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

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Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Commerce, U.S. Federal Government

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

28 employees hold this title in Department of Commerce. Median total compensation for the role is $134,464, above the department median of $134,142.

Employees
28
Total payroll
$3.8M
Role median
$134,464
Agency median
$134,142
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$79,272$185,155+

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How total compensation varies among the 28 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.

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

Technical Writing and Editing is held in 27 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Commerce, the median of $134,464 ranks #13 of 27.

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Employees with this title

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Richard Mccormack

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2025 total comp
$185,234
Sub-department
Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay
$185,234
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,234
Pay grade
14
Work city
Annandale
Work state
Virginia
Middle name
A.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$185,234
Agency Code (OPM)
CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
CM56
Basic Pay (before locality)
$138,296
Duty Station Code
510076059
Duty Station State
VA
Length of Service (Years)
8
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083

Richard Mccormack holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Commerce based in Annandale, Virginia. In 2025, their total compensation was $185,234. Their pay grade is 14.

Willis Hobart

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp
$185,088
Sub-department
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay
$183,782
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,306
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,088
Pay grade
04
Work city
Seattle
Work state
Washington
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$183,782
Agency Code (OPM)
CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
CM54
Basic Pay (before locality)
$183,782
Duty Station Code
531960033
Duty Station State
WA
Length of Service (Years)
53
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083

Willis Hobart works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Commerce based in Seattle, Washington. Willis earned $185,088 in 2026. Their pay grade is 04.

Lilli Segre

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2025 total comp
$183,504
Sub-department
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Base pay
$180,504
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$183,504
Pay grade
04
Work city
Boulder
Work state
Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$180,504
Agency Code (OPM)
CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
CM61
Basic Pay (before locality)
$180,504
Duty Station Code
080200013
Duty Station State
CO
Length of Service (Years)
15
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083

Lilli Segre is a Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Commerce based in Boulder, Colorado. 2025 total compensation came to $183,504. They are classified at grade 04.

Cassondra Anderson

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2025 total comp
$170,985
Sub-department
Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay
$170,985
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$170,985
Pay grade
14
Work city
Washington
Work state
District of Columbia
Middle name
Criswell

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$170,985
Agency Code (OPM)
CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
CM56
Basic Pay (before locality)
$127,658
Duty Station Code
110010001
Duty Station State
DC
Length of Service (Years)
11
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083

Cassondra Anderson holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Commerce based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2025, their total compensation was $170,985. Their pay grade is 14.

Megan Miller

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp
$165,604
Sub-department
Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay
$163,104
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$165,604
Pay grade
14
Work city
Alexandria
Work state
Virginia
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$163,104
Agency Code (OPM)
CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
CM56
Basic Pay (before locality)
$121,774
Duty Station Code
510040510
Duty Station State
VA
Length of Service (Years)
9
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083

At Department of Commerce, Megan Miller serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $165,604. They are classified at grade 14.

Catherine Szabo

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp
$162,413
Sub-department
Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay
$158,322
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,091
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,413
Pay grade
13
Work city
Alexandria
Work state
Virginia
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$158,322
Agency Code (OPM)
CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
CM56
Basic Pay (before locality)
$118,204
Duty Station Code
510040510
Duty Station State
VA
Length of Service (Years)
35
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083

Catherine Szabo works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Commerce based in Alexandria, Virginia. Catherine earned $162,413 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Jennifer Lee

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp
$159,889
Sub-department
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Base pay
$158,322
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,567
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,889
Pay grade
03
Work city
Gaithersburg
Work state
Maryland
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$158,322
Agency Code (OPM)
CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
CM57
Basic Pay (before locality)
$158,322
Duty Station Code
240630031
Duty Station State
MD
Length of Service (Years)
12
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083

Jennifer Lee works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Commerce based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Jennifer earned $159,889 in 2026. Their pay grade is 03.

Geoffrey Sandorf

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp
$153,829
Sub-department
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay
$151,658
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,171
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$153,829
Pay grade
04
Work city
Saint Petersburg
Work state
Florida
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$151,658
Agency Code (OPM)
CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
CM54
Basic Pay (before locality)
$151,658
Duty Station Code
122730103
Duty Station State
FL
Length of Service (Years)
16
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083

Geoffrey Sandorf is a Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Commerce based in Saint Petersburg, Florida. 2026 total compensation came to $153,829. They are classified at grade 04.

