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

Job-title file

Civil Engineering

Design, analyze, and oversee technical systems or infrastructure, ensuring they meet specifications and codes.

19 employees hold this title in Department of Health and Human Services. Median total compensation for the role is $84,644, below the department median of $129,759.

Employees: 19
Total payroll: $1.7M
Role median: $84,644
Agency median: $129,759
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$48,805$140,945+

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

How total compensation varies among the 19 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.

Compared with the local labor market

Civil Engineering pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Civil Engineers — about 367,840 people — is $100,840. Department of Health and Human Services pays a median base salary of $84,644 for this role, 16% below that figure — about the 31st percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Health and Human Services sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$68,240

$79,930

$100,840

$129,680

$163,220

Department of Health and Human Services median · $84,644

The bar is the range of annual wages for Civil Engineers across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Health and Human Services’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Health and Human Services is $84,644, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

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

Civil Engineering is held in 24 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Health and Human Services, the median of $84,644 ranks #24 of 24.

Highest-paying departments for this role

National Science Foundation

$204,000 · 1

Presidio Trust

$196,129 · 3

United States Agency for International Development

$186,130 · 2

U.S.Agency for Global Media

$181,216 · 1

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$168,076 · 21

Smithsonian Institution

$167,276 · 5

Department of Housing and Urban Development

$167,276 · 3

Department of State

$167,276 · 17

National Transportation Safety Board

$167,012 · 1

International Joint Commission United States & Canada

$161,703 · 1

Department of Veterans Affairs

$149,835 · 15

Department of Energy

$145,785 · 260

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

Record list

Employees with this title

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Meghan Ramsey

Civil Engineering/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$142,065

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $142,065
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,065
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: De Kalb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,065
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Meghan Ramsey serves as a Civil Engineering based in Atlanta, Georgia. Their 2024 pay totaled $142,065. They are classified at grade 13.

Guibin Lu

Civil Engineering/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$138,954

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $138,954
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,954
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Seattle
Work county: King
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,954
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Guibin Lu works as a Civil Engineering for Department of Health and Human Services based in Seattle, Washington. Guibin earned $138,954 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Bruce Kemmet

Civil Engineering/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$134,811

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $134,811
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,811
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Dallas
Work county: Dallas
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,811
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 481730113
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Bruce Kemmet is a Civil Engineering at Department of Health and Human Services based in Dallas, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $134,811. They are classified at grade 13.

Dex Lewis

Civil Engineering/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$114,949

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $114,949
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,949
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Gallup
Work county: Mckinley
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $114,949
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350340031
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Dex Lewis works as a Civil Engineering for Department of Health and Human Services based in Gallup, New Mexico. Dex earned $114,949 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Glenn Tsingine

Civil Engineering/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$113,047

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $113,047
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,047
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Saint Michaels
Work county: Apache
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $113,047
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040402001
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Glenn Tsingine holds the role of Civil Engineering at Department of Health and Human Services based in Saint Michaels, Arizona. In 2024, their total compensation was $113,047. Their pay grade is 12.

Frederick Rinaldo

Civil Engineering/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$110,554

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $110,304
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,554
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Manlius
Work county: Onondaga
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $110,304
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 363500067
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Frederick Rinaldo serves as a Civil Engineering based in Manlius, New York. Their 2024 pay totaled $110,554. They are classified at grade 13.

Patty Thompson

Civil Engineering/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$101,453

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $101,453
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,453
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Pawnee
Work county: Pawnee
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $101,453
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,846
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 403690117
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Patty Thompson works as a Civil Engineering for Department of Health and Human Services based in Pawnee, Oklahoma. Patty earned $101,453 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Alan Showalter

Civil Engineering/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$98,515

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $98,515
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,515
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Tempe
Work county: Maricopa
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,515
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,737
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040490013
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Alan Showalter works as a Civil Engineering for Department of Health and Human Services based in Tempe, Arizona. Alan earned $98,515 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Andrew Banta

Civil Engineering/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$89,860

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $89,860
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,860
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Okmulgee
Work county: Okmulgee
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,860
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 403560111
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Andrew Banta works as a Civil Engineering for Department of Health and Human Services based in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. Andrew earned $89,860 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Maria Franko

Civil Engineering/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$84,644

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $84,644
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,644
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Minot
Work county: Ward
Work state: North Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $84,644
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,457
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 382170101
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Maria Franko is a Civil Engineering at Department of Health and Human Services based in Minot, North Dakota. 2024 total compensation came to $84,644. They are classified at grade 11.

Aaron Barton

Civil Engineering/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$82,130

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $82,130
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,130
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Shiprock
Work county: San Juan
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,130
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,731
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350745045
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Aaron Barton holds the role of Civil Engineering at Department of Health and Human Services based in Shiprock, New Mexico. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,130. Their pay grade is 09.

Michael Incardona

Civil Engineering/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$67,148

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $67,148
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,148
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Tempe
Work county: Maricopa
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,148
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,557
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040490013
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Incardona is a Civil Engineering at Department of Health and Human Services based in Tempe, Arizona. 2024 total compensation came to $67,148. They are classified at grade 07.

Brian Peters

Civil Engineering/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$60,153

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $60,153
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,153
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Duluth
Work county: Saint Louis
Work state: Minnesota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,153
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,562
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 271900137
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brian Peters holds the role of Civil Engineering at Department of Health and Human Services based in Duluth, Minnesota. In 2024, their total compensation was $60,153. Their pay grade is 07.

Marco Garnica

Civil Engineering/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$58,754

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $58,754
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,754
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Tucson
Work county: Pima
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,754
Basic Pay (before locality): $46,163
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040530019
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Marco Garnica works as a Civil Engineering for Department of Health and Human Services based in Tucson, Arizona. Marco earned $58,754 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

Alesia Sullivan

Civil Engineering/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$58,754

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $58,754
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,754
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Kayenta
Work county: Navajo
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,754
Basic Pay (before locality): $46,163
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040253017
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Alesia Sullivan works as a Civil Engineering for Department of Health and Human Services based in Kayenta, Arizona. Alesia earned $58,754 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

Alcides Meza

Civil Engineering/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$54,200

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $54,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,200
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Winslow
Work county: Navajo
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $54,200
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040610017
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Alcides Meza works as a Civil Engineering for Department of Health and Human Services based in Winslow, Arizona. Alcides earned $54,200 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Keri Hornbuckle

Civil Engineering/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$52,175

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $52,175
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,175
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Durham
Work county: Durham
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $52,175
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,175
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 371360063
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810
Pay Plan (OPM): EI

At Department of Health and Human Services, Keri Hornbuckle serves as a Civil Engineering based in Durham, North Carolina. Their 2024 pay totaled $52,175. They are classified at grade 00.

Paul Harris

Civil Engineering/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$52,175

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $52,175
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,175
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $52,175
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,175
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810
Pay Plan (OPM): EI

Paul Harris works as a Civil Engineering for Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. Paul earned $52,175 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Maya Trevino

Civil Engineering/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$48,805

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $48,555
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,805
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Corpus Christi
Work county: Nueces
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $48,555
Basic Pay (before locality): $38,394
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 481550355
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0810
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Maya Trevino holds the role of Civil Engineering at Department of Health and Human Services based in Corpus Christi, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $48,805. Their pay grade is 05.