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

Job-title file

Laboratory Working

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

25 employees hold this title in Department of Agriculture. Median total compensation for the role is $48,970, below the department median of $82,148.

Employees: 25
Total payroll: $1.3M
Role median: $48,970
Agency median: $82,148
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$42,930$75,039+

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

How total compensation varies among the 25 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)

Laboratory Working is held in 4 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Agriculture, the median of $48,970 ranks #3 of 4.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Interior

$57,351 · 1

Department of Health and Human Services

$54,158 · 5

Department of Veterans Affairs

$47,531 · 2

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

Same department

Other job titles in Department of Agriculture

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

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Diane Farris

Laboratory Working/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$76,864

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $76,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,864
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Manhattan
Work state: Kansas
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $76,864
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,864
Duty Station Code: 203490161
Duty Station State: KS
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 3511

Diane Farris holds the role of Laboratory Working at Department of Agriculture based in Manhattan, Kansas. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,864. Their pay grade is 05.

Dilek Yigar

Laboratory Working/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$73,062

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $69,330
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,732
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,062
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Manhattan
Work state: Kansas
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $69,330
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $69,330
Duty Station Code: 203490161
Duty Station State: KS
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 3511

Dilek Yigar works as a Laboratory Working for Department of Agriculture based in Manhattan, Kansas. Dilek earned $73,062 in 2026. Their pay grade is 05.

Toni Hodnefield

Laboratory Working/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$58,789

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $58,039
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,789
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Ames
Work state: Iowa
Middle name: Sue

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,039
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,039
Duty Station Code: 190230169
Duty Station State: IA
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 3511

Toni Hodnefield is a Laboratory Working at Department of Agriculture based in Ames, Iowa. 2026 total compensation came to $58,789. They are classified at grade 04.

Jeffrey Black

Laboratory Working/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$50,764

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $48,564
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,764
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Manhattan
Work state: Kansas
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $48,564
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $48,564
Duty Station Code: 203490161
Duty Station State: KS
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 3511

Jeffrey Black works as a Laboratory Working for Department of Agriculture based in Manhattan, Kansas. Jeffrey earned $50,764 in 2026. Their pay grade is 04.

Cole Chapman

Laboratory Working/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$49,882

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $48,982
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,882
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Ames
Work state: Iowa
Middle name: Daley

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $48,982
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $48,982
Duty Station Code: 190230169
Duty Station State: IA
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 3511

At Department of Agriculture, Cole Chapman serves as a Laboratory Working based in Ames, Iowa. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,882. They are classified at grade 04.

Eamonn Kingsbury

Laboratory Working/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$49,882

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $48,982
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,882
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Ames
Work state: Iowa
Middle name: Charles

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $48,982
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $48,982
Duty Station Code: 190230169
Duty Station State: IA
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 3511

At Department of Agriculture, Eamonn Kingsbury serves as a Laboratory Working based in Ames, Iowa. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,882. They are classified at grade 04.

Ryan Wilkening

Laboratory Working/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$49,587

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $49,587
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,587
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Ames
Work state: Iowa
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,587
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $49,587
Duty Station Code: 190230169
Duty Station State: IA
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 3511

Ryan Wilkening holds the role of Laboratory Working at Department of Agriculture based in Ames, Iowa. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,587. Their pay grade is 03.

Juan Vargas

Laboratory Working/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$49,170

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $49,170
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,170
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Edinburg
Work state: Texas
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,170
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $49,170
Duty Station Code: 482110215
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 3511

Juan Vargas is a Laboratory Working at Department of Agriculture based in Edinburg, Texas. 2026 total compensation came to $49,170. They are classified at grade 04.

Allonzo Avila

Laboratory Working/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$49,170

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $49,170
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,170
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Edinburg
Work state: Texas
Middle name: Cortez

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,170
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $49,170
Duty Station Code: 482110215
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 3511

Allonzo Avila is a Laboratory Working at Department of Agriculture based in Edinburg, Texas. 2026 total compensation came to $49,170. They are classified at grade 04.

Trenton Meadows

Laboratory Working/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$49,170

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $49,170
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,170
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Edinburg
Work state: Texas
Middle name: Ray

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,170
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $49,170
Duty Station Code: 482110215
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 3511

Trenton Meadows works as a Laboratory Working for Department of Agriculture based in Edinburg, Texas. Trenton earned $49,170 in 2026. Their pay grade is 04.

Casey Morales

Laboratory Working/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$49,170

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $49,170
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,170
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Edinburg
Work state: Texas
Middle name: Amanda

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,170
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $49,170
Duty Station Code: 482110215
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 3511

Casey Morales works as a Laboratory Working for Department of Agriculture based in Edinburg, Texas. Casey earned $49,170 in 2026. Their pay grade is 04.

Alma Olguin

Laboratory Working/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$49,170

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $49,170
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,170
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Edinburg
Work state: Texas
Middle name: Yadira

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,170
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $49,170
Duty Station Code: 482110215
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 3511

Alma Olguin holds the role of Laboratory Working at Department of Agriculture based in Edinburg, Texas. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,170. Their pay grade is 04.

