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

Job-title file

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

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

22 employees hold this title in Department of Commerce. Median total compensation for the role is $151,139, above the department median of $134,142.

Employees: 22
Total payroll: $3.3M
Role median: $151,139
Agency median: $134,142
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$86,353$198,208+

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

How total compensation varies among the 22 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)

Genetics is held in 8 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Commerce, the median of $151,139 ranks #5 of 8.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Environmental Protection Agency

$183,089 · 1

United States Agency for International Development

$170,179 · 1

Department of Health and Human Services

$169,129 · 68

Department of Veterans Affairs

$165,135 · 6

Department of Agriculture

$141,332 · 348

Department of Transportation

$113,432 · 4

Department of Interior

$98,459 · 60

Median total compensation for the Genetics 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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John Garza

Genetics/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$199,102

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,902
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $199,102
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Santa Cruz
Work state: California
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $197,200
Duty Station Code: 063450087
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0440

At Department of Commerce, John Garza serves as a Genetics based in Santa Cruz, California. Their 2026 pay totaled $199,102. They are classified at grade 04.

Krista Nichols

Genetics/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$196,974

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $194,974
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,974
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Seattle
Work state: Washington
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $194,974
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $194,974
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0440

Krista Nichols holds the role of Genetics at Department of Commerce based in Seattle, Washington. In 2026, their total compensation was $196,974. Their pay grade is 04.

Michael Ford

Genetics/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$193,150

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $193,150
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Seattle
Work state: Washington
Middle name: Jonathan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $191,900
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 0440

At Department of Commerce, Michael Ford serves as a Genetics based in Seattle, Washington. Their 2024 pay totaled $193,150. They are classified at grade 05.

John Hyde

Genetics/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$186,663

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $184,183
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,480
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,663
Pay grade: 04
Work city: San Diego
Work state: California
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $184,183
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $184,183
Duty Station Code: 063260073
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0440

At Department of Commerce, John Hyde serves as a Genetics based in San Diego, California. Their 2026 pay totaled $186,663. They are classified at grade 04.

Sheila Jewell

Genetics/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$186,629

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $186,629
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,629
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Milford
Work state: Connecticut
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,629
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $186,629
Duty Station Code: 090385170
Duty Station State: CT
Length of Service (Years): 60
Occupation Code (OPM): 0440

Sheila Jewell is a Genetics at Department of Commerce based in Milford, Connecticut. 2024 total compensation came to $186,629. They are classified at grade 04.

Phillip Morin

Genetics/Department of Commerce

2025 total comp

$183,377

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $181,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,421
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,377
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Seattle
Work state: Washington
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,956
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $181,956
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0440

Phillip Morin holds the role of Genetics at Department of Commerce based in Seattle, Washington. In 2025, their total compensation was $183,377. Their pay grade is 04.

Paul Moran

Genetics/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$179,306

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $177,885
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,421
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,306
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Seattle
Work state: Washington
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,885
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $177,885
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0440

At Department of Commerce, Paul Moran serves as a Genetics based in Seattle, Washington. Their 2024 pay totaled $179,306. They are classified at grade 04.

Eric Anderson

Genetics/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$177,717

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $176,620
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,097
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,717
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Fort Collins
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $176,620
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $176,620
Duty Station Code: 080860069
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0440

At Department of Commerce, Eric Anderson serves as a Genetics based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Their 2024 pay totaled $177,717. They are classified at grade 04.

Devon Pearse

Genetics/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$166,665

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $166,665
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $166,665
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Santa Cruz
Work state: California
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $166,665
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $166,665
Duty Station Code: 063450087
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0440

Devon Pearse holds the role of Genetics at Department of Commerce based in Santa Cruz, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $166,665. Their pay grade is 04.

Wesley Larson

Genetics/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$157,019

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $157,019
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,019
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Juneau
Work state: Alaska
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $157,019
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $157,019
Duty Station Code: 021130110
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0440

Wesley Larson holds the role of Genetics at Department of Commerce based in Juneau, Alaska. In 2026, their total compensation was $157,019. Their pay grade is 04.

