U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Commerce / Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee

Job-title file

Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee at Department of Commerce, U.S. Federal Government

Design, analyze, and oversee technical systems or infrastructure, ensuring they meet specifications and codes.

16 employees hold this title in Department of Commerce. Median total compensation for the role is $55,215, below the department median of $134,142.

Employees: 16
Total payroll: $903K
Role median: $55,215
Agency median: $134,142
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$36,000$87,204+

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

How total compensation varies among the 16 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)

Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee is held in 17 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Commerce, the median of $55,215 ranks #6 of 17.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Smithsonian Institution

$70,623 · 2

Government Publishing Office

$69,923 · 1

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$59,200 · 55

Department of State

$55,924 · 1

Government Printing Office

$55,924 · 1

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

$52,368 · 575

Department of Transportation

$46,728 · 56

Department of Treasury

$46,503 · 1

General Services Administration

$45,923 · 1

Department of Homeland Security

$44,385 · 3

Environmental Protection Agency

$41,556 · 37

Department of Energy

$39,230 · 40

Median total compensation for the Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee 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 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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Anna Cuddeback

Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$90,152

Sub-department: National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Base pay: $90,152
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,152
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Boulder
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $90,152
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM61
Basic Pay (before locality): $90,152
Duty Station Code: 080200013
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0899

Anna Cuddeback holds the role of Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee at Department of Commerce based in Boulder, Colorado. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,152. Their pay grade is 02.

Andre Celestin

Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$80,325

Sub-department: National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Base pay: $80,325
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,325
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Boulder
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,325
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM61
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,325
Duty Station Code: 080200013
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0899

Andre Celestin holds the role of Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee at Department of Commerce based in Boulder, Colorado. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,325. Their pay grade is 02.

Jerry Gu

Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$73,761

Sub-department: National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Base pay: $73,761
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,761
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Boulder
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: Z

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $73,761
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM61
Basic Pay (before locality): $73,761
Duty Station Code: 080200013
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0899

Jerry Gu holds the role of Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee at Department of Commerce based in Boulder, Colorado. In 2024, their total compensation was $73,761. Their pay grade is 02.

Matthew Rhilinger

Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee/Department of Commerce

2025 total comp

$69,449

Sub-department: National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Base pay: $69,449
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,449
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Boulder
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $69,449
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM61
Basic Pay (before locality): $69,449
Duty Station Code: 080200013
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0899

Matthew Rhilinger holds the role of Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee at Department of Commerce based in Boulder, Colorado. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,449. Their pay grade is 02.

Chase Mccallum

Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$60,237

Sub-department: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Base pay: $60,237
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,237
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Invictus

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,237
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM57
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,237
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0899

Chase Mccallum is a Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee at Department of Commerce based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $60,237. They are classified at grade 02.

Andrew Floyd

Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$60,061

Sub-department: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Base pay: $60,061
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,061
Pay grade: 01
Work city: Boulder
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: Alton

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,061
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM57
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,061
Duty Station Code: 080200013
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0899

At Department of Commerce, Andrew Floyd serves as a Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee based in Boulder, Colorado. Their 2024 pay totaled $60,061. They are classified at grade 01.

Samuel Little

Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$60,000

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $60,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,000
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Suitland
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,000
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,000
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0899

Samuel Little is a Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee at Department of Commerce based in Suitland, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $60,000. They are classified at grade 02.

Moshood Popoola

Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$55,924

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $55,924
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,924
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Lanham
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Abidoye

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $55,924
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $55,924
Duty Station Code: 240885033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0899

At Department of Commerce, Moshood Popoola serves as a Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee based in Lanham, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $55,924. They are classified at grade 02.

Jillian Frimml

Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$54,505

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $54,505
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,505
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Boulder
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $54,505
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,505
Duty Station Code: 080200013
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0899

Jillian Frimml works as a Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee for Department of Commerce based in Boulder, Colorado. Jillian earned $54,505 in 2024. Their pay grade is 02.

Alan Jaffe

Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$47,418

Sub-department: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Base pay: $47,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,418
Pay grade: 01
Work city: Boulder
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: Gabriel

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $47,418
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM57
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,418
Duty Station Code: 080200013
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0899

At Department of Commerce, Alan Jaffe serves as a Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee based in Boulder, Colorado. Their 2024 pay totaled $47,418. They are classified at grade 01.

Grace Jenkins

Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$47,000

Sub-department: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Base pay: $47,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,000
Pay grade: 01
Work city: Boulder
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $47,000
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM57
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,000
Duty Station Code: 080200013
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0899

Grace Jenkins works as a Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee for Department of Commerce based in Boulder, Colorado. Grace earned $47,000 in 2024. Their pay grade is 01.

James Yoe

Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$45,146

Sub-department: National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Base pay: $45,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,146
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $45,146
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM61
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0899

James Yoe holds the role of Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee at Department of Commerce based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $45,146. Their pay grade is 05.

Hamza Ali

Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$45,146

Sub-department: National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Base pay: $45,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,146
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $45,146
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM61
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0899

Hamza Ali works as a Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee for Department of Commerce based in Washington, District of Columbia. Hamza earned $45,146 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Hailey Schmidt

Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$41,055

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $41,055
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,055
Pay grade: 01
Work city: San Diego
Work state: California
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $41,055
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,055
Duty Station Code: 063260073
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0899

Hailey Schmidt is a Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee at Department of Commerce based in San Diego, California. 2024 total compensation came to $41,055. They are classified at grade 01.

Nicholas Kiwanuka

Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee/Department of Commerce

2025 total comp

$36,799

Sub-department: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Base pay: $36,799
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,799
Pay grade: 01
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Musoke

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $36,799
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM57
Basic Pay (before locality): $36,799
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0899

At Department of Commerce, Nicholas Kiwanuka serves as a Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,799. They are classified at grade 01.

Kiefer Iacaruso

Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$36,000

Sub-department: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Base pay: $36,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,000
Pay grade: 01
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: David

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $36,000
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM57
Basic Pay (before locality): $36,000
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0899

At Department of Commerce, Kiefer Iacaruso serves as a Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $36,000. They are classified at grade 01.