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

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

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

13 employees hold this title in Department of Energy. Median total compensation for the role is $151,984, above the department median of $143,402.

Employees: 13
Total payroll: $2M
Role median: $151,984
Agency median: $143,402
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$144,671$175,874+

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

How total compensation varies among the 13 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)

Welding is held in 8 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Energy, the median of $151,984 ranks #1 of 8.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Smithsonian Institution

$87,038 · 2

Department of Transportation

$86,107 · 1

Department of Homeland Security

$84,250 · 73

Department of Veterans Affairs

$77,428 · 12

Department of Agriculture

$74,647 · 20

Department of Interior

$74,631 · 10

Inter Bound and Water Community United States Section

$72,471 · 4

Median total compensation for the Welding 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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Donald Daugherty

Welding/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$179,263

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $178,313
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $950
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,263
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Vancouver
Work state: Washington
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $178,313
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $178,313
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 3703

Donald Daugherty holds the role of Welding at Department of Energy based in Vancouver, Washington. In 2026, their total compensation was $179,263. Their pay grade is 00.

Darrell Kelley

Welding/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$165,143

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $159,843
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,143
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Vancouver
Work state: Washington
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $159,843
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,843
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 3703

Darrell Kelley holds the role of Welding at Department of Energy based in Vancouver, Washington. In 2024, their total compensation was $165,143. Their pay grade is 00.

Aaron Brooks

Welding/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$152,070

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $151,120
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $950
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,070
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Ellensburg
Work state: Washington
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $151,120
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,120
Duty Station Code: 530620037
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 3703

Aaron Brooks holds the role of Welding at Department of Energy based in Ellensburg, Washington. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,070. Their pay grade is 00.

Hanner Pearce

Welding/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$152,070

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $151,120
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $950
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,070
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Spokane
Work state: Washington
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $151,120
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,120
Duty Station Code: 532110063
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 3703

Hanner Pearce is a Welding at Department of Energy based in Spokane, Washington. 2026 total compensation came to $152,070. They are classified at grade 00.

Frank Rosadomestre

Welding/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$152,070

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $151,120
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $950
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,070
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Vancouver
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $151,120
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,120
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 3703

Frank Rosadomestre works as a Welding for Department of Energy based in Vancouver, Washington. Frank earned $152,070 in 2026. Their pay grade is 00.

Raymond Peterson

Welding/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$152,027

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $151,120
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $907
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,027
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Vancouver
Work state: Washington
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $151,120
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,120
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 3703

Raymond Peterson works as a Welding for Department of Energy based in Vancouver, Washington. Raymond earned $152,027 in 2026. Their pay grade is 00.

Carson Claudio

Welding/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$151,984

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $151,120
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $864
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,984
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Vancouver
Work state: Washington
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $151,120
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,120
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 3703

Carson Claudio is a Welding at Department of Energy based in Vancouver, Washington. 2026 total compensation came to $151,984. They are classified at grade 00.

Joshua Setzer

Welding/Department of Energy

2026 total comp

$151,984

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $151,120
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $864
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,984
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Vancouver
Work state: Washington
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $151,120
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,120
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 3703

Joshua Setzer works as a Welding for Department of Energy based in Vancouver, Washington. Joshua earned $151,984 in 2026. Their pay grade is 00.

Fredrick Wassenmiller

Welding/Department of Energy

2025 total comp

$145,584

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $142,834
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,584
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Vancouver
Work state: Washington
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,834
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $142,834
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 3703

Fredrick Wassenmiller is a Welding at Department of Energy based in Vancouver, Washington. 2025 total compensation came to $145,584. They are classified at grade 00.

Frank Rosado-Mestre

Welding/Department of Energy

2025 total comp

$145,484

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $142,834
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,650
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,484
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Vancouver
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,834
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $142,834
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 3703

Frank Rosado-Mestre holds the role of Welding at Department of Energy based in Vancouver, Washington. In 2025, their total compensation was $145,484. Their pay grade is 00.

Eugene Knudson

Welding/Department of Energy

2025 total comp

$145,284

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $142,834
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,284
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Vancouver
Work state: Washington
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,834
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $142,834
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 3703

Eugene Knudson works as a Welding for Department of Energy based in Vancouver, Washington. Eugene earned $145,284 in 2025. Their pay grade is 00.

Bradley Pelcha

Welding/Department of Energy

2025 total comp

$145,284

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $142,834
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,284
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Vancouver
Work state: Washington
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,834
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $142,834
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 3703

Bradley Pelcha works as a Welding for Department of Energy based in Vancouver, Washington. Bradley earned $145,284 in 2025. Their pay grade is 00.

Sean Magill

Welding/Department of Energy

2025 total comp

$144,671

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $142,834
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,837
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,671
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Vancouver
Work state: Washington
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,834
Agency Code (OPM): DN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DN00
Basic Pay (before locality): $142,834
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 3703

Sean Magill is a Welding at Department of Energy based in Vancouver, Washington. 2025 total compensation came to $144,671. They are classified at grade 00.