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

Job-title file

Deckhand

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

19 employees hold this title in Department of Interior. Median total compensation for the role is $63,674, below the department median of $85,447.

Employees: 19
Total payroll: $1.2M
Role median: $63,674
Agency median: $85,447
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$54,846$81,936+

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How total compensation varies among the 19 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 jurisdictions

Deckhand beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 3 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $63,674 ranks #2 of 3. See Deckhand across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

New York City

$104,297 · 280

Louisville Metro, Kentucky

$5,817 · 50

Median total compensation for comparable Deckhand 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 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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Dominic Snell

Deckhand/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$83,063

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $83,063
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,063
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Houghton
Work state: Michigan
Middle name: James

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $83,063
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $83,063
Duty Station Code: 262340061
Duty Station State: MI
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 5788

Dominic Snell is a Deckhand at Department of Interior based in Houghton, Michigan. 2026 total compensation came to $83,063. They are classified at grade 00.

Brennen Collins

Deckhand/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$79,932

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $79,932
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,932
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Houghton
Work state: Michigan
Middle name: Patrick

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,932
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,932
Duty Station Code: 262340061
Duty Station State: MI
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 5788

Brennen Collins works as a Deckhand for Department of Interior based in Houghton, Michigan. Brennen earned $79,932 in 2026. Their pay grade is 00.

Nathaniel Charbonneau

Deckhand/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$73,021

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $71,521
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,021
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Kenai
Work state: Alaska
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $71,521
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $71,521
Duty Station Code: 021240122
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 5788

At Department of Interior, Nathaniel Charbonneau serves as a Deckhand based in Kenai, Alaska. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,021. They are classified at grade 06.

Guy Casebolt

Deckhand/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$70,290

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $70,290
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,290
Pay grade: 05
Work city: San Francisco
Work state: California
Middle name: Peter

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $70,290
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,290
Duty Station Code: 063290075
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 5788

Guy Casebolt holds the role of Deckhand at Department of Interior based in San Francisco, California. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,290. Their pay grade is 05.

Joseph O'Hara

Deckhand/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$70,081

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $69,581
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,081
Pay grade: 05
Work city: San Francisco
Work state: California
Middle name: John

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $69,581
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $69,581
Duty Station Code: 063290075
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 5788

At Department of Interior, Joseph O'Hara serves as a Deckhand based in San Francisco, California. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,081. They are classified at grade 05.

Samuel Stark

Deckhand/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$68,621

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $68,621
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,621
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Homer
Work state: Alaska
Middle name: Byron

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,621
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,621
Duty Station Code: 020980122
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 5788

Samuel Stark is a Deckhand at Department of Interior based in Homer, Alaska. 2026 total compensation came to $68,621. They are classified at grade 05.

Daniel Ellingson

Deckhand/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$66,241

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $66,241
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,241
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Bartlett Cove
Work state: Alaska
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $66,241
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,241
Duty Station Code: 020239232
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 5788

Daniel Ellingson works as a Deckhand for Department of Interior based in Bartlett Cove, Alaska. Daniel earned $66,241 in 2026. Their pay grade is 06.

Dylan Carleton

Deckhand/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$64,927

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $64,927
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,927
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Bartlett Cove
Work state: Alaska
Middle name: Daniel

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $64,927
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $64,927
Duty Station Code: 020239232
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 5788

Dylan Carleton holds the role of Deckhand at Department of Interior based in Bartlett Cove, Alaska. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,927. Their pay grade is 06.

Patrick Farnell

Deckhand/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$63,758

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $63,758
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,758
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Homer
Work state: Alaska
Middle name: Davis

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,758
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,758
Duty Station Code: 020980122
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 5788

Patrick Farnell holds the role of Deckhand at Department of Interior based in Homer, Alaska. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,758. Their pay grade is 05.

Luzmila Valadez

Deckhand/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$63,674

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $63,674
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,674
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Bartlett Cove
Work state: Alaska
Middle name: Juanita

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,674
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,674
Duty Station Code: 020239232
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 5788

Luzmila Valadez works as a Deckhand for Department of Interior based in Bartlett Cove, Alaska. Luzmila earned $63,674 in 2026. Their pay grade is 06.

Peter Gruchot

Deckhand/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$62,193

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $62,193
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,193
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Salem
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: James

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $62,193
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,193
Duty Station Code: 251110009
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 5788

Peter Gruchot holds the role of Deckhand at Department of Interior based in Salem, Massachusetts. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,193. Their pay grade is 06.

Matthew Morawa

Deckhand/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$59,333

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $59,333
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,333
Pay grade: 06
Work city: International Falls
Work state: Minnesota
Middle name: Keegan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $59,333
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $59,333
Duty Station Code: 273480071
Duty Station State: MN
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 5788

Matthew Morawa is a Deckhand at Department of Interior based in International Falls, Minnesota. 2026 total compensation came to $59,333. They are classified at grade 06.

Ciara Lambert

Deckhand/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$58,874

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $58,874
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,874
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Homer
Work state: Alaska
Middle name: Montana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,874
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,874
Duty Station Code: 020980122
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 5788

Ciara Lambert works as a Deckhand for Department of Interior based in Homer, Alaska. Ciara earned $58,874 in 2026. Their pay grade is 05.

Aaron Taliesin

Deckhand/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$58,679

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $57,079
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,679
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Homer
Work state: Alaska
Middle name: Mcallistar

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $57,079
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $57,079
Duty Station Code: 020980122
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 5788

At Department of Interior, Aaron Taliesin serves as a Deckhand based in Homer, Alaska. Their 2024 pay totaled $58,679. They are classified at grade 05.

Kathryn Conrad

Deckhand/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$58,666

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $58,666
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,666
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Ventura
Work state: California
Middle name: Louise

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,666
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,666
Duty Station Code: 064027111
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 5788

Kathryn Conrad is a Deckhand at Department of Interior based in Ventura, California. 2026 total compensation came to $58,666. They are classified at grade 06.

Terry Pajtash

Deckhand/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$57,956

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $57,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,956
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Houghton
Work state: Michigan
Middle name: Emrick

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $57,956
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $57,956
Duty Station Code: 262340061
Duty Station State: MI
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 5788

At Department of Interior, Terry Pajtash serves as a Deckhand based in Houghton, Michigan. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,956. They are classified at grade 00.

Jessica Hettwer

Deckhand/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$57,706

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $57,706
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,706
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Homer
Work state: Alaska
Middle name: Louise

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $57,706
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $57,706
Duty Station Code: 020980122
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 5788

Jessica Hettwer is a Deckhand at Department of Interior based in Homer, Alaska. 2025 total compensation came to $57,706. They are classified at grade 05.

Quinn Barcus

Deckhand/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$56,266

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $56,266
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,266
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Houghton
Work state: Michigan
Middle name: Thomas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $56,266
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $56,266
Duty Station Code: 262340061
Duty Station State: MI
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 5788

Quinn Barcus holds the role of Deckhand at Department of Interior based in Houghton, Michigan. In 2024, their total compensation was $56,266. Their pay grade is 00.

Rachel Gordon

Deckhand/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$54,846

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $54,846
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,846
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Homer
Work state: Alaska
Middle name: Tanya

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $54,846
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,846
Duty Station Code: 020980122
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 5788

Rachel Gordon is a Deckhand at Department of Interior based in Homer, Alaska. 2024 total compensation came to $54,846. They are classified at grade 05.