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

Job-title file

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

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

258 employees hold this title in Department of Agriculture. Median total compensation for the role is $66,830, below the department median of $82,148.

Employees: 258
Total payroll: $16.5M
Role median: $66,830
Agency median: $82,148
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$34,121$98,023+

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

How total compensation varies among the 258 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.

Compared with the local labor market

Physical Science Technician pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians — about 6,980 people — is $53,350. Department of Agriculture pays a median base salary of $65,838 for this role, 23% above that figure — about the 67th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Agriculture sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$35,770

$44,850

$53,350

$72,110

$99,560

Department of Agriculture median · $65,838

The bar is the range of annual wages for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Agriculture’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Computed over the 257 of 258 people in this role paid at least $25,000 in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Agriculture is $66,830, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

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

Physical Science Technician is held in 15 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Agriculture, the median of $66,830 ranks #12 of 15.

Highest-paying departments for this role

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

$132,926 · 3

Department of Commerce

$118,109 · 132

Department of Treasury

$114,101 · 2

Consumer Product Safety Commission

$111,087 · 2

Department of Energy

$98,734 · 2

Government Publishing Office

$96,539 · 2

Smithsonian Institution

$89,142 · 5

Government Printing Office

$88,926 · 3

Department of Health and Human Services

$87,866 · 13

Environmental Protection Agency

$85,586 · 13

Department of Veterans Affairs

$77,406 · 4

Department of Labor

$63,736 · 30

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

Compare jurisdictions

Physical Science Technician beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $71,019 ranks #1 of 2. See Physical Science Technician across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Georgia

$35,704 · 8

Median total compensation for comparable Physical Science Technician roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the 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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Patricia Jones

Physical Science Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$103,733

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $101,453
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,280
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,733
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Lincoln
Work state: Nebraska
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $101,453
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG16
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,846
Duty Station Code: 312830109
Duty Station State: NE
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

At Department of Agriculture, Patricia Jones serves as a Physical Science Technician based in Lincoln, Nebraska. Their 2024 pay totaled $103,733. They are classified at grade 12.

Joseph Gomez

Physical Science Technician/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$102,104

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $100,315
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,789
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,104
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Albany
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $100,315
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,549
Duty Station Code: 060020001
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

At Department of Agriculture, Joseph Gomez serves as a Physical Science Technician based in Albany, California. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,104. They are classified at grade 09.

Christopher Lee

Physical Science Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$99,695

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $98,555
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,140
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,695
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Lincoln
Work state: Nebraska
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,555
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG16
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,365
Duty Station Code: 312830109
Duty Station State: NE
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

Christopher Lee holds the role of Physical Science Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Lincoln, Nebraska. In 2024, their total compensation was $99,695. Their pay grade is 12.

Millie Hin

Physical Science Technician/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$99,314

Sub-department: Food Safety and Inspection Service
Base pay: $99,314
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,314
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Albany
Work state: California
Middle name: Chan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,314
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG37
Basic Pay (before locality): $67,865
Duty Station Code: 060020001
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

Millie Hin holds the role of Physical Science Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Albany, California. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,314. Their pay grade is 09.

Hue Quach

Physical Science Technician/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$99,169

Sub-department: Food Safety and Inspection Service
Base pay: $95,169
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,169
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Albany
Work state: California
Middle name: Thanh

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $95,169
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG37
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,033
Duty Station Code: 060020001
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

Hue Quach is a Physical Science Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Albany, California. 2026 total compensation came to $99,169. They are classified at grade 09.

Michael Pearson

Physical Science Technician/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$98,337

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $97,087
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,337
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Lincoln
Work state: Nebraska
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,087
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG16
Basic Pay (before locality): $82,938
Duty Station Code: 312830109
Duty Station State: NE
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

Michael Pearson holds the role of Physical Science Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Lincoln, Nebraska. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,337. Their pay grade is 11.

Kim Grotte

Physical Science Technician/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$96,097

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $94,597
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,097
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Watford City
Work state: North Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,597
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,811
Duty Station Code: 383280053
Duty Station State: ND
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

Kim Grotte holds the role of Physical Science Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Watford City, North Dakota. In 2026, their total compensation was $96,097. Their pay grade is 11.

Michael Lewis

Physical Science Technician/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$94,597

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $94,597
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,597
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Marienville
Work state: Pennsylvania
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,597
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,811
Duty Station Code: 424865053
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

At Department of Agriculture, Michael Lewis serves as a Physical Science Technician based in Marienville, Pennsylvania. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,597. They are classified at grade 11.

Jon Miller

Physical Science Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$94,317

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $94,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,317
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Bloomfield
Work state: New Mexico
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,317
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,737
Duty Station Code: 350115045
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

Jon Miller works as a Physical Science Technician for Department of Agriculture based in Bloomfield, New Mexico. Jon earned $94,317 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Robert D Adamo

Physical Science Technician/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$92,701

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $89,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,231
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,701
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Fort Collins
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: Eugene

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,470
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,549
Duty Station Code: 080860069
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

At Department of Agriculture, Robert D Adamo serves as a Physical Science Technician based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,701. They are classified at grade 09.

