Rural Development employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under Rural Development 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 Rural Development, 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 Rural Development
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under Rural Development.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loan Specialist | 1,982 | $89,414 | 41.5% |
| General Business and Industry | 991 | $92,012 | 20.7% |
| Management and Program Analysis | 328 | $109,704 | 6.9% |
| Accounting | 195 | $114,402 | 4.1% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 170 | $138,812 | 3.6% |
| Information Technology Management | 86 | $131,173 | 1.8% |
| Human Resources Management | 82 | $123,013 | 1.7% |
| Environmental Protection Specialist | 68 | $101,540 | 1.4% |
| Management and Program Clerical and Assistance | 54 | $62,271 | 1.1% |
| Civil Engineering | 53 | $108,462 | 1.1% |
| Public Affairs | 50 | $108,577 | 1.0% |
| Administrative Officer | 43 | $125,589 | 0.9% |
| Budget Analysis | 40 | $112,518 | 0.8% |
| Contracting | 34 | $139,290 | 0.7% |
| Financial Administration and Program | 32 | $70,611 | 0.7% |
| Grants Management | 32 | $72,885 | 0.7% |
| Architecture | 31 | $109,525 | 0.6% |
| Appraising | 24 | $120,717 | 0.5% |
| Accounting Technician | 21 | $60,876 | 0.4% |
| Electrical Engineering | 17 | $139,537 | 0.4% |
Where Rural Development employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for Rural Development in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 623 | $95,209 |
| Illinois | 231 | $97,570 |
| Texas | 213 | $99,265 |
| Virginia | 200 | $123,054 |
| Maryland | 176 | $132,712 |
| District of Columbia | 145 | $141,042 |
| Florida | 139 | $99,501 |
| California | 132 | $111,585 |
| North Carolina | 129 | $95,912 |
| Georgia | 118 | $97,445 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).