U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Commerce / Technical Writing and Editing

Job-title file

Technical Writing and Editing

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

25 employees hold this title in Department of Commerce. Median total compensation for the role is $125,685, below the department median of $127,707.

Employees: 25
Total payroll: $3.2M
Role median: $125,685
Agency median: $127,707
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$79,272$185,118+

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

How total compensation varies among the 25 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)

Technical Writing and Editing is held in 26 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Commerce, the median of $125,685 ranks #14 of 26.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$243,197 · 2

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$179,057 · 3

General Services Administration

$157,934 · 1

National Science Foundation

$155,067 · 4

Department of Energy

$151,736 · 8

Railroad Retirement Board

$150,075 · 1

Smithsonian Institution

$148,689 · 5

United States Agency for International Development

$145,489 · 1

National Transportation Safety Board

$144,042 · 23

Department of State

$137,624 · 9

Dfc

$134,435 · 1

Department of Health and Human Services

$134,064 · 150

Median total compensation for the Technical Writing and Editing 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

Accounting 317
Administrative Officer 190
Auditing 104
Biological Science Technician 68
Budget Analysis 341
Cartography 144
Chemistry 290
Civil Engineering 68
Computer Science 303
Consumer Safety 81
Contracting 443
Design Patent Examining 359
Ecology 78
Economist 556
Electronics Engineering 278
Electronics Technical 407
Emergency Management Specialist 65
Engineering Technical 164
Financial Administration and Program 272
Fish and Wildlife Administration 73
Fish Biology 744
General Arts and Information 154
General Attorney 1,548
General Business and Industry 749
General Engineering 264
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 816
General Physical Science 1,154
Geography 164
Grants Management 151
Human Resources Assistance 59
Human Resources Management 523
Hydrology 257
Information Technology Management 3,380
Legal Instruments Examining 152
Management and Program Analysis 2,176
Materials Engineering 79
Mathematical Statistics 429
Mechanical Engineering 156
Meteorological Technician 153
Meteorology 2,411
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 2,096
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 8,389
Miscellaneous Vessel Jobs 85
Oceanography 168
Paralegal Specialist 146
Patent Administration 424
Patent Attorney 307
Patent Examining 8,541
Physical Science Technician 124
Physics 419
Program Management 325
Public Affairs 127
Secretary 67
Security Administration 157
Social Science 64
Statistical Assistant 466
Statistics 1,576
Support Services Administration 80
Technical Information Services 62
Trade Specialist 567

Record list

Employees with this title

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Willis Hobart

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$188,719

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $188,719
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,719
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Seattle
Work county: King
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $188,719
Basic Pay (before locality): $188,719
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Length of Service (Years): 51
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): ZA

Willis Hobart works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Commerce based in Seattle, Washington. Willis earned $188,719 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Richard Mccormack

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,216
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Annandale
Work county: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510076059
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Richard Mccormack holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Commerce based in Annandale, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $181,216. Their pay grade is 14.

Lilli Segre

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$172,213

Sub-department: Nat Telecommunications and Information Administrative
Base pay: $172,213
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,213
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Boulder
Work county: Boulder
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,213
Basic Pay (before locality): $172,213
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080200013
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): ZA

Lilli Segre is a Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Commerce based in Boulder, Colorado. 2024 total compensation came to $172,213. They are classified at grade 04.

Catherine Szabo

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$156,427

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,073
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,427
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Montgomery Village
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241026031
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Catherine Szabo works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Commerce based in Montgomery Village, Maryland. Catherine earned $156,427 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Jennifer Lee

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: National Institute of Standards and Technician
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $153,354
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): ZA

Jennifer Lee works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Commerce based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Jennifer earned $153,354 in 2024. Their pay grade is 03.

Miriam Wolff

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Miriam Wolff works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Commerce based in Alexandria, Virginia. Miriam earned $153,336 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Megan Miller

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$141,594

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $141,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $37
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,594
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,557
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Megan Miller serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $141,594. They are classified at grade 13.

Geoffrey Sandorf

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$139,624

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $139,124
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,624
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Saint Petersburg
Work county: Pinellas
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $139,124
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,124
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122730103
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): ZA

Geoffrey Sandorf is a Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Commerce based in Saint Petersburg, Florida. 2024 total compensation came to $139,624. They are classified at grade 04.

Mary Lynch

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$138,992

Sub-department: National Institute of Standards and Technician
Base pay: $138,992
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,992
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Murrysville
Work county: Westmoreland
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,992
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,992
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 425645129
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): ZA

Mary Lynch holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Commerce based in Murrysville, Pennsylvania. In 2024, their total compensation was $138,992. Their pay grade is 03.