Ana Vilches

Physical Science Technician/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$91,182

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $87,451
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,731
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,182
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Albany
Work state: California
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $87,451
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $59,759
Duty Station Code: 060020001
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

Ana Vilches works as a Physical Science Technician for Department of Agriculture based in Albany, California. Ana earned $91,182 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Heidi Kummer

Physical Science Technician/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$91,118

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $89,618
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,118
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Watford City
Work state: North Dakota
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,618
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,557
Duty Station Code: 383280053
Duty Station State: ND
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

At Department of Agriculture, Heidi Kummer serves as a Physical Science Technician based in Watford City, North Dakota. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,118. They are classified at grade 11.

Michelle Etmund

Physical Science Technician/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$91,118

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $89,618
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,118
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Lincoln
Work state: Nebraska
Middle name: Anne

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,618
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG16
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,557
Duty Station Code: 312830109
Duty Station State: NE
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

At Department of Agriculture, Michelle Etmund serves as a Physical Science Technician based in Lincoln, Nebraska. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,118. They are classified at grade 11.

Jennifer Ingham

Physical Science Technician/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$91,118

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $89,618
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,118
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Lincoln
Work state: Nebraska
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,618
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG16
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,557
Duty Station Code: 312830109
Duty Station State: NE
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

Jennifer Ingham holds the role of Physical Science Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Lincoln, Nebraska. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,118. Their pay grade is 11.

Susan Soucoup

Physical Science Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$90,176

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $88,926
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,176
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Beltsville
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,926
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,731
Duty Station Code: 240100033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

At Department of Agriculture, Susan Soucoup serves as a Physical Science Technician based in Beltsville, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $90,176. They are classified at grade 09.

Adrien Spidell-Metcalf

Physical Science Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$89,850

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $86,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,888
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,850
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Lincoln
Work state: Nebraska
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,962
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG16
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Duty Station Code: 312830109
Duty Station State: NE
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

Adrien Spidell-Metcalf is a Physical Science Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Lincoln, Nebraska. 2024 total compensation came to $89,850. They are classified at grade 12.

Stephen Norris

Physical Science Technician/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$88,781

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $84,857
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,924
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,781
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Athens
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $84,857
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,549
Duty Station Code: 130270059
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

Stephen Norris works as a Physical Science Technician for Department of Agriculture based in Athens, Georgia. Stephen earned $88,781 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Kevin Loeffelmann

Physical Science Technician/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$88,378

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $87,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,378
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Lincoln
Work state: Nebraska
Middle name: Laverle

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $87,128
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG16
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,430
Duty Station Code: 312830109
Duty Station State: NE
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

Kevin Loeffelmann holds the role of Physical Science Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Lincoln, Nebraska. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,378. Their pay grade is 11.

Leslie Morris

Physical Science Technician/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$88,211

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $83,787
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,424
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,211
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Wooster
Work state: Ohio
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $83,787
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,549
Duty Station Code: 399140169
Duty Station State: OH
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

Leslie Morris is a Physical Science Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Wooster, Ohio. 2026 total compensation came to $88,211. They are classified at grade 09.

Amy Bugaj

Physical Science Technician/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$87,518

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $83,787
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,731
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,518
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Wooster
Work state: Ohio
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $83,787
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,549
Duty Station Code: 399140169
Duty Station State: OH
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

Amy Bugaj holds the role of Physical Science Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Wooster, Ohio. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,518. Their pay grade is 09.

Kathryn Newman

Physical Science Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$87,304

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $84,644
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,660
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,304
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Lincoln
Work state: Nebraska
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $84,644
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG16
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,457
Duty Station Code: 312830109
Duty Station State: NE
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

At Department of Agriculture, Kathryn Newman serves as a Physical Science Technician based in Lincoln, Nebraska. Their 2024 pay totaled $87,304. They are classified at grade 11.

Allan Knopf

Physical Science Technician/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$86,669

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $83,938
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,731
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,669
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Maricopa
Work state: Arizona
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $83,938
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,549
Duty Station Code: 040297021
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

Allan Knopf is a Physical Science Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Maricopa, Arizona. 2026 total compensation came to $86,669. They are classified at grade 09.

Percy Brigman

Physical Science Technician/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$86,167

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $80,243
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,924
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,167
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Florence
Work state: South Carolina
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,243
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,549
Duty Station Code: 450870041
Duty Station State: SC
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

At Department of Agriculture, Percy Brigman serves as a Physical Science Technician based in Florence, South Carolina. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,167. They are classified at grade 09.

Amber Durham

Physical Science Technician/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$85,167

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $80,243
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,924
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,167
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Peoria
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,243
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,549
Duty Station Code: 176850143
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

Amber Durham holds the role of Physical Science Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Peoria, Illinois. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,167. Their pay grade is 09.

