U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Agriculture / Materials Examining and Identifying

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Materials Examining and Identifying at Department of Agriculture, U.S. Federal Government

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

23 employees hold this title in Department of Agriculture. Median total compensation for the role is $60,586, below the department median of $82,148.

Employees: 23
Total payroll: $1.4M
Role median: $60,586
Agency median: $82,148
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$53,615$80,652+

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How total compensation varies among the 23 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.

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

Materials Examining and Identifying is held in 2 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Agriculture, the median of $60,586 ranks #2 of 2.

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Smithsonian Institution

$69,057 · 1

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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

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David Hampe

Materials Examining and Identifying/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$84,350

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $80,850
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,350
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Ames
Work state: Iowa
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,850
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,850
Duty Station Code: 190230169
Duty Station State: IA
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 6912

At Department of Agriculture, David Hampe serves as a Materials Examining and Identifying based in Ames, Iowa. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,350. They are classified at grade 07.

Matthew Hildebrand

Materials Examining and Identifying/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$75,945

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $63,445
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,945
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Manhattan
Work state: Kansas
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,445
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,445
Duty Station Code: 203490161
Duty Station State: KS
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 6912

Matthew Hildebrand holds the role of Materials Examining and Identifying at Department of Agriculture based in Manhattan, Kansas. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,945. Their pay grade is 07.

Diane Beck

Materials Examining and Identifying/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$71,037

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $68,537
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,037
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Ames
Work state: Iowa
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,537
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,537
Duty Station Code: 190230169
Duty Station State: IA
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 6912

At Department of Agriculture, Diane Beck serves as a Materials Examining and Identifying based in Ames, Iowa. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,037. They are classified at grade 07.

Christopher Grimes

Materials Examining and Identifying/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$68,445

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $66,095
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,445
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Ames
Work state: Iowa
Middle name: Blake

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $66,095
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,095
Duty Station Code: 190230169
Duty Station State: IA
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 6912

Christopher Grimes holds the role of Materials Examining and Identifying at Department of Agriculture based in Ames, Iowa. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,445. Their pay grade is 07.

Jane Keller

Materials Examining and Identifying/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$65,995

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $63,445
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,995
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Manhattan
Work state: Kansas
Middle name: Anne

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,445
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,445
Duty Station Code: 203490161
Duty Station State: KS
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 6912

Jane Keller works as a Materials Examining and Identifying for Department of Agriculture based in Manhattan, Kansas. Jane earned $65,995 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Benjamin Cornelius

Materials Examining and Identifying/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$65,745

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $63,445
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,745
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Manhattan
Work state: Kansas
Middle name: Lane

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,445
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,445
Duty Station Code: 203490161
Duty Station State: KS
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 6912

At Department of Agriculture, Benjamin Cornelius serves as a Materials Examining and Identifying based in Manhattan, Kansas. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,745. They are classified at grade 07.

Robyn Hefler

Materials Examining and Identifying/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$65,716

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $63,716
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,716
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Ames
Work state: Iowa
Middle name: Wade

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,716
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,716
Duty Station Code: 190230169
Duty Station State: IA
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 6912

Robyn Hefler holds the role of Materials Examining and Identifying at Department of Agriculture based in Ames, Iowa. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,716. Their pay grade is 07.

Dana Gibson

Materials Examining and Identifying/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$63,047

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $62,297
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,047
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Ames
Work state: Iowa
Middle name: Andrew

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $62,297
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,297
Duty Station Code: 190230169
Duty Station State: IA
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 6912

Dana Gibson works as a Materials Examining and Identifying for Department of Agriculture based in Ames, Iowa. Dana earned $63,047 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Joshua Wilson

Materials Examining and Identifying/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$62,797

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $62,297
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,797
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Ames
Work state: Iowa
Middle name: Nims

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $62,297
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,297
Duty Station Code: 190230169
Duty Station State: IA
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 6912

Joshua Wilson holds the role of Materials Examining and Identifying at Department of Agriculture based in Ames, Iowa. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,797. Their pay grade is 07.

Charles Hall

Materials Examining and Identifying/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$62,762

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $61,212
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,762
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Manhattan
Work state: Kansas
Middle name: Laronza

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $61,212
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $61,212
Duty Station Code: 203490161
Duty Station State: KS
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 6912

At Department of Agriculture, Charles Hall serves as a Materials Examining and Identifying based in Manhattan, Kansas. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,762. They are classified at grade 07.

Jenna Santiago Huertas

Materials Examining and Identifying/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$61,477

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $57,852
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,625
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,477
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Ames
Work state: Iowa
Middle name: Elise

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $57,852
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $57,852
Duty Station Code: 190230169
Duty Station State: IA
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 6912

Jenna Santiago Huertas holds the role of Materials Examining and Identifying at Department of Agriculture based in Ames, Iowa. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,477. Their pay grade is 07.

