Government Printing Office employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under Government Printing Office 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 Government Printing Office, where its workforce is concentrated, and which occupations account for the largest share of employees.
Parent organization
This workforce group rolls up under Government Printing Office in the latest federal workforce file.
Largest occupations in Government Printing Office
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under Government Printing Office.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bindery Working | 244 | $99,842 | 14.8% |
| Hand Composing | 140 | $101,591 | 8.5% |
| Printing Services | 113 | $128,318 | 6.9% |
| Information Technology Management | 86 | $137,570 | 5.2% |
| Miscellaneous Printing and Reproduction | 59 | $67,899 | 3.6% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 58 | $155,949 | 3.5% |
| Offset Press Operating | 57 | $117,803 | 3.5% |
| Materials Handler | 33 | $68,766 | 2.0% |
| Librarian | 31 | $123,280 | 1.9% |
| Financial Administration and Program | 29 | $119,741 | 1.8% |
| Human Resources Management | 28 | $133,570 | 1.7% |
| Stationary-Engine Operating | 26 | $116,566 | 1.6% |
| Machining | 20 | $123,079 | 1.2% |
| Electrician | 20 | $115,862 | 1.2% |
| Custodial Working | 18 | $58,987 | 1.1% |
| Procurement Clerical and Technician | 16 | $69,186 | 1.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Operating | 15 | $68,182 | 0.9% |
| Platemaking | 13 | $113,721 | 0.8% |
| Pipefitting | 13 | $111,942 | 0.8% |
| Accounting | 12 | $137,694 | 0.7% |
Where Government Printing Office employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for Government Printing Office in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 1,338 | $114,399 |
| Mississippi | 144 | $99,670 |
| Colorado | 21 | $70,195 |
| Maryland | 18 | $96,061 |
| Virginia | 18 | $109,471 |
| Texas | 16 | $97,448 |
| Georgia | 14 | $118,404 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).