Physical Science Student Trainee federal employee pay and staffing
This page shows how large the Physical Science Student Trainee 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
Physical Science Student Trainee is reported under the Physical Sciences Group family in the latest OPM summary.
Agencies that employ the most Physical Science Student Trainee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geological Survey | Department of the Interior | 96 | $4,469,067 | $46,553 | 37.8% |
| Environmental Protection Agency | Independent or mixed | 22 | $873,752 | $39,716 | 8.7% |
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | Department of Commerce | 17 | $657,220 | $38,660 | 6.7% |
Common pay plans for Physical Science Student Trainee
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 | 135 | $44,445 | 53.1% |
Occupation totals come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).