Langley Research Center employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under Langley Research 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 Langley Research 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 Langley Research Center
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under Langley Research Center.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering | 568 | $145,643 | 31.8% |
| General Engineering | 238 | $174,854 | 13.3% |
| General Physical Science | 86 | $166,180 | 4.8% |
| Electronics Engineering | 76 | $156,950 | 4.3% |
| Management and Program Analysis | 70 | $131,821 | 3.9% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 53 | $124,726 | 3.0% |
| Equipment Services | 52 | $118,003 | 2.9% |
| Information Technology Management | 50 | $148,505 | 2.8% |
| Materials Engineering | 43 | $154,267 | 2.4% |
| Computer Engineering | 41 | $141,160 | 2.3% |
| Engineering Technical | 39 | $105,239 | 2.2% |
| Contracting | 20 | $117,467 | 1.1% |
| Physics | 13 | $177,829 | 0.7% |
| Accounting | 12 | $116,318 | 0.7% |
| "Equipment Facilities, and Services" | 12 | $128,341 | 0.7% |
Where Langley Research Center employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for Langley Research Center in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 1,618 | $141,825 |
| Florida | 25 | $159,235 |
| California | 20 | $178,936 |
| Texas | 17 | $181,179 |
| Ohio | 16 | $153,878 |
| Maryland | 12 | $176,814 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).