U.s. Marine Corps employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under U.s. Marine Corps 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. Marine Corps, 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. Marine Corps
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under U.s. Marine Corps.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology Management | 1,921 | $125,906 | 10.6% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 1,177 | $116,911 | 6.5% |
| Management and Program Analysis | 1,147 | $126,961 | 6.3% |
| Financial Administration and Program | 877 | $108,916 | 4.8% |
| Fire Protection and Prevention | 724 | $66,010 | 4.0% |
| Police | 590 | $71,078 | 3.2% |
| Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic | 540 | $78,116 | 3.0% |
| Logistics Management | 535 | $128,045 | 2.9% |
| Contracting | 351 | $122,693 | 1.9% |
| Security Administration | 350 | $100,866 | 1.9% |
| Human Resources Management | 329 | $101,322 | 1.8% |
| Human Resources Assistance | 284 | $59,114 | 1.6% |
| Intelligence | 253 | $142,370 | 1.4% |
| Social Science | 250 | $85,001 | 1.4% |
| Training Instruction | 248 | $90,831 | 1.4% |
| General Engineering | 245 | $146,333 | 1.3% |
| Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant | 241 | $53,642 | 1.3% |
| Security Clerical and Assistance | 233 | $54,137 | 1.3% |
| Maintenance Mechanic | 233 | $69,671 | 1.3% |
| Safety and Occupational Health Management | 212 | $94,151 | 1.2% |
Where U.s. Marine Corps employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for U.s. Marine Corps in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 5,309 | $127,975 |
| California | 4,255 | $89,405 |
| North Carolina | 2,915 | $78,779 |
| Georgia | 1,512 | $86,047 |
| South Carolina | 732 | $73,988 |
| Hawaii | 611 | $95,014 |
| Arizona | 454 | $77,909 |
| Maryland | 409 | $143,736 |
| Florida | 320 | $99,918 |
| Indiana | 270 | $112,143 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).