Food Safety and Inspection Service employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under Food Safety and Inspection Service 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 Food Safety and Inspection Service, 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 Food Safety and Inspection Service
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under Food Safety and Inspection Service.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Safety Inspection | 5,339 | $72,311 | 64.8% |
| Food Inspection | 791 | $57,353 | 9.6% |
| Veterinary Medical Science | 644 | $116,819 | 7.8% |
| Consumer Safety | 241 | $121,082 | 2.9% |
| "General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, and Compliance Series" | 131 | $121,849 | 1.6% |
| Human Resources Management | 105 | $121,179 | 1.3% |
| Management and Program Analysis | 104 | $129,343 | 1.3% |
| Program Management | 97 | $180,087 | 1.2% |
| Microbiology | 92 | $122,763 | 1.1% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 78 | $108,683 | 0.9% |
| Information Technology Management | 54 | $154,474 | 0.7% |
| Chemistry | 50 | $121,045 | 0.6% |
| Human Resources Assistance | 33 | $62,468 | 0.4% |
| Financial Administration and Program | 18 | $70,505 | 0.2% |
| Supply Clerical and Technician | 18 | $59,773 | 0.2% |
| Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant | 12 | $65,924 | 0.1% |
| Public Affairs | 12 | $128,685 | 0.1% |
| Budget Analysis | 11 | $139,155 | 0.1% |
| Equal Employment Opportunity | 11 | $147,703 | 0.1% |
Where Food Safety and Inspection Service employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for Food Safety and Inspection Service in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 614 | $78,620 |
| Georgia | 600 | $84,927 |
| California | 565 | $90,165 |
| North Carolina | 343 | $77,937 |
| Iowa | 341 | $75,051 |
| Arkansas | 335 | $76,777 |
| Pennsylvania | 300 | $81,605 |
| Minnesota | 297 | $83,498 |
| Alabama | 292 | $75,984 |
| Nebraska | 289 | $75,928 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).