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

Job-title file

Wiper

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

23 employees hold this title in Department of Commerce. Median total compensation for the role is $42,430, below the department median of $134,142.

Employees: 23
Total payroll: $979.2K
Role median: $42,430
Agency median: $134,142
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$41,223$44,838+

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How total compensation varies among the 23 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 jurisdictions

Wiper beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $42,430 ranks #2 of 2. See Wiper across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

New York City

$166,761 · 19

Median total compensation for comparable Wiper roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the 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

Page 1

Keith Brown

Wiper/Department of Commerce

2025 total comp

$44,959

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $44,959
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,959
Pay grade: 00
Work city: San Diego
Work state: California
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $44,959
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,959
Duty Station Code: 063260073
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 9965

Keith Brown is a Wiper at Department of Commerce based in San Diego, California. 2025 total compensation came to $44,959. They are classified at grade 00.

Gabriela Rodezno Wilson

Wiper/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$44,685

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $44,685
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,685
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Woods Hole
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $44,685
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,685
Duty Station Code: 251517001
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 9965

Gabriela Rodezno Wilson works as a Wiper for Department of Commerce based in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. Gabriela earned $44,685 in 2026. Their pay grade is 00.

James Callahan

Wiper/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$43,987

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $43,987
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,987
Pay grade: 00
Work city: San Diego
Work state: California
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $43,987
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $43,987
Duty Station Code: 063260073
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 9965

James Callahan works as a Wiper for Department of Commerce based in San Diego, California. James earned $43,987 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Erik Dibeneditto

Wiper/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$43,303

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $43,303
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,303
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Davisville
Work state: Rhode Island
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $43,303
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $43,303
Duty Station Code: 440053009
Duty Station State: RI
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 9965

Erik Dibeneditto works as a Wiper for Department of Commerce based in Davisville, Rhode Island. Erik earned $43,303 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Victoria Southwick

Wiper/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$43,303

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $43,303
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,303
Pay grade: 00
Work city: New Castle
Work state: New Hampshire
Middle name: V F

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $43,303
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $43,303
Duty Station Code: 330355015
Duty Station State: NH
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 9965

Victoria Southwick is a Wiper at Department of Commerce based in New Castle, New Hampshire. 2024 total compensation came to $43,303. They are classified at grade 00.

Stepfon Stevens

Wiper/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$43,303

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $43,303
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,303
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Davisville
Work state: Rhode Island
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $43,303
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $43,303
Duty Station Code: 440053009
Duty Station State: RI
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 9965

Stepfon Stevens works as a Wiper for Department of Commerce based in Davisville, Rhode Island. Stepfon earned $43,303 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Yakob Ghirmay

Wiper/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$43,162

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $42,430
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $732
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,162
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Norfolk
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Hagos

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $42,430
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $42,430
Duty Station Code: 511760710
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 9965

At Department of Commerce, Yakob Ghirmay serves as a Wiper based in Norfolk, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,162. They are classified at grade 00.

Connor Rauch

Wiper/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$43,141

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $42,430
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $711
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,141
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Newport
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $42,430
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $42,430
Duty Station Code: 411500041
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 9965

At Department of Commerce, Connor Rauch serves as a Wiper based in Newport, Oregon. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,141. They are classified at grade 00.

Ryan Pape

Wiper/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$42,869

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $42,430
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $439
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,869
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Pascagoula
Work state: Mississippi
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $42,430
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $42,430
Duty Station Code: 281900059
Duty Station State: MS
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 9965

Ryan Pape works as a Wiper for Department of Commerce based in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Ryan earned $42,869 in 2026. Their pay grade is 00.

Quanisha Platt

Wiper/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$42,430

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $42,430
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,430
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Norfolk
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $42,430
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $42,430
Duty Station Code: 511760710
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 9965

Quanisha Platt works as a Wiper for Department of Commerce based in Norfolk, Virginia. Quanisha earned $42,430 in 2026. Their pay grade is 00.

Kadar Williams

Wiper/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$42,430

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $42,430
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,430
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Norfolk
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $42,430
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $42,430
Duty Station Code: 511760710
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 9965

At Department of Commerce, Kadar Williams serves as a Wiper based in Norfolk, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,430. They are classified at grade 00.

