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 $25,000 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 $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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Sarah Thornton

General Physical Science/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): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): NN

Sarah Thornton is a General Physical Science at Department of Energy based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. 2024 total compensation came to $0. They are classified at grade ##.

William Todd

General Physical Science/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: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): NN

William Todd holds the role of General Physical Science at Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $0. Their pay grade is ##.

Chacon Vidana

General Physical Science/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): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): EN

Chacon Vidana works as a General Physical Science for Department of Energy based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Chacon earned $0 in 2024. Their pay grade is ##.

Gabriel Vigil

General Physical Science/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: Los Alamos
Work county: Los Alamos
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350510028
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): EN

Gabriel Vigil holds the role of General Physical Science at Department of Energy based in Los Alamos, New Mexico. In 2024, their total compensation was $0. Their pay grade is ##.

Debra Volk

General Physical Science/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): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): NN

At Department of Energy, Debra Volk serves as a General Physical Science based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Their 2024 pay totaled $0. They are classified at grade ##.

Jennifer Ward

General Physical Science/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: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): NN

Jennifer Ward is a General Physical Science at Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $0. They are classified at grade ##.

Edward Watkins

General Physical Science/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: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): ES

Edward Watkins works as a General Physical Science for Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. Edward earned $0 in 2024. Their pay grade is ##.

Amy Whitworth

General Physical Science/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: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): NN

At Department of Energy, Amy Whitworth serves as a General Physical Science based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $0. They are classified at grade ##.

William Wihebrink

General Physical Science/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: Amarillo
Work county: Potter
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 480150375
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): EN

William Wihebrink is a General Physical Science at Department of Energy based in Amarillo, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $0. They are classified at grade ##.

Ray Wogec

General Physical Science/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: Livermore
Work county: Alameda
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061920001
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): NN

Ray Wogec works as a General Physical Science for Department of Energy based in Livermore, California. Ray earned $0 in 2024. Their pay grade is ##.

Sarah Zappitello

General Physical Science/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): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): NN

Sarah Zappitello is a General Physical Science at Department of Energy based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. 2024 total compensation came to $0. They are classified at grade ##.

Jordan Arnswald

General Physical Science/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: Las Vegas
Work county: Clark
Work state: Nevada

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 320120003
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): NN

Jordan Arnswald holds the role of General Physical Science at Department of Energy based in Las Vegas, Nevada. In 2024, their total compensation was $0. Their pay grade is ##.

Corrie Baker

General Physical Science/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: Amarillo
Work county: Potter
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 480150375
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): EN

At Department of Energy, Corrie Baker serves as a General Physical Science based in Amarillo, Texas. Their 2024 pay totaled $0. They are classified at grade ##.

Shawn Taulbee

General Physical Science/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: Las Vegas
Work county: Clark
Work state: Nevada

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 320120003
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): EN

Shawn Taulbee holds the role of General Physical Science at Department of Energy based in Las Vegas, Nevada. In 2024, their total compensation was $0. Their pay grade is ##.

William Levedahl

General Physical Science/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: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): EN

William Levedahl works as a General Physical Science for Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. William earned $0 in 2024. Their pay grade is ##.

Adria Bodour

General Physical Science/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): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): EN

At Department of Energy, Adria Bodour serves as a General Physical Science based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Their 2024 pay totaled $0. They are classified at grade ##.

Caballero Garcia

General Physical Science/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: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): EN

Caballero Garcia is a General Physical Science at Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $0. They are classified at grade ##.

Sam Potier

General Physical Science/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): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): NN

Sam Potier is a General Physical Science at Department of Energy based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. 2024 total compensation came to $0. They are classified at grade ##.

Edward Hoegg

General Physical Science/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: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): NN

Edward Hoegg works as a General Physical Science for Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. Edward earned $0 in 2024. Their pay grade is ##.