Mary Lynch

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp
$146,673
Sub-department
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Base pay
$143,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,611
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$146,673
Pay grade
03
Work city
Jeannette
Work state
Pennsylvania
Middle name
Kathleen

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$143,062
Agency Code (OPM)
CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
CM57
Basic Pay (before locality)
$143,062
Duty Station Code
423930129
Duty Station State
PA
Length of Service (Years)
19
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083

Mary Lynch holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Commerce based in Jeannette, Pennsylvania. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,673. Their pay grade is 03.

Moria Miller

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp
$142,610
Sub-department
Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay
$140,110
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,610
Pay grade
13
Work city
New London
Work state
Connecticut
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$140,110
Agency Code (OPM)
CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
CM56
Basic Pay (before locality)
$106,080
Duty Station Code
090440180
Duty Station State
CT
Length of Service (Years)
14
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083

Moria Miller works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Commerce based in New London, Connecticut. Moria earned $142,610 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

William Baynard

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp
$142,288
Sub-department
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Base pay
$142,288
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,288
Pay grade
03
Work city
Gaithersburg
Work state
Maryland
Middle name
Thorn

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$142,288
Agency Code (OPM)
CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
CM57
Basic Pay (before locality)
$142,288
Duty Station Code
240630031
Duty Station State
MD
Length of Service (Years)
9
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083

William Baynard holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Commerce based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $142,288. Their pay grade is 03.

Brittany Krueger

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp
$142,084
Sub-department
Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay
$142,084
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,084
Pay grade
13
Work city
Arnold
Work state
Maryland
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$142,084
Agency Code (OPM)
CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
CM56
Basic Pay (before locality)
$106,080
Duty Station Code
240032003
Duty Station State
MD
Length of Service (Years)
9
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083

At Department of Commerce, Brittany Krueger serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Arnold, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,084. They are classified at grade 13.

Yvonne Stroble

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp
$138,356
Sub-department
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay
$138,356
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,356
Pay grade
14
Work city
Norman
Work state
Oklahoma
Middle name
I

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$138,356
Agency Code (OPM)
CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
CM54
Basic Pay (before locality)
$118,192
Duty Station Code
403430027
Duty Station State
OK
Length of Service (Years)
11
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083

Yvonne Stroble works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Commerce based in Norman, Oklahoma. Yvonne earned $138,356 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Corrinne Callins

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp
$138,024
Sub-department
Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay
$138,024
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,024
Pay grade
13
Work city
Alexandria
Work state
Virginia
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$138,024
Agency Code (OPM)
CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
CM56
Basic Pay (before locality)
$103,049
Duty Station Code
510040510
Duty Station State
VA
Length of Service (Years)
16
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083

At Department of Commerce, Corrinne Callins serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $138,024. They are classified at grade 13.

Tamara Terry

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp
$130,904
Sub-department
Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay
$129,904
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,904
Pay grade
13
Work city
Upper Marlboro
Work state
Maryland
Middle name
Leigh

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$129,904
Agency Code (OPM)
CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
CM56
Basic Pay (before locality)
$96,987
Duty Station Code
241620033
Duty Station State
MD
Length of Service (Years)
17
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083

Tamara Terry holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Commerce based in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $130,904. Their pay grade is 13.

Jonathan Make

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp
$129,904
Sub-department
Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay
$129,904
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,904
Pay grade
13
Work city
Alexandria
Work state
Virginia
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$129,904
Agency Code (OPM)
CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
CM56
Basic Pay (before locality)
$96,987
Duty Station Code
510040510
Duty Station State
VA
Length of Service (Years)
18
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083

Jonathan Make works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Commerce based in Alexandria, Virginia. Jonathan earned $129,904 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Kenneth Tilley

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp
$125,685
Sub-department
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Base pay
$125,685
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$125,685
Pay grade
03
Work city
Boulder
Work state
Colorado
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$125,685
Agency Code (OPM)
CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
CM61
Basic Pay (before locality)
$125,685
Duty Station Code
080200013
Duty Station State
CO
Length of Service (Years)
19
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083

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.

Adam Bailey

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp
$121,783
Sub-department
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay
$116,362
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,421
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,783
Pay grade
03
Work city
Saint Petersburg
Work state
Florida
Middle name
E

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
122730103
Duty Station State
FL
Length of Service (Years)
19
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083

Adam Bailey holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Commerce based in Saint Petersburg, Florida. In 2026, their total compensation was $121,783. Their pay grade is 03.

