U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Commerce / Astronomy and Space Science

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Astronomy and Space Science at Department of Commerce, U.S. Federal Government

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

5 employees hold this title in Department of Commerce. Median total compensation for the role is $167,562, above the department median of $134,142.

Employees: 5
Total payroll: $842.5K
Role median: $167,562
Agency median: $134,142
Comparison: Above

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

Astronomy and Space Science is held in 5 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Commerce, the median of $167,562 ranks #4 of 5.

Highest-paying departments for this role

National Science Foundation

$209,600 · 13

Smithsonian Institution

$198,647 · 44

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

$185,047 · 364

Department of Interior

$146,729 · 4

Median total compensation for the Astronomy and Space Science 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 Commerce

Able Seaman 98
Accounting 344
Administration and Office Support Student Trainee 79
Administrative Officer 219
Auditing 117
Biological Science Technician 74
Budget Analysis 405
Cartography 146
Chemistry 298
Civil Engineering 72
Computer Science 346
Consumer Safety 95
Contracting 479
Data Science Series 85
Design Patent Examining 413
Ecology 81
Economist 567
Electronics Engineering 303
Electronics Technical 486
Emergency Management Specialist 72
Engineering Technical 181
Financial Administration and Program 308
Fish and Wildlife Administration 94
Fish Biology 786
General Arts and Information 183
General Attorney 1,822
General Business and Industry 826
General Engineering 306
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 945
General Physical Science 1,354
Geography 174
Grants Management 199
Human Resources Management 612
Hydrology 303
Information Technology Management 3,647
Legal Instruments Examining 161
Management and Program Analysis 2,472
Materials Engineering 96
Mathematical Statistics 456
Mechanical Engineering 171
Meteorological Technician 152
Meteorology 2,615
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 2,578
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 10,957
Miscellaneous Vessel Jobs 107
Oceanography 172
Paralegal Specialist 157
Patent Administration 475
Patent Attorney 319
Patent Examining 10,759
Physical Science Technician 132
Physics 462
Program Management 393
Public Affairs 147
Security Administration 180
Social Science 87
Statistical Assistant 453
Statistics 1,687
Support Services Administration 99
Trade Specialist 609

Record list

Employees with this title

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Robert Steenburgh

Astronomy and Space Science/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$176,620

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $176,620
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,620
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Boulder
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $176,620
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Duty Station Code: 080200013
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1330

Robert Steenburgh is a Astronomy and Space Science at Department of Commerce based in Boulder, Colorado. 2024 total compensation came to $176,620. They are classified at grade 14.

Tzuwei Fang

Astronomy and Space Science/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$171,790

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $168,290
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,790
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Boulder
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $168,290
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 080200013
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1330

Tzuwei Fang works as a Astronomy and Space Science for Department of Commerce based in Boulder, Colorado. Tzuwei earned $171,790 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Andrew Marble

Astronomy and Space Science/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$167,562

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $167,562
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,562
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Boulder
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,562
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Duty Station Code: 080200013
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1330

Andrew Marble holds the role of Astronomy and Space Science at Department of Commerce based in Boulder, Colorado. In 2024, their total compensation was $167,562. Their pay grade is 14.

Tzu-Wei Fang

Astronomy and Space Science/Department of Commerce

2025 total comp

$165,589

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $161,991
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,598
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,589
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Boulder
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $161,991
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $124,112
Duty Station Code: 080200013
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1330

At Department of Commerce, Tzu-Wei Fang serves as a Astronomy and Space Science based in Boulder, Colorado. Their 2025 pay totaled $165,589. They are classified at grade 14.

Eric Adamson

Astronomy and Space Science/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$160,939

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $158,939
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,939
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Boulder
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,939
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,774
Duty Station Code: 080200013
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1330

Eric Adamson works as a Astronomy and Space Science for Department of Commerce based in Boulder, Colorado. Eric earned $160,939 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.