GS-5001 Miscellaneous Plant And Animal Work — Federal Salary & Workforce Data (2026)
Federal Plant and Animal Worker — WG-5001. The verified average salary for GS-5001 Miscellaneous Plant And Animal Works is $70,114/year (OPM FedScope, 2026). Data from 206 non-redacted OPM records (April 2026).
Salary Source: OPM Federal Workforce Data (EHRI Snapshot, April 2026) • Records included: 206 • Redaction rate: 0.5%
GS-5001 Miscellaneous Plant And Animal Work — Pay at a Glance
Salary and workforce snapshot from OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot, April 2026.
The GS-5001 Miscellaneous Plant And Animal Work series showed 206 non-redacted federal employees in the April 2026 OPM snapshot. The verified average salary is $70,114/year (OPM FedScope, 2026). Use our GS Pay Calculator for your exact salary by grade, step, and location.
Salary = base pay + locality pay; excludes benefits. REDACTED records (OPM data release policy) are excluded from averages. Pay plan: Federal Wage System (WG). View occupation salary detail on OPM FedScope →
GS-5001 Employment Overview
| Metric | Value | Source & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Series Salary | $70,114 | OPM EHRI Snapshot (April 2026). 206 non-redacted records. Base + locality pay; excludes benefits. |
| Non-redacted records (sample size) | 206 | OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot, April 2026. REDACTED records excluded per OPM data release policy. |
| Redaction rate | 0.5% | OPM redacts salary records for privacy-sensitive positions (DoD, law enforcement, intelligence). FedTools suppresses series averages when redaction exceeds 20%. |
| Pay plan(s) | Federal Wage System (WG) | Primary pay plan(s) used for this occupational series in the federal government. |
| Typical grades | WG-4 to WG-9 | Most common grade range for this series. Actual assignment depends on the position description and agency. |
| Locality pay | 17.06% – 46.34% | Varies by duty station across 58 OPM pay areas. Rate x base pay = locality supplement. Included in the average salary above. |
| Pay cap (2026) | $197,200 | Executive Schedule Level IV. Applies to GS employees whose locality-adjusted salary would exceed this amount. Title 38 and special pay plans may exceed this cap. |
Top Agencies Employing GS-5001 Miscellaneous Plant And Animal Works
Based on OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot (April 2026). Actual grade, step, and locality assignment varies by position and location.
- →Department of Agriculture (USDA — ARS, APHIS)
- →Department of the Interior (FWS, NPS)
- →Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Key Duties — GS-5001 Miscellaneous Plant And Animal Work
Representative duties for the 5001 occupational series based on OPM classification standards. Specific responsibilities vary by position and agency.
- →Animal husbandry and care at research stations and wildlife facilities
- →Laboratory animal care in compliance with USDA Animal Welfare Act standards
- →Crop cultivation and harvest support at research farms
- →Pest monitoring and trapping for invasive species programs
- →Grounds maintenance with integrated pest management focus
About the GS-5001 Miscellaneous Plant And Animal Work Series
Federal workers in this catch-all series perform plant and animal care duties that do not fit neatly into a specific agriculture or horticulture series. USDA research stations, APHIS wildlife damage management programs, and FWS wildlife refuges are primary employers. The 0.5% redaction rate provides near-complete data coverage. The $70,114 average reflects the WG-6 to WG-8 concentration of skilled trade workers at federal agricultural research facilities. Positions often require knowledge of federal animal welfare regulations and safe pesticide handling.
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GS-5001 Miscellaneous Plant And Animal Work — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for a GS-5001 Miscellaneous Plant And Animal Work?
The verified average salary for the GS-5001 Miscellaneous Plant And Animal Work series is $70,114 as of 2026, based on OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot data (206 non-redacted records; 0.5% redaction rate). Use our GS Pay Calculator to find your exact pay by grade, step, and duty station.
What GS grades apply to the 5001 series?
The GS-5001 Miscellaneous Plant And Animal Work series typically spans WG-4 to WG-9. Actual grade assignment depends on the position description, agency, and your qualifications. Use our GS Pay Calculator to look up the exact salary for any grade, step, and locality.
Which agencies employ GS-5001 Miscellaneous Plant And Animal Works?
The largest federal employers of GS-5001 Miscellaneous Plant And Animal Works include: Department of Agriculture (USDA — ARS, APHIS), Department of the Interior (FWS, NPS), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). These figures are based on the OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot (April 2026).
How is federal pay determined for GS-5001 positions?
Federal civilian pay for GS positions = Base Pay (by grade and step) × (1 + Locality Rate). The GS table has 15 grades (GS-1 through GS-15) and 10 steps per grade. Locality adjustments range from 17.06% (Rest of U.S.) to 46.34% in San Jose–San Francisco. Use our GS Pay Calculator for an instant result.
Do GS-5001 federal employees receive FERS retirement benefits?
Yes, most GS-5001 positions qualify for the full federal benefits package: FERS pension (1–1.1% × High-3 Salary × Years of Service), TSP with up to 5% agency match, FEHB health insurance (government pays ~70% of premium), FEGLI life insurance, and FEDVIP dental/vision. Use our FERS Retirement Calculator to estimate your retirement income.
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Data Accuracy Notice (YMYL): Salary figures are from the OPM Federal Workforce Data portal (EHRI Employment Snapshot, April 2026). The annualized_adjusted_basic_pay field captures base pay + locality pay under all pay plans (GS, Title 38, special rates). REDACTED records are excluded per OPM data release policy. FedTools publishes series-specific averages only when the non-redacted sample is representative (redaction ≤ 20%, n ≥ 50). This page does not constitute financial or career advice. Always verify current pay rates with your agency HR office and OPM.gov.