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

Job-title file

Zoology at Department of Commerce, U.S. Federal Government

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

12 employees hold this title in Department of Commerce. Median total compensation for the role is $188,759, above the department median of $134,142.

Employees: 12
Total payroll: $2.1M
Role median: $188,759
Agency median: $134,142
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$128,662$198,227+

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

How total compensation varies among the 12 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)

Zoology is held in 5 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Commerce, the median of $188,759 ranks #1 of 5.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Smithsonian Institution

$186,650 · 16

Department of Interior

$146,751 · 10

Department of Agriculture

$142,760 · 5

Department of Health and Human Services

$94,568 · 2

Median total compensation for the Zoology 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

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

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Peter Dutton

Zoology/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$198,517

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,317
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $198,517
Pay grade: 04
Work city: San Diego
Work state: California
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $197,200
Duty Station Code: 063260073
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0410

Peter Dutton works as a Zoology for Department of Commerce based in San Diego, California. Peter earned $198,517 in 2026. Their pay grade is 04.

Allen Collins

Zoology/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $197,200
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0410

Allen Collins works as a Zoology for Department of Commerce based in Washington, District of Columbia. Allen earned $197,200 in 2026. Their pay grade is 05.

Thomas Munroe

Zoology/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $197,200
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 0410

Thomas Munroe holds the role of Zoology at Department of Commerce based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,200. Their pay grade is 05.

Sofie Van Parijs

Zoology/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Woods Hole
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $197,200
Duty Station Code: 251517001
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0410

Sofie Van Parijs works as a Zoology for Department of Commerce based in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. Sofie earned $197,200 in 2026. Their pay grade is 05.

Michael Vecchione

Zoology/Department of Commerce

2025 total comp

$195,200

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,200
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $195,200
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 0410

At Department of Commerce, Michael Vecchione serves as a Zoology based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2025 pay totaled $195,200. They are classified at grade 05.

Nathaniel Scholz

Zoology/Department of Commerce

2024 total comp

$190,425

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $188,719
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,706
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,425
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Seattle
Work state: Washington
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $188,719
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $188,719
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0410

At Department of Commerce, Nathaniel Scholz serves as a Zoology based in Seattle, Washington. Their 2024 pay totaled $190,425. They are classified at grade 04.

Martha Nizinski

Zoology/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$187,093

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,093
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $187,093
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0410

Martha Nizinski is a Zoology at Department of Commerce based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $187,093. They are classified at grade 04.

Rolf Ream

Zoology/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$185,203

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $183,782
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,421
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,203
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Seattle
Work state: Washington
Middle name: R

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): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 0410

Rolf Ream is a Zoology at Department of Commerce based in Seattle, Washington. 2026 total compensation came to $185,203. They are classified at grade 04.

Catherine Berchok

Zoology/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$149,614

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $148,193
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,421
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,614
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Seattle
Work state: Washington
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,193
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $148,193
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0410

Catherine Berchok is a Zoology at Department of Commerce based in Seattle, Washington. 2026 total compensation came to $149,614. They are classified at grade 04.

Katherine Bemis

Zoology/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$133,138

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $131,675
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,463
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,138
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $131,675
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $131,675
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0410

At Department of Commerce, Katherine Bemis serves as a Zoology based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,138. They are classified at grade 03.

Erin Moreland

Zoology/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$132,207

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $130,786
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,421
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,207
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Seattle
Work state: Washington
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $130,786
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $130,786
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0410

Erin Moreland is a Zoology at Department of Commerce based in Seattle, Washington. 2026 total compensation came to $132,207. They are classified at grade 03.

Genevieve Davis

Zoology/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$128,662

Sub-department: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Base pay: $127,345
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,317
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,662
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Woods Hole
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $127,345
Agency Code (OPM): CM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): CM54
Basic Pay (before locality): $127,345
Duty Station Code: 251517001
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0410

At Department of Commerce, Genevieve Davis serves as a Zoology based in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,662. They are classified at grade 04.