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

Job-title file

Maintenance Mechanic

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

428 employees hold this title in Department of Health and Human Services. Median total compensation for the role is $70,499, below the department median of $129,759.

Employees: 428
Total payroll: $30.6M
Role median: $70,499
Agency median: $129,759
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$44,140$101,050+

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

How total compensation varies among the 428 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

Maintenance Mechanic pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — about 1,529,700 people — is $49,590. Department of Health and Human Services pays a median base salary of $70,499 for this role, 42% above that figure — about the 83rd 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

$35,350

$40,840

$49,590

$62,620

$77,180

Department of Health and Human Services median · $70,499

The bar is the range of annual wages for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 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.

Computed over the 424 of 428 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Health and Human Services is $70,499, 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)

Maintenance Mechanic is held in 17 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Health and Human Services, the median of $70,499 ranks #11 of 17.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Energy

$101,164 · 10

Presidio Trust

$84,813 · 5

Smithsonian Institution

$79,035 · 63

Department of Commerce

$77,199 · 46

Department of Homeland Security

$76,833 · 262

Department of Treasury

$74,739 · 23

Social Security Administration

$74,276 · 11

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum

$73,254 · 1

Department of Transportation

$72,534 · 78

General Services Administration

$70,916 · 3

Government Printing Office

$67,597 · 2

Department of Veterans Affairs

$67,577 · 1,869

Median total compensation for the Maintenance Mechanic 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

Maintenance Mechanic beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 11 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $65,657 ranks #4 of 11. See Maintenance Mechanic across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

$100,292 · 12

$90,896 · 15

$70,771 · 401

$61,547 · 115

New York Public Authorities

$60,736 · 10

Maine

$52,143 · 34

City of Baltimore

$50,202 · 44

Florida

$39,733 · 273

Median total compensation for comparable Maintenance Mechanicroles 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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Glenn Joplin

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$52,486

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $51,486
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,486
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Whiteriver
Work county: Navajo
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $51,486
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,486
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040565017
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

At Department of Health and Human Services, Glenn Joplin serves as a Maintenance Mechanic based in Whiteriver, Arizona. Their 2024 pay totaled $52,486. They are classified at grade 05.

Thomas Golden

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$52,467

Sub-department: Administration for Strategic Preparednes
Base pay: $52,467
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,467
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Santa Ana
Work county: Orange
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $52,467
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,467
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063420059
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

At Department of Health and Human Services, Thomas Golden serves as a Maintenance Mechanic based in Santa Ana, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $52,467. They are classified at grade 06.

Neil Traversie

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$51,966

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $51,966
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,966
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Rosebud
Work county: Todd
Work state: South Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $51,966
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 462335121
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Neil Traversie works as a Maintenance Mechanic for Department of Health and Human Services based in Rosebud, South Dakota. Neil earned $51,966 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

John Phoenix

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$51,737

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $51,737
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,737
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Parker
Work county: La Paz
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $51,737
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,737
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040340012
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

John Phoenix works as a Maintenance Mechanic for Department of Health and Human Services based in Parker, Arizona. John earned $51,737 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Christopher Cate

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$51,549

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $51,549
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,549
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Santa Fe
Work county: Santa Fe
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $51,549
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,549
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350710049
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

At Department of Health and Human Services, Christopher Cate serves as a Maintenance Mechanic based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Their 2024 pay totaled $51,549. They are classified at grade 07.

Keith Velasquez

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$51,549

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $51,549
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,549
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Santa Fe
Work county: Santa Fe
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $51,549
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,549
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350710049
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Keith Velasquez holds the role of Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Health and Human Services based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In 2024, their total compensation was $51,549. Their pay grade is 07.

Josiah Montague

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$51,507

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $51,507
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,507
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Winterhaven
Work county: Imperial
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $51,507
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,507
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 064242025
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Josiah Montague works as a Maintenance Mechanic for Department of Health and Human Services based in Winterhaven, California. Josiah earned $51,507 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

Gregory Lander

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$51,486

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $51,486
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,486
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Bloomfield
Work county: San Juan
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $51,486
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,486
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350115045
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Gregory Lander holds the role of Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bloomfield, New Mexico. In 2024, their total compensation was $51,486. Their pay grade is 05.

Joe Bia

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$51,486

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $51,486
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,486
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Tsail
Work county: Apache
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $51,486
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,486
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040521001
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Joe Bia is a Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Health and Human Services based in Tsail, Arizona. 2024 total compensation came to $51,486. They are classified at grade 05.

Walter Clitso

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$51,486

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $51,486
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,486
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Inscription House
Work county: Coconino
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $51,486
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,486
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040246005
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

At Department of Health and Human Services, Walter Clitso serves as a Maintenance Mechanic based in Inscription House, Arizona. Their 2024 pay totaled $51,486. They are classified at grade 05.

Lawrence Bends

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$50,798

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $50,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,798
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Crow Agency
Work county: Big Horn
Work state: Montana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $50,798
Basic Pay (before locality): $50,798
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 300285003
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Lawrence Bends is a Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Health and Human Services based in Crow Agency, Montana. 2024 total compensation came to $50,798. They are classified at grade 05.

Ty Fischer

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$50,798

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $50,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,798
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Lame Deer
Work county: Rosebud
Work state: Montana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $50,798
Basic Pay (before locality): $50,798
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 300695087
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Ty Fischer works as a Maintenance Mechanic for Department of Health and Human Services based in Lame Deer, Montana. Ty earned $50,798 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Bryon James

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$50,777

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $50,777
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,777
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Phoenix
Work county: Maricopa
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $50,777
Basic Pay (before locality): $50,777
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040370013
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Bryon James holds the role of Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Health and Human Services based in Phoenix, Arizona. In 2024, their total compensation was $50,777. Their pay grade is 05.

Ryan Marchand

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$50,297

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $50,297
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,297
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Nespelem
Work county: Okanogan
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $50,297
Basic Pay (before locality): $50,297
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531470047
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

At Department of Health and Human Services, Ryan Marchand serves as a Maintenance Mechanic based in Nespelem, Washington. Their 2024 pay totaled $50,297. They are classified at grade 05.

Nicholas Barnaby

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$50,297

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $50,297
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,297
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Nespelem
Work county: Okanogan
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $50,297
Basic Pay (before locality): $50,297
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531470047
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Nicholas Barnaby holds the role of Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Health and Human Services based in Nespelem, Washington. In 2024, their total compensation was $50,297. Their pay grade is 05.

Merle Caddo

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$50,171

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $49,671
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,171
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Whiteriver
Work county: Navajo
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,671
Basic Pay (before locality): $49,671
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040565017
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Merle Caddo works as a Maintenance Mechanic for Department of Health and Human Services based in Whiteriver, Arizona. Merle earned $50,171 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Ryland Moore

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$49,963

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $49,963
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,963
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Pawnee
Work county: Pawnee
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,963
Basic Pay (before locality): $49,963
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 403690117
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Ryland Moore holds the role of Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Health and Human Services based in Pawnee, Oklahoma. In 2024, their total compensation was $49,963. Their pay grade is 07.