Veterans Health Administration employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under Veterans Health 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 Veterans Health 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 Veterans Affairs.
Largest occupations in Veterans Health Administration
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under Veterans Health Administration.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse | 93,816 | $130,178 | 22.3% |
| Medical Support Assistance | 36,271 | $56,964 | 8.6% |
| Medical Officer | 30,120 | $305,834 | 7.2% |
| Social Work | 21,534 | $107,320 | 5.1% |
| Practical Nurse | 14,925 | $74,215 | 3.5% |
| Nursing Assistant | 14,016 | $54,789 | 3.3% |
| Pharmacist | 12,665 | $165,670 | 3.0% |
| Custodial Working | 11,525 | $45,628 | 2.7% |
| Health Aid and Technician | 8,669 | $59,606 | 2.1% |
| General Health Science | 8,628 | $105,785 | 2.1% |
| Psychology | 8,318 | $139,737 | 2.0% |
| Human Resources Management | 8,113 | $113,404 | 1.9% |
| Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant | 7,917 | $55,636 | 1.9% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 7,393 | $87,071 | 1.8% |
| Management and Program Analysis | 6,185 | $102,417 | 1.5% |
| Pharmacy Technician | 5,924 | $68,145 | 1.4% |
| Food Service Working | 5,151 | $47,726 | 1.2% |
| Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist | 5,107 | $99,994 | 1.2% |
| Health System Specialist | 5,072 | $108,514 | 1.2% |
| Medical Technologist | 4,809 | $109,809 | 1.1% |
Where Veterans Health Administration employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for Veterans Health Administration in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| California | 35,418 | $138,125 |
| Florida | 34,312 | $108,075 |
| Texas | 32,310 | $109,358 |
| New York | 17,320 | $109,239 |
| Pennsylvania | 17,179 | $105,230 |
| Ohio | 16,544 | $109,929 |
| North Carolina | 15,418 | $111,593 |
| Illinois | 14,784 | $111,081 |
| Georgia | 13,233 | $106,220 |
| Tennessee | 12,187 | $106,730 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).