U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Agriculture / Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

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Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic at Department of Agriculture, U.S. Federal Government

Operate, maintain, and repair equipment or facilities, performing skilled hands-on work.

18 employees hold this title in Department of Agriculture. Median total compensation for the role is $79,848, below the department median of $82,148.

Employees: 18
Total payroll: $1.5M
Role median: $79,848
Agency median: $82,148
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$64,906$93,779+

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How total compensation varies among the 18 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic is held in 10 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Agriculture, the median of $79,848 ranks #7 of 10.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Energy

$137,460 · 1

Presidio Trust

$135,186 · 1

Department of Treasury

$82,961 · 19

Department of Homeland Security

$80,552 · 46

Department of Interior

$80,098 · 12

Smithsonian Institution

$80,079 · 12

Department of Commerce

$77,893 · 28

Department of Veterans Affairs

$76,614 · 1,032

Department of Health and Human Services

$74,235 · 10

Median total compensation for the Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Same department

Other job titles in Department of Agriculture

Accounting 791
Administrative Officer 342
Agricultural Commodity Aid 1,325
Agricultural Commodity Grading 1,947
Agricultural Engineering 353
Agricultural Marketing 562
Agricultural Program Specialist 432
Animal Health Technician 431
Archeology 712
Biological Science Student Trainee 412
Biological Science Technician 5,482
Budget Analysis 811
Chemistry 346
Civil Engineering 1,383
Consumer Safety 385
Consumer Safety Inspection 6,146
Contracting 879
Ecology 436
Economist 488
Engineering Equipment Operating 632
Engineering Technical 914
Entomology 428
Financial Administration and Program 778
Fish Biology 305
Food Inspection 1,071
Forestry 1,607
Forestry Technician 18,655
General Arts and Information 394
General Business and Industry 2,789
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 7,103
General Physical Science 289
Genetics 348
Grants Management 672
Human Resources Assistance 433
Human Resources Management 1,594
Hydrology 383
Information Technology Management 3,086
Laboring 489
Loan Specialist 3,620
Maintenance Mechanic 389
Management and Program Analysis 3,137
Management and Program Clerical and Assistance 527
Microbiology 491
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 7,794
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 1,981
Plant Protection Technician 1,109
Program Management 1,378
Public Affairs 802
Rangeland Management 620
Realty 641
Social Science 476
Soil Conservation 5,359
Soil Conservation Technician 888
Soil Science 828
Statistics 578
Support Services Administration 444
Transportation Specialist 299
Veterinary Medical Science 1,661
Wildland Fire Management 6,410
Wildlife Biology 1,317

Record list

Employees with this title

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Huberr Hansen

Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$93,840

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $91,640
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,840
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Madison
Work state: Wisconsin
Middle name: Michael

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,640
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,640
Duty Station Code: 552780025
Duty Station State: WI
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 5306

Huberr Hansen is a Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic at Department of Agriculture based in Madison, Wisconsin. 2026 total compensation came to $93,840. They are classified at grade 11.

Michael Whetzel

Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$93,662

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $90,993
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,669
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,662
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Fargo
Work state: North Dakota
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $90,993
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $90,993
Duty Station Code: 381020017
Duty Station State: ND
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 5306

Michael Whetzel is a Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic at Department of Agriculture based in Fargo, North Dakota. 2026 total compensation came to $93,662. They are classified at grade 10.

John Ohlson

Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$93,280

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $89,741
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,539
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,280
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Gainesville
Work state: Florida
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,741
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,741
Duty Station Code: 121130001
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 41
Occupation Code (OPM): 5306

John Ohlson works as a Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic for Department of Agriculture based in Gainesville, Florida. John earned $93,280 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Bradley Wier

Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$92,922

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $88,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,433
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,922
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Stoneville
Work state: Mississippi
Middle name: Scott

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,489
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,489
Duty Station Code: 282455151
Duty Station State: MS
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 5306

Bradley Wier works as a Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic for Department of Agriculture based in Stoneville, Mississippi. Bradley earned $92,922 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

Michael Mcmaster

Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$86,588

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $85,838
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,588
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Madison
Work state: Wisconsin
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $85,838
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $85,838
Duty Station Code: 552780025
Duty Station State: WI
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 5306

Michael Mcmaster works as a Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic for Department of Agriculture based in Madison, Wisconsin. Michael earned $86,588 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Kevin Little

Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$84,098

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $73,191
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,907
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,098
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Ames
Work state: Iowa
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $73,191
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $73,191
Duty Station Code: 190230169
Duty Station State: IA
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 5306

Kevin Little is a Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic at Department of Agriculture based in Ames, Iowa. 2026 total compensation came to $84,098. They are classified at grade 10.

