National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under National Oceanic and Atmospheric 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 Oceanic and Atmospheric 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 Commerce.
Largest occupations in National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meteorology | 2,338 | $121,284 | 19.1% |
| Information Technology Management | 1,018 | $143,913 | 8.3% |
| General Physical Science | 1,015 | $154,066 | 8.3% |
| General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences | 844 | $128,400 | 6.9% |
| Management and Program Analysis | 770 | $146,346 | 6.3% |
| Fish Biology | 745 | $131,588 | 6.1% |
| Electronics Technical | 382 | $95,056 | 3.1% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 358 | $137,239 | 2.9% |
| Hydrology | 237 | $132,952 | 1.9% |
| Contracting | 219 | $131,416 | 1.8% |
| Budget Analysis | 204 | $149,162 | 1.7% |
| Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant | 186 | $69,362 | 1.5% |
| General Engineering | 164 | $160,441 | 1.3% |
| Oceanography | 141 | $152,832 | 1.1% |
| Meteorological Technician | 133 | $107,022 | 1.1% |
| General Attorney | 119 | $183,686 | 1.0% |
| Cartography | 119 | $136,292 | 1.0% |
| General Business and Industry | 114 | $129,360 | 0.9% |
| Financial Administration and Program | 111 | $130,711 | 0.9% |
| Human Resources Management | 93 | $156,472 | 0.8% |
Where National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 3,276 | $152,619 |
| Washington | 859 | $134,665 |
| Florida | 711 | $124,791 |
| California | 670 | $128,895 |
| Alaska | 478 | $123,783 |
| Massachusetts | 477 | $129,558 |
| Colorado | 443 | $141,111 |
| Virginia | 438 | $108,679 |
| Hawaii | 390 | $123,747 |
| Texas | 324 | $120,434 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).