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+

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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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Nesreen Alkam

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$63,850

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $63,850
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,850
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Carol Stream
Work county: Du Page
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,850
Basic Pay (before locality): $48,961
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171385043
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nesreen Alkam holds the role of Animal Health Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Carol Stream, Illinois. In 2024, their total compensation was $63,850. Their pay grade is 07.

David Gonzalez

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$63,632

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $63,132
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,632
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Rancho Cucamonga
Work county: San Bernardino
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,132
Basic Pay (before locality): $46,475
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062922071
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

David Gonzalez works as a Animal Health Technician for Department of Agriculture based in Rancho Cucamonga, California. David earned $63,632 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.

Elise Sterba

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$63,632

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $63,132
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,632
Pay grade: 08
Work city: San Clemente
Work county: Orange
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,132
Basic Pay (before locality): $46,475
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063250059
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Elise Sterba works as a Animal Health Technician for Department of Agriculture based in San Clemente, California. Elise earned $63,632 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.

Carissa Braun

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$63,530

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $63,337
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $193
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,530
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Altamont
Work county: Albany
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,337
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,671
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 360130001
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Carissa Braun is a Animal Health Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Altamont, New York. 2024 total compensation came to $63,530. They are classified at grade 08.

Vicki Ernsting

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$63,340

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $63,340
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,340
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Piedmont
Work county: Canadian
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,340
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,220
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 403780017
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Vicki Ernsting is a Animal Health Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Piedmont, Oklahoma. 2024 total compensation came to $63,340. They are classified at grade 08.

Sidney Lynk

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$63,340

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $63,340
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,340
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Marshalltown
Work county: Marshall
Work state: Iowa

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,340
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,220
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 195320127
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sidney Lynk holds the role of Animal Health Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Marshalltown, Iowa. In 2024, their total compensation was $63,340. Their pay grade is 08.

Adrian Ortiz

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$63,340

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $63,340
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,340
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Isabela
Work state: No Data Reported

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,340
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,220
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: RQ0510000
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Adrian Ortiz holds the role of Animal Health Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Isabela, No Data Reported. In 2024, their total compensation was $63,340. Their pay grade is 08.

James Roberts

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$63,340

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $63,340
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,340
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Faunsdale
Work county: Marengo
Work state: Alabama

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,340
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,220
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 011140091
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, James Roberts serves as a Animal Health Technician based in Faunsdale, Alabama. Their 2024 pay totaled $63,340. They are classified at grade 08.

John Casas

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$63,340

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $63,340
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,340
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Huntingdon
Work county: Huntingdon
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,340
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,220
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 423820061
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

John Casas works as a Animal Health Technician for Department of Agriculture based in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. John earned $63,340 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.

Herbert Cherrington

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$63,340

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $63,340
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,340
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Brownsville
Work county: Cameron
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,340
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,220
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 480940061
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Herbert Cherrington is a Animal Health Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Brownsville, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $63,340. They are classified at grade 08.

Vivianet Cruz-Matos

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$63,340

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $63,340
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,340
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Cabo Rojo
Work state: No Data Reported

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,340
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,220
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: RQ0160000
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Vivianet Cruz-Matos serves as a Animal Health Technician based in Cabo Rojo, No Data Reported. Their 2024 pay totaled $63,340. They are classified at grade 08.

Randall Neis

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$63,340

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $63,340
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,340
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Bloomington
Work county: Grant
Work state: Wisconsin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,340
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,220
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 550580043
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Randall Neis is a Animal Health Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Bloomington, Wisconsin. 2024 total compensation came to $63,340. They are classified at grade 08.

Marisabel Ramos

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$63,340

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $63,340
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,340
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Utuado
Work state: No Data Reported

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,340
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,220
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: RQ1000000
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Marisabel Ramos holds the role of Animal Health Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Utuado, No Data Reported. In 2024, their total compensation was $63,340. Their pay grade is 08.

Alfonso Rivera

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$63,340

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $63,340
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,340
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Zapata
Work county: Zapata
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,340
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,220
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 487660505
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Alfonso Rivera works as a Animal Health Technician for Department of Agriculture based in Zapata, Texas. Alfonso earned $63,340 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.

