Natural Resources Conservation Service employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under Natural Resources Conservation Service 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 Natural Resources Conservation Service, where its workforce is concentrated, and which occupations account for the largest share of employees.
Parent organization
This agency sits under the Department of Agriculture.
Largest occupations in Natural Resources Conservation Service
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under Natural Resources Conservation Service.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soil Conservation | 4,861 | $84,918 | 41.1% |
| General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences | 1,655 | $89,475 | 14.0% |
| Soil Conservation Technician | 802 | $54,172 | 6.8% |
| Civil Engineering | 561 | $97,349 | 4.7% |
| Soil Science | 514 | $99,234 | 4.3% |
| Engineering Technical | 408 | $71,902 | 3.4% |
| Management and Program Clerical and Assistance | 382 | $53,874 | 3.2% |
| Management and Program Analysis | 346 | $96,086 | 2.9% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 273 | $100,513 | 2.3% |
| Agricultural Engineering | 223 | $94,293 | 1.9% |
| Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant | 221 | $57,199 | 1.9% |
| Rangeland Management | 194 | $76,401 | 1.6% |
| Biological Science Student Trainee | 161 | $37,538 | 1.4% |
| Archeology | 120 | $86,711 | 1.0% |
| Forestry | 98 | $85,879 | 0.8% |
| Agronomy | 84 | $97,963 | 0.7% |
| Public Affairs | 75 | $92,867 | 0.6% |
| Secretary | 56 | $67,392 | 0.5% |
| Cartographic Technician | 49 | $64,710 | 0.4% |
| Financial Administration and Program | 45 | $104,616 | 0.4% |
Where Natural Resources Conservation Service employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for Natural Resources Conservation Service in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 844 | $86,646 |
| Iowa | 485 | $78,016 |
| Missouri | 410 | $76,691 |
| California | 408 | $94,260 |
| Nebraska | 404 | $78,727 |
| Kansas | 367 | $74,906 |
| Arkansas | 365 | $79,218 |
| Minnesota | 345 | $80,101 |
| Wisconsin | 336 | $79,524 |
| South Dakota | 336 | $78,989 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).