Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services 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 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services 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 Health and Human Services.
Largest occupations in Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health Program Specialist | 407 | $139,828 | 43.8% |
| Grants Management | 57 | $144,661 | 6.1% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 57 | $101,475 | 6.1% |
| Management and Program Analysis | 50 | $144,666 | 5.4% |
| Psychology | 26 | $52,175 | 2.8% |
| Social Science | 24 | $165,019 | 2.6% |
| Information Technology Management | 12 | $174,943 | 1.3% |
| Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant | 12 | $71,461 | 1.3% |
| Auditing | 11 | $135,927 | 1.2% |
| Medical Officer | 11 | $263,733 | 1.2% |
| Statistics | 11 | $161,323 | 1.2% |
Where Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 725 | $134,931 |
| Georgia | 19 | $127,709 |
| Florida | 19 | $125,413 |
| Texas | 19 | $132,944 |
| New York | 15 | $146,624 |
| Virginia | 11 | $132,543 |
| North Carolina | 11 | $128,570 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).