U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Agriculture / Physical Science Student Trainee

Job-title file

Physical Science Student Trainee

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

11 employees hold this title in Department of Agriculture. Median total compensation for the role is $38,431, below the department median of $77,955.

Employees: 11
Total payroll: $413.8K
Role median: $38,431
Agency median: $77,955
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$49,025+

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

How total compensation varies among the 11 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)

Physical Science Student Trainee is held in 6 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Agriculture, the median of $38,431 ranks #5 of 6.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

$74,667 · 6

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$58,686 · 3

Environmental Protection Agency

$43,911 · 22

Department of Interior

$39,855 · 101

Department of Commerce

$36,224 · 47

Median total compensation for the Physical Science Student Trainee 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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Kaitlyn Gallis

Physical Science Student Trainee/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$49,025

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $49,025
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,025
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Delta
Work county: Delta
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,025
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080590029
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1399
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kaitlyn Gallis holds the role of Physical Science Student Trainee at Department of Agriculture based in Delta, Colorado. In 2024, their total compensation was $49,025. Their pay grade is 07.

Joshua Waldbieser

Physical Science Student Trainee/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$49,025

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $49,025
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,025
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Mississippi State
Work county: Oktibbeha
Work state: Mississippi

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,025
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 281620105
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1399
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Joshua Waldbieser works as a Physical Science Student Trainee for Department of Agriculture based in Mississippi State, Mississippi. Joshua earned $49,025 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

Nerissa Barling

Physical Science Student Trainee/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$49,025

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $49,025
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,025
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Bishop
Work county: Inyo
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,025
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 060390027
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1399
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nerissa Barling works as a Physical Science Student Trainee for Department of Agriculture based in Bishop, California. Nerissa earned $49,025 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

Austin Chang

Physical Science Student Trainee/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$44,530

Sub-department: Food Safety and Inspection Service
Base pay: $44,030
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,530
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Albany
Work county: Alameda
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $44,030
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,280
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 060020001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1399
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Austin Chang works as a Physical Science Student Trainee for Department of Agriculture based in Albany, California. Austin earned $44,530 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Matthew Bonner

Physical Science Student Trainee/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$39,609

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $39,609
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,609
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Olympia
Work county: Thurston
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,609
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,280
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531590067
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1399
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Matthew Bonner is a Physical Science Student Trainee at Department of Agriculture based in Olympia, Washington. 2024 total compensation came to $39,609. They are classified at grade 04.

Cassie Yu

Physical Science Student Trainee/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$38,431

Sub-department: Food Safety and Inspection Service
Base pay: $37,381
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,050
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,431
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Athens
Work county: Clarke
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $37,381
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,280
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130270059
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1399
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Cassie Yu is a Physical Science Student Trainee at Department of Agriculture based in Athens, Georgia. 2024 total compensation came to $38,431. They are classified at grade 04.

Rebecca Dodd

Physical Science Student Trainee/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$36,209

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $36,209
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,209
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Greeneville
Work county: Greene
Work state: Tennessee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $36,209
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,280
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 471010059
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1399
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rebecca Dodd works as a Physical Science Student Trainee for Department of Agriculture based in Greeneville, Tennessee. Rebecca earned $36,209 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Ian Meyer

Physical Science Student Trainee/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$36,209

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $36,209
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,209
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Cedar City
Work county: Iron
Work state: Utah

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $36,209
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,280
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 490190021
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1399
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ian Meyer works as a Physical Science Student Trainee for Department of Agriculture based in Cedar City, Utah. Ian earned $36,209 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Keelia Stevens

Physical Science Student Trainee/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$36,209

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $36,209
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,209
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Kamiah
Work county: Lewis
Work state: Idaho

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $36,209
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,280
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 160850061
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1399
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Keelia Stevens works as a Physical Science Student Trainee for Department of Agriculture based in Kamiah, Idaho. Keelia earned $36,209 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Ciaran Costello

Physical Science Student Trainee/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$35,499

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $35,499
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,499
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Austin
Work county: Mower
Work state: Minnesota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $35,499
Basic Pay (before locality): $26,975
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 270290099
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1399
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Ciaran Costello serves as a Physical Science Student Trainee based in Austin, Minnesota. Their 2024 pay totaled $35,499. They are classified at grade 03.

Tyler Laitinen

Physical Science Student Trainee/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Juneau
Work county: Juneau
Work state: Alaska

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 021130110
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1399
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tyler Laitinen works as a Physical Science Student Trainee for Department of Agriculture based in Juneau, Alaska. Tyler earned $0 in 2024. Their pay grade is 03.