Geophysics at Department of Agriculture, U.S. Federal Government

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

1 employee holds this title in Department of Agriculture. Median total compensation for the role is $111,652, above the department median of $82,148.

Employees: 1
Total payroll: $111.7K
Role median: $111,652
Agency median: $82,148
Comparison: Above

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

Geophysics is held in 7 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Agriculture, the median of $111,652 ranks #6 of 7.

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National Science Foundation

$207,000 · 3

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$197,201 · 7

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$143,307 · 326

Department of State

$0 · 1

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

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Accounting 791
Administrative Officer 342
Agricultural Commodity Aid 1,325
Agricultural Commodity Grading 1,947
Agricultural Engineering 353
Agricultural Marketing 562
Agricultural Program Specialist 432
Animal Health Technician 431
Archeology 712
Biological Science Student Trainee 412
Biological Science Technician 5,482
Budget Analysis 811
Chemistry 346
Civil Engineering 1,383
Consumer Safety 385
Consumer Safety Inspection 6,146
Contracting 879
Ecology 436
Economist 488
Engineering Equipment Operating 632
Engineering Technical 914
Entomology 428
Financial Administration and Program 778
Fish Biology 305
Food Inspection 1,071
Forestry 1,607
Forestry Technician 18,655
General Arts and Information 394
General Business and Industry 2,789
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 7,103
General Physical Science 289
Genetics 348
Grants Management 672
Human Resources Assistance 433
Human Resources Management 1,594
Hydrology 383
Information Technology Management 3,086
Laboring 489
Loan Specialist 3,620
Maintenance Mechanic 389
Management and Program Analysis 3,137
Management and Program Clerical and Assistance 527
Microbiology 491
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 7,794
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 1,981
Plant Protection Technician 1,109
Program Management 1,378
Public Affairs 802
Rangeland Management 620
Realty 641
Social Science 476
Soil Conservation 5,359
Soil Conservation Technician 888
Soil Science 828
Statistics 578
Support Services Administration 444
Transportation Specialist 299
Veterinary Medical Science 1,661
Wildland Fire Management 6,410
Wildlife Biology 1,317

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Employees with this title

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Gordon Osterman

Geophysics/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$111,652

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $109,141
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,511
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,652
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Davis
Work state: California
Middle name: Kenrick

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $109,141
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,110
Duty Station Code: 060980113
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1313

Gordon Osterman is a Geophysics at Department of Agriculture based in Davis, California. 2026 total compensation came to $111,652. They are classified at grade 12.