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 Mcnulty

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$198,180

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $198,180
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $198,180
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Raleigh
Work county: Wake
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $198,180
Basic Pay (before locality): $198,180
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 373750183
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): ST

Steven Mcnulty holds the role of Ecology at Department of Agriculture based in Raleigh, North Carolina. In 2024, their total compensation was $198,180. Their pay grade is 00.

Lindsey Rustad

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$198,180

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $198,180
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $198,180
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Durham
Work county: Strafford
Work state: New Hampshire

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $198,180
Basic Pay (before locality): $198,180
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 330100017
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): ST

Lindsey Rustad is a Ecology at Department of Agriculture based in Durham, New Hampshire. 2024 total compensation came to $198,180. They are classified at grade 00.

Michael Schwartz

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$195,015

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $195,015
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,015
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Missoula
Work county: Missoula
Work state: Montana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,015
Basic Pay (before locality): $195,015
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 300830063
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): ST

Michael Schwartz is a Ecology at Department of Agriculture based in Missoula, Montana. 2024 total compensation came to $195,015. They are classified at grade 00.

Mark Powell

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$193,400

Sub-department: Office of the Chief Economist
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $193,400
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mark Powell is a Ecology at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $193,400. They are classified at grade 15.

Margaret Walsh

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$193,400

Sub-department: Office of the Chief Economist
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $193,400
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,849
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Margaret Walsh works as a Ecology for Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. Margaret earned $193,400 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Patricia Manley

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Placerville
Work county: El Dorado
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,849
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062810017
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Patricia Manley is a Ecology at Department of Agriculture based in Placerville, California. 2024 total compensation came to $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Steven Mirsky

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Beltsville
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,647
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240100033
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Steven Mirsky holds the role of Ecology at Department of Agriculture based in Beltsville, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $191,900. Their pay grade is 15.

Philip Riggan

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Riverside
Work county: Riverside
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,849
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063070065
Length of Service (Years): 45
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Philip Riggan serves as a Ecology based in Riverside, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Sherri Johnson

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Corvallis
Work county: Benton
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,849
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 410420003
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sherri Johnson is a Ecology at Department of Agriculture based in Corvallis, Oregon. 2024 total compensation came to $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Deanna Olson

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Corvallis
Work county: Benton
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,849
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 410420003
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Deanna Olson serves as a Ecology based in Corvallis, Oregon. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Malcolm North

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$190,701

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $190,701
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,701
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Davis
Work county: Yolo
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $190,701
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,647
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 060980113
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Malcolm North works as a Ecology for Department of Agriculture based in Davis, California. Malcolm earned $190,701 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Steven Wondzell

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$190,687

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $190,687
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,687
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Corvallis
Work county: Benton
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $190,687
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,748
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 410420003
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Steven Wondzell holds the role of Ecology at Department of Agriculture based in Corvallis, Oregon. In 2024, their total compensation was $190,687. Their pay grade is 15.

Kurt Riitters

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$189,980

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $189,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,980
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Invalid
Work county: Invalid
Work state: Invalid

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $189,980
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,849
Country: Invalid
Duty Station Code: *
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kurt Riitters works as a Ecology for Department of Agriculture based in Invalid, Invalid. Kurt earned $189,980 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Christian Giardina

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$189,808

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $189,808
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,808
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Hilo
Work county: Hawaii
Work state: Hawaii

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $189,808
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,849
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 151900001
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christian Giardina works as a Ecology for Department of Agriculture based in Hilo, Hawaii. Christian earned $189,808 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Eric Gustafson

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$189,446

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $189,446
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,446
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Rhinelander
Work county: Oneida
Work state: Wisconsin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $189,446
Basic Pay (before locality): $189,446
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 554060085
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): ST

Eric Gustafson is a Ecology at Department of Agriculture based in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. 2024 total compensation came to $189,446. They are classified at grade 00.

Matthew Moore

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$188,854

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $186,854
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,854
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Oxford
Work county: Lafayette
Work state: Mississippi

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,854
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 281860071
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Matthew Moore holds the role of Ecology at Department of Agriculture based in Oxford, Mississippi. In 2024, their total compensation was $188,854. Their pay grade is 15.

Brian Palik

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$187,288

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $187,288
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,288
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Grand Rapids
Work county: Itasca
Work state: Minnesota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,288
Basic Pay (before locality): $187,288
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 272850061
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): ST

At Department of Agriculture, Brian Palik serves as a Ecology based in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Their 2024 pay totaled $187,288. They are classified at grade 00.

Roger Sheley

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$186,854

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $186,854
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,854
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Burns
Work county: Harney
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,854
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 410240025
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Roger Sheley works as a Ecology for Department of Agriculture based in Burns, Oregon. Roger earned $186,854 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Paul Hessburg

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$186,854

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $186,854
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,854
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Wenatchee
Work county: Chelan
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,854
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 532460007
Length of Service (Years): 39
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Paul Hessburg holds the role of Ecology at Department of Agriculture based in Wenatchee, Washington. In 2024, their total compensation was $186,854. Their pay grade is 15.

Dana Blumenthal

Ecology/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$182,411

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $181,111
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,411
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Fort Collins
Work county: Larimer
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,111
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080860069
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Dana Blumenthal works as a Ecology for Department of Agriculture based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Dana earned $182,411 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.