U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Interior / Crane Operating

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Crane Operating at Department of Interior, U.S. Federal Government

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

6 employees hold this title in Department of Interior. Median total compensation for the role is $91,182, above the department median of $85,447.

Employees: 6
Total payroll: $571.4K
Role median: $91,182
Agency median: $85,447
Comparison: Above

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

Crane Operating is held in 3 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Interior, the median of $91,182 ranks #1 of 3.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Homeland Security

$88,509 · 34

Department of Transportation

$86,955 · 12

Median total compensation for the Crane Operating 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 Interior

Accounting 434
Administrative Officer 783
Archeology 719
Auditing 339
Biological Science Technician 2,979
Budget Analysis 1,213
Civil Engineering 1,288
Contracting 1,164
Custodial Working 526
Dispatching 486
Ecology 660
Education and Training Technician 874
Education and Vocational Training 879
Engineering Equipment Operating 840
Engineering Technical 514
Environmental Protection Specialist 489
Equipment Facilities, and Services 287
Facility Operations Services 684
Financial Administration and Program 905
Financial Clerical and Assistance 1,533
Fish and Wildlife Administration 331
Fish Biology 921
Forestry 306
Forestry Technician 1,480
General Attorney 588
General Business and Industry 968
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 5,065
General Physical Science 1,130
Geography 443
Geology 859
Geophysics 326
Grants Management 433
Guide 1,197
Human Resources Assistance 345
Human Resources Management 1,315
Hydrologic Technician 1,652
Hydrology 1,314
Industrial Equipment Mechanic 272
Information Technology Management 2,357
Laboring 988
Maintenance Mechanic 4,669
Management and Program Analysis 2,063
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 3,662
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 2,628
Motor Vehicle Operating 408
Outdoor Recreation Planning 483
Park Ranger 6,562
Petroleum Engineering 330
Program Management 804
Public Affairs 514
Rangeland Management 300
Realty 940
Recreation Aid and Assistant 268
Safety and Occupational Health Management 347
Secretary 365
Training Instruction 301
Utility Systems Repairing-Operating 300
Wildland Fire Management 4,392
Wildlife Biology 880
Wildlife Refuge Management 523

Record list

Employees with this title

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Devin Valdez

Crane Operating/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$126,597

Sub-department: Bureau of Reclamation
Base pay: $126,597
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,597
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Shasta
Work state: California
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,597
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN07
Basic Pay (before locality): $126,597
Duty Station Code: 063605089
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 5725

Devin Valdez holds the role of Crane Operating at Department of Interior based in Shasta, California. In 2026, their total compensation was $126,597. Their pay grade is 00.

Steven Geair

Crane Operating/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$109,275

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $109,275
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,275
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Ventura
Work state: California
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $109,275
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,275
Duty Station Code: 064027111
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 5725

At Department of Interior, Steven Geair serves as a Crane Operating based in Ventura, California. Their 2026 pay totaled $109,275. They are classified at grade 11.

Justin Sohlden

Crane Operating/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$95,919

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $95,919
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,919
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Houghton
Work state: Michigan
Middle name: Kim

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $95,919
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $95,919
Duty Station Code: 262340061
Duty Station State: MI
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 5725

Justin Sohlden holds the role of Crane Operating at Department of Interior based in Houghton, Michigan. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,919. Their pay grade is 00.

Timothy Jones

Crane Operating/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$86,444

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $86,444
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,444
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Ventura
Work state: California
Middle name: W.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,444
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,444
Duty Station Code: 064027111
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 5725

Timothy Jones works as a Crane Operating for Department of Interior based in Ventura, California. Timothy earned $86,444 in 2025. Their pay grade is 11.

Christopher Pindral

Crane Operating/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$76,781

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $76,781
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,781
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Isle Royale Nat Pk
Work state: Michigan
Middle name: James

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $76,781
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,781
Duty Station Code: 262482083
Duty Station State: MI
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 5725

Christopher Pindral is a Crane Operating at Department of Interior based in Isle Royale Nat Pk, Michigan. 2026 total compensation came to $76,781. They are classified at grade 11.

Dwayne Sanders

Crane Operating/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$76,426

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $76,426
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,426
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Hollywood
Work state: South Carolina
Middle name: P.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $76,426
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,426
Duty Station Code: 451170019
Duty Station State: SC
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 5725

At Department of Interior, Dwayne Sanders serves as a Crane Operating based in Hollywood, South Carolina. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,426. They are classified at grade 11.