Meteorological Technician federal employee pay and staffing
This page shows how large the Meteorological Technician series is across government, what the average pay looks like, and which agencies employ the biggest share of people in this occupation.
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Occupation family
Meteorological Technician is reported under the Physical Sciences Group family in the latest OPM summary.
Agencies that employ the most Meteorological Technician staff
These are the agencies with the biggest reported headcount in this occupation series.
| Agency | Department | Employees | Total salary expense | Average pay | Share of occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | Department of Commerce | 133 | $14,233,882 | $107,022 | 31.1% |
| Air Combat Command | Department of Defense | 88 | $6,955,070 | $79,035 | 20.6% |
| Forest Service | Department of Agriculture | 29 | $1,772,857 | $61,133 | 6.8% |
| "Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command" | Department of Defense | 20 | $1,569,820 | $78,491 | 4.7% |
| Air Education and Training Command | Department of Defense | 18 | $1,312,002 | $72,889 | 4.2% |
| Air Force Materiel Command | Department of Defense | 11 | $774,070 | $70,370 | 2.6% |
| United States Fleet Forces Command | Department of Defense | 11 | $1,075,481 | $97,771 | 2.6% |
Common pay plans for Meteorological Technician
This shows the pay plans most commonly attached to this occupation series in the latest OPM summary.
| Pay plan | Employees | Average pay | Share of occupation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GS | 310 | $89,333 | 72.6% |
Occupation totals come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).