David Stritzinger

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$63,340

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $63,340
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,340
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Arkadelphia
Work county: Clark
Work state: Arkansas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,340
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,220
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 050130019
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

David Stritzinger is a Animal Health Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. 2024 total compensation came to $63,340. They are classified at grade 08.

Marielisa Ortiz-Crespo

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$62,980

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $61,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,980
Pay grade: 08
Work city: San Juan
Work state: No Data Reported

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $61,530
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,671
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: RQ0930000
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Marielisa Ortiz-Crespo holds the role of Animal Health Technician at Department of Agriculture based in San Juan, No Data Reported. In 2024, their total compensation was $62,980. Their pay grade is 08.

Brandon Black

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$62,679

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $62,679
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,679
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Snead
Work county: Blount
Work state: Alabama

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $62,679
Basic Pay (before locality): $53,158
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 012811009
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brandon Black is a Animal Health Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Snead, Alabama. 2024 total compensation came to $62,679. They are classified at grade 07.

Michayla Ansay

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$62,611

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $62,611
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,611
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Cleveland
Work county: Liberty
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $62,611
Basic Pay (before locality): $46,475
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 481380291
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Michayla Ansay serves as a Animal Health Technician based in Cleveland, Texas. Their 2024 pay totaled $62,611. They are classified at grade 08.

Ty Billings

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$62,410

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $62,410
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,410
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Tarpley
Work county: Bandera
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $62,410
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,671
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 486763019
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Ty Billings serves as a Animal Health Technician based in Tarpley, Texas. Their 2024 pay totaled $62,410. They are classified at grade 08.

Oscar Maldonado

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$62,379

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $62,379
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,379
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Gilbert
Work county: Maricopa
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $62,379
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,122
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040190013
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Oscar Maldonado works as a Animal Health Technician for Department of Agriculture based in Gilbert, Arizona. Oscar earned $62,379 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.

Andujar Soto

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$62,280

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $61,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,280
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Mayaguez
Work state: No Data Reported

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $61,530
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,671
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: RQ0650000
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Andujar Soto serves as a Animal Health Technician based in Mayaguez, No Data Reported. Their 2024 pay totaled $62,280. They are classified at grade 08.

Emily Halsell

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$62,099

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $62,099
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,099
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Saint Croix
Work state: No Data Reported

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $62,099
Basic Pay (before locality): $53,158
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: VQ0800000
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Emily Halsell is a Animal Health Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Saint Croix, No Data Reported. 2024 total compensation came to $62,099. They are classified at grade 07.

Robyn Enneking

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$62,094

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $62,094
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,094
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Greensburg
Work county: Decatur
Work state: Indiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $62,094
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,671
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 181910031
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Robyn Enneking is a Animal Health Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Greensburg, Indiana. 2024 total compensation came to $62,094. They are classified at grade 08.

Trejo Garcia

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$62,055

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $61,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $525
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,055
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Hazleton
Work county: Luzerne
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $61,530
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,671
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 423570079
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Trejo Garcia holds the role of Animal Health Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. In 2024, their total compensation was $62,055. Their pay grade is 08.

Andrea Nelson

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$62,055

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $61,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $525
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,055
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Hendersonville
Work county: Sumner
Work state: Tennessee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $61,530
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,671
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 471085165
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Andrea Nelson serves as a Animal Health Technician based in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Their 2024 pay totaled $62,055. They are classified at grade 08.

Robert Gurley

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$62,030

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $61,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,030
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Del Rio
Work county: Val Verde
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $61,530
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,671
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 481820465
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Robert Gurley is a Animal Health Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Del Rio, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $62,030. They are classified at grade 08.

Kelli Millsap

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$61,965

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $61,965
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,965
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Manhattan
Work county: Riley
Work state: Kansas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $61,965
Basic Pay (before locality): $53,043
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 203490161
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kelli Millsap is a Animal Health Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Manhattan, Kansas. 2024 total compensation came to $61,965. They are classified at grade 09.

Karen Goss

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$61,933

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $61,933
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,933
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Beltsville
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $61,933
Basic Pay (before locality): $46,475
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240100033
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Karen Goss serves as a Animal Health Technician based in Beltsville, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $61,933. They are classified at grade 08.