U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Agriculture / Ecology

Job-title file

Ecology

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

405 employees hold this title in Department of Agriculture. Median total compensation for the role is $95,817, above the department median of $77,955.

Employees: 405
Total payroll: $42.8M
Role median: $95,817
Agency median: $77,955
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$700$191,900+

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

How total compensation varies among the 405 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)

Ecology is held in 11 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Agriculture, the median of $95,817 ranks #11 of 11.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Marine Mammal Commission

$181,216 · 1

Department of Energy

$166,729 · 4

Department of Transportation

$158,860 · 7

Environmental Protection Agency

$142,566 · 86

Department of Commerce

$139,668 · 78

Department of Health and Human Services

$131,733 · 2

Smithsonian Institution

$129,759 · 17

Presidio Trust

$123,745 · 1

Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council

$113,751 · 2

Department of Interior

$110,304 · 580

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

Record list

Employees with this title

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Steven Norman

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$124,093

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $124,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,093
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Asheville
Work county: Buncombe
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,093
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 370170021
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Steven Norman works as a Ecology for Department of Agriculture based in Asheville, North Carolina. Steven earned $124,093 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Amy Nathanson

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$123,850

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $123,850
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,850
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: Fulton
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,850
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280121
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Amy Nathanson serves as a Ecology based in Atlanta, Georgia. Their 2024 pay totaled $123,850. They are classified at grade 13.

William Kuhn

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$121,646

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $120,646
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,646
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Medford
Work county: Jackson
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $120,646
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 411310029
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

William Kuhn holds the role of Ecology at Department of Agriculture based in Medford, Oregon. In 2024, their total compensation was $121,646. Their pay grade is 13.

Sean Cahoon

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$120,705

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $120,705
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,705
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Anchorage
Work county: Anchorage
Work state: Alaska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $120,705
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 020130020
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sean Cahoon works as a Ecology for Department of Agriculture based in Anchorage, Alaska. Sean earned $120,705 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Karen Pope

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$120,646

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $120,646
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,646
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Arcata
Work county: Humboldt
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $120,646
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 060130023
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Karen Pope is a Ecology at Department of Agriculture based in Arcata, California. 2024 total compensation came to $120,646. They are classified at grade 13.

Mary Lata

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$119,579

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $118,079
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,579
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Payson
Work county: Gila
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $118,079
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040365007
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Mary Lata serves as a Ecology based in Payson, Arizona. Their 2024 pay totaled $119,579. They are classified at grade 12.

Jacqueline Charbonneau

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$118,713

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $117,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,313
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,713
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Livermore
Work county: Alameda
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,400
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,737
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061920001
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jacqueline Charbonneau is a Ecology at Department of Agriculture based in Livermore, California. 2024 total compensation came to $118,713. They are classified at grade 11.

Kevin Potter

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$118,698

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $118,698
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,698
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Durham
Work county: Durham
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $118,698
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 371360063
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Kevin Potter serves as a Ecology based in Durham, North Carolina. Their 2024 pay totaled $118,698. They are classified at grade 13.

Kathleen Knight

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$118,600

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $118,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,600
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Delaware
Work county: Delaware
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $118,600
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 392150041
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kathleen Knight works as a Ecology for Department of Agriculture based in Delaware, Ohio. Kathleen earned $118,600 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Becky Estes

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$118,579

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $118,579
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,579
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Placerville
Work county: El Dorado
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $118,579
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,808
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062810017
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Becky Estes serves as a Ecology based in Placerville, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $118,579. They are classified at grade 12.

Nancy Sonti

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$117,962

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $117,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,962
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Baltimore
Work county: Baltimore
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240050510
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nancy Sonti works as a Ecology for Department of Agriculture based in Baltimore, Maryland. Nancy earned $117,962 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Stella Copeland

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$117,198

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $117,198
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,198
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Burns
Work county: Harney
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,198
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 410240025
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Stella Copeland holds the role of Ecology at Department of Agriculture based in Burns, Oregon. In 2024, their total compensation was $117,198. Their pay grade is 13.

Frank Lake

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$117,198

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $117,198
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,198
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Arcata
Work county: Humboldt
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,198
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 060130023
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Frank Lake is a Ecology at Department of Agriculture based in Arcata, California. 2024 total compensation came to $117,198. They are classified at grade 13.

Jacqueline Ott

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$117,198

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $117,198
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,198
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Rapid City
Work county: Pennington
Work state: South Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,198
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 462250103
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jacqueline Ott holds the role of Ecology at Department of Agriculture based in Rapid City, South Dakota. In 2024, their total compensation was $117,198. Their pay grade is 13.

Christopher Oconnor

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$117,198

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $117,198
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,198
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Missoula
Work county: Missoula
Work state: Montana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,198
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 300830063
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christopher Oconnor is a Ecology at Department of Agriculture based in Missoula, Montana. 2024 total compensation came to $117,198. They are classified at grade 13.

Kevin James

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$116,849

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $116,849
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,849
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Everett
Work county: Snohomish
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $116,849
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,327
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 530690061
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kevin James works as a Ecology for Department of Agriculture based in Everett, Washington. Kevin earned $116,849 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Katherine Mohatt

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$116,811

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $116,811
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,811
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Anchorage
Work county: Anchorage
Work state: Alaska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $116,811
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 020130020
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Katherine Mohatt is a Ecology at Department of Agriculture based in Anchorage, Alaska. 2024 total compensation came to $116,811. They are classified at grade 13.

William Whisenhunt

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$115,863

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $115,863
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,863
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Pueblo
Work county: Pueblo
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $115,863
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 082050101
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, William Whisenhunt serves as a Ecology based in Pueblo, Colorado. Their 2024 pay totaled $115,863. They are classified at grade 12.

Rebecca Mueller

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$115,460

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $115,460
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,460
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Albany
Work county: Alameda
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $115,460
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 060020001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rebecca Mueller holds the role of Ecology at Department of Agriculture based in Albany, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $115,460. Their pay grade is 12.