U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Energy / Accounting Technician

Job-title file

Accounting Technician

Maintain financial records, prepare budgets and reports, and ensure compliance with fiscal rules.

14 employees hold this title in Department of Energy. Median total compensation for the role is $61,774, below the department median of $134,419.

Employees: 14
Total payroll: $840.2K
Role median: $61,774
Agency median: $134,419
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$79,456+

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

How total compensation varies among the 14 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

Accounting Technician pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — about 1,373,680 people — is $50,670. Department of Energy pays a median base salary of $63,591 for this role, 26% above that figure — about the 77th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Energy sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$36,000

$43,520

$50,670

$61,470

$74,550

Department of Energy median · $63,591

The bar is the range of annual wages for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Energy’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Computed over the 13 of 14 people in this role paid at least $25,000 in 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 Energy is $61,774, 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)

Accounting Technician is held in 30 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Energy, the median of $61,774 ranks #19 of 30.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Export-Import Bank of the United States

$84,718 · 2

Fed Retirement Thrift Investment Board

$82,085 · 1

Environmental Protection Agency

$81,489 · 2

Fed Mediation and Conciliation Service

$79,018 · 4

Presidio Trust

$78,989 · 3

Federal Communications Commission

$78,446 · 3

Department of Justice

$77,112 · 4

United States Agency for International Development

$76,382 · 1

Office of Personnel Management

$74,318 · 1

Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

$74,110 · 1

Social Security Administration

$71,034 · 5

Department of Labor

$70,859 · 5

Median total compensation for the Accounting Technician role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Accounting Technician beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 18 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $57,454 ranks #9 of 18. See Accounting Technician across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

$102,935 · 292

$89,627 · 5

$88,246 · 45

$72,721 · 31

$69,743 · 24

$64,488 · 69

$61,589 · 9

$61,097 · 313

Median total compensation for comparable Accounting Technician 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 Energy

Accounting 321
Administrative Officer 43
Archeology 37
Auditing 173
Budget Analysis 328
Civil Engineering 260
Contracting 700
Economist 205
Electrical Engineering 571
Electrical Power Controlling 170
Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic 55
Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic 138
Electronics Engineering 110
Electronics Mechanic 46
Emergency Management Specialist 132
Engineering Technical 31
Environmental Protection Specialist 113
Equal Employment Opportunity 29
Equipment Facilities, and Services 54
Financial Administration and Program 149
Financial Analysis 45
Fish Biology 41
Foreign Affairs 158
General Attorney 689
General Business and Industry 727
General Engineering 1,711
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 80
General Physical Science 819
Grants Management 158
Health Physics 36
Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic 38
High Voltage Electrician 617
Human Resources Assistance 31
Human Resources Management 350
Industrial Hygiene 32
Industrial Property Management 28
Information Technology Management 873
International Relations 43
Loan Specialist 45
Management and Program Analysis 1,448
Mathematical Statistics 45
Mechanical Engineering 63
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 1,190
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 186
Operations Research 109
Paralegal Specialist 34
Patent Attorney 29
Physics 43
Program Management 567
Public Affairs 100
Public Utilities Specialist 452
Quality Assurance 34
Realty 69
Records and Information Management 33
Safety and Occupational Health Management 104
Secretary 31
Security Administration 396
Statistics 58
Training Instruction 42
Transportation Specialist 37

Record list

Employees with this title

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Barbara Worrell

Accounting Technician/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$80,510

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $80,510
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,510
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Frederick
Work county: Frederick
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,510
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,416
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240580021
Length of Service (Years): 42
Occupation Code (OPM): 0525
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Barbara Worrell is a Accounting Technician at Department of Energy based in Frederick, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $80,510. They are classified at grade 08.

Terry Willis

Accounting Technician/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$76,456

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $75,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,456
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Tulsa
Work county: Osage
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,020
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 404780113
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0525
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Energy, Terry Willis serves as a Accounting Technician based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Their 2024 pay totaled $76,456. They are classified at grade 09.

