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

Job-title file

Materials Engineering at Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Federal Government

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

15 employees hold this title in Department of Health and Human Services. Median total compensation for the role is $177,497, above the department median of $138,024.

Employees: 15
Total payroll: $2.6M
Role median: $177,497
Agency median: $138,024
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$98,972$227,005+

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

How total compensation varies among the 15 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.

Compare departments

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

Materials Engineering is held in 10 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Health and Human Services, the median of $177,497 ranks #4 of 10.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$191,636 · 60

Department of Treasury

$186,281 · 4

National Transportation Safety Board

$181,956 · 8

Department of Energy

$171,408 · 4

Department of Commerce

$152,053 · 96

Department of Transportation

$146,743 · 5

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

$145,231 · 315

Department of Homeland Security

$141,720 · 1

Department of Agriculture

$141,021 · 16

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

Same department

Other job titles in Department of Health and Human Services

Accounting 506
Administration and Office Support Student Trainee 253
Administrative Officer 1,329
Auditing 731
Bioengineering & Biomedical Engineering 348
Budget Analysis 1,016
Chemistry 1,836
Computer Science 323
Consumer Safety 3,650
Contact Representative 303
Contracting 1,572
Custodial Working 590
Dental Assistant 451
Dental Officer 334
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist 266
Economist 258
Emergency Management Specialist 392
Financial Administration and Program 644
General Arts and Information 1,115
General Attorney 1,268
General Business and Industry 489
General Engineering 674
General Health Science 10,805
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 5,921
Government Information Specialist 247
Grants Management 1,153
Health Aid and Technician 1,593
Health Insurance Administration 3,208
Health System Specialist 275
Human Resources Management 1,522
Information Technology Management 4,291
Maintenance Mechanic 453
Management and Program Analysis 6,132
Mathematical Statistics 703
Medical Officer 5,766
Medical Records Technician 662
Medical Support Assistance 1,280
Medical Technologist 494
Microbiology 1,222
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 7,606
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 1,088
Nurse 5,225
Nursing Assistant 390
Pharmacist 1,242
Pharmacology 719
Pharmacy Technician 448
Physician Assistant 253
Program Management 391
Psychology 279
Public Affairs 396
Public Health Program Specialist 4,930
Secretary 257
Security Administration 398
Security Guard 328
Social Science 2,526
Statistics 561
Technical Information Services 259
Toxicology 270
Training Instruction 246
Veterinary Medical Science 346

Record list

Employees with this title

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James Lee

Materials Engineering/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$236,147

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $236,147
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $236,147
Pay grade: F2
Work city: Clarksville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $236,147
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE36
Basic Pay (before locality): $236,147
Duty Station Code: 240358027
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0806

James Lee works as a Materials Engineering for Department of Health and Human Services based in Clarksville, Maryland. James earned $236,147 in 2026. Their pay grade is F2.

Erin Keith

Materials Engineering/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$203,498

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $203,498
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $203,498
Pay grade: E2
Work city: Gaithersburg
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $203,498
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE36
Basic Pay (before locality): $203,498
Duty Station Code: 240630031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0806

Erin Keith works as a Materials Engineering for Department of Health and Human Services based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Erin earned $203,498 in 2024. Their pay grade is E2.

Dinesh Patwardhan

Materials Engineering/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Silver Spring
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE36
Basic Pay (before locality): $160,088
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0806

Dinesh Patwardhan is a Materials Engineering at Department of Health and Human Services based in Silver Spring, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

David Saylor

Materials Engineering/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Silver Spring
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE36
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0806

At Department of Health and Human Services, David Saylor serves as a Materials Engineering based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Matthew Di Prima

Materials Engineering/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$197,152

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $197,152
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,152
Pay grade: D3
Work city: Silver Spring
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,152
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE36
Basic Pay (before locality): $197,152
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0806

Matthew Di Prima works as a Materials Engineering for Department of Health and Human Services based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Matthew earned $197,152 in 2026. Their pay grade is D3.

Scott Mcnamee

Materials Engineering/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Silver Spring
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE36
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0806

Scott Mcnamee is a Materials Engineering at Department of Health and Human Services based in Silver Spring, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Limin Sun

Materials Engineering/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$182,013

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $182,013
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,013
Pay grade: D3
Work city: Silver Spring
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,013
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE36
Basic Pay (before locality): $182,013
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0806

Limin Sun is a Materials Engineering at Department of Health and Human Services based in Silver Spring, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $182,013. They are classified at grade D3.

Gregg Kittlesen

Materials Engineering/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$177,497

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $177,497
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,497
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Beltsville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,497
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE36
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,520
Duty Station Code: 240100033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0806

Gregg Kittlesen holds the role of Materials Engineering at Department of Health and Human Services based in Beltsville, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $177,497. Their pay grade is 14.

Judy Ji

Materials Engineering/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$167,902

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $167,902
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,902
Pay grade: D2
Work city: Clarksville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: X

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,902
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE36
Basic Pay (before locality): $167,902
Duty Station Code: 240358027
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0806

Judy Ji is a Materials Engineering at Department of Health and Human Services based in Clarksville, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $167,902. They are classified at grade D2.

Joyce Lin

Materials Engineering/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$167,902

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $167,902
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,902
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Burke
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,902
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE36
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,356
Duty Station Code: 510375059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0806

Joyce Lin works as a Materials Engineering for Department of Health and Human Services based in Burke, Virginia. Joyce earned $167,902 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Mykhaylo Nosovskyy

Materials Engineering/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$158,306

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $158,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,306
Pay grade: D1
Work city: Silver Spring
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,306
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE36
Basic Pay (before locality): $158,306
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0806

Mykhaylo Nosovskyy works as a Materials Engineering for Department of Health and Human Services based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Mykhaylo earned $158,306 in 2026. Their pay grade is D1.

Bridget Wildtceledon

Materials Engineering/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$150,203

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $150,203
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,203
Pay grade: C2
Work city: Columbia
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,203
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE36
Basic Pay (before locality): $150,203
Duty Station Code: 240381027
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0806

Bridget Wildtceledon holds the role of Materials Engineering at Department of Health and Human Services based in Columbia, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $150,203. Their pay grade is C2.

Bridget Wildt-Celedon

Materials Engineering/Department of Health and Human Services

2025 total comp

$148,716

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $148,716
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,716
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Columbia
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,716
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE36
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,032
Duty Station Code: 240381027
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0806

At Department of Health and Human Services, Bridget Wildt-Celedon serves as a Materials Engineering based in Columbia, Maryland. Their 2025 pay totaled $148,716. They are classified at grade 13.

Prabhat Kc

Materials Engineering/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$142,084

Sub-department: Food and Drug Administration
Base pay: $142,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,084
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Silver Spring
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,084
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE36
Basic Pay (before locality): $142,084
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0806

Prabhat Kc is a Materials Engineering at Department of Health and Human Services based in Silver Spring, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $142,084. They are classified at grade 00.

Casey Stazick

Materials Engineering/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$98,972

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Base pay: $98,972
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,972
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Spokane
Work state: Washington
Middle name: Margaret

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,972
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE39
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,110
Duty Station Code: 532110063
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0806

At Department of Health and Human Services, Casey Stazick serves as a Materials Engineering based in Spokane, Washington. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,972. They are classified at grade 12.