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

Job-title file

Recreation Specialist at Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Federal Government

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

15 employees hold this title in Department of Health and Human Services. Median total compensation for the role is $65,599, below the department median of $138,024.

Employees: 15
Total payroll: $1.1M
Role median: $65,599
Agency median: $138,024
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$52,142$104,096+

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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.

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

Recreation Specialist is held in 7 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Health and Human Services, the median of $65,599 ranks #5 of 7.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Armed Forces Retirement Home

$88,621 · 7

Department of Homeland Security

$77,270 · 25

Department of Veterans Affairs

$72,867 · 16

Department of Agriculture

$69,396 · 21

Department of Interior

$55,479 · 6

Department of Labor

$53,824 · 2

Median total compensation for the Recreation Specialist 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

Recreation Specialist beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 6 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $69,465 ranks #3 of 6. See Recreation Specialist across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$115,291 · 34

$72,088 · 169

$50,951 · 7

$43,453 · 224

$23,072 · 507

Median total compensation for comparable Recreation Specialist 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.

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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Michael Marel

Recreation Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$110,803

Sub-department: Program Support Center
Base pay: $110,803
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,803
Pay grade: 11
Work city: New York - New York
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $110,803
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE11
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,737
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188

Michael Marel works as a Recreation Specialist for Department of Health and Human Services based in New York - New York, New York. Michael earned $110,803 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Daniel Mazza

Recreation Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$86,851

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $86,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,851
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Hemet
Work state: California
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,351
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE37
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,275
Duty Station Code: 061580065
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188

Daniel Mazza works as a Recreation Specialist for Department of Health and Human Services based in Hemet, California. Daniel earned $86,851 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Leo Jordan

Recreation Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2025 total comp

$74,515

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $74,515
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,515
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Davis
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,515
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE37
Basic Pay (before locality): $57,425
Duty Station Code: 060980113
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188

At Department of Health and Human Services, Leo Jordan serves as a Recreation Specialist based in Davis, California. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,515. They are classified at grade 09.

Richard Hernasy

Recreation Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$74,070

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $74,070
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,070
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Cherokee
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,070
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE37
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,275
Duty Station Code: 370875173
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188

Richard Hernasy holds the role of Recreation Specialist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Cherokee, North Carolina. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,070. Their pay grade is 09.

Nickey Cota

Recreation Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$69,120

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $68,620
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,120
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Sacaton
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,620
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE37
Basic Pay (before locality): $56,039
Duty Station Code: 040405021
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188

Nickey Cota is a Recreation Specialist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Sacaton, Arizona. 2026 total compensation came to $69,120. They are classified at grade 07.

Colleen Hoskie

Recreation Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$66,311

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $66,311
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,311
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Gallup
Work state: New Mexico
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $66,311
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE37
Basic Pay (before locality): $56,039
Duty Station Code: 350340031
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188

At Department of Health and Human Services, Colleen Hoskie serves as a Recreation Specialist based in Gallup, New Mexico. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,311. They are classified at grade 07.

Rethania Yazzie

Recreation Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$66,311

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $66,311
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,311
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Crownpoint
Work state: New Mexico
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $66,311
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE37
Basic Pay (before locality): $56,039
Duty Station Code: 350215031
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188

Rethania Yazzie holds the role of Recreation Specialist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Crownpoint, New Mexico. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,311. Their pay grade is 07.

Regina Blueeyes

Recreation Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$65,599

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $65,599
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,599
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Teec Nos Pos
Work state: Arizona
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $65,599
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE37
Basic Pay (before locality): $56,039
Duty Station Code: 040495001
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188

Regina Blueeyes works as a Recreation Specialist for Department of Health and Human Services based in Teec Nos Pos, Arizona. Regina earned $65,599 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Roberta Diswood

Recreation Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$65,599

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $65,599
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,599
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Shiprock
Work state: New Mexico
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $65,599
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE37
Basic Pay (before locality): $56,039
Duty Station Code: 350745045
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188

Roberta Diswood is a Recreation Specialist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Shiprock, New Mexico. 2026 total compensation came to $65,599. They are classified at grade 07.

Evangeline Natachu

Recreation Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$65,599

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $65,599
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,599
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Shiprock
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $65,599
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE37
Basic Pay (before locality): $56,039
Duty Station Code: 350745045
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188

At Department of Health and Human Services, Evangeline Natachu serves as a Recreation Specialist based in Shiprock, New Mexico. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,599. They are classified at grade 07.

Brian Sandoval

Recreation Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$65,599

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $65,599
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,599
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Shiprock
Work state: New Mexico
Middle name: L.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $65,599
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE37
Basic Pay (before locality): $56,039
Duty Station Code: 350745045
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188

Brian Sandoval holds the role of Recreation Specialist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Shiprock, New Mexico. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,599. Their pay grade is 07.

Leyandra Joebegaye

Recreation Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$65,599

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $65,599
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,599
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Shiprock
Work state: New Mexico
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $65,599
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE37
Basic Pay (before locality): $56,039
Duty Station Code: 350745045
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188

At Department of Health and Human Services, Leyandra Joebegaye serves as a Recreation Specialist based in Shiprock, New Mexico. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,599. They are classified at grade 07.

Leyandra Joe-Begaye

Recreation Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2025 total comp

$64,952

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $64,952
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,952
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Shiprock
Work state: New Mexico
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $64,952
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE37
Basic Pay (before locality): $55,486
Duty Station Code: 350745045
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188

At Department of Health and Human Services, Leyandra Joe-Begaye serves as a Recreation Specialist based in Shiprock, New Mexico. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,952. They are classified at grade 07.

Yoon Jun

Recreation Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$60,615

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $60,615
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,615
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Wadsworth
Work state: Nevada
Middle name: Su

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,615
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE37
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,759
Duty Station Code: 320217031
Duty Station State: NV
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188

Yoon Jun holds the role of Recreation Specialist at Department of Health and Human Services based in Wadsworth, Nevada. In 2024, their total compensation was $60,615. Their pay grade is 07.

Demetria Clichee

Recreation Specialist/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$52,142

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $52,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,142
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Kayenta
Work state: Arizona
Middle name: Shania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $52,142
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE37
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,543
Duty Station Code: 040253017
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188

Demetria Clichee works as a Recreation Specialist for Department of Health and Human Services based in Kayenta, Arizona. Demetria earned $52,142 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.