U.s. Mint employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under U.s. Mint in the latest OPM workforce summary, what the average pay looks like, and which occupations make up the largest share of the agency.
March 2025 workforce snapshot. U.s. Mint had 1,584 employees with an average salary of $103,278.
It sits under the Department of the Treasury.
1,584 employees
$103,278 average pay
$163,592,352 estimated total salary expense
Police largest occupation in the agency
What this page helps you check
Use this page when you want a quick feel for the size of U.s. Mint, where its workforce is concentrated, and which occupations account for the largest share of employees.
Parent organization
This agency sits under the Department of the Treasury.
Largest occupations in U.s. Mint
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under U.s. Mint.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police | 255 | $98,055 | 16.1% |
| Metal Forming Machine Operating | 254 | $67,547 | 16.0% |
| Production Machinery Mechanic | 63 | $78,193 | 4.0% |
| Information Technology Management | 53 | $147,432 | 3.3% |
| General Business and Industry | 47 | $153,276 | 3.0% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 44 | $144,915 | 2.8% |
| General Engineering | 32 | $149,847 | 2.0% |
| Misc Industrial Equipment Maintenance | 21 | $92,845 | 1.3% |
| Toolmaking | 21 | $84,386 | 1.3% |
| Packaging Machine Operating | 21 | $71,158 | 1.3% |
| Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic | 20 | $80,956 | 1.3% |
| Quality Assurance | 16 | $81,440 | 1.0% |
| Inventory Management | 15 | $78,729 | 0.9% |
| Management and Program Analysis | 15 | $137,902 | 0.9% |
| Materials Handler | 14 | $68,404 | 0.9% |
| Machining | 12 | $70,925 | 0.8% |
| Human Resources Management | 12 | $136,885 | 0.8% |
| Maintenance Mechanic | 12 | $79,103 | 0.8% |
| Supply Clerical and Technician | 12 | $68,128 | 0.8% |
Where U.s. Mint employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for U.s. Mint in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 430 | $89,555 |
| Colorado | 342 | $84,044 |
| District of Columbia | 321 | $145,997 |
| California | 208 | $101,878 |
| New York | 200 | $97,106 |
| Kentucky | 57 | $90,528 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).