U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Agriculture / Animal Health Technician

Job-title file

Animal Health Technician

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

380 employees hold this title in Department of Agriculture. Median total compensation for the role is $66,714, below the department median of $77,955.

Employees: 380
Total payroll: $24.6M
Role median: $66,714
Agency median: $77,955
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$36,209$87,555+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 380 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.

Compare departments

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

Animal Health Technician is held in 6 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Agriculture, the median of $66,714 ranks #4 of 6.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Interior

$75,800 · 1

Smithsonian Institution

$72,965 · 2

Department of Commerce

$72,259 · 1

Department of Veterans Affairs

$63,733 · 19

Department of Health and Human Services

$55,383 · 26

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

Compare jurisdictions

Animal Health Technician beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 3 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $65,962 ranks #1 of 3. See Animal Health Technician across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City of Charlotte

$51,480 · 9

Tennessee

$45,840 · 15

Median total compensation for comparable Animal Health Technicianroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Jillian Friedman

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$46,070

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $46,070
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,070
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Buffalo
Work county: Erie
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $46,070
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,765
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 360750029
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jillian Friedman works as a Animal Health Technician for Department of Agriculture based in Buffalo, New York. Jillian earned $46,070 in 2024. Their pay grade is 06.

Tyla Gaddis

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$45,640

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $45,640
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,640
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Houston
Work county: Harris
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $45,640
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tyla Gaddis holds the role of Animal Health Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Houston, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $45,640. Their pay grade is 05.

Gregorio Carmona

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$45,588

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $45,588
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,588
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Lasara
Work county: Willacy
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $45,588
Basic Pay (before locality): $39,024
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483904489
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Gregorio Carmona holds the role of Animal Health Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Lasara, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $45,588. Their pay grade is 06.

Colette Collins

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$45,366

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $44,316
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,050
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,366
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Snohomish
Work county: Snohomish
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $44,316
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 532030061
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Colette Collins serves as a Animal Health Technician based in Snohomish, Washington. Their 2024 pay totaled $45,366. They are classified at grade 05.

Christy Whipple

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$45,017

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $44,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,017
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Kalvesta
Work county: Finney
Work state: Kansas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $44,117
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,765
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 202795055
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christy Whipple is a Animal Health Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Kalvesta, Kansas. 2024 total compensation came to $45,017. They are classified at grade 06.

Caitlin Watson

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$44,550

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $43,550
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,550
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Fairless Hills
Work county: Bucks
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $43,550
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 422765017
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Caitlin Watson holds the role of Animal Health Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania. In 2024, their total compensation was $44,550. Their pay grade is 05.

Darya Thompson

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$44,529

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $44,529
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,529
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Birmingham
Work county: Shelby
Work state: Alabama

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $44,529
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,765
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 010350117
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Darya Thompson holds the role of Animal Health Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Birmingham, Alabama. In 2024, their total compensation was $44,529. Their pay grade is 06.

Joseph Segovia

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$44,367

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $44,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,367
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Harlingen
Work county: Cameron
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $44,117
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,765
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483030061
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Joseph Segovia holds the role of Animal Health Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Harlingen, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $44,367. Their pay grade is 06.

Stephanie Villarreal

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$44,117

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $44,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,117
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Harlingen
Work county: Cameron
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $44,117
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,765
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483030061
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Stephanie Villarreal works as a Animal Health Technician for Department of Agriculture based in Harlingen, Texas. Stephanie earned $44,117 in 2024. Their pay grade is 06.

Daniel Garcia

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$44,117

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $44,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,117
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Harlingen
Work county: Cameron
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $44,117
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,765
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483030061
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Daniel Garcia is a Animal Health Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Harlingen, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $44,117. They are classified at grade 06.

Aaron Carrera

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$44,117

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $44,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,117
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Mission
Work county: Hidalgo
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $44,117
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,765
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 484650215
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Aaron Carrera is a Animal Health Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Mission, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $44,117. They are classified at grade 06.

Alaina Bailey

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$44,117

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $44,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,117
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Santa Teresa
Work county: Dona Ana
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $44,117
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,765
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350735013
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Alaina Bailey serves as a Animal Health Technician based in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. Their 2024 pay totaled $44,117. They are classified at grade 06.

Alfonso Chapa

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$44,117

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $44,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,117
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Zapata
Work county: Zapata
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $44,117
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,765
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 487660505
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Alfonso Chapa works as a Animal Health Technician for Department of Agriculture based in Zapata, Texas. Alfonso earned $44,117 in 2024. Their pay grade is 06.

Cheri Felix

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$44,117

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $44,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,117
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Morgantown
Work county: Monongalia
Work state: West Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $44,117
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,765
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 541840061
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Cheri Felix works as a Animal Health Technician for Department of Agriculture based in Morgantown, West Virginia. Cheri earned $44,117 in 2024. Their pay grade is 06.

David Fleming

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$44,117

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $44,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,117
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Rio Grande City
Work county: Starr
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $44,117
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,765
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 485780427
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

David Fleming holds the role of Animal Health Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Rio Grande City, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $44,117. Their pay grade is 06.

Jesus Miranda

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$44,117

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $44,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,117
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Zapata
Work county: Zapata
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $44,117
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,765
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 487660505
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jesus Miranda holds the role of Animal Health Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Zapata, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $44,117. Their pay grade is 06.

Oswaldo Prieto-Corrales

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$44,117

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $44,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,117
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Santa Teresa
Work county: Dona Ana
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $44,117
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,765
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350735013
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Oswaldo Prieto-Corrales works as a Animal Health Technician for Department of Agriculture based in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. Oswaldo earned $44,117 in 2024. Their pay grade is 06.

Bryan Wright

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$44,117

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $44,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,117
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Del Rio
Work county: Val Verde
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $44,117
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,765
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 481820465
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Bryan Wright is a Animal Health Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Del Rio, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $44,117. They are classified at grade 06.

Noe Zambrano

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$44,117

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $44,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,117
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Raymondville
Work county: Willacy
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $44,117
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,765
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 485670489
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Noe Zambrano serves as a Animal Health Technician based in Raymondville, Texas. Their 2024 pay totaled $44,117. They are classified at grade 06.

Jonathon Herrera

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$44,117

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $44,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,117
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Rio Hondo
Work county: Cameron
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $44,117
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,765
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 485790061
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jonathon Herrera is a Animal Health Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Rio Hondo, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $44,117. They are classified at grade 06.

Cristian Martinez

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$44,117

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $44,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,117
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Harlingen
Work county: Cameron
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $44,117
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,765
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483030061
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Cristian Martinez holds the role of Animal Health Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Harlingen, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $44,117. Their pay grade is 06.