John F. Kennedy Space Center employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under John F. Kennedy Space Center 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 John F. Kennedy Space Center, 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 John F. Kennedy Space Center
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under John F. Kennedy Space Center.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Engineering | 542 | $154,862 | 26.2% |
| Aerospace Engineering | 427 | $144,439 | 20.6% |
| Management and Program Analysis | 196 | $130,567 | 9.5% |
| Electronics Engineering | 82 | $142,132 | 4.0% |
| Computer Engineering | 70 | $131,878 | 3.4% |
| Contracting | 69 | $123,103 | 3.3% |
| Information Technology Management | 63 | $140,075 | 3.0% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 51 | $132,663 | 2.5% |
| Electrical Engineering | 40 | $149,938 | 1.9% |
| Materials Engineering | 26 | $119,370 | 1.3% |
| Mechanical Engineering | 25 | $134,845 | 1.2% |
| Engineering Technical | 16 | $111,046 | 0.8% |
| Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee | 14 | $45,401 | 0.7% |
Where John F. Kennedy Space Center employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for John F. Kennedy Space Center in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 2,034 | $136,564 |
| California | 12 | $163,077 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).