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

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Meteorological Technician at Department of Agriculture, U.S. Federal Government

Operate, maintain, and repair equipment or facilities, performing skilled hands-on work.

18 employees hold this title in Department of Agriculture. Median total compensation for the role is $61,500, below the department median of $82,148.

Employees: 18
Total payroll: $1.1M
Role median: $61,500
Agency median: $82,148
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$52,293$78,271+

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How total compensation varies among the 18 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)

Meteorological Technician is held in 4 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Agriculture, the median of $61,500 ranks #3 of 4.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Commerce

$111,770 · 152

Environmental Protection Agency

$93,674 · 1

Department of Interior

$53,824 · 1

Median total compensation for the Meteorological Technician 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

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Michelle Dalpes

Meteorological Technician/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$80,783

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $80,033
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,783
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Moose Pass
Work state: Alaska
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,033
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,466
Duty Station Code: 021620122
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1341

Michelle Dalpes holds the role of Meteorological Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Moose Pass, Alaska. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,783. Their pay grade is 08.

Charles Weed

Meteorological Technician/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$73,394

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $72,644
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,394
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Logan
Work state: Utah
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,644
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,057
Duty Station Code: 490990005
Duty Station State: UT
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1341

At Department of Agriculture, Charles Weed serves as a Meteorological Technician based in Logan, Utah. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,394. They are classified at grade 08.

Craig Gordon

Meteorological Technician/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$71,932

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $71,932
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,932
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Salt Lake City
Work state: Utah
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $71,932
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $61,449
Duty Station Code: 491700035
Duty Station State: UT
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1341

Craig Gordon holds the role of Meteorological Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Salt Lake City, Utah. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,932. Their pay grade is 08.

Herbert Anderson

Meteorological Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$70,031

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $70,031
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,031
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Truckee
Work state: California
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $70,031
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,220
Duty Station Code: 063900057
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1341

Herbert Anderson works as a Meteorological Technician for Department of Agriculture based in Truckee, California. Herbert earned $70,031 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.

Brandon Schwartz

Meteorological Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$70,031

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $70,031
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,031
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Truckee
Work state: California
Middle name: Alan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $70,031
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,220
Duty Station Code: 063900057
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1341

Brandon Schwartz works as a Meteorological Technician for Department of Agriculture based in Truckee, California. Brandon earned $70,031 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.

Daniel Krueger

Meteorological Technician/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$66,042

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $65,292
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,042
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Moose Pass
Work state: Alaska
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $65,292
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $49,329
Duty Station Code: 021620122
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1341

Daniel Krueger works as a Meteorological Technician for Department of Agriculture based in Moose Pass, Alaska. Daniel earned $66,042 in 2026. Their pay grade is 08.

Brett Kobernik

Meteorological Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$65,340

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $63,340
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,340
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Salt Lake City
Work state: Utah
Middle name: Conrad

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,340
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,220
Duty Station Code: 491700035
Duty Station State: UT
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1341

At Department of Agriculture, Brett Kobernik serves as a Meteorological Technician based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Their 2024 pay totaled $65,340. They are classified at grade 08.

Nicole Champion

Meteorological Technician/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$63,469

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $61,469
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,469
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Salt Lake City
Work state: Utah
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $61,469
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,511
Duty Station Code: 491700035
Duty Station State: UT
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1341

Nicole Champion is a Meteorological Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Salt Lake City, Utah. 2026 total compensation came to $63,469. They are classified at grade 08.

Eric Trenbeath

Meteorological Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$61,530

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $61,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,530
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Moab
Work state: Utah
Middle name: Wayne

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $61,530
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,671
Duty Station Code: 491170019
Duty Station State: UT
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1341

Eric Trenbeath is a Meteorological Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Moab, Utah. 2024 total compensation came to $61,530. They are classified at grade 08.

Joseph Soccio

Meteorological Technician/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$61,469

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $61,469
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,469
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Bridgeport
Work state: California
Middle name: Paul

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $61,469
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,511
Duty Station Code: 060461051
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1341

Joseph Soccio is a Meteorological Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Bridgeport, California. 2026 total compensation came to $61,469. They are classified at grade 08.

Steven Reynaud

Meteorological Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$60,027

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $60,027
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,027
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Truckee
Work state: California
Middle name: Alexander

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,027
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $46,475
Duty Station Code: 063900057
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1341

Steven Reynaud works as a Meteorological Technician for Department of Agriculture based in Truckee, California. Steven earned $60,027 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.

Trenton Meisenheimer

Meteorological Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$57,911

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $57,911
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,911
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Salt Lake City
Work state: Utah
Middle name: Allen

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $57,911
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $49,573
Duty Station Code: 491700035
Duty Station State: UT
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1341

Trenton Meisenheimer holds the role of Meteorological Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Salt Lake City, Utah. In 2024, their total compensation was $57,911. Their pay grade is 08.

Alexander Drinkard

Meteorological Technician/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$57,173

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $57,173
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,173
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Jackson
Work state: Wyoming
Middle name: Francis

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $57,173
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $48,841
Duty Station Code: 560410039
Duty Station State: WY
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1341

Alexander Drinkard is a Meteorological Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Jackson, Wyoming. 2025 total compensation came to $57,173. They are classified at grade 08.

Ian Hoyer

Meteorological Technician/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$57,173

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $57,173
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,173
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Bozeman
Work state: Montana
Middle name: Richard Stee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $57,173
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $48,841
Duty Station Code: 300130031
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1341

Ian Hoyer holds the role of Meteorological Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Bozeman, Montana. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,173. Their pay grade is 08.

David Zinn

Meteorological Technician/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$57,173

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $57,173
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,173
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Bozeman
Work state: Montana
Middle name: Graham

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $57,173
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $48,841
Duty Station Code: 300130031
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1341

David Zinn holds the role of Meteorological Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Bozeman, Montana. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,173. Their pay grade is 08.

David Kelly

Meteorological Technician/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$55,328

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $55,328
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,328
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Salt Lake City
Work state: Utah
Middle name: Logan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $55,328
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,265
Duty Station Code: 491700035
Duty Station State: UT
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1341

At Department of Agriculture, David Kelly serves as a Meteorological Technician based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,328. They are classified at grade 08.

Cameron Johnson

Meteorological Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$54,292

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $54,292
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,292
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Hungry Horse
Work state: Montana
Middle name: Jay

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $54,292
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $46,475
Duty Station Code: 300630029
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1341

Cameron Johnson works as a Meteorological Technician for Department of Agriculture based in Hungry Horse, Montana. Cameron earned $54,292 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.

George Halcom

Meteorological Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$52,293

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $52,293
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,293
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Mccall
Work state: Idaho
Middle name: Douglas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $52,293
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,764
Duty Station Code: 160990085
Duty Station State: ID
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1341

George Halcom is a Meteorological Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Mccall, Idaho. 2024 total compensation came to $52,293. They are classified at grade 07.