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

Job-title file

Geography at Department of Energy, U.S. Federal Government

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

9 employees hold this title in Department of Energy. Median total compensation for the role is $123,580, below the department median of $143,402.

Employees: 9
Total payroll: $1.1M
Role median: $123,580
Agency median: $143,402
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$100,608$151,767+

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

How total compensation varies among the 9 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)

Geography is held in 17 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Energy, the median of $123,580 ranks #11 of 17.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Federal Housing Finance Agency

$229,205 · 1

International Joint Commission United States & Canada

$177,497 · 1

United States Agency for International Development

$175,127 · 2

Department of State

$172,700 · 3

Department of Housing and Urban Development

$159,322 · 1

Department of Justice

$158,322 · 1

Department of Transportation

$144,396 · 8

Department of Commerce

$129,728 · 174

Inter Bound and Water Community United States Section

$127,725 · 1

Department of Veterans Affairs

$126,917 · 7

Environmental Protection Agency

$121,100 · 12

Department of Health and Human Services

$119,037 · 5

Median total compensation for the Geography 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 Energy

Accounting 350
Administrative Officer 47
Archeology 45
Auditing 212
Budget Analysis 370
Civil Engineering 295
Contracting 800
Economist 218
Electrical Engineering 654
Electrical Power Controlling 216
Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic 61
Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic 140
Electronics Engineering 135
Electronics Mechanic 55
Emergency Management Specialist 155
Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee 40
Engineering Technical 39
Environmental Protection Specialist 136
Equal Employment Opportunity 35
Equipment Facilities, and Services 76
Facility Operations Services 39
Financial Administration and Program 170
Financial Analysis 51
Fish Biology 45
Foreign Affairs 184
General Attorney 791
General Business and Industry 937
General Engineering 1,941
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 96
General Physical Science 963
Grants Management 218
Health Physics 38
Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic 37
High Voltage Electrician 676
Human Resources Assistance 44
Human Resources Management 436
Industrial Hygiene 36
Information Technology Management 1,016
International Relations 59
Loan Specialist 55
Management and Program Analysis 1,859
Mathematical Statistics 49
Mechanical Engineering 78
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 1,548
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 193
Operations Research 127
Paralegal Specialist 40
Physics 46
Program Management 762
Public Affairs 118
Public Utilities Specialist 540
Quality Assurance 37
Realty 90
Records and Information Management 37
Safety and Occupational Health Management 121
Secretary 45
Security Administration 468
Statistics 67
Training Instruction 48
Transportation Specialist 48

Record list

Employees with this title

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Eric Weisbender

Geography/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$152,824

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $150,324
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,824
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Lakewood
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,324
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,173
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0150

Eric Weisbender holds the role of Geography at Department of Energy based in Lakewood, Colorado. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,824. Their pay grade is 13.

Ryan Beck

Geography/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$146,218

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $145,268
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $950
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,218
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Vancouver
Work state: Washington
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,268
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,173
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0150

At Department of Energy, Ryan Beck serves as a Geography based in Vancouver, Washington. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,218. They are classified at grade 13.

Bradley Gard

Geography/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$127,665

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $126,415
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,665
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Loveland
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,415
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,855
Duty Station Code: 081550069
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0150

Bradley Gard holds the role of Geography at Department of Energy based in Loveland, Colorado. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,665. Their pay grade is 12.

Rebecca Woods

Geography/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$127,103

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $126,153
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $950
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,103
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Vancouver
Work state: Washington
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,153
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0150

Rebecca Woods is a Geography at Department of Energy based in Vancouver, Washington. 2026 total compensation came to $127,103. They are classified at grade 13.

Christine Woodward

Geography/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$123,580

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $122,330
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,580
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Portland
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,330
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,987
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0150

Christine Woodward holds the role of Geography at Department of Energy based in Portland, Oregon. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,580. Their pay grade is 13.

Sean Pickner

Geography/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$107,038

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $106,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $950
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,038
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Vancouver
Work state: Washington
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $106,088
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,110
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0150

At Department of Energy, Sean Pickner serves as a Geography based in Vancouver, Washington. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,038. They are classified at grade 12.

Tara Remington

Geography/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$107,038

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $106,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $950
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,038
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Portland
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: M P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $106,088
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,110
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0150

At Department of Energy, Tara Remington serves as a Geography based in Portland, Oregon. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,038. They are classified at grade 12.

Cary Chaffee

Geography/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$100,608

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $99,658
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $950
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,608
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Portland
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,658
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,012
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0150

Cary Chaffee holds the role of Geography at Department of Energy based in Portland, Oregon. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,608. Their pay grade is 12.

Brian Murphy

Geography/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$100,608

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $99,658
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $950
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,608
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Portland
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,658
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,012
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0150

Brian Murphy works as a Geography for Department of Energy based in Portland, Oregon. Brian earned $100,608 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.