Thomas Greig

Genetics/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$156,077

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $156,077
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,077
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Charleston
Work state: South Carolina
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $156,077
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $156,077
Duty Station Code: 450410019
Duty Station State: SC
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 0440

Thomas Greig is a Genetics at Department of Commerce based in Charleston, South Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $156,077. They are classified at grade 04.

Elizabeth Gilbert

Genetics/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$146,200

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $145,468
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $732
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,200
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Santa Cruz
Work state: California
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,468
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $145,468
Duty Station Code: 063450087
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0440

Elizabeth Gilbert works as a Genetics for Department of Commerce based in Santa Cruz, California. Elizabeth earned $146,200 in 2026. Their pay grade is 03.

Amy Frey

Genetics/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$134,240

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $132,923
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,317
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,240
Pay grade: 03
Work city: San Diego
Work state: California
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $132,923
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,923
Duty Station Code: 063260073
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0440

Amy Frey works as a Genetics for Department of Commerce based in San Diego, California. Amy earned $134,240 in 2026. Their pay grade is 03.

Piper Schwenke

Genetics/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$131,497

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $130,786
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $711
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,497
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Seattle
Work state: Washington
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $130,786
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $130,786
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0440

Piper Schwenke works as a Genetics for Department of Commerce based in Seattle, Washington. Piper earned $131,497 in 2026. Their pay grade is 03.

Ewann Berntson

Genetics/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$131,212

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $130,786
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $426
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,212
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Seattle
Work state: Washington
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $130,786
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $130,786
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0440

Ewann Berntson works as a Genetics for Department of Commerce based in Seattle, Washington. Ewann earned $131,212 in 2026. Their pay grade is 03.

Eric Lahood

Genetics/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$130,786

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $130,786
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,786
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Seattle
Work state: Washington
Middle name: Scott

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $130,786
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $130,786
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0440

At Department of Commerce, Eric Lahood serves as a Genetics based in Seattle, Washington. Their 2026 pay totaled $130,786. They are classified at grade 03.

Diana Baetscher

Genetics/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$128,041

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $128,041
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,041
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Juneau
Work state: Alaska
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,041
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,041
Duty Station Code: 021130110
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0440

At Department of Commerce, Diana Baetscher serves as a Genetics based in Juneau, Alaska. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,041. They are classified at grade 03.

Matthew Craig

Genetics/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$125,565

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $124,541
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,024
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,565
Pay grade: 03
Work city: San Diego
Work state: California
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,541
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $124,541
Duty Station Code: 063260073
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0440

Matthew Craig is a Genetics at Department of Commerce based in San Diego, California. 2026 total compensation came to $125,565. They are classified at grade 03.

Martin Kardos

Genetics/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$124,962

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $124,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,962
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Seattle
Work state: Washington
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,962
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $124,962
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0440

Martin Kardos works as a Genetics for Department of Commerce based in Seattle, Washington. Martin earned $124,962 in 2024. Their pay grade is 03.

Lynsey Wilcox Talbot

Genetics/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$117,825

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $116,362
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,463
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,825
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Lafayette
Work state: Louisiana
Middle name: Alyne

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $116,362
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $116,362
Duty Station Code: 221230055
Duty Station State: LA
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0440

At Department of Commerce, Lynsey Wilcox Talbot serves as a Genetics based in Lafayette, Louisiana. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,825. They are classified at grade 03.

Patrick Barry

Genetics/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$106,852

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $106,852
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,852
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Juneau
Work state: Alaska
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $106,852
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,852
Duty Station Code: 021130110
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0440

At Department of Commerce, Patrick Barry serves as a Genetics based in Juneau, Alaska. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,852. They are classified at grade 03.

Vaidehiben Patel

Genetics/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$86,353

Sub-department: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Base pay: $86,353
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,353
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Kamleshkumar

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,353
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM57
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,353
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0440

Vaidehiben Patel is a Genetics at Department of Commerce based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $86,353. They are classified at grade 03.