Records analyzed
1 sub-agencies
Cross-joined with state geography and occupational mix
Open-data reference.
Federal workforce data for NAT ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION. This agency represents 0.1% of the total federal civilian workforce. Source: OPM FedScope, March 2025.
NAT ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION employs 2,810 federal civilian workers, which accounts for 0.1% 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 -3.1%, 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 $93,615 sits 14.8% below the federal civilian average of $109,869. Average length of service at NAT ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION is 13.3 years, reflecting a workforce that has built institutional knowledge across 1 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 ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION has employees in 18 states and territories, with the largest concentration in MARYLAND (931 employees at $122,017 avg salary). Over the most recent 12 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 ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION is expanding, contracting, or simply replacing departures. All figures draw directly from OPM FedScope Employment Cubes and update quarterly.
Employees
2,810
-3.1% from prior period
Average Salary
$93,615
+3.7%
Avg Length of Service
13.3 yrs
Sub-agencies
1
Records analyzed
1 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
Agency average $93,615 relative to federal average $109,869
Estimated distribution of 2,810 employees across the General Schedule pay grades. Tier weights are modeled from the agency's average salary of $93,615, average length of service of 13.3 years, and sub-agency salary brackets. Color encodes pay-band tier (entry / mid / senior / executive).
How NAT ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION pay compares to the federal average of $109,869
Agency Average
$93,615
Federal Average
$109,869
vs. Federal Avg
-14.8%
Under $80K
0
$80K–$100K
2,810
$100K–$120K
0
$120K–$150K
0
Over $150K
0
NAT ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION has 1 sub-agencies. The highest-paying unit averages $93,615.
| Sub-agency | Employees | Avg Salary | Avg LOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION | 2,810 | $93,615 | 13.3 yrs |
NAT ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION has employees in 18 states and territories. MARYLAND has the most with 931 employees.
| State | Employees | Avg Salary | Avg LOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARYLAND | 931 | $122,017 | 14.1 yrs |
| MISSOURI | 810 | $58,626 | 10.7 yrs |
| DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA | 265 | $116,816 | 15.4 yrs |
| ILLINOIS | 135 | $66,460 | 8.9 yrs |
| TEXAS | 126 | $91,850 | 16 yrs |
| CALIFORNIA | 102 | $102,976 | 17.1 yrs |
| GEORGIA | 63 | $91,247 | 18.5 yrs |
| OHIO | 62 | $55,118 | 13.6 yrs |
| KANSAS | 62 | $66,125 | 13.3 yrs |
| MASSACHUSETTS | 52 | $108,932 | 15.5 yrs |
| ARKANSAS | 32 | $94,306 | 14.1 yrs |
| PENNSYLVANIA | 31 | $97,918 | 19.3 yrs |
| MICHIGAN | 28 | $94,443 | 11 yrs |
| NEW YORK | 27 | $109,787 | 15.4 yrs |
| WASHINGTON | 19 | $91,828 | 12.5 yrs |
| COLORADO | 17 | $97,318 | 14.1 yrs |
| IOWA | 15 | $88,282 | 11.6 yrs |
| WEST VIRGINIA | 12 | $141,928 | 11.8 yrs |
Monthly hiring and separation trends. Net change over 12 months: 0.
| Month | Accessions | Separations | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | +0 | -13 | -13 |
| Feb 2025 | +0 | -12 | -12 |
| Jan 2025 | +28 | -0 | +28 |
| Dec 2024 | +0 | -21 | -21 |
| Nov 2024 | +14 | -11 | +3 |
| Oct 2024 | +13 | -11 | +2 |
| Sep 2024 | +27 | -0 | +27 |
| Aug 2024 | +35 | -0 | +35 |
| Jul 2024 | +19 | -0 | +19 |
| Jun 2024 | +31 | -0 | +31 |
| May 2024 | +43 | -0 | +43 |
| Apr 2024 | +32 | -0 | +32 |
Why employees join and leave NAT ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION
New Hire - Competitive Service Appointment
242
Retirement - Voluntary
34
Transfer Out - Individual Transfer
22
Other Separation
12
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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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