William Baynard

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$130,000

Sub-department: National Institute of Standards and Technician
Base pay: $130,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,000
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $130,000
Basic Pay (before locality): $130,000
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): ZA

William Baynard holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Commerce based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $130,000. Their pay grade is 03.

Brittany Krueger

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$129,759

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $129,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,759
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Arnold
Work county: Anne Arundel
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240032003
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Commerce, Brittany Krueger serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Arnold, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $129,759. They are classified at grade 13.

Yvonne Stroble

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$126,272

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $126,272
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,272
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Norman
Work county: Cleveland
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,272
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,091
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 403430027
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Yvonne Stroble works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Commerce based in Norman, Oklahoma. Yvonne earned $126,272 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Kenneth Tilley

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$125,685

Sub-department: Nat Telecommunications and Information Administrative
Base pay: $125,685
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,685
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Boulder
Work county: Boulder
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,685
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,685
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080200013
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): ZA

Kenneth Tilley holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Commerce based in Boulder, Colorado. In 2024, their total compensation was $125,685. Their pay grade is 03.

Tamara Terry

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$117,962

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $117,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,962
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Invalid
Work county: Invalid
Work state: Invalid

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: Invalid
Duty Station Code: *
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tamara Terry holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Commerce based in Invalid, Invalid. In 2024, their total compensation was $117,962. Their pay grade is 13.

Elizabeth Straathof

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$115,439

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $115,439
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,439
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $115,439
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Elizabeth Straathof is a Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Commerce based in Chicago, Illinois. 2024 total compensation came to $115,439. They are classified at grade 13.

Mark Wakeam

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$113,751

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $113,751
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,751
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Norman
Work county: Cleveland
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $113,751
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 403430027
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mark Wakeam holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Commerce based in Norman, Oklahoma. In 2024, their total compensation was $113,751. Their pay grade is 13.

Gerald Esch

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$113,197

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $113,047
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,197
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Charleston-Naval Cx
Work county: Berkeley
Work state: South Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $113,047
Basic Pay (before locality): $113,047
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 450409015
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): ZA

Gerald Esch is a Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Commerce based in Charleston-Naval Cx, South Carolina. 2024 total compensation came to $113,197. They are classified at grade 03.

Adam Bailey

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$110,313

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $110,313
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,313
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Saint Petersburg
Work county: Pinellas
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $110,313
Basic Pay (before locality): $110,313
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122730103
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): ZA

Adam Bailey holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Commerce based in Saint Petersburg, Florida. In 2024, their total compensation was $110,313. Their pay grade is 03.

Kamryn Jaroszewski

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$110,304

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $110,304
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,304
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Citrus Springs
Work county: Citrus
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $110,304
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 120564017
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kamryn Jaroszewski works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Commerce based in Citrus Springs, Florida. Kamryn earned $110,304 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Kathryn Dennis

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$108,178

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $108,178
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,178
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Honolulu
Work county: Honolulu
Work state: Hawaii

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $108,178
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,178
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 152400003
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): ZA

Kathryn Dennis works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Commerce based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Kathryn earned $108,178 in 2024. Their pay grade is 03.

Jonathan Make

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$103,409

Sub-department: Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay: $103,409
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,409
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Cheyenne
Work county: Laramie
Work state: Wyoming

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $103,409
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 560100021
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jonathan Make works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Commerce based in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Jonathan earned $103,409 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Joanne Butzerin

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$96,124

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $96,124
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,124
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Seattle
Work county: King
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,124
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,124
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): ZA

Joanne Butzerin is a Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Commerce based in Seattle, Washington. 2024 total compensation came to $96,124. They are classified at grade 02.

Allyson Olds

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$94,648

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $94,648
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,648
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Juneau
Work county: Juneau
Work state: Alaska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,648
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,648
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 021130110
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): ZA

At Department of Commerce, Allyson Olds serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Juneau, Alaska. Their 2024 pay totaled $94,648. They are classified at grade 03.

Gail Derr

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$91,429

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $91,429
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,429
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Miami
Work county: Miami-Dade
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,429
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,429
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122010086
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): ZA

Gail Derr works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Commerce based in Miami, Florida. Gail earned $91,429 in 2024. Their pay grade is 02.

Carolyn Wood

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$79,272

Sub-department: Nat Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative
Base pay: $79,272
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,272
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Honolulu
Work county: Honolulu
Work state: Hawaii

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,272
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,272
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 152400003
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): ZA

Carolyn Wood is a Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Commerce based in Honolulu, Hawaii. 2024 total compensation came to $79,272. They are classified at grade 03.