U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Energy / General Physical Science

Job-title file

General Physical Science

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

819 employees hold this title in Department of Energy. Median total compensation for the role is $140,142, above the department median of $134,419.

Employees: 819
Total payroll: $101.6M
Role median: $140,142
Agency median: $134,419
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$204,000+

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

How total compensation varies among the 819 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

General Physical Science pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Physical Scientists, All Other — about 22,300 people — is $122,570. Department of Energy pays a median base salary of $149,465 for this role, 22% above that figure — about the 67th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Energy sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$67,000

$86,620

$122,570

$161,890

$195,190

Department of Energy median · $149,465

The bar is the range of annual wages for Physical Scientists, All Other 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 685 of 819 people in this role paid at least $25,000in 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 $140,142, 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)

General Physical Science is held in 24 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Energy, the median of $140,142 ranks #15 of 24.

Highest-paying departments for this role

National Science Foundation

$204,000 · 157

Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

$185,824 · 496

Department of State

$181,216 · 20

Department of Justice

$171,923 · 11

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$169,743 · 126

Department of Housing and Urban Developm

$162,629 · 5

International Joint Cmsn: U.S. & Canada

$162,166 · 4

U.S. Agency for International Development

$159,473 · 13

Office of Management and Budget

$157,983 · 2

Department of Commerce

$157,631 · 1,154

Department of Transportation

$154,917 · 26

Nat Archives and Records Administration

$153,345 · 4

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

Record list

Employees with this title

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Anthony Takacs

General Physical Science/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$165,632

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $165,632
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,632
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Piketon
Work county: Pike
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $165,632
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 396530131
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Energy, Anthony Takacs serves as a General Physical Science based in Piketon, Ohio. Their 2024 pay totaled $165,632. They are classified at grade 14.

Adam Bradley

General Physical Science/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$165,632

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $165,632
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,632
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Piketon
Work county: Pike
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $165,632
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 396530131
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Adam Bradley works as a General Physical Science for Department of Energy based in Piketon, Ohio. Adam earned $165,632 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Noah Lawson

General Physical Science/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$165,632

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $165,632
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,632
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Piketon
Work county: Pike
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $165,632
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 396530131
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Energy, Noah Lawson serves as a General Physical Science based in Piketon, Ohio. Their 2024 pay totaled $165,632. They are classified at grade 14.

Christian Fedorko

General Physical Science/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$165,468

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $163,468
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,468
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Pittsburgh
Work county: Allegheny
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,468
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,344
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426600003
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christian Fedorko holds the role of General Physical Science at Department of Energy based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 2024, their total compensation was $165,468. Their pay grade is 15.

Naomi Jaschke

General Physical Science/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$164,900

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $162,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Richland
Work county: Benton
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531850005
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Naomi Jaschke is a General Physical Science at Department of Energy based in Richland, Washington. 2024 total compensation came to $164,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Joseph Renk

General Physical Science/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$164,245

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $164,245
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,245
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Pittsburgh
Work county: Allegheny
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $164,245
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426600003
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Joseph Renk works as a General Physical Science for Department of Energy based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Joseph earned $164,245 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Mcmahan Gray

General Physical Science/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$164,245

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $164,245
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,245
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Pittsburgh
Work county: Allegheny
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $164,245
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426600003
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mcmahan Gray holds the role of General Physical Science at Department of Energy based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 2024, their total compensation was $164,245. Their pay grade is 14.

Richard Hammack

General Physical Science/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$164,245

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $164,245
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,245
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Pittsburgh
Work county: Allegheny
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $164,245
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426600003
Length of Service (Years): 45
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Richard Hammack works as a General Physical Science for Department of Energy based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Richard earned $164,245 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Johnna Sholtis

General Physical Science/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$164,245

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $164,245
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,245
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Pittsburgh
Work county: Allegheny
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $164,245
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426600003
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Johnna Sholtis holds the role of General Physical Science at Department of Energy based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 2024, their total compensation was $164,245. Their pay grade is 14.

Tim Mewes

General Physical Science/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$163,964

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $163,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,964
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Germantown
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,964
Basic Pay (before locality): $123,041
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240660031
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tim Mewes holds the role of General Physical Science at Department of Energy based in Germantown, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $163,964. Their pay grade is 15.

Jordan Thomas

General Physical Science/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$163,964

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $163,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,964
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Germantown
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,964
Basic Pay (before locality): $123,041
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240660031
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jordan Thomas works as a General Physical Science for Department of Energy based in Germantown, Maryland. Jordan earned $163,964 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Christina Calvin

General Physical Science/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$163,964

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $163,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,964
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,964
Basic Pay (before locality): $123,041
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christina Calvin is a General Physical Science at Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $163,964. They are classified at grade 15.

Thomas Johnson

General Physical Science/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$163,964

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $163,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,964
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,964
Basic Pay (before locality): $123,041
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Energy, Thomas Johnson serves as a General Physical Science based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $163,964. They are classified at grade 15.

Ian Rowe

General Physical Science/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$163,964

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $163,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,964
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,964
Basic Pay (before locality): $123,041
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ian Rowe holds the role of General Physical Science at Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $163,964. Their pay grade is 15.

Rachel Madiar

General Physical Science/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$163,698

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $163,698
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,698
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Warrenville
Work county: Du Page
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,698
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 179000043
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rachel Madiar is a General Physical Science at Department of Energy based in Warrenville, Illinois. 2024 total compensation came to $163,698. They are classified at grade 14.

Noreen Brachmann

General Physical Science/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$163,698

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $163,698
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,698
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Lemont
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,698
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 174750031
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Noreen Brachmann holds the role of General Physical Science at Department of Energy based in Lemont, Illinois. In 2024, their total compensation was $163,698. Their pay grade is 14.

Alan Doane

General Physical Science/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$163,619

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $163,619
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,619
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Aiken
Work county: Aiken
Work state: South Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,619
Basic Pay (before locality): $140,061
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 450020003
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): EK

Alan Doane works as a General Physical Science for Department of Energy based in Aiken, South Carolina. Alan earned $163,619 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Brian Strazisar

General Physical Science/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$163,468

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $163,468
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,468
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Pittsburgh
Work county: Allegheny
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,468
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,344
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426600003
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brian Strazisar holds the role of General Physical Science at Department of Energy based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 2024, their total compensation was $163,468. Their pay grade is 15.