Deborah Sterling

Accounting Technician/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$70,859

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $70,859
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,859
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Lakewood
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $70,859
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,557
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 0525
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Energy, Deborah Sterling serves as a Accounting Technician based in Lakewood, Colorado. Their 2024 pay totaled $70,859. They are classified at grade 07.

Dina Ryan

Accounting Technician/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$68,868

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $68,768
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,868
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Tulsa
Work county: Osage
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,768
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,867
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 404780113
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 0525
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Dina Ryan holds the role of Accounting Technician at Department of Energy based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In 2024, their total compensation was $68,868. Their pay grade is 08.

Maryann Henry

Accounting Technician/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$68,768

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $68,768
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,768
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Tulsa
Work county: Osage
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,768
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,867
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 404780113
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0525
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Maryann Henry holds the role of Accounting Technician at Department of Energy based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In 2024, their total compensation was $68,768. Their pay grade is 08.

Amy Anthony

Accounting Technician/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$63,733

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $63,733
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,733
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Lenoir City
Work county: Loudon
Work state: Tennessee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,733
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,557
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 471370105
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0525
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Amy Anthony works as a Accounting Technician for Department of Energy based in Lenoir City, Tennessee. Amy earned $63,733 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

Carol Lehman

Accounting Technician/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$63,591

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $63,591
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,591
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Loveland
Work county: Larimer
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,591
Basic Pay (before locality): $48,961
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 081550069
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0525
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Carol Lehman holds the role of Accounting Technician at Department of Energy based in Loveland, Colorado. In 2024, their total compensation was $63,591. Their pay grade is 07.

Desmere Killion

Accounting Technician/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$59,957

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $59,957
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,957
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Lakewood
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $59,957
Basic Pay (before locality): $46,163
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0525
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Desmere Killion holds the role of Accounting Technician at Department of Energy based in Lakewood, Colorado. In 2024, their total compensation was $59,957. Their pay grade is 07.

Donna Wallace

Accounting Technician/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$59,624

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $59,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,624
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Folsom
Work county: Sacramento
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $59,624
Basic Pay (before locality): $46,163
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061300067
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0525
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Energy, Donna Wallace serves as a Accounting Technician based in Folsom, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $59,624. They are classified at grade 07.

Sarah Kay

Accounting Technician/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$58,139

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $58,139
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,139
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Lakewood
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,139
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,764
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0525
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Energy, Sarah Kay serves as a Accounting Technician based in Lakewood, Colorado. Their 2024 pay totaled $58,139. They are classified at grade 07.

Julie Vansickle

Accounting Technician/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$57,196

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $57,196
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,196
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Watertown
Work county: Codington
Work state: South Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $57,196
Basic Pay (before locality): $48,961
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 462860029
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0525
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Energy, Julie Vansickle serves as a Accounting Technician based in Watertown, South Dakota. Their 2024 pay totaled $57,196. They are classified at grade 07.

Veronica Jaeggi

Accounting Technician/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$56,322

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $56,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,322
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Lakewood
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $56,322
Basic Pay (before locality): $43,365
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0525
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Energy, Veronica Jaeggi serves as a Accounting Technician based in Lakewood, Colorado. Their 2024 pay totaled $56,322. They are classified at grade 07.

Denise Smith-Durham

Accounting Technician/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$56,176

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $56,176
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,176
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Cincinnati
Work county: Hamilton
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $56,176
Basic Pay (before locality): $46,163
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 391610061
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0525
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Denise Smith-Durham holds the role of Accounting Technician at Department of Energy based in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 2024, their total compensation was $56,176. Their pay grade is 07.

Patricia Serna

Accounting Technician/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: ##
Work city: Albuquerque
Work county: Bernalillo
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Length of Service (Years): 45
Occupation Code (OPM): 0525
Pay Plan (OPM): NU

Patricia Serna is a Accounting Technician at Department of Energy based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. 2024 total compensation came to $0. They are classified at grade ##.