Andrew Royster

Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$83,703

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $78,534
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,169
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,703
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Beltsville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Orlando

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $78,534
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $78,534
Duty Station Code: 240100033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 5306

At Department of Agriculture, Andrew Royster serves as a Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic based in Beltsville, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,703. They are classified at grade 10.

Scott Kraft

Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$80,621

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $80,621
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,621
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Fargo
Work state: North Dakota
Middle name: Allen

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,621
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,621
Duty Station Code: 381020017
Duty Station State: ND
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 5306

At Department of Agriculture, Scott Kraft serves as a Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic based in Fargo, North Dakota. Their 2024 pay totaled $80,621. They are classified at grade 10.

Dante Kilgore

Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$80,574

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $79,348
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,226
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,574
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Madison
Work state: Wisconsin
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,348
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,348
Duty Station Code: 552780025
Duty Station State: WI
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 5306

Dante Kilgore works as a Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic for Department of Agriculture based in Madison, Wisconsin. Dante earned $80,574 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Robert Hadden

Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$79,122

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $72,189
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,933
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,122
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Ithaca
Work state: New York
Middle name: Charles

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,189
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,189
Duty Station Code: 362940109
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 5306

At Department of Agriculture, Robert Hadden serves as a Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic based in Ithaca, New York. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,122. They are classified at grade 11.

Larry Mabus

Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$78,510

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $75,341
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,169
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,510
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Stoneville
Work state: Mississippi
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,341
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $75,341
Duty Station Code: 282455151
Duty Station State: MS
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 5306

Larry Mabus holds the role of Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic at Department of Agriculture based in Stoneville, Mississippi. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,510. Their pay grade is 10.

Cedric Deville

Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$77,741

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $77,741
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,741
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Beltsville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,741
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $77,741
Duty Station Code: 240100033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 5306

At Department of Agriculture, Cedric Deville serves as a Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic based in Beltsville, Maryland. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,741. They are classified at grade 10.

Timothy Fritzson

Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$77,359

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $74,965
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,394
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,359
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Manhattan
Work state: Kansas
Middle name: Dean

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,965
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,965
Duty Station Code: 203490161
Duty Station State: KS
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 5306

At Department of Agriculture, Timothy Fritzson serves as a Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic based in Manhattan, Kansas. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,359. They are classified at grade 10.

Ridge Davis

Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$77,171

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $72,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,919
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,171
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Manhattan
Work state: Kansas
Middle name: Patrick

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,252
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,252
Duty Station Code: 203490161
Duty Station State: KS
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 5306

At Department of Agriculture, Ridge Davis serves as a Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic based in Manhattan, Kansas. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,171. They are classified at grade 10.

Christopher Crum

Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$74,687

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $69,518
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,169
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,687
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Manhattan
Work state: Kansas
Middle name: Clark

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $69,518
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $69,518
Duty Station Code: 203490161
Duty Station State: KS
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 5306

At Department of Agriculture, Christopher Crum serves as a Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic based in Manhattan, Kansas. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,687. They are classified at grade 10.

Jason Cherico

Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$73,557

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $66,888
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,669
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,557
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Manhattan
Work state: Kansas
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $66,888
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,888
Duty Station Code: 203490161
Duty Station State: KS
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 5306

At Department of Agriculture, Jason Cherico serves as a Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic based in Manhattan, Kansas. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,557. They are classified at grade 10.

David Frantz

Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$72,461

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $72,461
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,461
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Ames
Work state: Iowa
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,461
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,461
Duty Station Code: 190230169
Duty Station State: IA
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 5306

David Frantz holds the role of Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic at Department of Agriculture based in Ames, Iowa. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,461. Their pay grade is 10.

Jerry Benton

Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$64,906

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $64,906
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,906
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Manhattan
Work state: Kansas
Middle name: Dean

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $64,906
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $64,906
Duty Station Code: 203490161
Duty Station State: KS
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 5306

Jerry Benton works as a Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic for Department of Agriculture based in Manhattan, Kansas. Jerry earned $64,906 in 2024. Their pay grade is 10.