U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Agriculture / Sheet Metal Mechanic

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Sheet Metal Mechanic at Department of Agriculture, U.S. Federal Government

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

5 employees hold this title in Department of Agriculture. Median total compensation for the role is $61,149, below the department median of $82,148.

Employees: 5
Total payroll: $316.2K
Role median: $61,149
Agency median: $82,148
Comparison: Below

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

Sheet Metal Mechanic is held in 11 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Agriculture, the median of $61,149 ranks #11 of 11.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Energy

$158,732 · 4

Government Publishing Office

$105,477 · 4

Government Printing Office

$102,659 · 4

Department of Health and Human Services

$93,038 · 2

Department of Homeland Security

$91,757 · 78

Smithsonian Institution

$89,408 · 3

Department of Commerce

$88,969 · 1

Department of Treasury

$85,174 · 12

Department of Interior

$75,633 · 1

Department of Veterans Affairs

$73,775 · 14

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

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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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Marco Gonzalez

Sheet Metal Mechanic/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$80,347

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $78,847
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,347
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Mission
Work state: Texas
Middle name: Antonio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $78,847
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $78,847
Duty Station Code: 484650215
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 3806

Marco Gonzalez is a Sheet Metal Mechanic at Department of Agriculture based in Mission, Texas. 2026 total compensation came to $80,347. They are classified at grade 10.

Rodney Gray

Sheet Metal Mechanic/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$65,614

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $65,114
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,614
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Stoneville
Work state: Mississippi
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $65,114
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,114
Duty Station Code: 282455151
Duty Station State: MS
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 3806

Rodney Gray is a Sheet Metal Mechanic at Department of Agriculture based in Stoneville, Mississippi. 2026 total compensation came to $65,614. They are classified at grade 08.

Jose Garcia

Sheet Metal Mechanic/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$61,149

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $61,149
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,149
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Mesilla
Work state: New Mexico
Middle name: Martin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $61,149
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $61,149
Duty Station Code: 350590013
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 3806

Jose Garcia is a Sheet Metal Mechanic at Department of Agriculture based in Mesilla, New Mexico. 2025 total compensation came to $61,149. They are classified at grade 10.

Jose Hernandez

Sheet Metal Mechanic/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$54,698

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $53,198
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,698
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Mission
Work state: Texas
Middle name: Alejandro

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $53,198
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $53,198
Duty Station Code: 484650215
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 3806

Jose Hernandez holds the role of Sheet Metal Mechanic at Department of Agriculture based in Mission, Texas. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,698. Their pay grade is 05.

Lorenzo Flores

Sheet Metal Mechanic/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$54,408

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $54,408
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,408
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Mission
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $54,408
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,408
Duty Station Code: 484650215
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 3806

Lorenzo Flores holds the role of Sheet Metal Mechanic at Department of Agriculture based in Mission, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $54,408. Their pay grade is 05.