U.s. Coast Guard employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under U.s. Coast Guard 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. Coast Guard, where its workforce is concentrated, and which occupations account for the largest share of employees.
Parent organization
This agency sits under the Department of Homeland Security.
Largest occupations in U.s. Coast Guard
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under U.s. Coast Guard.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology Management | 727 | $132,811 | 7.6% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 652 | $118,471 | 6.8% |
| Management and Program Analysis | 598 | $137,031 | 6.2% |
| Contracting | 463 | $122,548 | 4.8% |
| "General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, and Compliance Series" | 358 | $116,575 | 3.7% |
| Security Administration | 295 | $113,232 | 3.1% |
| Accounting Technician | 182 | $58,173 | 1.9% |
| Accounting | 174 | $109,549 | 1.8% |
| General Engineering | 170 | $144,500 | 1.8% |
| Maintenance Mechanic | 169 | $84,735 | 1.8% |
| Transportation Operations | 162 | $102,858 | 1.7% |
| Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant | 160 | $62,628 | 1.7% |
| Intelligence | 156 | $136,578 | 1.6% |
| Human Resources Management | 132 | $125,784 | 1.4% |
| Logistics Management | 132 | $124,758 | 1.4% |
| Transportation Specialist | 127 | $135,243 | 1.3% |
| Environmental Protection Specialist | 121 | $115,600 | 1.3% |
| Financial Administration and Program | 120 | $111,651 | 1.3% |
| Legal Instruments Examining | 117 | $65,324 | 1.2% |
| Training Instruction | 115 | $95,493 | 1.2% |
Where U.s. Coast Guard employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for U.s. Coast Guard in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 1,752 | $106,605 |
| District of Columbia | 1,350 | $148,935 |
| Maryland | 1,291 | $103,649 |
| North Carolina | 766 | $92,155 |
| California | 579 | $119,706 |
| West Virginia | 380 | $105,173 |
| Florida | 376 | $101,286 |
| Massachusetts | 296 | $98,214 |
| Alaska | 252 | $101,349 |
| Louisiana | 238 | $100,438 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).