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

Job-title file

Welding

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

18 employees hold this title in Department of Agriculture. Median total compensation for the role is $68,245, below the department median of $77,955.

Employees: 18
Total payroll: $1.3M
Role median: $68,245
Agency median: $77,955
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$55,598$86,193+

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

How total compensation varies among the 18 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)

Welding is held in 8 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Agriculture, the median of $68,245 ranks #7 of 8.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Energy

$129,527 · 9

Smithsonian Institution

$86,151 · 1

Department of Transportation

$79,459 · 1

Department of Homeland Security

$76,750 · 60

Department of Veterans Affairs

$73,796 · 12

Department of Interior

$72,713 · 8

Inter Bound and Water Community United States Section

$66,701 · 3

Median total compensation for the Welding 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 750
Administrative Officer 328
Agricultural Commodity Aid 1,058
Agricultural Commodity Grading 1,667
Agricultural Engineering 295
Agricultural Marketing 509
Agricultural Program Specialist 368
Animal Health Technician 380
Archeology 634
Auditing 254
Biological Science Student Trainee 253
Biological Science Technician 4,208
Budget Analysis 736
Chemistry 315
Civil Engineering 1,267
Consumer Safety 248
Consumer Safety Inspection 5,128
Contracting 846
Ecology 405
Economist 466
Engineering Equipment Operating 472
Engineering Technical 848
Entomology 404
Financial Administration and Program 725
Fish Biology 287
Food Inspection 1,178
Forestry 1,434
Forestry Technician 10,573
General Arts and Information 288
General Business and Industry 2,499
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 5,886
General Physical Science 260
Genetics 324
Grants Management 594
Human Resources Assistance 415
Human Resources Management 1,501
Hydrology 345
Information Technology Management 2,938
Laboring 328
Loan Specialist 3,076
Maintenance Mechanic 341
Management and Program Analysis 2,688
Management and Program Clerical and Assistance 408
Microbiology 433
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 6,453
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 1,738
Plant Protection Technician 854
Program Management 1,106
Public Affairs 716
Rangeland Management 573
Realty 617
Social Science 431
Social Services Aid and Assistant 265
Soil Conservation 4,767
Soil Conservation Technician 779
Soil Science 759
Statistics 557
Support Services Administration 380
Veterinary Medical Science 1,511
Wildlife Biology 1,159

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Randy Rector

Welding/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$89,063

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $87,863
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,063
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Anaconda
Work county: Deer Lodge
Work state: Montana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $87,863
Basic Pay (before locality): $87,863
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 300020023
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 3703
Pay Plan (OPM): WL

Randy Rector works as a Welding for Department of Agriculture based in Anaconda, Montana. Randy earned $89,063 in 2024. Their pay grade is 10.

Craig Karren

Welding/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$80,621

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $80,621
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,621
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Estacada
Work county: Clackamas
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,621
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,621
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 410650005
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 3703
Pay Plan (OPM): WL

Craig Karren holds the role of Welding at Department of Agriculture based in Estacada, Oregon. In 2024, their total compensation was $80,621. Their pay grade is 08.

Kristopher Johnson

Welding/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$79,703

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $79,703
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,703
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Darby
Work county: Ravalli
Work state: Montana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,703
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,703
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 300310081
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 3703
Pay Plan (OPM): WL

Kristopher Johnson works as a Welding for Department of Agriculture based in Darby, Montana. Kristopher earned $79,703 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.

Travis Mckelvy

Welding/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$78,064

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $76,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,064
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Anaconda
Work county: Deer Lodge
Work state: Montana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $76,864
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,864
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 300020023
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 3703
Pay Plan (OPM): WL

At Department of Agriculture, Travis Mckelvy serves as a Welding based in Anaconda, Montana. Their 2024 pay totaled $78,064. They are classified at grade 08.

Brian Winter

Welding/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$78,064

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $76,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,064
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Anaconda
Work county: Deer Lodge
Work state: Montana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $76,864
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,864
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 300020023
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 3703
Pay Plan (OPM): WL

Brian Winter works as a Welding for Department of Agriculture based in Anaconda, Montana. Brian earned $78,064 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.

Laura Newby

Welding/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$74,005

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $74,005
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,005
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Darby
Work county: Ravalli
Work state: Montana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,005
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,005
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 300310081
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 3703
Pay Plan (OPM): WL

At Department of Agriculture, Laura Newby serves as a Welding based in Darby, Montana. Their 2024 pay totaled $74,005. They are classified at grade 08.

