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

Job-title file

Animal Health Technician

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

26 employees hold this title in Department of Health and Human Services. Median total compensation for the role is $55,383, below the department median of $129,759.

Employees: 26
Total payroll: $1.5M
Role median: $55,383
Agency median: $129,759
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$46,494$87,581+

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How total compensation varies among the 26 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)

Animal Health Technician is held in 6 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Health and Human Services, the median of $55,383 ranks #6 of 6.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Interior

$75,800 · 1

Smithsonian Institution

$72,965 · 2

Department of Commerce

$72,259 · 1

Department of Agriculture

$66,714 · 380

Department of Veterans Affairs

$63,733 · 19

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.

Compare jurisdictions

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 $65,962 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 Technicianroles 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.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Kevin Cogan

Animal Health Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$89,926

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $88,926
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,926
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Poolesville
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,926
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,731
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241250031
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kevin Cogan works as a Animal Health Technician for Department of Health and Human Services based in Poolesville, Maryland. Kevin earned $89,926 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

Gregory Carastro

Animal Health Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$85,236

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $85,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,236
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Amity
Work county: Orange
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $85,236
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 360159071
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Gregory Carastro works as a Animal Health Technician for Department of Health and Human Services based in Amity, New York. Gregory earned $85,236 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Archer Miller

Animal Health Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$82,379

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $82,379
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,379
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: De Kalb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,379
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,731
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Archer Miller holds the role of Animal Health Technician at Department of Health and Human Services based in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,379. Their pay grade is 09.

Tori Buckles

Animal Health Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$74,642

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $74,642
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,642
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Big Sur
Work county: Monterey
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,642
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,332
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 060372053
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Tori Buckles serves as a Animal Health Technician based in Big Sur, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $74,642. They are classified at grade 09.

Timothy Sockwell

Animal Health Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$74,584

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $74,584
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,584
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: De Kalb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,584
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,416
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Timothy Sockwell works as a Animal Health Technician for Department of Health and Human Services based in Atlanta, Georgia. Timothy earned $74,584 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.

Judith Wiles

Animal Health Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$67,961

Sub-department: Health Resources and Services Administrative
Base pay: $67,961
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,961
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Baton Rouge
Work county: East Baton Rouge
Work state: Louisiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,961
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,176
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 220150033
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Judith Wiles serves as a Animal Health Technician based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Their 2024 pay totaled $67,961. They are classified at grade 09.

Rosezina Almanza

Animal Health Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$63,369

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $63,369
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,369
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: De Kalb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,369
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,332
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rosezina Almanza is a Animal Health Technician at Department of Health and Human Services based in Atlanta, Georgia. 2024 total compensation came to $63,369. They are classified at grade 09.

Erica Beedle

Animal Health Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$61,023

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $61,023
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,023
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Novato
Work county: Marin
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $61,023
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062460041
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Erica Beedle works as a Animal Health Technician for Department of Health and Human Services based in Novato, California. Erica earned $61,023 in 2024. 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 Preparednes
Base pay: $57,594
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,594
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Valley Stream
Work county: Nassau
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $57,594
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 366250059
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

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.

Tracy Darling

Animal Health Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$57,007

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $57,007
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,007
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Santa Paula
Work county: Ventura
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $57,007
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063480111
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tracy Darling works as a Animal Health Technician for Department of Health and Human Services based in Santa Paula, California. Tracy earned $57,007 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

Andrea Brownstein

Animal Health Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$55,924

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $55,924
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,924
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Hillsboro
Work county: Loudoun
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $55,924
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511240107
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Andrea Brownstein holds the role of Animal Health Technician at Department of Health and Human Services based in Hillsboro, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $55,924. Their pay grade is 07.

Gina Ma

Animal Health Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$55,836

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $55,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,836
Pay grade: 07
Work city: San Diego
Work county: San Diego
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $55,836
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063260073
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Gina Ma holds the role of Animal Health Technician at Department of Health and Human Services based in San Diego, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $55,836. Their pay grade is 07.