Douglas Morrison

Materials Examining and Identifying/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$60,586

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $60,586
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,586
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Manhattan
Work state: Kansas
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,586
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,586
Duty Station Code: 203490161
Duty Station State: KS
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 6912

Douglas Morrison is a Materials Examining and Identifying at Department of Agriculture based in Manhattan, Kansas. 2025 total compensation came to $60,586. They are classified at grade 07.

Nickolas Anderson

Materials Examining and Identifying/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$60,564

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $60,064
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,564
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Ames
Work state: Iowa
Middle name: Ryan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,064
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,064
Duty Station Code: 190230169
Duty Station State: IA
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 6912

At Department of Agriculture, Nickolas Anderson serves as a Materials Examining and Identifying based in Ames, Iowa. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,564. They are classified at grade 07.

Cory Beale

Materials Examining and Identifying/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$60,445

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $58,895
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,445
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Manhattan
Work state: Kansas
Middle name: Jason

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,895
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,895
Duty Station Code: 203490161
Duty Station State: KS
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 6912

Cory Beale works as a Materials Examining and Identifying for Department of Agriculture based in Manhattan, Kansas. Cory earned $60,445 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

John Pineiro

Materials Examining and Identifying/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$60,445

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $58,895
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,445
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Manhattan
Work state: Kansas
Middle name: Anibal

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,895
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,895
Duty Station Code: 203490161
Duty Station State: KS
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 6912

John Pineiro is a Materials Examining and Identifying at Department of Agriculture based in Manhattan, Kansas. 2026 total compensation came to $60,445. They are classified at grade 07.

Jordan Ragin

Materials Examining and Identifying/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$60,445

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $58,895
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,445
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Manhattan
Work state: Kansas
Middle name: Jamir

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,895
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,895
Duty Station Code: 203490161
Duty Station State: KS
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 6912

Jordan Ragin holds the role of Materials Examining and Identifying at Department of Agriculture based in Manhattan, Kansas. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,445. Their pay grade is 07.

Larry Mathews

Materials Examining and Identifying/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$59,477

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $57,977
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,477
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Ames
Work state: Iowa
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $57,977
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $57,977
Duty Station Code: 190230169
Duty Station State: IA
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 6912

Larry Mathews is a Materials Examining and Identifying at Department of Agriculture based in Ames, Iowa. 2025 total compensation came to $59,477. They are classified at grade 07.

Zane Mathews

Materials Examining and Identifying/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$58,852

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $57,852
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,852
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Ames
Work state: Iowa
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $57,852
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $57,852
Duty Station Code: 190230169
Duty Station State: IA
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 6912

At Department of Agriculture, Zane Mathews serves as a Materials Examining and Identifying based in Ames, Iowa. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,852. They are classified at grade 07.

Jerry Gregory

Materials Examining and Identifying/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$58,311

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $58,311
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,311
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Manhattan
Work state: Kansas
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,311
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,311
Duty Station Code: 203490161
Duty Station State: KS
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 6912

Jerry Gregory works as a Materials Examining and Identifying for Department of Agriculture based in Manhattan, Kansas. Jerry earned $58,311 in 2025. Their pay grade is 07.

James Gibbs

Materials Examining and Identifying/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$57,852

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $57,852
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,852
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Ames
Work state: Iowa
Middle name: Wayne

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $57,852
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $57,852
Duty Station Code: 190230169
Duty Station State: IA
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 6912

James Gibbs works as a Materials Examining and Identifying for Department of Agriculture based in Ames, Iowa. James earned $57,852 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Caleb Huggins

Materials Examining and Identifying/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$57,662

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $56,662
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,662
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Manhattan
Work state: Kansas
Middle name: Josiah D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $56,662
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $56,662
Duty Station Code: 203490161
Duty Station State: KS
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 6912

Caleb Huggins works as a Materials Examining and Identifying for Department of Agriculture based in Manhattan, Kansas. Caleb earned $57,662 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Robert Babbe

Materials Examining and Identifying/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$54,366

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $54,366
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,366
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Manhattan
Work state: Kansas
Middle name: Anthony

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $54,366
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,366
Duty Station Code: 203490161
Duty Station State: KS
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 6912

Robert Babbe is a Materials Examining and Identifying at Department of Agriculture based in Manhattan, Kansas. 2026 total compensation came to $54,366. They are classified at grade 07.

Gaven Cox

Materials Examining and Identifying/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$53,615

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $53,615
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,615
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Ames
Work state: Iowa
Middle name: Daniel

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $53,615
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $53,615
Duty Station Code: 190230169
Duty Station State: IA
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 6912

At Department of Agriculture, Gaven Cox serves as a Materials Examining and Identifying based in Ames, Iowa. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,615. They are classified at grade 07.