Mark Wakeam

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp
$120,629
Sub-department
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay
$120,629
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,629
Pay grade
13
Work city
Norman
Work state
Oklahoma
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$120,629
Agency Code (OPM)
CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
CM54
Basic Pay (before locality)
$103,049
Duty Station Code
403430027
Duty Station State
OK
Length of Service (Years)
9
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083

Mark Wakeam holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Commerce based in Norman, Oklahoma. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,629. Their pay grade is 13.

Kamryn Jaroszewski

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp
$117,081
Sub-department
Patent and Trademark Office
Base pay
$117,081
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,081
Pay grade
13
Work city
Henderson
Work state
Texas
Middle name
Lee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$117,081
Agency Code (OPM)
CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
CM56
Basic Pay (before locality)
$100,018
Duty Station Code
483120401
Duty Station State
TX
Length of Service (Years)
21
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083

Kamryn Jaroszewski works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Commerce based in Henderson, Texas. Kamryn earned $117,081 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Kathryn Dennis

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp
$116,548
Sub-department
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay
$115,085
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,463
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,548
Pay grade
03
Work city
Honolulu
Work state
Hawaii

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$115,085
Agency Code (OPM)
CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
CM54
Basic Pay (before locality)
$115,085
Duty Station Code
152400003
Duty Station State
HI
Length of Service (Years)
13
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083

Kathryn Dennis works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Commerce based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Kathryn earned $116,548 in 2026. Their pay grade is 03.

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 state
Illinois
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$115,439
Agency Code (OPM)
CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
CM56
Basic Pay (before locality)
$88,520
Duty Station Code
171670031
Duty Station State
IL
Length of Service (Years)
4
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083

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.

Timothy Dodgion

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp
$103,409
Sub-department
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay
$103,409
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,409
Pay grade
13
Work city
Norman
Work state
Oklahoma
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$103,409
Agency Code (OPM)
CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
CM54
Basic Pay (before locality)
$88,520
Duty Station Code
403430027
Duty Station State
OK
Length of Service (Years)
0
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083

Timothy Dodgion holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Commerce based in Norman, Oklahoma. In 2024, their total compensation was $103,409. Their pay grade is 13.

Allyson Olds

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp
$101,699
Sub-department
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay
$101,699
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,699
Pay grade
03
Work city
Juneau
Work state
Alaska
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$101,699
Agency Code (OPM)
CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
CM54
Basic Pay (before locality)
$101,699
Duty Station Code
021130110
Duty Station State
AK
Length of Service (Years)
5
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083

At Department of Commerce, Allyson Olds serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Juneau, Alaska. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,699. They are classified at grade 03.

Joanne Butzerin

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp
$96,124
Sub-department
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay
$96,124
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,124
Pay grade
02
Work city
Seattle
Work state
Washington
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$96,124
Agency Code (OPM)
CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
CM54
Basic Pay (before locality)
$96,124
Duty Station Code
531960033
Duty Station State
WA
Length of Service (Years)
31
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083

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.

Gail Derr

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp
$91,429
Sub-department
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay
$91,429
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,429
Pay grade
02
Work city
Miami
Work state
Florida
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$91,429
Agency Code (OPM)
CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
CM54
Basic Pay (before locality)
$91,429
Duty Station Code
122010086
Duty Station State
FL
Length of Service (Years)
17
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083

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.

Revere Wood

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp
$90,885
Sub-department
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay
$90,885
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,885
Pay grade
03
Work city
Honolulu
Work state
Hawaii
Middle name
Arum

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$90,885
Agency Code (OPM)
CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
CM54
Basic Pay (before locality)
$90,885
Duty Station Code
152400003
Duty Station State
HI
Length of Service (Years)
4
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083

Revere Wood works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Commerce based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Revere earned $90,885 in 2026. Their pay grade is 03.

Carolyn Suza Wood

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp
$79,272
Sub-department
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay
$79,272
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,272
Pay grade
03
Work city
Honolulu
Work state
Hawaii
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$79,272
Agency Code (OPM)
CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
CM54
Basic Pay (before locality)
$79,272
Duty Station Code
152400003
Duty Station State
HI
Length of Service (Years)
1
Occupation Code (OPM)
1083

Carolyn Suza Wood holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Commerce based in Honolulu, Hawaii. In 2024, their total compensation was $79,272. Their pay grade is 03.