"Headquarters, NASA" employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under "Headquarters, NASA" 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 "Headquarters, NASA", where its workforce is concentrated, and which occupations account for the largest share of employees.
Parent organization
This workforce group rolls up under National Aeronautics and Space Administration in the latest federal workforce file.
Largest occupations in "Headquarters, NASA"
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under "Headquarters, NASA".
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management and Program Analysis | 318 | $159,837 | 14.9% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 300 | $166,468 | 14.1% |
| General Engineering | 276 | $194,312 | 13.0% |
| Contracting | 144 | $143,056 | 6.8% |
| Human Resources Management | 132 | $150,951 | 6.2% |
| General Physical Science | 116 | $192,672 | 5.4% |
| Information Technology Management | 112 | $170,986 | 5.3% |
| Accounting | 81 | $155,297 | 3.8% |
| Criminal Investigation | 40 | $152,716 | 1.9% |
| Program Management | 38 | $189,327 | 1.8% |
| General Attorney | 35 | $189,015 | 1.6% |
| Aerospace Engineering | 25 | $188,911 | 1.2% |
| Security Administration | 19 | $138,453 | 0.9% |
| Public Affairs | 18 | $160,481 | 0.8% |
| Intelligence | 14 | $169,438 | 0.7% |
| Auditing | 11 | $142,231 | 0.5% |
| Realty | 11 | $151,495 | 0.5% |
Where "Headquarters, NASA" employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for "Headquarters, NASA" in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 816 | $176,297 |
| Maryland | 224 | $165,986 |
| Mississippi | 192 | $120,797 |
| Virginia | 179 | $171,529 |
| Texas | 159 | $170,187 |
| Florida | 113 | $154,093 |
| California | 111 | $173,478 |
| Alabama | 105 | $160,775 |
| Ohio | 98 | $156,770 |
| Colorado | 14 | $162,348 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).