U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Agriculture / Small Engine Mechanic

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Small Engine Mechanic at Department of Agriculture, U.S. Federal Government

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

12 employees hold this title in Department of Agriculture. Median total compensation for the role is $67,922, below the department median of $82,148.

Employees: 12
Total payroll: $821.9K
Role median: $67,922
Agency median: $82,148
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$58,332$86,551+

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How total compensation varies among the 12 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)

Small Engine Mechanic is held in 2 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Agriculture, the median of $67,922 ranks #2 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Interior

$74,631 · 10

Median total compensation for the Small Engine 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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Small Engine Mechanic beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $71,092 ranks #1 of 2. See Small Engine Mechanic across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City of Baltimore

$37,550 · 33

Median total compensation for comparable Small Engine Mechanic 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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Kevin Robertson

Small Engine Mechanic/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$89,448

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $88,698
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,448
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Missoula
Work state: Montana
Middle name: Austin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,698
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,698
Duty Station Code: 300830063
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 8610

Kevin Robertson holds the role of Small Engine Mechanic at Department of Agriculture based in Missoula, Montana. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,448. Their pay grade is 05.

Thomas O Berry

Small Engine Mechanic/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$76,280

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $76,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,280
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Redmond
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $76,280
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,280
Duty Station Code: 411720017
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 8610

At Department of Agriculture, Thomas O Berry serves as a Small Engine Mechanic based in Redmond, Oregon. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,280. They are classified at grade 04.

Jason Norwood

Small Engine Mechanic/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$73,878

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $73,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,878
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Missoula
Work state: Montana
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $73,128
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $73,128
Duty Station Code: 300830063
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 8610

Jason Norwood holds the role of Small Engine Mechanic at Department of Agriculture based in Missoula, Montana. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,878. Their pay grade is 08.

Aeron Walton

Small Engine Mechanic/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$73,128

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $73,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,128
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Missoula
Work state: Montana
Middle name: Jesse

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $73,128
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $73,128
Duty Station Code: 300830063
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 8610

Aeron Walton holds the role of Small Engine Mechanic at Department of Agriculture based in Missoula, Montana. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,128. Their pay grade is 08.

Wyatt Blocker

Small Engine Mechanic/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$70,184

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $69,434
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,184
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Prescott
Work state: Arizona
Middle name: James

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $69,434
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $69,434
Duty Station Code: 040386025
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 8610

Wyatt Blocker holds the role of Small Engine Mechanic at Department of Agriculture based in Prescott, Arizona. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,184. Their pay grade is 08.

James Tschida

Small Engine Mechanic/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$68,015

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $68,015
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,015
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Grand Rapids
Work state: Minnesota
Middle name: Richard

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,015
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,015
Duty Station Code: 272850061
Duty Station State: MN
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 8610

At Department of Agriculture, James Tschida serves as a Small Engine Mechanic based in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,015. They are classified at grade 08.

Ruben Alvarez

Small Engine Mechanic/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$67,828

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $67,828
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,828
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Ontario
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,828
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $67,828
Duty Station Code: 062550071
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 8610

Ruben Alvarez holds the role of Small Engine Mechanic at Department of Agriculture based in Ontario, California. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,828. Their pay grade is 08.

Jared Brown

Small Engine Mechanic/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$64,509

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $64,509
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,509
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Lakewood
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: Nathanael

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $64,509
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $64,509
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 8610

Jared Brown holds the role of Small Engine Mechanic at Department of Agriculture based in Lakewood, Colorado. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,509. Their pay grade is 08.

Darbey Edwards

Small Engine Mechanic/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$60,732

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $60,732
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,732
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Mccall
Work state: Idaho
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,732
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,732
Duty Station Code: 160990085
Duty Station State: ID
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 8610

Darbey Edwards is a Small Engine Mechanic at Department of Agriculture based in Mccall, Idaho. 2025 total compensation came to $60,732. They are classified at grade 06.

Peter Mcdermott

Small Engine Mechanic/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$60,064

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $60,064
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,064
Pay grade: 08
Work city: London
Work state: Kentucky
Middle name: Matthew

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,064
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,064
Duty Station Code: 212040125
Duty Station State: KY
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 8610

Peter Mcdermott is a Small Engine Mechanic at Department of Agriculture based in London, Kentucky. 2026 total compensation came to $60,064. They are classified at grade 08.

Todd Stone

Small Engine Mechanic/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$59,521

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $59,521
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,521
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Redmond
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: Dean

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $59,521
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $59,521
Duty Station Code: 411720017
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 8610

Todd Stone is a Small Engine Mechanic at Department of Agriculture based in Redmond, Oregon. 2026 total compensation came to $59,521. They are classified at grade 08.

Jennifer Kemper

Small Engine Mechanic/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$58,332

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $58,332
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,332
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Redmond
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: Jean

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,332
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,332
Duty Station Code: 411720017
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 8610

At Department of Agriculture, Jennifer Kemper serves as a Small Engine Mechanic based in Redmond, Oregon. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,332. They are classified at grade 08.