Ira Mckillip

Welding/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$71,563

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $71,563
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,563
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Chadron
Work county: Dawes
Work state: Nebraska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $71,563
Basic Pay (before locality): $71,563
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 310960045
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 3703
Pay Plan (OPM): WL

Ira Mckillip is a Welding at Department of Agriculture based in Chadron, Nebraska. 2024 total compensation came to $71,563. They are classified at grade 08.

Kyle Ruiz

Welding/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$71,563

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $71,563
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,563
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Chadron
Work county: Dawes
Work state: Nebraska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $71,563
Basic Pay (before locality): $71,563
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 310960045
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 3703
Pay Plan (OPM): WL

At Department of Agriculture, Kyle Ruiz serves as a Welding based in Chadron, Nebraska. Their 2024 pay totaled $71,563. They are classified at grade 08.

Michael Wools

Welding/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$68,266

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $68,266
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,266
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Glide
Work county: Douglas
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,266
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,266
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 410814019
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 3703
Pay Plan (OPM): WL

Michael Wools holds the role of Welding at Department of Agriculture based in Glide, Oregon. In 2024, their total compensation was $68,266. Their pay grade is 08.

Kevin Ascher

Welding/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$68,223

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $67,473
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,223
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Manhattan
Work county: Riley
Work state: Kansas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,473
Basic Pay (before locality): $67,473
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 203490161
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 3703
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Kevin Ascher works as a Welding for Department of Agriculture based in Manhattan, Kansas. Kevin earned $68,223 in 2024. Their pay grade is 10.

Boyd Farmer

Welding/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$68,105

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $66,805
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,105
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Ozark
Work county: Franklin
Work state: Arkansas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $66,805
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,805
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 053000047
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 3703
Pay Plan (OPM): WL

At Department of Agriculture, Boyd Farmer serves as a Welding based in Ozark, Arkansas. Their 2024 pay totaled $68,105. They are classified at grade 08.

Joshua Nisen

Welding/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$66,450

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $66,450
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,450
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Nemo
Work county: Lawrence
Work state: South Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $66,450
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,450
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 461937081
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 3703
Pay Plan (OPM): WL

At Department of Agriculture, Joshua Nisen serves as a Welding based in Nemo, South Dakota. Their 2024 pay totaled $66,450. They are classified at grade 08.

Derric Morse

Welding/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$66,406

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $64,906
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,406
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Ogden
Work county: Weber
Work state: Utah

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $64,906
Basic Pay (before locality): $64,906
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 491350057
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 3703
Pay Plan (OPM): WL

At Department of Agriculture, Derric Morse serves as a Welding based in Ogden, Utah. Their 2024 pay totaled $66,406. They are classified at grade 08.

Christian Upchurch

Welding/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$65,406

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $64,906
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,406
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Manhattan
Work county: Riley
Work state: Kansas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $64,906
Basic Pay (before locality): $64,906
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 203490161
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 3703
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

At Department of Agriculture, Christian Upchurch serves as a Welding based in Manhattan, Kansas. Their 2024 pay totaled $65,406. They are classified at grade 10.

Jesus Montes

Welding/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$63,943

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $62,443
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,943
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Ogden
Work county: Weber
Work state: Utah

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $62,443
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,443
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 491350057
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 3703
Pay Plan (OPM): WL

Jesus Montes holds the role of Welding at Department of Agriculture based in Ogden, Utah. In 2024, their total compensation was $63,943. Their pay grade is 08.

Barbara Austin

Welding/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$63,326

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $62,026
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,326
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Ozark
Work county: Franklin
Work state: Arkansas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $62,026
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,026
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 053000047
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 3703
Pay Plan (OPM): WL

At Department of Agriculture, Barbara Austin serves as a Welding based in Ozark, Arkansas. Their 2024 pay totaled $63,326. They are classified at grade 08.

Scott Lilienthal

Welding/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$60,961

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $60,961
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,961
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Glide
Work county: Douglas
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,961
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,961
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 410814019
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 3703
Pay Plan (OPM): WL

Scott Lilienthal holds the role of Welding at Department of Agriculture based in Glide, Oregon. In 2024, their total compensation was $60,961. Their pay grade is 08.

John Vincent

Welding/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$55,598

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $55,598
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,598
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Mammoth Cave
Work county: Edmonson
Work state: Kentucky

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $55,598
Basic Pay (before locality): $55,598
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 212155061
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 3703
Pay Plan (OPM): WL

John Vincent is a Welding at Department of Agriculture based in Mammoth Cave, Kentucky. 2024 total compensation came to $55,598. They are classified at grade 08.