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Federal workforce data for NAT AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION. This agency represents 0.8% of the total federal civilian workforce. Source: OPM FedScope, March 2025.

What the Numbers Say About NAT AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

NAT AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION employs 17,973 federal civilian workers, which accounts for 0.8% of the total federal civilian workforce of 2,289,472 reported in the OPM FedScope March 2025 release. Compared to the prior period, headcount moved down by -1.0%, a signal that hiring authorities and attrition at this agency are shedding net positions during the current reporting window.

On compensation, the average salary of $152,463 sits 38.8% above the federal civilian average of $109,869. Average length of service at NAT AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION is 16.2 years, reflecting a workforce that has built institutional knowledge across 10 sub-agencies. For applicants comparing federal employers, this pay premium (or gap) combined with tenure patterns helps explain why some agencies retain staff through full careers while others cycle more rapidly through early-career hires.

Geographic reach is another signal of scale: NAT AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION has employees in 15 states and territories, with the largest concentration in TEXAS (3,197 employees at $159,285 avg salary). Over the most recent 8 months of workforce-dynamics data, the agency recorded 0 accessions against 0 separations for a net change of 0 positions — useful context for job seekers evaluating whether NAT AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION is expanding, contracting, or simply replacing departures. All figures draw directly from OPM FedScope Employment Cubes and update quarterly.

Workforce Overview

Employees

17,973

-1.0% from prior period

Average Salary

$152,463

+2.1%

Avg Length of Service

16.2 yrs

Sub-agencies

10

Records analyzed

10 sub-agencies

Cross-joined with state geography and occupational mix

Data vintage

March 2025

OPM FedScope quarterly snapshot

Source authority

OPM FedScope

U.S. Office of Personnel Management — official federal HR data

NAT AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION pay vs. federal civilian average

Agency average $152,463 relative to federal average $109,869

NAT AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION workforce by GS grade tier

Estimated distribution of 17,973 employees across the General Schedule pay grades. Tier weights are modeled from the agency's average salary of $152,463, average length of service of 16.2 years, and sub-agency salary brackets. Color encodes pay-band tier (entry / mid / senior / executive).

NAT AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION — estimated GS-grade workforce mix. Source: OPM FedScope March 2025; pay tiers modeled from agency averages.

GS-3719 employeesGS-51078 employeesGS-71797 employeesGS-92336 employeesGS-112876 employeesGS-123595 employeesGS-133235 employeesGS-141618 employeesGS-15719 employees
NAT AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION — estimated GS-grade workforce mix. Source: OPM FedScope March 2025; pay tiers modeled from agency averages.

Salary Analysis

How NAT AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION pay compares to the federal average of $109,869

Agency Average

$152,463

Federal Average

$109,869

vs. Federal Avg

+38.8%

Salary Range by Sub-agency

Under $80K

0

$80K–$100K

0

$100K–$120K

0

$120K–$150K

8,346

Over $150K

9,627

Sub-agencies & Organizational Units

NAT AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION has 10 sub-agencies. The highest-paying unit averages $170,094.

Sub-agency Employees Avg Salary
LYNDON B. JOHNSON SPACE CENTER 3,142 $157,877
GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER 3,042 $162,117
GEORGE C. MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER 2,276 $143,410
HEADQUARTERS, NASA 2,129 $165,011
JOHN F. KENNEDY SPACE CENTER 2,070 $136,697
LANGLEY RESEARCH CENTER 1,787 $143,820
JOHN GLENN RESEARCH CENTER AT LEWIS FIELD 1,423 $138,928
AMES RESEARCH CENTER 1,314 $170,094
NEIL A. ARMSTRONG FLIGHT RESEARCH CENTER 531 $144,289
JOHN C. STENNIS SPACE CENTER 259 $137,095

Geographic Presence

NAT AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION has employees in 15 states and territories. TEXAS has the most with 3,197 employees.

State Employees Avg Salary
TEXAS 3,197 $159,285
MARYLAND 2,864 $165,057
ALABAMA 2,295 $143,961
FLORIDA 2,223 $138,098
VIRGINIA 2,067 $143,595
CALIFORNIA 1,806 $164,277
OHIO 1,503 $140,165
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 816 $176,297
MISSISSIPPI 438 $130,226
NEW MEXICO 77 $129,254
WEST VIRGINIA 44 $139,835
LOUISIANA 44 $148,586
NEW YORK 29 $176,422
COLORADO 25 $166,678
WASHINGTON 12 $159,487

Workforce Dynamics

Monthly hiring and separation trends. Net change over 8 months: 0.

Month Accessions Separations Net
Jan 2025 +263 -106 +157
Dec 2024 +27 -196 -169
Nov 2024 +31 -0 +31
Sep 2024 +26 -0 +26
Aug 2024 +123 -12 +111
Jul 2024 +73 -0 +73
Jun 2024 +16 -0 +16
Apr 2024 +26 -0 +26

Hiring & Separation Reasons

Why employees join and leave NAT AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Accession Reasons

New Hire - Competitive Service Appointment

425

New Hire - Excepted Service Appointment

160

Separation Reasons

Retirement - Voluntary

280

Quit

34

Employee Tenure Distribution

Average length of service is 16.2 years. Employees in sub-agencies grouped by average tenure.

Under 5 yrs

0

5–10 yrs

0

10–15 yrs

2,070

15–20 yrs

15,903

Over 20 yrs

0

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people work at NAT AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION?
NAT AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION employs 17,973 federal workers as of March 2025. This represents 0.8% of the total federal civilian workforce of 2,289,472.
What is the average salary at NAT AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION?
The average salary at NAT AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION is $152,463 per year, which is 38.8% above the federal average of $109,869.
What is the average length of service at NAT AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION?
The average length of service at NAT AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION is 16.2 years. The federal average is 11.8 years.
How many sub-agencies does NAT AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION have?
NAT AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION has 10 sub-agencies or organizational units. The largest is LYNDON B. JOHNSON SPACE CENTER with 3,142 employees.
In how many states does NAT AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION have employees?
NAT AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION has employees in 15 states and territories. The largest concentration is in TEXAS with 3,197 employees.
Is NAT AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION hiring or downsizing?
Over the most recent 8 months of data, NAT AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION had 0 accessions and 0 separations, for a net change of 0 employees.
Where can I find salary data for occupations at NAT AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION?
While PlainGovJobs provides agency-level salary data, you can explore detailed salary data by occupation on WageDex at wagedex.com, which covers 831 occupations with Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data Source: U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) FedScope Employment Cubes, March 2025. Federal civilian non-seasonal full-time and part-time employees. Data does not include military personnel, postal workers, or intelligence agency staff. Last updated: 2026-03-10.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from OPM FedScope. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.