U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Agriculture / Soil Conservation

Job-title file

Soil Conservation

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

4,767 employees hold this title in Department of Agriculture. Median total compensation for the role is $80,573, above the department median of $77,955.

Employees: 4,767
Total payroll: $396.4M
Role median: $80,573
Agency median: $77,955
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$127,541+

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

How total compensation varies among the 4,767 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

Soil Conservation pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Conservation Scientists — about 25,950 people — is $73,010. Department of Agriculture pays a median base salary of $79,839 for this role, 9% above that figure — about the 59th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Agriculture sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$47,550

$57,700

$73,010

$91,560

$110,410

Department of Agriculture median · $79,839

The bar is the range of annual wages for Conservation Scientists 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 4,737 of 4,767 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 $80,573, 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)

Soil Conservation is held in 3 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Agriculture, the median of $80,573 ranks #3 of 3.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Energy

$145,489 · 2

Department of Interior

$87,062 · 11

Median total compensation for the Soil Conservation 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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Brendan Vanantwerp

Soil Conservation/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$49,025

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $49,025
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,025
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Champaign
Work county: Champaign
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,025
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171550019
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0457
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brendan Vanantwerp is a Soil Conservation at Department of Agriculture based in Champaign, Illinois. 2024 total compensation came to $49,025. They are classified at grade 07.

Khristjon Walker

Soil Conservation/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$49,025

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $49,025
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,025
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Prentiss
Work county: Jefferson Davis
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: 282060065
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0457
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Khristjon Walker is a Soil Conservation at Department of Agriculture based in Prentiss, Mississippi. 2024 total compensation came to $49,025. They are classified at grade 07.

Jacari Washington

Soil Conservation/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$49,025

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $49,025
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,025
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Napoleon
Work county: Henry
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,025
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 395470069
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0457
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Jacari Washington serves as a Soil Conservation based in Napoleon, Ohio. Their 2024 pay totaled $49,025. They are classified at grade 07.

Austin Waters

Soil Conservation/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$49,025

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $49,025
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,025
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Creston
Work county: Union
Work state: Iowa

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,025
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 191940175
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0457
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Austin Waters works as a Soil Conservation for Department of Agriculture based in Creston, Iowa. Austin earned $49,025 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

Shane Weigel

Soil Conservation/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$49,025

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $49,025
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,025
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Napoleon
Work county: Logan
Work state: North Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,025
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 382270047
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0457
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Shane Weigel serves as a Soil Conservation based in Napoleon, North Dakota. Their 2024 pay totaled $49,025. They are classified at grade 07.

Todd Whitesel

Soil Conservation/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$49,025

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $49,025
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,025
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Duluth
Work county: Saint Louis
Work state: Minnesota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,025
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 271900137
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0457
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Todd Whitesel serves as a Soil Conservation based in Duluth, Minnesota. Their 2024 pay totaled $49,025. They are classified at grade 07.

Logen Williams

Soil Conservation/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$49,025

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $49,025
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,025
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Mcgehee
Work county: Desha
Work state: Arkansas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,025
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 052420041
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0457
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Logen Williams is a Soil Conservation at Department of Agriculture based in Mcgehee, Arkansas. 2024 total compensation came to $49,025. They are classified at grade 07.

Olivia Wolken

Soil Conservation/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$49,025

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $49,025
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,025
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Creston
Work county: Union
Work state: Iowa

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,025
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 191940175
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0457
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Olivia Wolken holds the role of Soil Conservation at Department of Agriculture based in Creston, Iowa. In 2024, their total compensation was $49,025. Their pay grade is 07.

Sean Workman

Soil Conservation/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$49,025

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $49,025
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,025
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Elizabethtown
Work county: Bladen
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,025
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 371470017
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0457
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sean Workman works as a Soil Conservation for Department of Agriculture based in Elizabethtown, North Carolina. Sean earned $49,025 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

Lilia Zertuche

Soil Conservation/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$49,025

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $49,025
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,025
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Groesbeck
Work county: Limestone
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,025
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 482890293
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0457
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lilia Zertuche holds the role of Soil Conservation at Department of Agriculture based in Groesbeck, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $49,025. Their pay grade is 07.

Gwynith Zimmer

Soil Conservation/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$49,025

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $49,025
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,025
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Paoli
Work county: Orange
Work state: Indiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,025
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 183860117
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0457
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Gwynith Zimmer serves as a Soil Conservation based in Paoli, Indiana. Their 2024 pay totaled $49,025. They are classified at grade 07.

Sara Zollinger

Soil Conservation/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$49,025

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $49,025
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,025
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Arco
Work county: Butte
Work state: Idaho

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,025
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 160060023
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0457
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sara Zollinger holds the role of Soil Conservation at Department of Agriculture based in Arco, Idaho. In 2024, their total compensation was $49,025. Their pay grade is 07.

James Prater

Soil Conservation/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$49,025

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $49,025
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,025
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Jackson
Work county: Breathitt
Work state: Kentucky

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,025
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 211720025
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0457
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

James Prater is a Soil Conservation at Department of Agriculture based in Jackson, Kentucky. 2024 total compensation came to $49,025. They are classified at grade 07.