Cedric Williams

Laboratory Working/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$48,970

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $46,770
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,970
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Manhattan
Work state: Kansas
Middle name: Leshun

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $46,770
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $46,770
Duty Station Code: 203490161
Duty Station State: KS
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 3511

Cedric Williams works as a Laboratory Working for Department of Agriculture based in Manhattan, Kansas. Cedric earned $48,970 in 2026. Their pay grade is 04.

Danielle Shandy

Laboratory Working/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$48,747

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $47,897
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $850
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,747
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Manhattan
Work state: Kansas
Middle name: Kay

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $47,897
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,897
Duty Station Code: 203490161
Duty Station State: KS
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 3511

Danielle Shandy is a Laboratory Working at Department of Agriculture based in Manhattan, Kansas. 2024 total compensation came to $48,747. They are classified at grade 04.

Haley Gordon

Laboratory Working/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$48,070

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $46,770
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,070
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Manhattan
Work state: Kansas
Middle name: Renee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $46,770
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $46,770
Duty Station Code: 203490161
Duty Station State: KS
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 3511

Haley Gordon is a Laboratory Working at Department of Agriculture based in Manhattan, Kansas. 2026 total compensation came to $48,070. They are classified at grade 04.

Christian Merino

Laboratory Working/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$47,958

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $47,458
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,958
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Manhattan
Work state: Kansas
Middle name: Alejandro

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $47,458
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,458
Duty Station Code: 203490161
Duty Station State: KS
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 3511

At Department of Agriculture, Christian Merino serves as a Laboratory Working based in Manhattan, Kansas. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,958. They are classified at grade 04.

Hyojung Kim

Laboratory Working/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$46,590

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $46,290
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,590
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Manhattan
Work state: Kansas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $46,290
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $46,290
Duty Station Code: 203490161
Duty Station State: KS
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 3511

Hyojung Kim is a Laboratory Working at Department of Agriculture based in Manhattan, Kansas. 2025 total compensation came to $46,590. They are classified at grade 04.

David Murken

Laboratory Working/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$46,394

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $46,394
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,394
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Ames
Work state: Iowa
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $46,394
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $46,394
Duty Station Code: 190230169
Duty Station State: IA
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 3511

David Murken works as a Laboratory Working for Department of Agriculture based in Ames, Iowa. David earned $46,394 in 2026. Their pay grade is 02.

Amber Strum

Laboratory Working/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$46,394

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $46,394
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,394
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Ames
Work state: Iowa
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $46,394
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $46,394
Duty Station Code: 190230169
Duty Station State: IA
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 3511

Amber Strum holds the role of Laboratory Working at Department of Agriculture based in Ames, Iowa. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,394. Their pay grade is 02.

Analyn Beale

Laboratory Working/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$46,354

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $44,954
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,354
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Manhattan
Work state: Kansas
Middle name: Cayetano

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $44,954
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,954
Duty Station Code: 203490161
Duty Station State: KS
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 3511

Analyn Beale holds the role of Laboratory Working at Department of Agriculture based in Manhattan, Kansas. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,354. Their pay grade is 04.

Tamia Chaney

Laboratory Working/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$44,795

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $44,495
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,795
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Manhattan
Work state: Kansas
Middle name: Deilynn

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $44,495
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,495
Duty Station Code: 203490161
Duty Station State: KS
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 3511

At Department of Agriculture, Tamia Chaney serves as a Laboratory Working based in Manhattan, Kansas. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,795. They are classified at grade 04.

Melissa Wolter

Laboratory Working/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$44,795

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $44,495
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,795
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Manhattan
Work state: Kansas
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $44,495
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,495
Duty Station Code: 203490161
Duty Station State: KS
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 3511

Melissa Wolter holds the role of Laboratory Working at Department of Agriculture based in Manhattan, Kansas. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,795. Their pay grade is 04.

Amy Archer

Laboratory Working/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$44,795

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $44,495
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,795
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Manhattan
Work state: Kansas
Middle name: Grace

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $44,495
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,495
Duty Station Code: 203490161
Duty Station State: KS
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 3511

Amy Archer works as a Laboratory Working for Department of Agriculture based in Manhattan, Kansas. Amy earned $44,795 in 2025. Their pay grade is 04.

Emma Hambley

Laboratory Working/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$43,638

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $43,138
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,638
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Manhattan
Work state: Kansas
Middle name: Louise

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $43,138
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $43,138
Duty Station Code: 203490161
Duty Station State: KS
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 3511

Emma Hambley holds the role of Laboratory Working at Department of Agriculture based in Manhattan, Kansas. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,638. Their pay grade is 04.

Jessica Mcfate

Laboratory Working/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$42,930

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $42,930
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,930
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Ames
Work state: Iowa
Middle name: Cole

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $42,930
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $42,930
Duty Station Code: 190230169
Duty Station State: IA
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 3511

Jessica Mcfate works as a Laboratory Working for Department of Agriculture based in Ames, Iowa. Jessica earned $42,930 in 2025. Their pay grade is 04.