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NAT ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION

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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.

What the Numbers Say About NAT ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION

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.

Workforce Overview

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

NAT ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION pay vs. federal civilian average

Agency average $93,615 relative to federal average $109,869

NAT ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION workforce by GS grade tier

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).

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

GS-3112 employeesGS-5169 employeesGS-7281 employeesGS-9365 employeesGS-11450 employeesGS-12562 employeesGS-13506 employeesGS-14253 employeesGS-15112 employees
NAT ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION — estimated GS-grade workforce mix. Source: OPM FedScope March 2025; pay tiers modeled from agency averages.

Salary Analysis

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%

Salary Range by Sub-agency

Under $80K

0

$80K–$100K

2,810

$100K–$120K

0

$120K–$150K

0

Over $150K

0

Sub-agencies & Organizational Units

NAT ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION has 1 sub-agencies. The highest-paying unit averages $93,615.

Sub-agency Employees Avg Salary
NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION 2,810 $93,615

Geographic Presence

NAT ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION has employees in 18 states and territories. MARYLAND has the most with 931 employees.

State Employees Avg Salary
MARYLAND 931 $122,017
MISSOURI 810 $58,626
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 265 $116,816
ILLINOIS 135 $66,460
TEXAS 126 $91,850
CALIFORNIA 102 $102,976
GEORGIA 63 $91,247
OHIO 62 $55,118
KANSAS 62 $66,125
MASSACHUSETTS 52 $108,932
ARKANSAS 32 $94,306
PENNSYLVANIA 31 $97,918
MICHIGAN 28 $94,443
NEW YORK 27 $109,787
WASHINGTON 19 $91,828
COLORADO 17 $97,318
IOWA 15 $88,282
WEST VIRGINIA 12 $141,928

Workforce Dynamics

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

Hiring & Separation Reasons

Why employees join and leave NAT ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION

Accession Reasons

New Hire - Competitive Service Appointment

242

Separation Reasons

Retirement - Voluntary

34

Transfer Out - Individual Transfer

22

Other Separation

12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people work at NAT ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION?
NAT ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION employs 2,810 federal workers as of March 2025. This represents 0.1% of the total federal civilian workforce of 2,289,472.
What is the average salary at NAT ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION?
The average salary at NAT ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION is $93,615 per year, which is 14.8% below the federal average of $109,869.
What is the average length of service at NAT ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION?
The average length of service at NAT ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION is 13.3 years. The federal average is 11.8 years.
How many sub-agencies does NAT ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION have?
NAT ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION has 1 sub-agencies or organizational units. The largest is NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION with 2,810 employees.
In how many states does NAT ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION have employees?
NAT ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION has employees in 18 states and territories. The largest concentration is in MARYLAND with 931 employees.
Is NAT ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION hiring or downsizing?
Over the most recent 12 months of data, NAT ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION had 0 accessions and 0 separations, for a net change of 0 employees.
Where can I find salary data for occupations at NAT ARCHIVES AND RECORDS 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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