Public Buildings Service employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under Public Buildings 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 Public Buildings Service, where its workforce is concentrated, and which occupations account for the largest share of employees.
Parent organization
This workforce group rolls up under General Services Administration in the latest federal workforce file.
Largest occupations in Public Buildings Service
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under Public Buildings Service.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Business and Industry | 1,452 | $135,235 | 26.3% |
| Building Management | 885 | $112,587 | 16.0% |
| Contracting | 744 | $122,781 | 13.5% |
| Realty | 485 | $124,957 | 8.8% |
| Management and Program Analysis | 402 | $128,101 | 7.3% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 275 | $149,918 | 5.0% |
| Construction Control Technical | 192 | $112,801 | 3.5% |
| General Engineering | 158 | $129,658 | 2.9% |
| Architecture | 125 | $135,343 | 2.3% |
| Engineering Technical | 76 | $121,429 | 1.4% |
| Equipment Services | 67 | $116,028 | 1.2% |
| Program Management | 57 | $195,017 | 1.0% |
| "Equipment Facilities, and Services" | 47 | $104,609 | 0.9% |
| Civil Engineering | 41 | $130,887 | 0.7% |
| General Arts and Information | 40 | $139,309 | 0.7% |
| Fire Protection Engineering | 27 | $140,115 | 0.5% |
| Mechanical Engineering | 24 | $139,591 | 0.4% |
| Interior Design | 23 | $117,358 | 0.4% |
| Construction Analyst | 21 | $130,971 | 0.4% |
| Industrial Hygiene | 19 | $131,260 | 0.3% |
Where Public Buildings Service employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for Public Buildings Service in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 955 | $136,831 |
| Texas | 469 | $120,500 |
| California | 452 | $134,226 |
| Pennsylvania | 380 | $126,187 |
| Illinois | 321 | $132,875 |
| New York | 317 | $131,760 |
| Georgia | 312 | $127,455 |
| Colorado | 273 | $129,699 |
| Missouri | 220 | $119,084 |
| Maryland | 178 | $138,819 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).