Indian Affairs employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under Indian Affairs 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 Indian Affairs, where its workforce is concentrated, and which occupations account for the largest share of employees.
Parent organization
This agency sits under the Department of the Interior.
Largest occupations in Indian Affairs
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under Indian Affairs.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Realty | 275 | $93,901 | 7.1% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 225 | $107,716 | 5.8% |
| Forestry Technician | 210 | $54,923 | 5.4% |
| Criminal Investigation | 201 | $104,567 | 5.2% |
| "General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, and Compliance Series" | 153 | $73,168 | 4.0% |
| Correctional Officer | 145 | $65,739 | 3.8% |
| Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant | 132 | $57,627 | 3.4% |
| General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences | 129 | $100,425 | 3.3% |
| General Business and Industry | 122 | $76,167 | 3.2% |
| Management and Program Analysis | 120 | $111,265 | 3.1% |
| Program Management | 104 | $169,202 | 2.7% |
| Information Technology Management | 88 | $136,236 | 2.3% |
| General Legal and Kindred Administration | 80 | $85,518 | 2.1% |
| Civil Engineering | 78 | $130,419 | 2.0% |
| Forestry | 78 | $95,792 | 2.0% |
| Human Resources Management | 59 | $121,968 | 1.5% |
| Maintenance Mechanic | 53 | $67,121 | 1.4% |
| Irrigation System Operation | 53 | $51,519 | 1.4% |
| Legal Instruments Examining | 50 | $65,047 | 1.3% |
| Engineering Equipment Operating | 44 | $71,596 | 1.1% |
Where Indian Affairs employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for Indian Affairs in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 572 | $81,294 |
| New Mexico | 555 | $92,146 |
| Oklahoma | 429 | $86,389 |
| Montana | 423 | $79,548 |
| South Dakota | 323 | $82,919 |
| Washington | 200 | $86,184 |
| North Dakota | 173 | $77,084 |
| Alaska | 111 | $106,763 |
| Colorado | 110 | $99,976 |
| California | 110 | $108,898 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).