Cylas Belknap

Wiper/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$42,430

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $42,430
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,430
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Newport
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: James

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $42,430
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $42,430
Duty Station Code: 411500041
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 9965

At Department of Commerce, Cylas Belknap serves as a Wiper based in Newport, Oregon. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,430. They are classified at grade 00.

Gabriel Marsellis

Wiper/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$42,430

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $42,430
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,430
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Newport
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: Ian

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $42,430
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $42,430
Duty Station Code: 411500041
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 9965

Gabriel Marsellis works as a Wiper for Department of Commerce based in Newport, Oregon. Gabriel earned $42,430 in 2026. Their pay grade is 00.

Henry Peters

Wiper/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$42,430

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $42,430
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,430
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Newport
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: Wyatt

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $42,430
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $42,430
Duty Station Code: 411500041
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 9965

At Department of Commerce, Henry Peters serves as a Wiper based in Newport, Oregon. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,430. They are classified at grade 00.

Tikia Brooks

Wiper/Department of Commerce

2025 total comp

$42,010

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $42,010
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,010
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Charleston
Work state: South Carolina
Middle name: Lasha

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $42,010
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $42,010
Duty Station Code: 450410019
Duty Station State: SC
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 9965

Tikia Brooks holds the role of Wiper at Department of Commerce based in Charleston, South Carolina. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,010. Their pay grade is 00.

Seven Chase

Wiper/Department of Commerce

2025 total comp

$42,010

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $42,010
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,010
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Charleston
Work state: South Carolina
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $42,010
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $42,010
Duty Station Code: 450410019
Duty Station State: SC
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 9965

Seven Chase works as a Wiper for Department of Commerce based in Charleston, South Carolina. Seven earned $42,010 in 2025. Their pay grade is 00.

Desmond Parker

Wiper/Department of Commerce

2025 total comp

$42,010

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $42,010
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,010
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Norfolk
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $42,010
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $42,010
Duty Station Code: 511760710
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 9965

Desmond Parker holds the role of Wiper at Department of Commerce based in Norfolk, Virginia. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,010. Their pay grade is 00.

Matthew Pruemer

Wiper/Department of Commerce

2025 total comp

$42,010

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $42,010
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,010
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Newport
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $42,010
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $42,010
Duty Station Code: 411500041
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 9965

Matthew Pruemer is a Wiper at Department of Commerce based in Newport, Oregon. 2025 total compensation came to $42,010. They are classified at grade 00.

Alexis Bland

Wiper/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$41,369

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $41,223
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $146
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,369
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Norfolk
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $41,223
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,223
Duty Station Code: 511760710
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 9965

Alexis Bland holds the role of Wiper at Department of Commerce based in Norfolk, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $41,369. Their pay grade is 00.

Rodrick Anderson

Wiper/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$41,223

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $41,223
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,223
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Charleston
Work state: South Carolina
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $41,223
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,223
Duty Station Code: 450410019
Duty Station State: SC
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 9965

At Department of Commerce, Rodrick Anderson serves as a Wiper based in Charleston, South Carolina. Their 2024 pay totaled $41,223. They are classified at grade 00.

Alexander Filkowski

Wiper/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$41,223

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $41,223
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,223
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Newport
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $41,223
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,223
Duty Station Code: 411500041
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 9965

Alexander Filkowski works as a Wiper for Department of Commerce based in Newport, Oregon. Alexander earned $41,223 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Terrence James

Wiper/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$41,223

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $41,223
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,223
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Pascagoula
Work state: Mississippi
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $41,223
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,223
Duty Station Code: 281900059
Duty Station State: MS
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 9965

Terrence James works as a Wiper for Department of Commerce based in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Terrence earned $41,223 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Aurora Peterson

Wiper/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$41,223

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $41,223
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,223
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Norfolk
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $41,223
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,223
Duty Station Code: 511760710
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 9965

At Department of Commerce, Aurora Peterson serves as a Wiper based in Norfolk, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $41,223. They are classified at grade 00.