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2026 data Public-data reference. official source
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
Open-data reference.
Federal workforce data for NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION. This agency represents 0.1% of the total federal civilian workforce. Source: OPM FedScope, March 2025.
What the Numbers Say About NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION employs 2,941 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 -0.2%, 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 $157,299 sits 43.2% above the federal civilian average of $109,869. Average length of service at NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION is 16.8 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: NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION has employees in 14 states and territories, with the largest concentration in MARYLAND (1,908 employees at $162,933 avg salary). Over the most recent 11 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 NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION is expanding, contracting, or simply replacing departures. All figures draw directly from OPM FedScope Employment Cubes and update quarterly.
Workforce Overview
Employees
2,941
-0.2% from prior period
Average Salary
$157,299
+1.8%
Avg Length of Service
16.8 yrs
Sub-agencies
1
Data vintage
March 2025
OPM FedScope quarterly snapshot
Source authority
OPM FedScope
U.S. Office of Personnel Management — official federal HR data
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION pay vs. federal civilian average
Agency average $157,299 relative to federal average $109,869
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION workforce by GS grade tier
Estimated distribution of 2,941 employees across the General Schedule pay grades. Tier weights are modeled from the agency's average salary of $157,299, average length of service of 16.8 years, and sub-agency salary brackets. Color encodes pay-band tier (entry / mid / senior / executive).
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION — estimated GS-grade workforce mix. Source: OPM FedScope March 2025; pay tiers modeled from agency averages.
Salary Analysis
How NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION pay compares to the federal average of $109,869
Agency Average
$157,299
Federal Average
$109,869
vs. Federal Avg
+43.2%
Salary Range by Sub-agency
Under $80K
0
$80K–$100K
0
$100K–$120K
0
$120K–$150K
0
Over $150K
2,941
Sub-agencies & Organizational Units
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION has 1 sub-agencies. The highest-paying unit averages $157,299.
| Sub-agency | Employees | Avg Salary | Avg LOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION | 2,941 | $157,299 | 16.8 yrs |
Geographic Presence
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION has employees in 14 states and territories. MARYLAND has the most with 1,908 employees.
| State | Employees | Avg Salary | Avg LOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARYLAND | 1,908 | $162,933 | 17.3 yrs |
| GEORGIA | 192 | $144,304 | 17.3 yrs |
| TEXAS | 183 | $148,102 | 17.4 yrs |
| PENNSYLVANIA | 179 | $145,304 | 16.3 yrs |
| ILLINOIS | 160 | $150,729 | 16.7 yrs |
| TENNESSEE | 46 | $144,950 | 16.1 yrs |
| FLORIDA | 29 | $139,405 | 14.6 yrs |
| NORTH CAROLINA | 22 | $152,302 | 15.8 yrs |
| NEW YORK | 21 | $126,543 | 9.7 yrs |
| SOUTH CAROLINA | 19 | $142,124 | 16.3 yrs |
| VIRGINIA | 17 | $151,026 | 12.9 yrs |
| CALIFORNIA | 13 | $170,740 | 10.7 yrs |
| OHIO | 13 | $155,230 | 15.7 yrs |
| MICHIGAN | 12 | $133,019 | 12.6 yrs |
Workforce Dynamics
Monthly hiring and separation trends. Net change over 11 months: 0.
| Month | Accessions | Separations | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | +0 | -11 | -11 |
| Jan 2025 | +42 | -19 | +23 |
| Dec 2024 | +13 | -32 | -19 |
| Nov 2024 | +19 | -0 | +19 |
| Oct 2024 | +22 | -0 | +22 |
| Sep 2024 | +25 | -0 | +25 |
| Aug 2024 | +25 | -28 | -3 |
| Jul 2024 | +27 | -0 | +27 |
| Jun 2024 | +81 | -0 | +81 |
| May 2024 | +60 | -13 | +47 |
| Apr 2024 | +18 | -11 | +7 |
Hiring & Separation Reasons
Why employees join and leave NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
Accession Reasons
New Hire - Excepted Service Appointment
332
Separation Reasons
Retirement - Voluntary
86
Quit
28
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many people work at NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION? ▾
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION employs 2,941 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 NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION? ▾
The average salary at NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION is $157,299 per year, which is 43.2% above the federal average of $109,869.
What is the average length of service at NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION? ▾
The average length of service at NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION is 16.8 years. The federal average is 11.8 years.
How many sub-agencies does NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION have? ▾
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION has 1 sub-agencies or organizational units. The largest is NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION with 2,941 employees.
In how many states does NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION have employees? ▾
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION has employees in 14 states and territories. The largest concentration is in MARYLAND with 1,908 employees.
Is NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION hiring or downsizing? ▾
Over the most recent 11 months of data, NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION had 0 accessions and 0 separations, for a net change of 0 employees.
Where can I find salary data for occupations at NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION? ▾
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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