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

Job-title file

Meteorology

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

2,411 employees hold this title in Department of Commerce. Median total compensation for the role is $119,430, below the department median of $127,707.

Employees: 2,411
Total payroll: $288.4M
Role median: $119,430
Agency median: $127,707
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$39,576$191,900+

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

How total compensation varies among the 2,411 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.

Compared with the local labor market

Meteorology pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Atmospheric and Space Scientists — about 10,000 people — is $99,070. Department of Commerce pays a median base salary of $118,941 for this role, 20% above that figure — about the 66th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Commerce sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$53,060

$73,350

$99,070

$129,960

$161,890

Department of Commerce median · $118,941

The bar is the range of annual wages for Atmospheric and Space Scientists across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Commerce’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Computed over the 2,403 of 2,411 people in this role paid at least $25,000 in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Commerce is $119,430, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

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

Meteorology is held in 11 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Commerce, the median of $119,430 ranks #9 of 11.

Highest-paying departments for this role

National Science Foundation

$204,000 · 1

Department of Transportation

$168,362 · 21

National Transportation Safety Board

$165,768 · 3

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$162,629 · 3

Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

$151,719 · 21

Environmental Protection Agency

$145,109 · 2

Department of Energy

$136,434 · 4

Department of Homeland Security

$130,956 · 4

Department of Interior

$118,782 · 19

Department of Agriculture

$116,849 · 25

Median total compensation for the Meteorology role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Jason Alumbaugh

Meteorology/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$124,093

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $124,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,093
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Green Bay
Work county: Brown
Work state: Wisconsin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,093
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 552000009
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jason Alumbaugh holds the role of Meteorology at Department of Commerce based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. In 2024, their total compensation was $124,093. Their pay grade is 13.

Ryan Aylward

Meteorology/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$124,093

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $124,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,093
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Eureka
Work county: Humboldt
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,093
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061220023
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ryan Aylward is a Meteorology at Department of Commerce based in Eureka, California. 2024 total compensation came to $124,093. They are classified at grade 13.

Michael Boguth

Meteorology/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$124,093

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $124,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,093
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Gaylord
Work county: Otsego
Work state: Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,093
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 261930137
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Boguth holds the role of Meteorology at Department of Commerce based in Gaylord, Michigan. In 2024, their total compensation was $124,093. Their pay grade is 13.

Douglas Boushey

Meteorology/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$124,093

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $124,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,093
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Eureka
Work county: Humboldt
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,093
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061220023
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Douglas Boushey works as a Meteorology for Department of Commerce based in Eureka, California. Douglas earned $124,093 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Joanne Culin

Meteorology/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$124,093

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $124,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,093
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Amarillo
Work county: Potter
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,093
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 480150375
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Joanne Culin is a Meteorology at Department of Commerce based in Amarillo, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $124,093. They are classified at grade 13.

Casey Dail

Meteorology/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$124,093

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $124,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,093
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Newport
Work county: Carteret
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,093
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 373290031
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Casey Dail is a Meteorology at Department of Commerce based in Newport, North Carolina. 2024 total compensation came to $124,093. They are classified at grade 13.

Matthew Dux

Meteorology/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$124,093

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $124,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,093
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Sioux Falls
Work county: Minnehaha
Work state: South Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,093
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 462450099
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Matthew Dux serves as a Meteorology based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Their 2024 pay totaled $124,093. They are classified at grade 13.

Michael Hardiman

Meteorology/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$124,093

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $124,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,093
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Binghamton
Work county: Broome
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,093
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 360540007
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Hardiman holds the role of Meteorology at Department of Commerce based in Binghamton, New York. In 2024, their total compensation was $124,093. Their pay grade is 13.

Paul Mccrone

Meteorology/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$124,093

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $124,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,093
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Norman
Work county: Cleveland
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,093
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 403430027
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Paul Mccrone serves as a Meteorology based in Norman, Oklahoma. Their 2024 pay totaled $124,093. They are classified at grade 13.

Dennis Phillips

Meteorology/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$124,093

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $124,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,093
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Grand Junction
Work county: Mesa
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,093
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 081040077
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Dennis Phillips works as a Meteorology for Department of Commerce based in Grand Junction, Colorado. Dennis earned $124,093 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Michael Proud

Meteorology/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$124,093

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $124,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,093
Pay grade: 13
Work city: West Columbia
Work county: Lexington
Work state: South Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,093
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 452790063
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Proud is a Meteorology at Department of Commerce based in West Columbia, South Carolina. 2024 total compensation came to $124,093. They are classified at grade 13.

