U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Health and Human Services / Animal Health Technician

Job-title file

Animal Health Technician at Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Federal Government

Operate, maintain, and repair equipment or facilities, performing skilled hands-on work.

25 employees hold this title in Department of Health and Human Services. Median total compensation for the role is $57,150, below the department median of $138,024.

Employees: 25
Total payroll: $1.5M
Role median: $57,150
Agency median: $138,024
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$48,005$84,304+

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How total compensation varies among the 25 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.

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This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Animal Health Technician is held in 6 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Health and Human Services, the median of $57,150 ranks #6 of 6.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Commerce

$80,359 · 1

Department of Interior

$79,436 · 1

Smithsonian Institution

$76,915 · 7

Department of Agriculture

$68,758 · 431

Department of Veterans Affairs

$67,187 · 20

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

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Animal Health Technician beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 3 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $68,242 ranks #1 of 3. See Animal Health Technician across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City of Charlotte

$51,480 · 9

Tennessee

$45,840 · 15

Median total compensation for comparable Animal Health Technician roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Same department

Other job titles in Department of Health and Human Services

Accounting 506
Administration and Office Support Student Trainee 253
Administrative Officer 1,329
Auditing 731
Bioengineering & Biomedical Engineering 348
Budget Analysis 1,016
Chemistry 1,836
Computer Science 323
Consumer Safety 3,650
Contact Representative 303
Contracting 1,572
Custodial Working 590
Dental Assistant 451
Dental Officer 334
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist 266
Economist 258
Emergency Management Specialist 392
Financial Administration and Program 644
General Arts and Information 1,115
General Attorney 1,268
General Business and Industry 489
General Engineering 674
General Health Science 10,805
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 5,921
Government Information Specialist 247
Grants Management 1,153
Health Aid and Technician 1,593
Health Insurance Administration 3,208
Health System Specialist 275
Human Resources Management 1,522
Information Technology Management 4,291
Maintenance Mechanic 453
Management and Program Analysis 6,132
Mathematical Statistics 703
Medical Officer 5,766
Medical Records Technician 662
Medical Support Assistance 1,280
Medical Technologist 494
Microbiology 1,222
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 7,606
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 1,088
Nurse 5,225
Nursing Assistant 390
Pharmacist 1,242
Pharmacology 719
Pharmacy Technician 448
Physician Assistant 253
Program Management 391
Psychology 279
Public Affairs 396
Public Health Program Specialist 4,930
Secretary 257
Security Administration 398
Security Guard 328
Social Science 2,526
Statistics 561
Technical Information Services 259
Toxicology 270
Training Instruction 246
Veterinary Medical Science 346

Record list

Employees with this title

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Kevin Cogan

Animal Health Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2025 total comp

$90,898

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $90,898
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,898
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Poolesville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $90,898
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE38
Basic Pay (before locality): $67,865
Duty Station Code: 241250031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704

Kevin Cogan works as a Animal Health Technician for Department of Health and Human Services based in Poolesville, Maryland. Kevin earned $90,898 in 2025. Their pay grade is 09.

Tori Buckles

Animal Health Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$77,161

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response
Base pay: $77,161
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,161
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Big Sur
Work state: California
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,161
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE60
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,727
Duty Station Code: 060372053
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704

At Department of Health and Human Services, Tori Buckles serves as a Animal Health Technician based in Big Sur, California. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,161. They are classified at grade 09.

Timothy Sockwell

Animal Health Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$76,820

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Base pay: $76,820
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,820
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Atlanta
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $76,820
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE39
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,057
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704

Timothy Sockwell works as a Animal Health Technician for Department of Health and Human Services based in Atlanta, Georgia. Timothy earned $76,820 in 2026. Their pay grade is 08.

Gregory Carastro

Animal Health Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2025 total comp

$72,017

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response
Base pay: $72,017
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,017
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Amity
Work state: New York
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,017
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE60
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,205
Duty Station Code: 360159071
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704

Gregory Carastro works as a Animal Health Technician for Department of Health and Human Services based in Amity, New York. Gregory earned $72,017 in 2025. Their pay grade is 09.

