U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Energy / Technical Writing and Editing

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Technical Writing and Editing

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

12 employees hold this title in Department of Energy. Median total compensation for the role is $157,795, above the department median of $143,402.

Employees: 12
Total payroll: $1.9M
Role median: $157,795
Agency median: $143,402
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$117,049$185,234+

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)

Technical Writing and Editing is held in 27 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Energy, the median of $157,795 ranks #4 of 27.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$256,630 · 2

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$200,922 · 4

General Services Administration

$161,448 · 1

National Transportation Safety Board

$155,236 · 23

Railroad Retirement Board

$154,682 · 1

Smithsonian Institution

$151,033 · 6

National Science Foundation

$146,594 · 6

United States Agency for International Development

$146,289 · 1

Department of State

$146,143 · 9

Department of Health and Human Services

$138,024 · 150

U.S. International Development Finance Corporation

$137,000 · 1

Department of Commerce

$134,464 · 28

Median total compensation for the Technical Writing and Editing 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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Robert Barksdale

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Energy

2025 total comp

$185,234

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $185,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,234
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,234
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

Robert Barksdale is a Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2025 total compensation came to $185,234. They are classified at grade 14.

Paul Merolli

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Energy

2025 total comp

$185,234

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $185,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,234
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Silver Spring
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,234
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

Paul Merolli holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Energy based in Silver Spring, Maryland. In 2025, their total compensation was $185,234. Their pay grade is 14.

Christinne Kelly

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$171,644

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $169,644
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,644
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Everett
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $169,644
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 530690061
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

At Department of Energy, Christinne Kelly serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Everett, Washington. Their 2026 pay totaled $171,644. They are classified at grade 14.

Emily Meredith

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$170,402

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $167,902
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,402
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,902
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,356
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

At Department of Energy, Emily Meredith serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $170,402. They are classified at grade 14.

Heather Mcdaniel

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$169,902

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $167,902
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $169,902
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,902
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,356
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

Heather Mcdaniel is a Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $169,902. They are classified at grade 14.

Christinne Govereau

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$162,873

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $162,373
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,873
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Chula Vista
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,373
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Duty Station Code: 060710073
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

At Department of Energy, Christinne Govereau serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Chula Vista, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $162,873. They are classified at grade 14.

Phillip Bratta

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Energy

2025 total comp

$152,716

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $148,716
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,716
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Brentwood
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Michael

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,716
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DNFE
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,032
Duty Station Code: 240180033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

Phillip Bratta holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Energy based in Brentwood, Maryland. In 2025, their total compensation was $152,716. Their pay grade is 13.

Kristen Tsai

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Energy

2025 total comp

$148,716

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $148,716
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,716
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Severna Park
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,716
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,032
Duty Station Code: 241420003
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

Kristen Tsai holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Energy based in Severna Park, Maryland. In 2025, their total compensation was $148,716. Their pay grade is 13.

Jeffrey Beattie

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$138,714

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $133,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,714
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Eugene

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,964
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DNFE
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

At Department of Energy, Jeffrey Beattie serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $138,714. They are classified at grade 13.

Jerry Chiang

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Energy

2025 total comp

$138,458

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $136,658
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,458
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $136,658
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DNFE
Basic Pay (before locality): $102,029
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

Jerry Chiang works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. Jerry earned $138,458 in 2025. Their pay grade is 13.

Julia Torres

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$131,904

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $129,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,904
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,904
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,987
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

Julia Torres works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. Julia earned $131,904 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Yesenia Carrillo

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Energy

2025 total comp

$117,049

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $113,549
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,049
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Portland
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: Lizbeth

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $113,549
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DNFE
Basic Pay (before locality): $90,025
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

At Department of Energy, Yesenia Carrillo serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Portland, Oregon. Their 2025 pay totaled $117,049. They are classified at grade 13.