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

Job-title file

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

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

23 employees hold this title in Department of Health and Human Services. Median total compensation for the role is $154,263, above the department median of $138,024.

Employees: 23
Total payroll: $3.5M
Role median: $154,263
Agency median: $138,024
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$76,671$200,788+

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

How total compensation varies among the 23 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 Science is held in 3 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Health and Human Services, the median of $154,263 ranks #1 of 3.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Agriculture

$116,601 · 57

Department of Veterans Affairs

$108,562 · 6

Median total compensation for the Animal Science 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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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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Crystal Groesbeck

Animal Science/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$203,299

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $203,299
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $203,299
Pay grade: F1
Work city: Montgomery Village
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Noel

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $203,299
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE36
Basic Pay (before locality): $203,299
Duty Station Code: 241026031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0487

Crystal Groesbeck works as a Animal Science for Department of Health and Human Services based in Montgomery Village, Maryland. Crystal earned $203,299 in 2026. Their pay grade is F1.

Theodore Plemons

Animal Science/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$197,593

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,593
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Bethesda
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE38
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0487

Theodore Plemons is a Animal Science at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $197,593. They are classified at grade 14.

Geoffrey Wong

Animal Science/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$192,706

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $192,706
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $192,706
Pay grade: D3
Work city: Rockville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $192,706
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE36
Basic Pay (before locality): $192,706
Duty Station Code: 241360031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 0487

At Department of Health and Human Services, Geoffrey Wong serves as a Animal Science based in Rockville, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $192,706. They are classified at grade D3.

David Edwards

Animal Science/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Woodbine
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE36
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,647
Duty Station Code: 241696027
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0487

David Edwards works as a Animal Science for Department of Health and Human Services based in Woodbine, Maryland. David earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Charlotte Conway

Animal Science/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$191,409

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $191,409
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,409
Pay grade: E2
Work city: Derwood
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,409
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE36
Basic Pay (before locality): $191,409
Duty Station Code: 240425031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0487

Charlotte Conway works as a Animal Science for Department of Health and Human Services based in Derwood, Maryland. Charlotte earned $191,409 in 2026. Their pay grade is E2.

Suzanne Sechen

Animal Science/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$187,093

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,093
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE36
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 0487

At Department of Health and Human Services, Suzanne Sechen serves as a Animal Science based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $187,093. They are classified at grade 14.

Michael Henry

Animal Science/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$182,295

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $182,295
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,295
Pay grade: D3
Work city: Germantown
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,295
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE36
Basic Pay (before locality): $182,295
Duty Station Code: 240660031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0487

Michael Henry works as a Animal Science for Department of Health and Human Services based in Germantown, Maryland. Michael earned $182,295 in 2026. Their pay grade is D3.

Christina Edwards

Animal Science/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$177,497

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $177,497
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,497
Pay grade: D2
Work city: Woodbine
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,497
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE36
Basic Pay (before locality): $177,497
Duty Station Code: 241696027
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0487

Christina Edwards is a Animal Science at Department of Health and Human Services based in Woodbine, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $177,497. They are classified at grade D2.

Ashley Shaw

Animal Science/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$177,497

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $177,497
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,497
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Rockville
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,497
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE36
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,520
Duty Station Code: 241360031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0487

At Department of Health and Human Services, Ashley Shaw serves as a Animal Science based in Rockville, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $177,497. They are classified at grade 14.

Melissa Glenn

Animal Science/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$163,104

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $163,104
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,104
Pay grade: D2
Work city: Baltimore
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Dale

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,104
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE36
Basic Pay (before locality): $163,104
Duty Station Code: 240050510
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0487

Melissa Glenn holds the role of Animal Science at Department of Health and Human Services based in Baltimore, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $163,104. Their pay grade is D2.

Meredith Egger

Animal Science/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$160,759

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $160,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,759
Pay grade: C3
Work city: Arnold
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $160,759
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE36
Basic Pay (before locality): $160,759
Duty Station Code: 240032003
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0487

Meredith Egger holds the role of Animal Science at Department of Health and Human Services based in Arnold, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $160,759. Their pay grade is C3.

