Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under Lyndon B. Johnson 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 Lyndon B. Johnson 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 Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering | 1,002 | $162,506 | 31.9% |
| General Engineering | 921 | $168,937 | 29.3% |
| Contracting | 121 | $131,566 | 3.9% |
| Management and Program Analysis | 116 | $167,541 | 3.7% |
| Electronics Engineering | 88 | $161,991 | 2.8% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 81 | $169,842 | 2.6% |
| Budget Analysis | 78 | $135,113 | 2.5% |
| Information Technology Management | 77 | $161,711 | 2.5% |
| Computer Engineering | 48 | $152,455 | 1.5% |
| Astronomy and Space Science | 31 | $151,736 | 1.0% |
| Medical Officer | 26 | $195,200 | 0.8% |
| Accounting | 25 | $138,617 | 0.8% |
| Electrical Engineering | 25 | $141,669 | 0.8% |
| Public Affairs | 23 | $122,466 | 0.7% |
| Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee | 20 | $51,849 | 0.6% |
| General Physical Science | 13 | $189,860 | 0.4% |
| Human Resources Management | 12 | $137,520 | 0.4% |
Where Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 3,000 | $158,581 |
| New Mexico | 77 | $129,254 |
| Colorado | 11 | $172,188 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).