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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Vernon Begay

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$86,423

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $86,423
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,423
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Kayenta
Work county: Navajo
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,423
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,423
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040253017
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

At Department of Health and Human Services, Vernon Begay serves as a Maintenance Mechanic based in Kayenta, Arizona. Their 2024 pay totaled $86,423. They are classified at grade 09.

Leon Campbell

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$86,151

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $86,151
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,151
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,151
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,151
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Leon Campbell works as a Maintenance Mechanic for Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. Leon earned $86,151 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Michael Brown

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$86,151

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $86,151
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,151
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Frederick
Work county: Frederick
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,151
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,151
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240580021
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

At Department of Health and Human Services, Michael Brown serves as a Maintenance Mechanic based in Frederick, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $86,151. They are classified at grade 11.

Robert Martin

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$86,151

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $86,151
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,151
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,151
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,151
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Robert Martin is a Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $86,151. They are classified at grade 11.

Baldwin Connolly

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$86,151

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $86,151
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,151
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,151
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,151
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Baldwin Connolly holds the role of Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $86,151. Their pay grade is 11.

Clarence Hembry

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$86,151

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $86,151
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,151
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,151
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,151
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Clarence Hembry holds the role of Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $86,151. Their pay grade is 11.

Nicholas Hooks

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$86,151

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $86,151
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,151
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,151
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,151
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Nicholas Hooks works as a Maintenance Mechanic for Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. Nicholas earned $86,151 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Stephen Muir

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$86,151

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $86,151
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,151
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,151
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,151
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

At Department of Health and Human Services, Stephen Muir serves as a Maintenance Mechanic based in Bethesda, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $86,151. They are classified at grade 11.

Darryn Robinson

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$86,151

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $86,151
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,151
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,151
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,151
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

At Department of Health and Human Services, Darryn Robinson serves as a Maintenance Mechanic based in Bethesda, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $86,151. They are classified at grade 11.

Brian Smith

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$86,151

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $86,151
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,151
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,151
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,151
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

At Department of Health and Human Services, Brian Smith serves as a Maintenance Mechanic based in Bethesda, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $86,151. They are classified at grade 11.

Charles Stowers

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$86,151

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $86,151
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,151
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,151
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,151
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Charles Stowers holds the role of Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $86,151. Their pay grade is 11.

Monroe Thompson

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$86,151

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $86,151
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,151
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,151
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,151
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

At Department of Health and Human Services, Monroe Thompson serves as a Maintenance Mechanic based in Bethesda, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $86,151. They are classified at grade 11.

Jeremy Friday

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$85,734

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $85,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,734
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Fort Hall
Work county: Bingham
Work state: Idaho

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $85,734
Basic Pay (before locality): $85,734
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 160535011
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

Jeremy Friday holds the role of Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Health and Human Services based in Fort Hall, Idaho. In 2024, their total compensation was $85,734. Their pay grade is 09.

Pablo Guizar

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$84,837

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $84,837
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,837
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Winterhaven
Work county: Imperial
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $84,837
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,837
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 064242025
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

Pablo Guizar is a Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Health and Human Services based in Winterhaven, California. 2024 total compensation came to $84,837. They are classified at grade 10.

Dennis Whiteman

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$84,315

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $84,315
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,315
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Nespelem
Work county: Okanogan
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $84,315
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,315
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531470047
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

Dennis Whiteman works as a Maintenance Mechanic for Department of Health and Human Services based in Nespelem, Washington. Dennis earned $84,315 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

Richard Tahbo

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$84,101

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $80,287
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,814
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,101
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Parker
Work county: La Paz
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,287
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,287
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040340012
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

Richard Tahbo is a Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Health and Human Services based in Parker, Arizona. 2024 total compensation came to $84,101. They are classified at grade 09.

Kenneth Werk

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$84,023

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $84,023
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,023
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Phoenix
Work county: Maricopa
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $84,023
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,023
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040370013
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WL

Kenneth Werk works as a Maintenance Mechanic for Department of Health and Human Services based in Phoenix, Arizona. Kenneth earned $84,023 in 2024. Their pay grade is 10.