National Archives and Records Administration employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under National Archives and Records Administration 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 National Archives and Records Administration, where its workforce is concentrated, and which occupations account for the largest share of employees.
Parent organization
This workforce group rolls up under National Archives and Records Administration in the latest federal workforce file.
Largest occupations in National Archives and Records Administration
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under National Archives and Records Administration.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archives Technician | 1,387 | $64,678 | 49.4% |
| Archivist | 409 | $118,354 | 14.6% |
| Information Technology Management | 138 | $166,138 | 4.9% |
| General Arts and Information | 116 | $92,164 | 4.1% |
| Management and Program Analysis | 98 | $131,176 | 3.5% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 52 | $159,079 | 1.9% |
| Technical Writing and Editing | 35 | $127,692 | 1.2% |
| Data Transcriber | 21 | $42,657 | 0.7% |
| Administrative Officer | 21 | $94,361 | 0.7% |
| Sales Store Clerical | 18 | $40,832 | 0.6% |
| General Education and Training | 15 | $106,741 | 0.5% |
| Facility Operations Services | 14 | $111,679 | 0.5% |
| Museum Specialist and Technician | 14 | $92,295 | 0.5% |
| Program Management | 13 | $189,924 | 0.5% |
Where National Archives and Records Administration employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for National Archives and Records Administration in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 931 | $122,017 |
| Missouri | 810 | $58,626 |
| District of Columbia | 265 | $116,816 |
| Illinois | 135 | $66,460 |
| Texas | 126 | $91,850 |
| California | 102 | $102,976 |
| Georgia | 63 | $91,247 |
| Ohio | 62 | $55,118 |
| Kansas | 62 | $66,125 |
| Massachusetts | 52 | $108,932 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).