Occupational Safety and Health Administration employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under Occupational Safety and Health 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 Occupational Safety and Health 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 Labor.
Largest occupations in Occupational Safety and Health Administration
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety and Occupational Health Management | 824 | $123,476 | 46.0% |
| Industrial Hygiene | 270 | $115,480 | 15.1% |
| Management and Program Analysis | 161 | $111,522 | 9.0% |
| General Investigation | 110 | $112,694 | 6.1% |
| Safety Engineering | 67 | $113,630 | 3.7% |
| Government Information Specialist | 15 | $74,331 | 0.8% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 12 | $139,459 | 0.7% |
| "General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, and Compliance Series" | 11 | $136,424 | 0.6% |
Where Occupational Safety and Health Administration employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for Occupational Safety and Health Administration in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 239 | $153,360 |
| Illinois | 161 | $124,202 |
| Texas | 152 | $114,970 |
| Pennsylvania | 115 | $117,786 |
| Florida | 100 | $105,334 |
| New York | 97 | $121,798 |
| Ohio | 85 | $110,012 |
| Georgia | 83 | $110,840 |
| Massachusetts | 82 | $124,527 |
| New Jersey | 68 | $124,662 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).