How many employees work at National Weather Service?
National Weather Service has 2,498 employees, according to Revelio Labs workforce intelligence data. The YoY growth rate is -5.5%.
Data source: Revelio Labs Coverage: Global workforce Latest update: December 2025
About National Weather Service
Our mission is to provide weather, water and climate data, forecasts, warnings, and impact-based decision support services for the protection of life and property and enhancement of the national economy. The NWS employs over 4,000 people serving in a variety of careers, including scientific, technical, and administrative positions in offices across the country. Learn more about opportunities with the NWS through the following links.
As of December 2025
National Weather Service
workforce metrics
Headcount
2.5k
Avg. Salary
$81.2k
Tenure
7.6yr
Growth Rate
-5.5%
Hiring Rate
Attrition Rate
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Employee Headcount
Interactive chart of National Weather Service annual worldwide employee count from 2023 to 2025.
- National Weather Service total number of employees in 2025 was 2,498, a 5.5% decline from 2024.
- National Weather Service total number of employees in 2024 was 2,641, a 2.1% increase from 2023.
- National Weather Service total number of employees in 2023 was 2,584, a 1.7% increase from 2022.
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Employee Geographic Breakdown
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Active Job Postings
Interactive chart of National Weather Service annual active job postings from 2023 to 2025.
- National Weather Service active job postings in 2025 was 0, a 0% no change from 2024.
- National Weather Service active job postings in 2024 was 0, a 0% no change from 2023.
- National Weather Service active job postings in 2023 was 0, a 0% no change from 2022.
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Employee Sentiment
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