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 $25,000 in 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 Mechanic roles 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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Allen Locust

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$94,750

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $94,750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,750
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,750
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,750
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WL

Allen Locust works as a Maintenance Mechanic for Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. Allen earned $94,750 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Craig Johnson

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$94,750

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $94,750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,750
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,750
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,750
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WL

At Department of Health and Human Services, Craig Johnson serves as a Maintenance Mechanic based in Bethesda, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $94,750. They are classified at grade 11.

Brian Childs

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$94,750

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $94,750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,750
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,750
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,750
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WL

Brian Childs is a Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $94,750. They are classified at grade 11.

William Fletcher

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$94,750

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $94,750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,750
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,750
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,750
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WL

William Fletcher holds the role of Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $94,750. Their pay grade is 11.

Donnell GriffinMay be multiple

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$94,750

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,750
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,750
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WL

Donnell Griffin appears in Department of Health and Human Services payroll as a Maintenance Mechanic, with $94,750 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Steve Sarfo

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$94,750

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $94,750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,750
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,750
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,750
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WL

Steve Sarfo holds the role of Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $94,750. Their pay grade is 11.

James Shaw

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$94,750

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $94,750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,750
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,750
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,750
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WL

James Shaw works as a Maintenance Mechanic for Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. James earned $94,750 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

David Trent

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$94,750

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $94,750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,750
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,750
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,750
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WL

David Trent works as a Maintenance Mechanic for Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. David earned $94,750 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

James Culver

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$94,750

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $94,750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,750
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,750
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,750
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WL

James Culver works as a Maintenance Mechanic for Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. James earned $94,750 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Hadrian Tsosie

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$94,374

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $94,374
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,374
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Chinle
Work county: Apache
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,374
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,374
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040083001
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

Hadrian Tsosie is a Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Health and Human Services based in Chinle, Arizona. 2024 total compensation came to $94,374. They are classified at grade 10.

Ronald Belgarde

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$93,644

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $93,644
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,644
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Belcourt
Work county: Rolette
Work state: North Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,644
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,644
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 380265079
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

Ronald Belgarde works as a Maintenance Mechanic for Department of Health and Human Services based in Belcourt, North Dakota. Ronald earned $93,644 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

Lathan Brown

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$93,435

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $93,435
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,435
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Crownpoint
Work county: Mckinley
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,435
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,435
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350215031
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

Lathan Brown holds the role of Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Health and Human Services based in Crownpoint, New Mexico. In 2024, their total compensation was $93,435. Their pay grade is 09.

Marvin Bitah

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$93,101

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $93,101
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,101
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Shiprock
Work county: San Juan
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,101
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,101
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350745045
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

Marvin Bitah works as a Maintenance Mechanic for Department of Health and Human Services based in Shiprock, New Mexico. Marvin earned $93,101 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

Phillip Antonio

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$93,101

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $93,101
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,101
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Pinon
Work county: Navajo
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,101
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,101
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040381017
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

Phillip Antonio works as a Maintenance Mechanic for Department of Health and Human Services based in Pinon, Arizona. Phillip earned $93,101 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

Raymond Mitchell

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$93,101

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $93,101
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,101
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Teec Nos Pos
Work county: Apache
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,101
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,101
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040495001
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

Raymond Mitchell is a Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Health and Human Services based in Teec Nos Pos, Arizona. 2024 total compensation came to $93,101. They are classified at grade 09.

Dwayne Thompson

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$93,101

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $93,101
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,101
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Tsail
Work county: Apache
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,101
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,101
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040521001
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

Dwayne Thompson works as a Maintenance Mechanic for Department of Health and Human Services based in Tsail, Arizona. Dwayne earned $93,101 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

Patrick Patricio

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$92,517

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $92,517
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,517
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Albuquerque
Work county: Bernalillo
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $92,517
Basic Pay (before locality): $92,517
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

Patrick Patricio works as a Maintenance Mechanic for Department of Health and Human Services based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Patrick earned $92,517 in 2024. Their pay grade is 10.