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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Beverly Hicks

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$77,256

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $75,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,256
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Hico
Work county: Hamilton
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,020
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483160193
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Beverly Hicks is a Animal Health Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Hico, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $77,256. They are classified at grade 09.

William Graham

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$77,216

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $75,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,260
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,216
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Sparta
Work county: White
Work state: Tennessee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,020
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 472310185
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

William Graham holds the role of Animal Health Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Sparta, Tennessee. In 2024, their total compensation was $77,216. Their pay grade is 09.

Katie Schmidt

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$77,162

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $74,412
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,162
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Rock Tavern
Work county: Orange
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,412
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,220
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 365248071
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Katie Schmidt works as a Animal Health Technician for Department of Agriculture based in Rock Tavern, New York. Katie earned $77,162 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.

Eduardo Lopez

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$77,040

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $77,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,040
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Zapata
Work county: Zapata
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,040
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,948
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 487660505
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Eduardo Lopez serves as a Animal Health Technician based in Zapata, Texas. Their 2024 pay totaled $77,040. They are classified at grade 10.

Juan Montes

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$77,040

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $77,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,040
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Rio Grande City
Work county: Starr
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,040
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,948
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 485780427
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Juan Montes is a Animal Health Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Rio Grande City, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $77,040. They are classified at grade 10.

Carlos Saenz

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$77,040

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $77,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,040
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Zapata
Work county: Zapata
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,040
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,948
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 487660505
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Carlos Saenz works as a Animal Health Technician for Department of Agriculture based in Zapata, Texas. Carlos earned $77,040 in 2024. Their pay grade is 10.

Angel Colon

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$76,640

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $76,640
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,640
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Miami
Work county: Miami-Dade
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $76,640
Basic Pay (before locality): $61,598
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122010086
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Angel Colon is a Animal Health Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Miami, Florida. 2024 total compensation came to $76,640. They are classified at grade 09.

Denise Chapman

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$76,516

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $76,516
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,516
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Ames
Work county: Story
Work state: Iowa

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $76,516
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,020
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 190230169
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Denise Chapman serves as a Animal Health Technician based in Ames, Iowa. Their 2024 pay totaled $76,516. They are classified at grade 09.

Frank Gutierrez

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$76,456

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $75,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,456
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Del Rio
Work county: Val Verde
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,020
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 481820465
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Frank Gutierrez holds the role of Animal Health Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Del Rio, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $76,456. Their pay grade is 09.

Kimberly Miller

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$76,456

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $75,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,456
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Maple
Work county: Douglas
Work state: Wisconsin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,020
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 552819031
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kimberly Miller works as a Animal Health Technician for Department of Agriculture based in Maple, Wisconsin. Kimberly earned $76,456 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

Gregory Elizondo

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$75,956

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $75,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,956
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Harlingen
Work county: Cameron
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,020
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483030061
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Gregory Elizondo serves as a Animal Health Technician based in Harlingen, Texas. Their 2024 pay totaled $75,956. They are classified at grade 09.

Barry Bell

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$75,956

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $75,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,956
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Windsor
Work county: Shelby
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,020
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 179430173
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Barry Bell is a Animal Health Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Windsor, Illinois. 2024 total compensation came to $75,956. They are classified at grade 09.

Ted Johnson

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$75,800

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $75,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,800
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Colorado City
Work county: Pueblo
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,800
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,309
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080428101
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ted Johnson is a Animal Health Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Colorado City, Colorado. 2024 total compensation came to $75,800. They are classified at grade 09.

Lacey Manas

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$75,458

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $73,958
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,458
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Utica
Work county: Yankton
Work state: South Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $73,958
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,309
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 462690135
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lacey Manas works as a Animal Health Technician for Department of Agriculture based in Utica, South Dakota. Lacey earned $75,458 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

Kelly Neisen

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$75,349

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $74,849
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,349
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Saint Cloud
Work county: Stearns
Work state: Minnesota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,849
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,867
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 276250145
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Kelly Neisen serves as a Animal Health Technician based in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. Their 2024 pay totaled $75,349. They are classified at grade 08.

Lu Kubicar

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$75,140

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $71,955
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,185
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,140
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Lancaster
Work county: Lancaster
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $71,955
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,416
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 424180071
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Lu Kubicar serves as a Animal Health Technician based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Their 2024 pay totaled $75,140. They are classified at grade 08.

Michael Mesa

Animal Health Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$74,840

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $74,840
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,840
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Harlingen
Work county: Cameron
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,840
Basic Pay (before locality): $64,064
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483030061
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Mesa is a Animal Health Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Harlingen, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $74,840. They are classified at grade 10.