144,977 |
| Georgia | 44 | $133,862 |
| Illinois | 42 | $138,908 |
| California | 42 | $146,350 |
| Texas | 33 | $145,809 |
| Pennsylvania | 33 | $139,576 |
| Washington | 31 | $139,749 |
| Massachusetts | 23 | $143,362 |
| Colorado | 20 | $144,474 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).