National Institute of Standards and Technology employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under National Institute of Standards and Technology 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 Institute of Standards and Technology, where its workforce is concentrated, and which occupations account for the largest share of employees.
Parent organization
This agency sits under the Department of Commerce.
Largest occupations in National Institute of Standards and Technology
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under National Institute of Standards and Technology.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology Management | 450 | $165,842 | 11.6% |
| Physics | 397 | $166,457 | 10.2% |
| Chemistry | 228 | $153,220 | 5.9% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 222 | $148,821 | 5.7% |
| Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant | 194 | $70,755 | 5.0% |
| General Physical Science | 180 | $168,028 | 4.6% |
| Computer Science | 179 | $172,058 | 4.6% |
| Mechanical Engineering | 153 | $158,498 | 3.9% |
| Electronics Engineering | 105 | $170,381 | 2.7% |
| Engineering Technical | 90 | $116,765 | 2.3% |
| Materials Engineering | 81 | $152,728 | 2.1% |
| Grants Management | 80 | $133,025 | 2.1% |
| Management and Program Analysis | 77 | $155,150 | 2.0% |
| Administrative Officer | 69 | $128,136 | 1.8% |
| Contracting | 60 | $159,543 | 1.5% |
| Accounting | 58 | $156,932 | 1.5% |
| General Engineering | 53 | $175,115 | 1.4% |
| Chemical Engineering | 51 | $148,804 | 1.3% |
| Human Resources Management | 49 | $149,013 | 1.3% |
| Program Management | 43 | $220,538 | 1.1% |
Where National Institute of Standards and Technology employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for National Institute of Standards and Technology in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 2,833 | $146,357 |
| Colorado | 561 | $144,794 |
| District of Columbia | 164 | $165,255 |
| Virginia | 54 | $164,035 |
| South Carolina | 30 | $127,907 |
| California | 29 | $158,662 |
| Pennsylvania | 24 | $136,445 |
| New York | 22 | $168,203 |
| Florida | 21 | $145,977 |
| Texas | 19 | $139,074 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).