U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Health and Human Services / Technical Writing and Editing

Job-title file

Technical Writing and Editing

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

150 employees hold this title in Department of Health and Human Services. Median total compensation for the role is $134,064, above the department median of $129,759.

Employees: 150
Total payroll: $19.9M
Role median: $134,064
Agency median: $129,759
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$63,733$181,216+

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

How total compensation varies among the 150 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)

Technical Writing and Editing is held in 26 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Health and Human Services, the median of $134,064 ranks #12 of 26.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$243,197 · 2

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$179,057 · 3

General Services Administration

$157,934 · 1

National Science Foundation

$155,067 · 4

Department of Energy

$151,736 · 8

Railroad Retirement Board

$150,075 · 1

Smithsonian Institution

$148,689 · 5

U.S. Agency for International Development

$145,489 · 1

National Transportation Safety Board

$144,042 · 23

Department of State

$137,624 · 9

Dfc

$134,435 · 1

Department of Labor

$128,164 · 8

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

Record list

Employees with this title

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Nora Castro

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$122,343

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $122,343
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,343
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Fawn Grove
Work county: York
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,343
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,808
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 422807133
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nora Castro holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Health and Human Services based in Fawn Grove, Pennsylvania. In 2024, their total compensation was $122,343. Their pay grade is 12.

Adam Palumbo

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$122,295

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $122,295
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,295
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Raleigh
Work county: Wake
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,295
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 373750183
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Adam Palumbo works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Health and Human Services based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Adam earned $122,295 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Jennifer Caron

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$121,894

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $121,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,894
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Rockville
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,894
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241360031
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jennifer Caron works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Health and Human Services based in Rockville, Maryland. Jennifer earned $121,894 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Tonya Joyner

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$120,707

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $120,207
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,707
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Stone Mountain
Work county: De Kalb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $120,207
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 135220089
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tonya Joyner is a Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Health and Human Services based in Stone Mountain, Georgia. 2024 total compensation came to $120,707. They are classified at grade 13.

Jaime Grimes

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$120,207

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $120,207
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,207
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Watkinsville
Work county: Oconee
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $120,207
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 135830219
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jaime Grimes works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Health and Human Services based in Watkinsville, Georgia. Jaime earned $120,207 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Dominique Thomas

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$120,207

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $120,207
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,207
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Union City
Work county: Fulton
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $120,207
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 135640121
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Dominique Thomas holds the role of Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Health and Human Services based in Union City, Georgia. In 2024, their total compensation was $120,207. Their pay grade is 13.

Michael Reid

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$119,963

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $119,463
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,963
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: De Kalb
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $119,463
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280089
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Reid is a Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Health and Human Services based in Atlanta, Georgia. 2024 total compensation came to $119,963. They are classified at grade 12.

Camille Martin

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$119,463

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $119,463
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,463
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Athens
Work county: Clarke
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $119,463
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130270059
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Camille Martin is a Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Health and Human Services based in Athens, Georgia. 2024 total compensation came to $119,463. They are classified at grade 12.

Patricia Stockton

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$118,208

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $118,208
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,208
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Crozet
Work county: Albemarle
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $118,208
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,208
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510685003
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Patricia Stockton works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Health and Human Services based in Crozet, Virginia. Patricia earned $118,208 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Terry Adams

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$117,962

Sub-department: Administration for Children and Families
Base pay: $117,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,962
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Terry Adams works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Health and Human Services based in Washington, District of Columbia. Terry earned $117,962 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Benjamin Dedman

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$117,962

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $117,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,962
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Benjamin Dedman is a Technical Writing and Editing at Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $117,962. They are classified at grade 13.

Anna Lehmann

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$117,962

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $117,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,962
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Anna Lehmann works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. Anna earned $117,962 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Molly Natchipolsky

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$117,962

Sub-department: National Institutes of Health
Base pay: $117,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,962
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Bethesda
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240130031
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Molly Natchipolsky works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Health and Human Services based in Bethesda, Maryland. Molly earned $117,962 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Mary Bohman

Technical Writing and Editing/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$117,759

Sub-department: Centers for Disease Control and Preventn
Base pay: $117,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,759
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Cincinnati
Work county: Hamilton
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 391610061
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mary Bohman works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Department of Health and Human Services based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Mary earned $117,759 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.