Judith Wiles

Animal Health Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$72,012

Sub-department: Health Resources and Services Administration
Base pay: $72,012
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,012
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Baton Rouge
Work state: Louisiana
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,012
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE34
Basic Pay (before locality): $61,517
Duty Station Code: 220150033
Duty Station State: LA
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704

At Department of Health and Human Services, Judith Wiles serves as a Animal Health Technician based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,012. They are classified at grade 09.

Erica Beedle

Animal Health Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$63,081

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response
Base pay: $63,081
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,081
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Novato
Work state: California
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,081
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE60
Basic Pay (before locality): $43,106
Duty Station Code: 062460041
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704

Erica Beedle works as a Animal Health Technician for Department of Health and Human Services based in Novato, California. Erica earned $63,081 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Naomi Lingenhol

Animal Health Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$59,465

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response
Base pay: $59,465
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,465
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Valley Stream
Work state: New York
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $59,465
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE60
Basic Pay (before locality): $43,106
Duty Station Code: 366250059
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704

Naomi Lingenhol holds the role of Animal Health Technician at Department of Health and Human Services based in Valley Stream, New York. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,465. Their pay grade is 07.

Tracy Darling

Animal Health Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$58,827

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response
Base pay: $58,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,827
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Santa Paula
Work state: California
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,827
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE60
Basic Pay (before locality): $43,106
Duty Station Code: 063480111
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704

Tracy Darling works as a Animal Health Technician for Department of Health and Human Services based in Santa Paula, California. Tracy earned $58,827 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Andrea Brownstein

Animal Health Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$57,736

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response
Base pay: $57,736
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,736
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Hillsboro
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $57,736
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE60
Basic Pay (before locality): $43,106
Duty Station Code: 511240107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704

Andrea Brownstein holds the role of Animal Health Technician at Department of Health and Human Services based in Hillsboro, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,736. Their pay grade is 07.

Gina Ma

Animal Health Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$57,641

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response
Base pay: $57,641
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,641
Pay grade: 07
Work city: San Diego
Work state: California
Middle name: Lin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $57,641
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE60
Basic Pay (before locality): $43,106
Duty Station Code: 063260073
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704

Gina Ma holds the role of Animal Health Technician at Department of Health and Human Services based in San Diego, California. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,641. Their pay grade is 07.

Naomi Seufert

Animal Health Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$57,594

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response
Base pay: $57,594
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,594
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Valley Stream
Work state: New York
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $57,594
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE60
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Duty Station Code: 366250059
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704

Naomi Seufert is a Animal Health Technician at Department of Health and Human Services based in Valley Stream, New York. 2024 total compensation came to $57,594. They are classified at grade 07.

Laurie Mccarter

Animal Health Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$57,150

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response
Base pay: $57,150
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,150
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Danville
Work state: New Hampshire
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $57,150
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE60
Basic Pay (before locality): $43,106
Duty Station Code: 330087015
Duty Station State: NH
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704

Laurie Mccarter holds the role of Animal Health Technician at Department of Health and Human Services based in Danville, New Hampshire. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,150. Their pay grade is 07.

Amy Newfield

Animal Health Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$57,150

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response
Base pay: $57,150
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,150
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Upton
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $57,150
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE60
Basic Pay (before locality): $43,106
Duty Station Code: 251310027
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704

Amy Newfield is a Animal Health Technician at Department of Health and Human Services based in Upton, Massachusetts. 2026 total compensation came to $57,150. They are classified at grade 07.

Tiah Schwartz

Animal Health Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$54,370

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response
Base pay: $54,370
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,370
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Oregon City
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $54,370
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE60
Basic Pay (before locality): $43,106
Duty Station Code: 411580005
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704

Tiah Schwartz works as a Animal Health Technician for Department of Health and Human Services based in Oregon City, Oregon. Tiah earned $54,370 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Elizabeth Stich

Animal Health Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$53,361

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response
Base pay: $53,361
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,361
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Colbert
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $53,361
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE60
Basic Pay (before locality): $43,106
Duty Station Code: 131230195
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704

Elizabeth Stich is a Animal Health Technician at Department of Health and Human Services based in Colbert, Georgia. 2026 total compensation came to $53,361. They are classified at grade 07.