Erin Walter

Physical Science Technician/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$85,167

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $80,243
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,924
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,167
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Peoria
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,243
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,549
Duty Station Code: 176850143
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

Erin Walter works as a Physical Science Technician for Department of Agriculture based in Peoria, Illinois. Erin earned $85,167 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Kelly Utt

Physical Science Technician/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$84,917

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $80,243
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,674
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,917
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Peoria
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,243
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,549
Duty Station Code: 176850143
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

Kelly Utt holds the role of Physical Science Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Peoria, Illinois. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,917. Their pay grade is 09.

Trina Hartman

Physical Science Technician/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$84,667

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $80,243
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,424
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,667
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Peoria
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,243
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,549
Duty Station Code: 176850143
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

At Department of Agriculture, Trina Hartman serves as a Physical Science Technician based in Peoria, Illinois. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,667. They are classified at grade 09.

Jason Adkins

Physical Science Technician/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$84,167

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $80,243
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,924
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,167
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Peoria
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,243
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,549
Duty Station Code: 176850143
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

Jason Adkins is a Physical Science Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Peoria, Illinois. 2026 total compensation came to $84,167. They are classified at grade 09.

Gary Grose

Physical Science Technician/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$84,167

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $80,243
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,924
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,167
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Peoria
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,243
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,549
Duty Station Code: 176850143
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

Gary Grose is a Physical Science Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Peoria, Illinois. 2026 total compensation came to $84,167. They are classified at grade 09.

Robert Polumsky

Physical Science Technician/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$84,167

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $80,243
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,924
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,167
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Pendleton
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,243
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,549
Duty Station Code: 411610059
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

Robert Polumsky is a Physical Science Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Pendleton, Oregon. 2026 total compensation came to $84,167. They are classified at grade 09.

Gloria Hervey

Physical Science Technician/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$83,974

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $80,243
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,731
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,974
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Oxford
Work state: Mississippi
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,243
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,549
Duty Station Code: 281860071
Duty Station State: MS
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

At Department of Agriculture, Gloria Hervey serves as a Physical Science Technician based in Oxford, Mississippi. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,974. They are classified at grade 09.

Daniel Knetzer

Physical Science Technician/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$83,974

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $80,243
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,731
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,974
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Peoria
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,243
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,549
Duty Station Code: 176850143
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

Daniel Knetzer holds the role of Physical Science Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Peoria, Illinois. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,974. Their pay grade is 09.

Benjamin Lowery

Physical Science Technician/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$83,974

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $80,243
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,731
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,974
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Peoria
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,243
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,549
Duty Station Code: 176850143
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

Benjamin Lowery works as a Physical Science Technician for Department of Agriculture based in Peoria, Illinois. Benjamin earned $83,974 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Ryan Hammargren

Physical Science Technician/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$83,648

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $82,148
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,648
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Watford City
Work state: North Dakota
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,148
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,176
Duty Station Code: 383280053
Duty Station State: ND
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

Ryan Hammargren is a Physical Science Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Watford City, North Dakota. 2026 total compensation came to $83,648. They are classified at grade 11.

Scarlett Murphy

Physical Science Technician/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$83,648

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $82,148
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,648
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Lincoln
Work state: Nebraska
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,148
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG16
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,176
Duty Station Code: 312830109
Duty Station State: NE
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

Scarlett Murphy works as a Physical Science Technician for Department of Agriculture based in Lincoln, Nebraska. Scarlett earned $83,648 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

Nicole Henderson

Physical Science Technician/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$83,402

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $79,228
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,174
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,402
Pay grade: 09
Work city: East Wareham
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,228
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $59,759
Duty Station Code: 250302023
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

At Department of Agriculture, Nicole Henderson serves as a Physical Science Technician based in East Wareham, Massachusetts. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,402. They are classified at grade 09.

Solomon Green

Physical Science Technician/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$83,110

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $78,186
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,924
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,110
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Oxford
Work state: Mississippi

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $78,186
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,791
Duty Station Code: 281860071
Duty Station State: MS
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

Solomon Green works as a Physical Science Technician for Department of Agriculture based in Oxford, Mississippi. Solomon earned $83,110 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Sharette Rockholt

Physical Science Technician/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$83,101

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $83,101
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,101
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Maricopa
Work state: Arizona
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $83,101
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $67,865
Duty Station Code: 040297021
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

Sharette Rockholt holds the role of Physical Science Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Maricopa, Arizona. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,101. Their pay grade is 09.

Joy Barsotti

Physical Science Technician/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$82,974

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $80,243
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,731
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,974
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Kimberly
Work state: Idaho
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,243
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,549
Duty Station Code: 160890083
Duty Station State: ID
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

Joy Barsotti is a Physical Science Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Kimberly, Idaho. 2026 total compensation came to $82,974. They are classified at grade 09.

Thomas Donelson

Physical Science Technician/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$82,914

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $79,490
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,424
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,914
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Wooster
Work state: Ohio
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,490
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,033
Duty Station Code: 399140169
Duty Station State: OH
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

At Department of Agriculture, Thomas Donelson serves as a Physical Science Technician based in Wooster, Ohio. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,914. They are classified at grade 09.