Office of the Secretary of the Interior employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under Office of the Secretary of the Interior 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 Office of the Secretary of the Interior, where its workforce is concentrated, and which occupations account for the largest share of employees.
Parent organization
This agency sits under the Department of the Interior.
Largest occupations in Office of the Secretary of the Interior
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under Office of the Secretary of the Interior.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 289 | $141,716 | 9.5% |
| Information Technology Management | 267 | $152,773 | 8.8% |
| Financial Administration and Program | 255 | $118,440 | 8.4% |
| Management and Program Analysis | 254 | $145,717 | 8.4% |
| Contracting | 214 | $143,551 | 7.1% |
| General Business and Industry | 174 | $126,295 | 5.7% |
| Auditing | 159 | $127,418 | 5.2% |
| Accounting | 112 | $137,089 | 3.7% |
| Appraising | 88 | $140,893 | 2.9% |
| Budget Analysis | 73 | $171,452 | 2.4% |
| Civilian Pay | 68 | $51,935 | 2.2% |
| Human Resources Management | 65 | $143,749 | 2.1% |
| Environmental Protection Specialist | 53 | $157,696 | 1.7% |
| Program Management | 47 | $201,955 | 1.5% |
| "General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, and Compliance Series" | 33 | $130,241 | 1.1% |
| General Attorney | 28 | $201,276 | 0.9% |
| Administrative Officer | 25 | $101,163 | 0.8% |
| Aviation Safety | 24 | $139,774 | 0.8% |
| Accounting Technician | 12 | $64,278 | 0.4% |
| Grants Management | 11 | $137,820 | 0.4% |
Where Office of the Secretary of the Interior employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for Office of the Secretary of the Interior in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 1,056 | $121,180 |
| District of Columbia | 538 | $156,984 |
| Virginia | 328 | $155,239 |
| Texas | 122 | $125,642 |
| California | 95 | $140,230 |
| Oklahoma | 89 | $115,171 |
| Idaho | 88 | $127,237 |
| Alaska | 68 | $120,384 |
| Florida | 59 | $131,899 |
| Maryland | 50 | $158,110 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).