Theodore Rodgers

Meteorology/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$124,093

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $124,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,093
Pay grade: 13
Work city: State College
Work county: Centre
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,093
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 428100027
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Theodore Rodgers works as a Meteorology for Department of Commerce based in State College, Pennsylvania. Theodore earned $124,093 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Chauncy Schultz

Meteorology/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$124,093

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $124,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,093
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Bismarck
Work county: Burleigh
Work state: North Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,093
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 380370015
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Chauncy Schultz serves as a Meteorology based in Bismarck, North Dakota. Their 2024 pay totaled $124,093. They are classified at grade 13.

Brian Tentinger

Meteorology/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$124,093

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $124,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,093
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Binghamton
Work county: Broome
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,093
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 360540007
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brian Tentinger works as a Meteorology for Department of Commerce based in Binghamton, New York. Brian earned $124,093 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Timothy Trudel

Meteorology/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$124,093

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $124,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,093
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Cheyenne
Work county: Laramie
Work state: Wyoming

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,093
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 560100021
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Timothy Trudel holds the role of Meteorology at Department of Commerce based in Cheyenne, Wyoming. In 2024, their total compensation was $124,093. Their pay grade is 13.

Derek Williams

Meteorology/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$124,093

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $124,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,093
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Elko
Work county: Elko
Work state: Nevada

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,093
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 320075007
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Derek Williams serves as a Meteorology based in Elko, Nevada. Their 2024 pay totaled $124,093. They are classified at grade 13.

Catherine Zapotocny

Meteorology/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$124,093

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $124,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,093
Pay grade: 13
Work city: La Crosse
Work county: La Crosse
Work state: Wisconsin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,093
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 552490063
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Catherine Zapotocny holds the role of Meteorology at Department of Commerce based in La Crosse, Wisconsin. In 2024, their total compensation was $124,093. Their pay grade is 13.

Daryl Onton

Meteorology/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$124,093

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $124,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,093
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Lincoln
Work county: Logan
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,093
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 174840107
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Daryl Onton serves as a Meteorology based in Lincoln, Illinois. Their 2024 pay totaled $124,093. They are classified at grade 13.

Mark Loeffelbein

Meteorology/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$124,093

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $124,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,093
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Salt Lake City
Work county: Salt Lake
Work state: Utah

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,093
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 491700035
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mark Loeffelbein holds the role of Meteorology at Department of Commerce based in Salt Lake City, Utah. In 2024, their total compensation was $124,093. Their pay grade is 13.

Matthew Scalora

Meteorology/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$124,093

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $124,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,093
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Wilmington
Work county: New Hanover
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,093
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 375060129
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Matthew Scalora serves as a Meteorology based in Wilmington, North Carolina. Their 2024 pay totaled $124,093. They are classified at grade 13.

Peter Rogers

Meteorology/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$124,093

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $124,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,093
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Sioux Falls
Work county: Minnehaha
Work state: South Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,093
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 462450099
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Peter Rogers works as a Meteorology for Department of Commerce based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Peter earned $124,093 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Joseph Clark

Meteorology/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$124,085

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $122,185
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,085
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Honolulu
Work county: Honolulu
Work state: Hawaii

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,185
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 152400003
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Joseph Clark is a Meteorology at Department of Commerce based in Honolulu, Hawaii. 2024 total compensation came to $124,085. They are classified at grade 13.

Benjamin Shoemake

Meteorology/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$123,666

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $121,916
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,666
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Albuquerque
Work county: Bernalillo
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,916
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Benjamin Shoemake is a Meteorology at Department of Commerce based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. 2024 total compensation came to $123,666. They are classified at grade 13.

Makoto Moore

Meteorology/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$123,651

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $123,651
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,651
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Pueblo
Work county: Pueblo
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,651
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 082050101
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Makoto Moore works as a Meteorology for Department of Commerce based in Pueblo, Colorado. Makoto earned $123,651 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Christopher Burling

Meteorology/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$123,609

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $122,359
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,609
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Portland
Work county: Multnomah
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,359
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Christopher Burling serves as a Meteorology based in Portland, Oregon. Their 2024 pay totaled $123,609. They are classified at grade 13.

Katherine Nguyen

Meteorology/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$123,576

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $123,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,576
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Fort Worth
Work county: Tarrant
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,576
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 482450439
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Katherine Nguyen serves as a Meteorology based in Fort Worth, Texas. Their 2024 pay totaled $123,576. They are classified at grade 13.

Patrick Blood

Meteorology/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$123,385

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $122,185
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,385
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Honolulu
Work county: Honolulu
Work state: Hawaii

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,185
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 152400003
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Patrick Blood is a Meteorology at Department of Commerce based in Honolulu, Hawaii. 2024 total compensation came to $123,385. They are classified at grade 13.