U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Commerce / Gardening

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Gardening at Department of Commerce, U.S. Federal Government

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

15 employees hold this title in Department of Commerce. Median total compensation for the role is $71,409, below the department median of $134,142.

Employees: 15
Total payroll: $1.1M
Role median: $71,409
Agency median: $134,142
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$54,032$103,618+

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

How total compensation varies among the 15 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)

Gardening is held in 7 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Commerce, the median of $71,409 ranks #2 of 7.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Presidio Trust

$97,856 · 11

Smithsonian Institution

$71,016 · 16

Department of Interior

$65,427 · 139

Department of Agriculture

$64,771 · 12

Department of Veterans Affairs

$62,840 · 318

Department of Homeland Security

$60,534 · 6

Median total compensation for the Gardening 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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Patrick Murphy

Gardening/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$109,943

Sub-department: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Base pay: $109,943
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,943
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $109,943
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM57
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,943
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 5003

Patrick Murphy works as a Gardening for Department of Commerce based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Patrick earned $109,943 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Jack Messner

Gardening/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$87,354

Sub-department: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Base pay: $86,256
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,098
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,354
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,256
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM57
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,256
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 5003

Jack Messner holds the role of Gardening at Department of Commerce based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,354. Their pay grade is 10.

Seth Hess

Gardening/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$82,721

Sub-department: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Base pay: $81,623
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,098
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,721
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: William

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $81,623
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM57
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,623
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 5003

Seth Hess works as a Gardening for Department of Commerce based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Seth earned $82,721 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Arthur Coleman

Gardening/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$72,506

Sub-department: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Base pay: $70,311
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,195
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,506
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $70,311
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM57
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,311
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 5003

Arthur Coleman holds the role of Gardening at Department of Commerce based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,506. Their pay grade is 08.

Rabie Abdelhalim

Gardening/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$71,775

Sub-department: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Base pay: $70,311
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,464
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,775
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $70,311
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM57
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,311
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 5003

At Department of Commerce, Rabie Abdelhalim serves as a Gardening based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,775. They are classified at grade 08.

John Miller

Gardening/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$71,409

Sub-department: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Base pay: $70,311
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,098
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,409
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Kevin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $70,311
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM57
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,311
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 5003

John Miller is a Gardening at Department of Commerce based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $71,409. They are classified at grade 08.

Nathaniel Brown

Gardening/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$71,409

Sub-department: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Base pay: $70,311
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,098
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,409
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $70,311
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM57
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,311
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 5003

At Department of Commerce, Nathaniel Brown serves as a Gardening based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,409. They are classified at grade 08.

Joshua Jarrell

Gardening/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$71,409

Sub-department: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Base pay: $70,311
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,098
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,409
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $70,311
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM57
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,311
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 5003

Joshua Jarrell works as a Gardening for Department of Commerce based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Joshua earned $71,409 in 2026. Their pay grade is 08.

Antoine Thomas

Gardening/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$71,409

Sub-department: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Base pay: $70,311
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,098
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,409
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $70,311
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM57
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,311
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 5003

Antoine Thomas is a Gardening at Department of Commerce based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $71,409. They are classified at grade 08.

Eric Campbell

Gardening/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$70,677

Sub-department: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Base pay: $70,311
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $366
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,677
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Joseph

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $70,311
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM57
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,311
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 5003

Eric Campbell is a Gardening at Department of Commerce based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $70,677. They are classified at grade 08.

Rabie Abdel-Halim

Gardening/Department of Commerce

2025 total comp

$67,181

Sub-department: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Base pay: $66,888
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $293
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,181
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $66,888
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM57
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,888
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 5003

Rabie Abdel-Halim is a Gardening at Department of Commerce based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. 2025 total compensation came to $67,181. They are classified at grade 08.

Ryan Adams

Gardening/Department of Commerce

2025 total comp

$66,888

Sub-department: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Base pay: $66,888
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,888
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Garrett

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $66,888
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM57
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,888
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 5003

Ryan Adams is a Gardening at Department of Commerce based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. 2025 total compensation came to $66,888. They are classified at grade 08.

Gregory Frazier

Gardening/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$66,012

Sub-department: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Base pay: $65,427
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $585
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,012
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $65,427
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM57
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,427
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 5003

Gregory Frazier holds the role of Gardening at Department of Commerce based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $66,012. Their pay grade is 08.

Trenton Massengill

Gardening/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$58,468

Sub-department: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Base pay: $58,102
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $366
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,468
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Blake

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,102
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM57
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,102
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 5003

Trenton Massengill holds the role of Gardening at Department of Commerce based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,468. Their pay grade is 06.

Lamont Gonzalez

Gardening/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$54,032

Sub-department: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Base pay: $54,032
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,032
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: James

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $54,032
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM57
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,032
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 5003

Lamont Gonzalez works as a Gardening for Department of Commerce based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Lamont earned $54,032 in 2024. Their pay grade is 06.