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

Job-title file

Ecology

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

580 employees hold this title in Department of Interior. Median total compensation for the role is $110,304, above the department median of $87,331.

Employees: 580
Total payroll: $66.9M
Role median: $110,304
Agency median: $87,331
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$49,025$191,900+

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

How total compensation varies among the 580 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)

Ecology is held in 11 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Interior, the median of $110,304 ranks #10 of 11.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Marine Mammal Commission

$181,216 · 1

Department of Energy

$166,729 · 4

Department of Transportation

$158,860 · 7

Environmental Protection Agency

$142,566 · 86

Department of Commerce

$139,668 · 78

Department of Health and Human Services

$131,733 · 2

Smithsonian Institution

$129,759 · 17

Presidio Trust

$123,745 · 1

Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council

$113,751 · 2

Department of Agriculture

$95,817 · 405

Median total compensation for the Ecology 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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Eric Brown

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$94,317

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $94,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,317
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Pago Pago
Work state: No Data Reported

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,317
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,737
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: AQ6000000
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Eric Brown works as a Ecology for Department of Interior based in Pago Pago, No Data Reported. Eric earned $94,317 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Suzanne Sanders

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$94,317

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $94,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,317
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Ashland
Work county: Ashland
Work state: Wisconsin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,317
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,737
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 550220003
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Suzanne Sanders serves as a Ecology based in Ashland, Wisconsin. Their 2024 pay totaled $94,317. They are classified at grade 11.

Kenneth Holsinger

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$94,317

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $94,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,317
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Montrose
Work county: Montrose
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,317
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,737
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 081700085
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kenneth Holsinger is a Ecology at Department of Interior based in Montrose, Colorado. 2024 total compensation came to $94,317. They are classified at grade 11.

Gretchen Baker

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$94,317

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $94,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,317
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Baker
Work county: White Pine
Work state: Nevada

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,317
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,737
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 320013033
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Gretchen Baker is a Ecology at Department of Interior based in Baker, Nevada. 2024 total compensation came to $94,317. They are classified at grade 11.

Richard Gatewood

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$94,317

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $94,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,317
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Salt Flat
Work county: Hudspeth
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,317
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,737
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 486075229
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Richard Gatewood is a Ecology at Department of Interior based in Salt Flat, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $94,317. They are classified at grade 11.

Lisa Handforth

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$94,317

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $94,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,317
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Flagstaff
Work county: Coconino
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,317
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,737
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040170005
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lisa Handforth is a Ecology at Department of Interior based in Flagstaff, Arizona. 2024 total compensation came to $94,317. They are classified at grade 11.

Kurt Helf

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$94,317

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $94,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,317
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Mammoth Cave
Work county: Edmonson
Work state: Kentucky

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,317
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,737
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 212155061
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Kurt Helf serves as a Ecology based in Mammoth Cave, Kentucky. Their 2024 pay totaled $94,317. They are classified at grade 11.

Ryan Maki

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$94,317

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $94,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,317
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Grand Rapids
Work county: Itasca
Work state: Minnesota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,317
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,737
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 272850061
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ryan Maki works as a Ecology for Department of Interior based in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Ryan earned $94,317 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

David Peitz

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$94,317

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $94,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,317
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Republic
Work county: Greene
Work state: Missouri

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,317
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,737
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 296710077
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, David Peitz serves as a Ecology based in Republic, Missouri. Their 2024 pay totaled $94,317. They are classified at grade 11.

Stassia Samuels

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$94,317

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $94,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,317
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Orick
Work county: Humboldt
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,317
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,737
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062585023
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Stassia Samuels is a Ecology at Department of Interior based in Orick, California. 2024 total compensation came to $94,317. They are classified at grade 11.

Daniel Swanson

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$94,317

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $94,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,317
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Hot Springs
Work county: Fall River
Work state: South Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,317
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,737
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 461360047
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Daniel Swanson is a Ecology at Department of Interior based in Hot Springs, South Dakota. 2024 total compensation came to $94,317. They are classified at grade 11.

Alan Williams

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$94,317

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $94,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,317
Pay grade: 11
Work county: Page
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,317
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,737
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510000139
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Alan Williams is a Ecology at Department of Interior based in Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $94,317. They are classified at grade 11.

Danguole Bockus

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$94,317

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $94,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,317
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Montrose
Work county: Montrose
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,317
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,737
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 081700085
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Danguole Bockus works as a Ecology for Department of Interior based in Montrose, Colorado. Danguole earned $94,317 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Sonia Bingham

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$93,853

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $93,853
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,853
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Brecksville
Work county: Cuyahoga
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,853
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 390970035
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sonia Bingham is a Ecology at Department of Interior based in Brecksville, Ohio. 2024 total compensation came to $93,853. They are classified at grade 12.