Laurie Mccarter

Animal Health Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$55,383

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $55,383
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,383
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Danville
Work county: Rockingham
Work state: New Hampshire

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $55,383
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 330087015
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Laurie Mccarter holds the role of Animal Health Technician at Department of Health and Human Services based in Danville, New Hampshire. In 2024, their total compensation was $55,383. Their pay grade is 07.

Amy Newfield

Animal Health Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$55,383

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $55,383
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,383
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Upton
Work county: Worcester
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $55,383
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 251310027
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Amy Newfield is a Animal Health Technician at Department of Health and Human Services based in Upton, Massachusetts. 2024 total compensation came to $55,383. They are classified at grade 07.

Tiah Schwartz

Animal Health Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$52,734

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $52,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,734
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Oregon City
Work county: Clackamas
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $52,734
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 411580005
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tiah Schwartz works as a Animal Health Technician for Department of Health and Human Services based in Oregon City, Oregon. Tiah earned $52,734 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

Elizabeth Stich

Animal Health Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$51,807

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $51,807
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,807
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Colbert
Work county: Madison
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $51,807
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 131230195
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Elizabeth Stich is a Animal Health Technician at Department of Health and Human Services based in Colbert, Georgia. 2024 total compensation came to $51,807. 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 Preparednes
Base pay: $51,203
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,203
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Richfield
Work county: Summit
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $51,203
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 396909153
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

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.

Mikki Cook

Animal Health Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$51,110

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $51,110
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,110
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Keaau
Work county: Hawaii
Work state: Hawaii

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $51,110
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 154150001
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mikki Cook works as a Animal Health Technician for Department of Health and Human Services based in Keaau, Hawaii. Mikki earned $51,110 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

Angela Davidson

Animal Health Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$50,204

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $50,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,204
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Saint Charles
Work county: Saint Charles
Work state: Missouri

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $50,204
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 297010183
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Angela Davidson serves as a Animal Health Technician based in Saint Charles, Missouri. Their 2024 pay totaled $50,204. They are classified at grade 07.

Karyn Carlson

Animal Health Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$49,906

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $49,906
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,906
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Marana
Work county: Pima
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,906
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040295019
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Karyn Carlson serves as a Animal Health Technician based in Marana, Arizona. Their 2024 pay totaled $49,906. They are classified at grade 07.

Debbie Whitten

Animal Health Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$49,482

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $49,482
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,482
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Birmingham
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Alabama

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,482
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 010350073
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Debbie Whitten holds the role of Animal Health Technician at Department of Health and Human Services based in Birmingham, Alabama. In 2024, their total compensation was $49,482. Their pay grade is 07.

Anna Ellis

Animal Health Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$49,025

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $49,025
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,025
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Jacksonville
Work county: Duval
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,025
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 121510031
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Anna Ellis works as a Animal Health Technician for Department of Health and Human Services based in Jacksonville, Florida. Anna earned $49,025 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

Arianne Perlinski

Animal Health Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$49,025

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $49,025
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,025
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Bozeman
Work county: Gallatin
Work state: Montana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,025
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 300130031
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Arianne Perlinski serves as a Animal Health Technician based in Bozeman, Montana. Their 2024 pay totaled $49,025. They are classified at grade 07.

Dawn Slessman

Animal Health Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$49,025

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $49,025
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,025
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Fort Wayne
Work county: Allen
Work state: Indiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,025
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 181580003
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Dawn Slessman holds the role of Animal Health Technician at Department of Health and Human Services based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In 2024, their total compensation was $49,025. Their pay grade is 07.

Carol Newsom

Animal Health Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$49,025

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $49,025
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,025
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Knoxville
Work county: Knox
Work state: Tennessee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,025
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 471300093
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Carol Newsom serves as a Animal Health Technician based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Their 2024 pay totaled $49,025. They are classified at grade 07.

Joan Collins

Animal Health Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$46,494

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $46,494
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,494
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Bridgewater
Work county: Somerset
Work state: New Jersey

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $46,494
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 340425035
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0704
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Joan Collins is a Animal Health Technician at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bridgewater, New Jersey. 2024 total compensation came to $46,494. They are classified at grade 05.