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

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Pathology Technician at Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Federal Government

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

10 employees hold this title in Department of Health and Human Services. Median total compensation for the role is $83,547, below the department median of $138,024.

Employees: 10
Total payroll: $827.7K
Role median: $83,547
Agency median: $138,024
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$52,249$107,141+

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How total compensation varies among the 10 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.

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

Pathology Technician is held in 2 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Health and Human Services, the median of $83,547 ranks #1 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Veterans Affairs

$69,284 · 339

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

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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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Ruth Yaskovich

Pathology Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$107,590

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $107,590
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,590
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Bethesda
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $107,590
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE38
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,737
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 42
Occupation Code (OPM): 0646

Ruth Yaskovich is a Pathology Technician at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $107,590. They are classified at grade 11.

Claire Roque

Pathology Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$105,097

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $101,097
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,097
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Bethesda
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $101,097
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE38
Basic Pay (before locality): $75,479
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0646

At Department of Health and Human Services, Claire Roque serves as a Pathology Technician based in Bethesda, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,097. They are classified at grade 10.

Iris Wise

Pathology Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$101,097

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $101,097
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,097
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Bethesda
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $101,097
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE38
Basic Pay (before locality): $75,479
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 0646

Iris Wise holds the role of Pathology Technician at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,097. Their pay grade is 10.

Willie Young

Pathology Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$97,925

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $97,925
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,925
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Bethesda
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,925
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE38
Basic Pay (before locality): $73,484
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0646

Willie Young works as a Pathology Technician for Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. Willie earned $97,925 in 2024. Their pay grade is 10.

Makda Gebregziabher

Pathology Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$91,105

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $87,105
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,105
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Bethesda
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $87,105
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE38
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,033
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0646

Makda Gebregziabher works as a Pathology Technician for Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. Makda earned $91,105 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

F Nadine Rombakis

Pathology Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$75,989

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $75,989
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,989
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Phoenix
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,989
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE37
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,057
Duty Station Code: 040370013
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0646

F Nadine Rombakis works as a Pathology Technician for Department of Health and Human Services based in Phoenix, Arizona. F earned $75,989 in 2026. Their pay grade is 08.

Philip Brown

Pathology Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$75,956

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Base pay: $75,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,956
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Morgantown
Work state: West Virginia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,956
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE39
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,020
Duty Station Code: 541840061
Duty Station State: WV
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 0646

At Department of Health and Human Services, Philip Brown serves as a Pathology Technician based in Morgantown, West Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $75,956. They are classified at grade 09.

Natasha Arthur

Pathology Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$61,210

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $61,210
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,210
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Gallup
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $61,210
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE37
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,728
Duty Station Code: 350340031
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0646

Natasha Arthur is a Pathology Technician at Department of Health and Human Services based in Gallup, New Mexico. 2026 total compensation came to $61,210. They are classified at grade 07.

Justina Rico

Pathology Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$59,509

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $59,509
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,509
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Gallup
Work state: New Mexico
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $59,509
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE37
Basic Pay (before locality): $50,291
Duty Station Code: 350340031
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0646

Justina Rico holds the role of Pathology Technician at Department of Health and Human Services based in Gallup, New Mexico. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,509. Their pay grade is 07.

James Slinkey

Pathology Technician/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$52,249

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $52,249
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,249
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Phoenix
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $52,249
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE37
Basic Pay (before locality): $42,670
Duty Station Code: 040370013
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0646

James Slinkey is a Pathology Technician at Department of Health and Human Services based in Phoenix, Arizona. 2026 total compensation came to $52,249. They are classified at grade 06.