Mikki Cook

Animal Health Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$52,680

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response
Base pay: $52,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,680
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Keaau
Work state: Hawaii
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $52,680
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE60
Basic Pay (before locality): $43,106
Duty Station Code: 154150001
Duty Station State: HI
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704

Mikki Cook works as a Animal Health Technician for Department of Health and Human Services based in Keaau, Hawaii. Mikki earned $52,680 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Angela Davidson

Animal Health Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$51,740

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response
Base pay: $51,740
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,740
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Saint Charles
Work state: Missouri
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $51,740
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE60
Basic Pay (before locality): $43,106
Duty Station Code: 297010183
Duty Station State: MO
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704

At Department of Health and Human Services, Angela Davidson serves as a Animal Health Technician based in Saint Charles, Missouri. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,740. They are classified at grade 07.

Karyn Carlson

Animal Health Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$51,417

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response
Base pay: $51,417
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,417
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Marana
Work state: Arizona
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $51,417
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE60
Basic Pay (before locality): $43,106
Duty Station Code: 040295019
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704

At Department of Health and Human Services, Karyn Carlson serves as a Animal Health Technician based in Marana, Arizona. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,417. They are classified at grade 07.

Audrey Kukwa

Animal Health Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$51,203

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response
Base pay: $51,203
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,203
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Richfield
Work state: Ohio
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $51,203
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE60
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Duty Station Code: 396909153
Duty Station State: OH
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704

Audrey Kukwa holds the role of Animal Health Technician at Department of Health and Human Services based in Richfield, Ohio. In 2024, their total compensation was $51,203. Their pay grade is 07.

Debbie Whitten

Animal Health Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$50,969

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response
Base pay: $50,969
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,969
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Birmingham
Work state: Alabama
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $50,969
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE60
Basic Pay (before locality): $43,106
Duty Station Code: 010350073
Duty Station State: AL
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704

Debbie Whitten holds the role of Animal Health Technician at Department of Health and Human Services based in Birmingham, Alabama. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,969. Their pay grade is 07.

Anna Ellis

Animal Health Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$50,460

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response
Base pay: $50,460
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,460
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Jacksonville
Work state: Florida
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $50,460
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE60
Basic Pay (before locality): $43,106
Duty Station Code: 121510031
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704

Anna Ellis works as a Animal Health Technician for Department of Health and Human Services based in Jacksonville, Florida. Anna earned $50,460 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Carol Newsom

Animal Health Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$50,460

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response
Base pay: $50,460
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,460
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Knoxville
Work state: Tennessee
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $50,460
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE60
Basic Pay (before locality): $43,106
Duty Station Code: 471300093
Duty Station State: TN
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704

At Department of Health and Human Services, Carol Newsom serves as a Animal Health Technician based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,460. They are classified at grade 07.

Arianne Perlinski

Animal Health Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$50,460

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response
Base pay: $50,460
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,460
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Bozeman
Work state: Montana
Middle name: Jeri

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $50,460
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE60
Basic Pay (before locality): $43,106
Duty Station Code: 300130031
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704

At Department of Health and Human Services, Arianne Perlinski serves as a Animal Health Technician based in Bozeman, Montana. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,460. They are classified at grade 07.

Dawn Slessman

Animal Health Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$50,460

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response
Base pay: $50,460
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,460
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Fort Wayne
Work state: Indiana
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $50,460
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE60
Basic Pay (before locality): $43,106
Duty Station Code: 181580003
Duty Station State: IN
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704

Dawn Slessman holds the role of Animal Health Technician at Department of Health and Human Services based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,460. Their pay grade is 07.

Joan Collins

Animal Health Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$48,005

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response
Base pay: $48,005
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,005
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Bridgewater
Work state: New Jersey
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $48,005
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE60
Basic Pay (before locality): $34,799
Duty Station Code: 340425035
Duty Station State: NJ
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704

Joan Collins is a Animal Health Technician at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bridgewater, New Jersey. 2026 total compensation came to $48,005. They are classified at grade 05.