U.s. Army Corps of Engineers employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under U.s. Army Corps of Engineers 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 U.s. Army Corps of Engineers, where its workforce is concentrated, and which occupations account for the largest share of employees.
Parent organization
This agency sits under the Department of Defense.
Largest occupations in U.s. Army Corps of Engineers
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under U.s. Army Corps of Engineers.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 6,364 | $124,268 | 16.5% |
| General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences | 3,465 | $100,110 | 9.0% |
| Contracting | 1,578 | $112,325 | 4.1% |
| Engineering Technical | 1,545 | $85,080 | 4.0% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 1,301 | $100,772 | 3.4% |
| Management and Program Analysis | 1,275 | $102,519 | 3.3% |
| Lock and Dam Operating | 1,213 | $68,385 | 3.1% |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1,138 | $117,288 | 2.9% |
| Program Management | 1,047 | $150,693 | 2.7% |
| Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant | 1,033 | $55,747 | 2.7% |
| Construction Control Technical | 986 | $93,938 | 2.6% |
| Realty | 822 | $106,024 | 2.1% |
| Maintenance Mechanic | 771 | $67,428 | 2.0% |
| Electrical Engineering | 746 | $121,730 | 1.9% |
| Information Technology Management | 646 | $127,667 | 1.7% |
| Budget Analysis | 559 | $94,631 | 1.4% |
| General Attorney | 541 | $142,475 | 1.4% |
| General Physical Science | 511 | $124,598 | 1.3% |
| Architecture | 446 | $117,910 | 1.2% |
| Accounting | 420 | $104,951 | 1.1% |
Where U.s. Army Corps of Engineers employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for U.s. Army Corps of Engineers in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 2,663 | $100,992 |
| Washington | 2,393 | $109,780 |
| California | 2,037 | $114,890 |
| Texas | 1,986 | $108,895 |
| Alabama | 1,860 | $105,822 |
| Oregon | 1,622 | $113,198 |
| Missouri | 1,597 | $100,988 |
| Tennessee | 1,586 | $90,920 |
| Illinois | 1,552 | $96,047 |
| Florida | 1,443 | $102,318 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).