Dorothy Borowy

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$93,798

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $93,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,798
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,798
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,387
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Dorothy Borowy is a Ecology at Department of Interior based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $93,798. They are classified at grade 11.

Linh Cat

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$93,683

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $93,683
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,683
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Kalaupapa
Work county: Maui
Work state: Hawaii

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,683
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 153300009
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Linh Cat is a Ecology at Department of Interior based in Kalaupapa, Hawaii. 2024 total compensation came to $93,683. They are classified at grade 12.

Katherine Mcclure

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$93,683

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $93,683
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,683
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Hawaii National Park
Work county: Hawaii
Work state: Hawaii

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,683
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 151700001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Katherine Mcclure works as a Ecology for Department of Interior based in Hawaii National Park, Hawaii. Katherine earned $93,683 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Laura Dacunto

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$93,359

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $92,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,359
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Gainesville
Work county: Alachua
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $92,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 121130001
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Laura Dacunto holds the role of Ecology at Department of Interior based in Gainesville, Florida. In 2024, their total compensation was $93,359. Their pay grade is 12.

Robert Grasso

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$93,021

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $93,021
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,021
Pay grade: 12
Work city: El Portal
Work county: Mariposa
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,021
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061133043
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Robert Grasso holds the role of Ecology at Department of Interior based in El Portal, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $93,021. Their pay grade is 12.

Dustin Toy

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$92,759

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $92,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,759
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Jamestown
Work county: Stutsman
Work state: North Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $92,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 381600093
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Dustin Toy is a Ecology at Department of Interior based in Jamestown, North Dakota. 2024 total compensation came to $92,759. They are classified at grade 12.

Sheree Watson

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$92,759

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $92,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,759
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Bozeman
Work county: Gallatin
Work state: Montana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $92,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 300130031
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Sheree Watson serves as a Ecology based in Bozeman, Montana. Their 2024 pay totaled $92,759. They are classified at grade 12.

Erin Shanahan

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$92,759

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $92,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,759
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Bozeman
Work county: Gallatin
Work state: Montana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $92,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 300130031
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Erin Shanahan holds the role of Ecology at Department of Interior based in Bozeman, Montana. In 2024, their total compensation was $92,759. Their pay grade is 12.

William Vervaeke

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$92,759

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $92,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,759
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Jacksonville
Work county: Duval
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $92,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 121510031
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

William Vervaeke is a Ecology at Department of Interior based in Jacksonville, Florida. 2024 total compensation came to $92,759. They are classified at grade 12.

Lynette Potvin

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$92,073

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $92,073
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,073
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Longmire
Work county: Pierce
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $92,073
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,387
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531185053
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lynette Potvin works as a Ecology for Department of Interior based in Longmire, Washington. Lynette earned $92,073 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Matthew Struckhoff

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$91,999

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $91,899
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,999
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Columbia
Work county: Boone
Work state: Missouri

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,899
Basic Pay (before locality): $78,667
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 291800019
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Matthew Struckhoff is a Ecology at Department of Interior based in Columbia, Missouri. 2024 total compensation came to $91,999. They are classified at grade 11.

Krisann Kosel

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$91,899

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $91,899
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,899
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Roseburg
Work county: Douglas
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,899
Basic Pay (before locality): $78,667
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 411780019
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Krisann Kosel works as a Ecology for Department of Interior based in Roseburg, Oregon. Krisann earned $91,899 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Anna Lincoln

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$91,899

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $91,899
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,899
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Grand Junction
Work county: Mesa
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,899
Basic Pay (before locality): $78,667
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 081040077
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Anna Lincoln serves as a Ecology based in Grand Junction, Colorado. Their 2024 pay totaled $91,899. They are classified at grade 11.

Harold Mitchell

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$91,899

Sub-department: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $91,899
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,899
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Panama City
Work county: Bay
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,899
Basic Pay (before locality): $78,667
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122450005
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Harold Mitchell holds the role of Ecology at Department of Interior based in Panama City, Florida. In 2024, their total compensation was $91,899. Their pay grade is 11.

Sandra Pursifull

Ecology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$91,899

Sub-department: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $91,899
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,899
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Panama City
Work county: Bay
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,899
Basic Pay (before locality): $78,667
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122450005
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0408
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sandra Pursifull works as a Ecology for Department of Interior based in Panama City, Florida. Sandra earned $91,899 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.