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

Job-title file

Physical Science Student Trainee at Department of Agriculture, U.S. Federal Government

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

24 employees hold this title in Department of Agriculture. Median total compensation for the role is $37,432, below the department median of $82,148.

Employees: 24
Total payroll: $943.9K
Role median: $37,432
Agency median: $82,148
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$35,499$50,860+

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

How total compensation varies among the 24 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 8 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Agriculture, the median of $37,432 ranks #8 of 8.

Highest-paying departments for this role

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

$68,405 · 13

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$61,193 · 5

Department of Energy

$55,326 · 2

Department of Transportation

$48,628 · 1

Environmental Protection Agency

$42,588 · 44

Department of Interior

$41,115 · 156

Department of Commerce

$40,296 · 42

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.

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

Kaitlyn Gallis

Physical Science Student Trainee/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$51,626

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $51,626
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,626
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Delta
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $51,626
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,102
Duty Station Code: 080590029
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1399

Kaitlyn Gallis holds the role of Physical Science Student Trainee at Department of Agriculture based in Delta, Colorado. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,626. Their pay grade is 07.

Nerissa Barling

Physical Science Student Trainee/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$49,960

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $49,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,960
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Bishop
Work state: California
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,960
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $42,679
Duty Station Code: 060390027
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1399

Nerissa Barling works as a Physical Science Student Trainee for Department of Agriculture based in Bishop, California. Nerissa earned $49,960 in 2025. Their pay grade is 07.

Austin Chang

Physical Science Student Trainee/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$45,530

Sub-department: Food Safety and Inspection Service
Base pay: $44,030
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,530
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Albany
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $44,030
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG37
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,280
Duty Station Code: 060020001
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1399

Austin Chang works as a Physical Science Student Trainee for Department of Agriculture based in Albany, California. Austin earned $45,530 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Justin Tolentino

Physical Science Student Trainee/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$44,030

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

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $44,030
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG37
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,280
Duty Station Code: 060020001
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1399

Justin Tolentino holds the role of Physical Science Student Trainee at Department of Agriculture based in Albany, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $44,030. Their pay grade is 04.

Caleb Randall

Physical Science Student Trainee/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$43,233

Sub-department: Food Safety and Inspection Service
Base pay: $42,733
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,233
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Normandy
Work state: Missouri
Middle name: Herschell Dr

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $42,733
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG37
Basic Pay (before locality): $35,602
Duty Station Code: 295760189
Duty Station State: MO
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1399

Caleb Randall is a Physical Science Student Trainee at Department of Agriculture based in Normandy, Missouri. 2025 total compensation came to $43,233. They are classified at grade 05.

Romario Ayala

Physical Science Student Trainee/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$42,026

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $42,026
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,026
Pay grade: 04
Work city: San Dimas
Work state: California
Middle name: Armin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $42,026
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,795
Duty Station Code: 063270037
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1399

Romario Ayala is a Physical Science Student Trainee at Department of Agriculture based in San Dimas, California. 2025 total compensation came to $42,026. They are classified at grade 04.

Kathryn Galinsky

Physical Science Student Trainee/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$40,528

Sub-department: Food Safety and Inspection Service
Base pay: $40,528
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,528
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Saint Louis
Work state: Missouri
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $40,528
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG37
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Duty Station Code: 297080510
Duty Station State: MO
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1399

Kathryn Galinsky holds the role of Physical Science Student Trainee at Department of Agriculture based in Saint Louis, Missouri. In 2024, their total compensation was $40,528. Their pay grade is 05.

Cassie Yu

Physical Science Student Trainee/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$38,881

Sub-department: Food Safety and Inspection Service
Base pay: $37,381
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,881
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Athens
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: Yifei

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $37,381
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG37
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,280
Duty Station Code: 130270059
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1399

Cassie Yu is a Physical Science Student Trainee at Department of Agriculture based in Athens, Georgia. 2024 total compensation came to $38,881. They are classified at grade 04.

Christian Robitu

Physical Science Student Trainee/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$38,502

Sub-department: Food Safety and Inspection Service
Base pay: $38,502
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,502
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Athens
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $38,502
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG37
Basic Pay (before locality): $31,103
Duty Station Code: 130270059
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1399

At Department of Agriculture, Christian Robitu serves as a Physical Science Student Trainee based in Athens, Georgia. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,502. They are classified at grade 04.

Sierra Sherrer

Physical Science Student Trainee/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$38,502

Sub-department: Food Safety and Inspection Service
Base pay: $38,502
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,502
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Athens
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: Alexis

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $38,502
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG37
Basic Pay (before locality): $31,103
Duty Station Code: 130270059
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1399

At Department of Agriculture, Sierra Sherrer serves as a Physical Science Student Trainee based in Athens, Georgia. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,502. They are classified at grade 04.

Hayden Libby

Physical Science Student Trainee/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$37,852

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $37,852
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,852
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Bozeman
Work state: Montana
Middle name: Clark

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $37,852
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG16
Basic Pay (before locality): $31,822
Duty Station Code: 300130031
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1399

At Department of Agriculture, Hayden Libby serves as a Physical Science Student Trainee based in Bozeman, Montana. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,852. They are classified at grade 04.

