Working at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston
Aerospace/Government · 3,200 civil servants + 15,000 contractors local employees · Neighborhoods, commute data & housing
NASA's Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in Clear Lake is the hub of human spaceflight operations for the United States and one of the most iconic employers in the Houston metropolitan area. JSC is home to Mission Control Center, the Astronaut Corps, and the Artemis program that is returning humans to the Moon. The center manages International Space Station operations, astronaut training, and development of next-generation spacecraft and life support systems. JSC employs thousands of civil servants alongside a massive contractor workforce from companies like Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Jacobs Engineering. Career opportunities span aerospace engineering, flight operations, robotics, life sciences, mission planning, and administrative roles, all on a GS government pay scale supplemented by contractor positions.
Campus Locations
NASA Johnson Space Center
2101 E NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058
Best Neighborhoods for NASA Johnson Space Center Employees
Short drive east on NASA Parkway or El Camino Real directly to the JSC main gate.
North on I-45 to NASA Road 1, then east to the Johnson Space Center campus.
East on FM 518 or south on TX-288 to I-45, then south to the NASA Parkway exit.
Or find the best neighborhoods near this employer — with full safety, schools, and flood risk data.
Commute Map
Commute Map — NASA Johnson Space Center
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is NASA Johnson Space Center located in Houston?
NASA Johnson Space Center's primary Houston-area location is NASA Johnson Space Center, at 2101 E NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058. The commute map above shows door-to-door drive times from the neighborhoods relocating employees consider most.
Which Houston neighborhoods are best for NASA Johnson Space Center employees?
New hires at NASA Johnson Space Center most often land in Clear Lake (around 10 minutes), League City (around 12 minutes), Pearland (around 25 minutes). Short drive east on NASA Parkway or El Camino Real directly to the JSC main gate. Drive time is the usual deciding factor, but rent, school zones, and walkability differ a lot between these areas. Each neighborhood link above opens a full breakdown.
What do jobs at NASA Johnson Space Center pay in Houston?
Most NASA Johnson Space Center roles in Houston fall in the $65K-180K range, depending on function and seniority. Texas levies no state income tax, so a given salary stretches further here than the same number in California or New York. Our salary comparison calculator does the math for your situation.
How many people does NASA Johnson Space Center employ in Houston?
NASA Johnson Space Center employs roughly 3,200 civil servants + 15,000 contractors people in the Houston area, putting it among the metro's larger aerospace/government employers. A footprint that size tends to mean steady hiring and a relocation process used to moving people in from out of state.
Does NASA Johnson Space Center offer relocation assistance?
Large Houston employers like NASA Johnson Space Center commonly offer relocation help to out-of-state hires: usually some mix of moving-cost reimbursement, temporary or furnished housing, and a home-finding trip. None of it is automatic. Ask your recruiter early, get the package in writing, and negotiate before you accept.
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