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 $25,000in 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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Adam Clark

Meteorology/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$154,866

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $154,866
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,866
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Norman
Work county: Cleveland
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,866
Basic Pay (before locality): $154,866
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 403430027
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): ZP

Adam Clark holds the role of Meteorology at Department of Commerce based in Norman, Oklahoma. In 2024, their total compensation was $154,866. Their pay grade is 04.

Roger Edwards

Meteorology/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$154,787

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $154,787
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,787
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Norman
Work county: Cleveland
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,787
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 403430027
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Roger Edwards holds the role of Meteorology at Department of Commerce based in Norman, Oklahoma. In 2024, their total compensation was $154,787. Their pay grade is 14.

Troy Nicolini

Meteorology/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$154,787

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $154,787
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,787
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Eureka
Work county: Humboldt
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,787
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061220023
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Troy Nicolini holds the role of Meteorology at Department of Commerce based in Eureka, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $154,787. Their pay grade is 14.

Donald Britton

Meteorology/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$154,787

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $154,787
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,787
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Great Falls
Work county: Cascade
Work state: Montana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,787
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 300530013
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Donald Britton works as a Meteorology for Department of Commerce based in Great Falls, Montana. Donald earned $154,787 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Steven Cobb

Meteorology/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$154,787

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $154,787
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,787
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Tulsa
Work county: Tulsa
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,787
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 404780143
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Steven Cobb serves as a Meteorology based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Their 2024 pay totaled $154,787. They are classified at grade 14.

Kenneth Cook

Meteorology/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$154,787

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $154,787
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,787
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Wichita
Work county: Sedgwick
Work state: Kansas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,787
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 205880173
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kenneth Cook holds the role of Meteorology at Department of Commerce based in Wichita, Kansas. In 2024, their total compensation was $154,787. Their pay grade is 14.

Chad Entremont

Meteorology/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$154,787

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $154,787
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,787
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Jackson
Work county: Hinds
Work state: Mississippi

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,787
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 281220049
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Chad Entremont serves as a Meteorology based in Jackson, Mississippi. Their 2024 pay totaled $154,787. They are classified at grade 14.

Matthew FosterMay be multiple

Meteorology/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$154,787

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Honolulu
Work county: Honolulu
Work state: Hawaii

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $136,561
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 152400003
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

This Meteorology record at Department of Commerce for Matthew Foster may represent several individuals, totaling $154,787 in 2024.

Israel Jirak

Meteorology/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$154,787

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $154,787
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,787
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Norman
Work county: Cleveland
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,787
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 403430027
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Israel Jirak works as a Meteorology for Department of Commerce based in Norman, Oklahoma. Israel earned $154,787 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Matthew Lorentson

Meteorology/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$154,787

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $154,787
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,787
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Green Bay
Work county: Brown
Work state: Wisconsin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,787
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 552000009
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Matthew Lorentson works as a Meteorology for Department of Commerce based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Matthew earned $154,787 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

John Quagliariello

Meteorology/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$154,787

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $154,787
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,787
Pay grade: 14
Work city: West Columbia
Work county: Lexington
Work state: South Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,787
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 452790063
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

John Quagliariello holds the role of Meteorology at Department of Commerce based in West Columbia, South Carolina. In 2024, their total compensation was $154,787. Their pay grade is 14.

Thomas Turnage

Meteorology/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$154,787

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $154,787
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,787
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Grand Rapids
Work county: Kent
Work state: Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,787
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 262010081
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Thomas Turnage works as a Meteorology for Department of Commerce based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Thomas earned $154,787 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Lawrence Van Bussum

Meteorology/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$154,787

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $154,787
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,787
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Boise
Work county: Ada
Work state: Idaho

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,787
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 160160001
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lawrence Van Bussum holds the role of Meteorology at Department of Commerce based in Boise, Idaho. In 2024, their total compensation was $154,787. Their pay grade is 14.

Mark Wool

Meteorology/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$154,787

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $154,787
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,787
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Tallahassee
Work county: Leon
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,787
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122940073
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mark Wool works as a Meteorology for Department of Commerce based in Tallahassee, Florida. Mark earned $154,787 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Frank Alsheimer

Meteorology/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$154,787

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $154,787
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,787
Pay grade: 14
Work city: West Columbia
Work county: Lexington
Work state: South Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,787
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 452790063
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Frank Alsheimer is a Meteorology at Department of Commerce based in West Columbia, South Carolina. 2024 total compensation came to $154,787. They are classified at grade 14.

Roger Gass

Meteorology/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$154,463

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $154,463
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,463
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Monterey
Work county: Monterey
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,463
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062250053
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Roger Gass serves as a Meteorology based in Monterey, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $154,463. They are classified at grade 13.