Missile Defense Agency employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under Missile Defense Agency 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 Missile Defense Agency, where its workforce is concentrated, and which occupations account for the largest share of employees.
Parent organization
This agency sits under the Department of Defense.
Largest occupations in Missile Defense Agency
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under Missile Defense Agency.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Engineering | 1,007 | $159,155 | 34.7% |
| Management and Program Analysis | 415 | $151,590 | 14.3% |
| Contracting | 265 | $138,008 | 9.1% |
| Budget Analysis | 163 | $134,549 | 5.6% |
| Information Technology Management | 143 | $153,454 | 4.9% |
| Operations Research | 142 | $135,747 | 4.9% |
| Logistics Management | 110 | $137,183 | 3.8% |
| Program Management | 95 | $184,199 | 3.3% |
| Security Administration | 92 | $147,269 | 3.2% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 69 | $151,612 | 2.4% |
| Human Resources Management | 50 | $133,611 | 1.7% |
| General Business and Industry | 42 | $153,315 | 1.4% |
| Financial Administration and Program | 37 | $182,346 | 1.3% |
| Intelligence | 27 | $146,357 | 0.9% |
| General Attorney | 19 | $173,901 | 0.7% |
| Safety Engineering | 17 | $173,525 | 0.6% |
| Electronics Engineering | 17 | $177,349 | 0.6% |
| Accounting | 16 | $168,762 | 0.6% |
| Foreign Affairs | 13 | $183,879 | 0.4% |
Where Missile Defense Agency employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for Missile Defense Agency in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2,156 | $149,711 |
| Virginia | 378 | $166,128 |
| Colorado | 232 | $154,088 |
| Alaska | 21 | $158,665 |
| New Mexico | 16 | $154,875 |
| California | 15 | $169,325 |
| Florida | 12 | $148,697 |
| Tennessee | 11 | $132,851 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).