National Cemetery Administration employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under National Cemetery 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 Cemetery Administration, where its workforce is concentrated, and which occupations account for the largest share of employees.
Parent organization
This agency sits under the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Largest occupations in National Cemetery Administration
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under National Cemetery Administration.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemetery Caretaking | 688 | $59,708 | 28.7% |
| Cemetery Administration Services | 340 | $78,711 | 14.2% |
| Management and Program Analysis | 178 | $116,838 | 7.4% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 154 | $77,306 | 6.4% |
| Engineering Equipment Operating | 142 | $67,919 | 5.9% |
| Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant | 130 | $59,616 | 5.4% |
| Maintenance Mechanic | 83 | $66,621 | 3.5% |
| Automotive Mechanic | 54 | $68,663 | 2.3% |
| Administrative Officer | 51 | $90,146 | 2.1% |
| Gardening | 50 | $65,032 | 2.1% |
| Contracting | 28 | $131,268 | 1.2% |
| Budget Analysis | 25 | $78,126 | 1.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Operating | 24 | $64,482 | 1.0% |
| General Business and Industry | 22 | $85,190 | 0.9% |
| Tractor Operating | 19 | $61,568 | 0.8% |
| Misc General Maintenance & Operations Work | 12 | $94,962 | 0.5% |
| General Engineering | 11 | $158,558 | 0.5% |
Where National Cemetery Administration employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for National Cemetery Administration in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 219 | $76,954 |
| California | 215 | $83,965 |
| Florida | 203 | $68,993 |
| New York | 185 | $72,131 |
| Texas | 171 | $68,268 |
| District of Columbia | 115 | $144,865 |
| Virginia | 105 | $104,911 |
| Pennsylvania | 95 | $79,845 |
| Colorado | 86 | $82,015 |
| Illinois | 79 | $72,885 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).