Ciro Ruizferia

Animal Science/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$154,263

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $154,263
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,263
Pay grade: C3
Work city: Germantown
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Abel

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,263
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE36
Basic Pay (before locality): $154,263
Duty Station Code: 240660031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0487

Ciro Ruizferia works as a Animal Science for Department of Health and Human Services based in Germantown, Maryland. Ciro earned $154,263 in 2026. Their pay grade is C3.

Ciro Ruiz-Feria

Animal Science/Department of Health and Human Services

2025 total comp

$152,736

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $152,736
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,736
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Germantown
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Abel

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $152,736
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE36
Basic Pay (before locality): $114,033
Duty Station Code: 240660031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0487

Ciro Ruiz-Feria is a Animal Science at Department of Health and Human Services based in Germantown, Maryland. 2025 total compensation came to $152,736. They are classified at grade 13.

Diego Paiva

Animal Science/Department of Health and Human Services

2025 total comp

$146,786

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $145,286
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,786
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Clermont
Work state: Florida
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,286
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE36
Basic Pay (before locality): $124,112
Duty Station Code: 120580069
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0487

Diego Paiva works as a Animal Science for Department of Health and Human Services based in Clermont, Florida. Diego earned $146,786 in 2025. Their pay grade is 14.

Carmen Cantellops

Animal Science/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$140,742

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $140,742
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,742
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Pocomoke City
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $140,742
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE36
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 241230047
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0487

Carmen Cantellops is a Animal Science at Department of Health and Human Services based in Pocomoke City, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $140,742. They are classified at grade 13.

Adam Orr

Animal Science/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$139,992

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $138,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,992
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Rustburg
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,492
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE36
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Duty Station Code: 512145031
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0487

Adam Orr holds the role of Animal Science at Department of Health and Human Services based in Rustburg, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $139,992. Their pay grade is 14.

Daniel Abebe

Animal Science/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$126,313

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $126,313
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,313
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Bethesda
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,313
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE38
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,306
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0487

Daniel Abebe is a Animal Science at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $126,313. They are classified at grade 12.

Bobwealth Omontese

Animal Science/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$125,827

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $125,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,827
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Rockville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,827
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE36
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,827
Duty Station Code: 241360031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0487

Bobwealth Omontese is a Animal Science at Department of Health and Human Services based in Rockville, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $125,827. They are classified at grade 00.

Chelsea Cerrito

Animal Science/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$112,164

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $112,164
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,164
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Apex
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: Lynne

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $112,164
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE36
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,757
Duty Station Code: 370110183
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0487

Chelsea Cerrito holds the role of Animal Science at Department of Health and Human Services based in Apex, North Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,164. Their pay grade is 12.

Dana Van Sambeek

Animal Science/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$93,259

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $92,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,259
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Port Matilda
Work state: Pennsylvania
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $92,759
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE36
Basic Pay (before locality): $92,759
Duty Station Code: 426750027
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0487

Dana Van Sambeek is a Animal Science at Department of Health and Human Services based in Port Matilda, Pennsylvania. 2024 total compensation came to $93,259. They are classified at grade 00.

Mark Mcdonald

Animal Science/Department of Health and Human Services

2025 total comp

$90,898

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $90,898
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,898
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Laurel
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $90,898
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE36
Basic Pay (before locality): $67,865
Duty Station Code: 240900033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 0487

Mark Mcdonald works as a Animal Science for Department of Health and Human Services based in Laurel, Maryland. Mark earned $90,898 in 2025. Their pay grade is 09.

Claire Gleason

Animal Science/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$86,962

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $86,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,962
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Blacksburg
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,962
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE36
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,962
Duty Station Code: 510180121
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0487

Claire Gleason is a Animal Science at Department of Health and Human Services based in Blacksburg, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $86,962. They are classified at grade 00.

Garret Ashabranner

Animal Science/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$76,671

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $76,671
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,671
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Watkinsville
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $76,671
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE36
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,671
Duty Station Code: 135830219
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0487

Garret Ashabranner is a Animal Science at Department of Health and Human Services based in Watkinsville, Georgia. 2024 total compensation came to $76,671. They are classified at grade 00.