Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees) employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees) 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 Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees), where its workforce is concentrated, and which occupations account for the largest share of employees.
Parent organization
This workforce group rolls up under Smithsonian Institution in the latest federal workforce file.
Largest occupations in Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees).
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security Guard | 503 | $61,991 | 13.8% |
| Misc Transportation/Mobile Equipment Oper | 289 | $535,329 | 7.9% |
| Museum Specialist and Technician | 241 | $99,704 | 6.6% |
| General Arts and Information | 232 | $116,440 | 6.4% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 173 | $100,066 | 4.7% |
| Information Technology Management | 164 | $146,970 | 4.5% |
| Museum Curator | 95 | $148,685 | 2.6% |
| Utility Systems Repairing-Operating | 93 | $79,075 | 2.6% |
| Miscellaneous Plant and Animal Work | 90 | $72,615 | 2.5% |
| Exhibits Specialist | 67 | $100,306 | 1.8% |
| Engineering Technical | 47 | $109,259 | 1.3% |
| Security Administration | 43 | $112,258 | 1.2% |
| Misc General Services and Support Work | 36 | $40,504 | 1.0% |
| Facility Operations Services | 35 | $129,674 | 1.0% |
| Maintenance Mechanic | 33 | $79,537 | 0.9% |
| Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant | 32 | $68,396 | 0.9% |
| Construction Control Technical | 28 | $130,374 | 0.8% |
| Police | 25 | $81,289 | 0.7% |
| Financial Administration and Program | 25 | $125,077 | 0.7% |
| Horticulture | 23 | $91,704 | 0.6% |
Where Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees) employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees) in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 2,773 | $153,121 |
| Maryland | 391 | $93,324 |
| Virginia | 212 | $113,105 |
| New York | 141 | $85,193 |
| Massachusetts | 52 | $186,141 |
| Hawaii | 17 | $89,598 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).