De'Asja Jean

Physical Science Student Trainee/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$37,531

Sub-department: Food Safety and Inspection Service
Base pay: $37,381
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,531
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Athens
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: Lamia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $37,381
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG37
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,280
Duty Station Code: 130270059
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1399

At Department of Agriculture, De'Asja Jean serves as a Physical Science Student Trainee based in Athens, Georgia. Their 2024 pay totaled $37,531. They are classified at grade 04.

Nicole Nemcova

Physical Science Student Trainee/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$37,333

Sub-department: Food Safety and Inspection Service
Base pay: $37,333
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,333
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Normandy
Work state: Missouri
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $37,333
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG37
Basic Pay (before locality): $31,103
Duty Station Code: 295760189
Duty Station State: MO
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1399

Nicole Nemcova is a Physical Science Student Trainee at Department of Agriculture based in Normandy, Missouri. 2026 total compensation came to $37,333. They are classified at grade 04.

Alison Robertson

Physical Science Student Trainee/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$37,333

Sub-department: Food Safety and Inspection Service
Base pay: $37,333
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,333
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Normandy
Work state: Missouri
Middle name: Rose

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $37,333
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG37
Basic Pay (before locality): $31,103
Duty Station Code: 295760189
Duty Station State: MO
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1399

At Department of Agriculture, Alison Robertson serves as a Physical Science Student Trainee based in Normandy, Missouri. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,333. They are classified at grade 04.

Tinsaye Jensen

Physical Science Student Trainee/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$37,017

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $37,017
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,017
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Albuquerque
Work state: New Mexico
Middle name: Randall

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $37,017
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $28,348
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1399

Tinsaye Jensen is a Physical Science Student Trainee at Department of Agriculture based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. 2025 total compensation came to $37,017. They are classified at grade 03.

Maille Gray

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: Laramie
Work state: Wyoming
Middle name: Ruth

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $36,209
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,280
Duty Station Code: 560470001
Duty Station State: WY
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1399

Maille Gray holds the role of Physical Science Student Trainee at Department of Agriculture based in Laramie, Wyoming. In 2024, their total compensation was $36,209. Their pay grade is 04.

Ethan Moore

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: Butte
Work state: Montana
Middle name: Garret

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $36,209
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,280
Duty Station Code: 300180093
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1399

At Department of Agriculture, Ethan Moore serves as a Physical Science Student Trainee based in Butte, Montana. Their 2024 pay totaled $36,209. They are classified at grade 04.

Tyler Smith

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: Steamboat Spgs
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: Mcalester

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $36,209
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,280
Duty Station Code: 082360107
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1399

Tyler Smith holds the role of Physical Science Student Trainee at Department of Agriculture based in Steamboat Spgs, Colorado. In 2024, their total compensation was $36,209. 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 state: Idaho
Middle name: Kellogg

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $36,209
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,280
Duty Station Code: 160850061
Duty Station State: ID
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1399

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.

Ashley Evans

Physical Science Student Trainee/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$36,209

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $36,209
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,209
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Coeur D Alene
Work state: Idaho
Middle name: Nicole

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $36,209
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG16
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,280
Duty Station Code: 160300055
Duty Station State: ID
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1399

Ashley Evans is a Physical Science Student Trainee at Department of Agriculture based in Coeur D Alene, Idaho. 2024 total compensation came to $36,209. They are classified at grade 04.

Eva Hafner

Physical Science Student Trainee/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$36,209

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $36,209
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,209
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Boise
Work state: Idaho
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $36,209
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG16
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,280
Duty Station Code: 160160001
Duty Station State: ID
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1399

Eva Hafner holds the role of Physical Science Student Trainee at Department of Agriculture based in Boise, Idaho. In 2024, their total compensation was $36,209. Their pay grade is 04.

Tyler Laitinen

Physical Science Student Trainee/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$35,749

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $35,499
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,749
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Juneau
Work state: Alaska
Middle name: James

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $35,499
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $26,975
Duty Station Code: 021130110
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1399

Tyler Laitinen works as a Physical Science Student Trainee for Department of Agriculture based in Juneau, Alaska. Tyler earned $35,749 in 2024. Their pay grade is 03.

Emily Brown

Physical Science Student Trainee/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$35,499

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $35,499
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,499
Pay grade: 03
Work city: John Day
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: Jul

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $35,499
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $26,975
Duty Station Code: 411120023
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1399

At Department of Agriculture, Emily Brown serves as a Physical Science Student Trainee based in John Day, Oregon. Their 2024 pay totaled $35,499. They are classified at grade 03.

Emily Gehrke

Physical Science Student Trainee/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$35,499

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $35,499
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,499
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Prescott
Work state: Arizona
Middle name: Jean

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $35,499
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $26,975
Duty Station Code: 040386025
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1399

Emily Gehrke holds the role of Physical Science Student Trainee at Department of Agriculture based in Prescott, Arizona. In 2024, their total compensation was $35,499. Their pay grade is 03.