Braden Luck

Soil Conservation/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$49,025

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $49,025
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,025
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Beloit
Work county: Mitchell
Work state: Kansas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,025
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 200440123
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0457
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Braden Luck serves as a Soil Conservation based in Beloit, Kansas. Their 2024 pay totaled $49,025. They are classified at grade 07.

Todd Underwood

Soil Conservation/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$49,025

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $49,025
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,025
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Laurens
Work county: Laurens
Work state: South Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,025
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 451410059
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0457
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Todd Underwood serves as a Soil Conservation based in Laurens, South Carolina. Their 2024 pay totaled $49,025. They are classified at grade 07.

Gabrielle Hackley

Soil Conservation/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$49,025

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $49,025
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,025
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Hampton
Work county: Franklin
Work state: Iowa

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,025
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 193600069
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0457
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Gabrielle Hackley works as a Soil Conservation for Department of Agriculture based in Hampton, Iowa. Gabrielle earned $49,025 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

Diamond Smith

Soil Conservation/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$49,025

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $49,025
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,025
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Mccomb
Work county: Pike
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: 281470113
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0457
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Diamond Smith works as a Soil Conservation for Department of Agriculture based in Mccomb, Mississippi. Diamond earned $49,025 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

Hannah Feagan

Soil Conservation/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$49,025

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $49,025
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,025
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Princeton
Work county: Caldwell
Work state: Kentucky

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,025
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 212690033
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0457
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Hannah Feagan serves as a Soil Conservation based in Princeton, Kentucky. Their 2024 pay totaled $49,025. They are classified at grade 07.

Mashayla Dyson

Soil Conservation/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$49,025

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $49,025
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,025
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Jackson
Work county: Hinds
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: 281220049
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0457
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Mashayla Dyson serves as a Soil Conservation based in Jackson, Mississippi. Their 2024 pay totaled $49,025. They are classified at grade 07.

Myhlan Davis

Soil Conservation/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$49,025

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $49,025
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,025
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Tunica
Work county: Tunica
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: 282600143
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0457
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Myhlan Davis holds the role of Soil Conservation at Department of Agriculture based in Tunica, Mississippi. In 2024, their total compensation was $49,025. Their pay grade is 07.

Matthew Dalton

Soil Conservation/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$49,025

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $49,025
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,025
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Rustburg
Work county: Campbell
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,025
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512145031
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0457
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Matthew Dalton serves as a Soil Conservation based in Rustburg, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $49,025. They are classified at grade 07.

Jacob Seifert

Soil Conservation/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$49,025

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $49,025
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,025
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Bedford
Work county: Bedford
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,025
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 420520009
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0457
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jacob Seifert is a Soil Conservation at Department of Agriculture based in Bedford, Pennsylvania. 2024 total compensation came to $49,025. They are classified at grade 07.

Aaron Oman

Soil Conservation/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$47,891

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $44,316
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,575
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,891
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Port Angeles
Work county: Clallam
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $44,316
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531700009
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0457
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Aaron Oman works as a Soil Conservation for Department of Agriculture based in Port Angeles, Washington. Aaron earned $47,891 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Jesse Warden

Soil Conservation/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$46,827

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $46,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,827
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Dallas
Work county: Polk
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $46,827
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,265
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 410480053
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0457
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jesse Warden works as a Soil Conservation for Department of Agriculture based in Dallas, Oregon. Jesse earned $46,827 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Sarah Hardisty

Soil Conservation/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$46,020

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $46,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,020
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Lancaster
Work county: Los Angeles
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $46,020
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061840037
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0457
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sarah Hardisty holds the role of Soil Conservation at Department of Agriculture based in Lancaster, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $46,020. Their pay grade is 05.

Brianna Cox

Soil Conservation/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$45,146

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $45,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,146
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Warrenton
Work county: Fauquier
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $45,146
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512570061
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0457
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Brianna Cox serves as a Soil Conservation based in Warrenton, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $45,146. They are classified at grade 05.

Daizy Dehnke

Soil Conservation/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$45,066

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $44,316
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,066
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Everson
Work county: Whatcom
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $44,316
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 530700073
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0457
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Daizy Dehnke serves as a Soil Conservation based in Everson, Washington. Their 2024 pay totaled $45,066. They are classified at grade 05.

Natalie Wright

Soil Conservation/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$44,852

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $44,852
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,852
Pay grade: 05
Work city: John Day
Work county: Grant
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $44,852
Basic Pay (before locality): $38,394
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 411120023
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0457
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Natalie Wright holds the role of Soil Conservation at Department of Agriculture based in John Day, Oregon. In 2024, their total compensation was $44,852. Their pay grade is 05.

Kylie Chartier

Soil Conservation/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$44,709

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $44,709
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,709
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Warwick
Work county: Kent
Work state: Rhode Island

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $44,709
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 440230003
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0457
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kylie Chartier works as a Soil Conservation for Department of Agriculture based in Warwick, Rhode Island. Kylie earned $44,709 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.