Model Making federal employee pay and staffing
This page shows how large the Model Making series is across government, what the average pay looks like, and which agencies employ the biggest share of people in this occupation.
What this page helps you check
Use this page when you want to see where a federal occupation is concentrated, which agencies employ the most people in it, and what the average pay looks like across government.
Occupation family
Model Making is reported under the General Maintenance and Operations Work Family family in the latest OPM summary.
Agencies that employ the most Model Making 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naval Air Systems Command | Department of Defense | 13 | $1,171,430 | $90,110 | 12.7% |
| Air Force Materiel Command | Department of Defense | 12 | $1,346,532 | $112,211 | 11.8% |
| Air Education and Training Command | Department of Defense | 11 | $943,382 | $85,762 | 10.8% |
Common pay plans for Model Making
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WG | 36 | $96,148 | 35.3% |
Occupation totals come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).