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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Iii Schwenker

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$81,080

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $81,080
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,080
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Pawnee
Work county: Pawnee
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $81,080
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,080
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 403690117
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

Iii Schwenker works as a Maintenance Mechanic for Department of Health and Human Services based in Pawnee, Oklahoma. Iii earned $81,080 in 2024. Their pay grade is 10.

Harold Manuelito

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$80,162

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $80,162
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,162
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Gallup
Work county: Mckinley
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,162
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,162
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350340031
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WL

Harold Manuelito holds the role of Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Health and Human Services based in Gallup, New Mexico. In 2024, their total compensation was $80,162. Their pay grade is 10.

Corey Baugus

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$79,890

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $79,890
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,890
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Hamilton
Work county: Ravalli
Work state: Montana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,890
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,890
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 300540081
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Corey Baugus works as a Maintenance Mechanic for Department of Health and Human Services based in Hamilton, Montana. Corey earned $79,890 in 2024. Their pay grade is 10.

Kendall Tanner

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$79,869

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $79,869
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,869
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Kayenta
Work county: Navajo
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,869
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,869
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040253017
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

Kendall Tanner is a Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Health and Human Services based in Kayenta, Arizona. 2024 total compensation came to $79,869. They are classified at grade 09.

Lloyd Tomlinson

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$79,785

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $79,035
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,785
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,035
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,035
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Lloyd Tomlinson works as a Maintenance Mechanic for Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. Lloyd earned $79,785 in 2024. Their pay grade is 10.

Vernon Vest

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$79,640

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $79,640
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,640
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Durham
Work county: Durham
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,640
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,640
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 371360063
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WL

Vernon Vest holds the role of Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Health and Human Services based in Durham, North Carolina. In 2024, their total compensation was $79,640. Their pay grade is 11.

Patricia Ellis

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$79,035

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $79,035
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,035
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,035
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,035
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Patricia Ellis is a Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $79,035. They are classified at grade 10.

Terrance Butler

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$79,035

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $79,035
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,035
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,035
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,035
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Terrance Butler is a Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $79,035. They are classified at grade 10.

Gary Artis

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$79,035

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $79,035
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,035
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,035
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,035
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Gary Artis holds the role of Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $79,035. Their pay grade is 10.

David Fisher

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$79,035

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $79,035
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,035
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,035
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,035
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

At Department of Health and Human Services, David Fisher serves as a Maintenance Mechanic based in Bethesda, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $79,035. They are classified at grade 10.

Nelson Ballard

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$79,035

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $79,035
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,035
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,035
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,035
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Nelson Ballard is a Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $79,035. They are classified at grade 10.

Joseph Busche

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$79,035

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $79,035
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,035
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,035
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,035
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Joseph Busche is a Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $79,035. They are classified at grade 10.

Darell Jackson

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$79,035

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $79,035
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,035
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,035
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,035
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

At Department of Health and Human Services, Darell Jackson serves as a Maintenance Mechanic based in Bethesda, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $79,035. They are classified at grade 10.

Francisco Lasanta

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$79,035

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $79,035
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,035
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,035
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,035
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Francisco Lasanta holds the role of Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $79,035. Their pay grade is 10.

Andre Palmer

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$79,035

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $79,035
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,035
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,035
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,035
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Andre Palmer holds the role of Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $79,035. Their pay grade is 10.

Jonathan Billie

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$78,783

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $78,283
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,783
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Albuquerque
Work county: Bernalillo
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $78,283
Basic Pay (before locality): $78,283
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WL

Jonathan Billie is a Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Health and Human Services based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. 2024 total compensation came to $78,783. They are classified at grade 10.