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

Job-title file

Engineering Equipment Operating

Design, analyze, and oversee technical systems or infrastructure, ensuring they meet specifications and codes.

721 employees hold this title in Department of Interior. Median total compensation for the role is $69,455, below the department median of $87,331.

Employees: 721
Total payroll: $51.5M
Role median: $69,455
Agency median: $87,331
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$50,213$102,217+

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

How total compensation varies among the 721 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.

Compared with the local labor market

Engineering Equipment Operating pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators — about 478,090 people — is $59,850. Department of Interior pays a median base salary of $69,309 for this role, 16% above that figure — about the 64th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Interior sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$42,190

$48,680

$59,850

$77,170

$101,090

Department of Interior median · $69,309

The bar is the range of annual wages for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Interior’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Computed over the 718 of 721 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Interior is $69,455, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

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

Engineering Equipment Operating is held in 10 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Interior, the median of $69,455 ranks #6 of 10.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Energy

$121,693 · 14

Presidio Trust

$111,297 · 3

Department of Transportation

$79,459 · 7

Department of Homeland Security

$78,774 · 22

Smithsonian Institution

$77,031 · 3

Department of Veterans Affairs

$66,972 · 226

Department of Agriculture

$66,505 · 472

Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation

$65,740 · 2

Inter Bound and Water Community U.S. Section

$65,135 · 23

Median total compensation for the Engineering Equipment Operating 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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Paul Franke

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$121,547

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $121,547
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,547
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Denali Park
Work county: Denali
Work state: Alaska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,547
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,547
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 021546068
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

At Department of Interior, Paul Franke serves as a Engineering Equipment Operating based in Denali Park, Alaska. Their 2024 pay totaled $121,547. They are classified at grade 10.

Melvin Kocer

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$120,858

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $120,858
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,858
Pay grade: 10
Work city: San Francisco
Work county: San Francisco
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $120,858
Basic Pay (before locality): $120,858
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063290075
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

Melvin Kocer works as a Engineering Equipment Operating for Department of Interior based in San Francisco, California. Melvin earned $120,858 in 2024. Their pay grade is 10.

Jeffrey Jewhurst

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$116,037

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $116,037
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,037
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Point Reyes Station
Work county: Marin
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $116,037
Basic Pay (before locality): $116,037
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062858041
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

At Department of Interior, Jeffrey Jewhurst serves as a Engineering Equipment Operating based in Point Reyes Station, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $116,037. They are classified at grade 09.

Casey Glade

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$115,808

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $115,808
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,808
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Salem
Work county: Marion
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $115,808
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,808
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 411810047
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

Casey Glade is a Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Interior based in Salem, Oregon. 2024 total compensation came to $115,808. They are classified at grade 10.

Jesus JimenezMay be multiple

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$110,757

Sub-department: Bureau of Reclamation
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Folsom
Work county: Sacramento
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $110,757
Basic Pay (before locality): $110,757
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061300067
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): BB

This Engineering Equipment Operating record at Department of Interior for Jesus Jimenez may represent several individuals, totaling $110,757 in 2024.

Timothy Lambert

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$110,757

Sub-department: Bureau of Reclamation
Base pay: $110,757
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,757
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Shasta
Work county: Shasta
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $110,757
Basic Pay (before locality): $110,757
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063605089
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): BB

Timothy Lambert works as a Engineering Equipment Operating for Department of Interior based in Shasta, California. Timothy earned $110,757 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Donny Dixey

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$108,644

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $108,190
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $454
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,644
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Boulder City
Work county: Clark
Work state: Nevada

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $108,190
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,190
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 320021003
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): BB

Donny Dixey holds the role of Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Interior based in Boulder City, Nevada. In 2024, their total compensation was $108,644. Their pay grade is 00.

Gregory Repka

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$108,190

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $108,190
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,190
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Boulder City
Work county: Clark
Work state: Nevada

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $108,190
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,190
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 320021003
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): BB

Gregory Repka is a Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Interior based in Boulder City, Nevada. 2024 total compensation came to $108,190. They are classified at grade 00.

Robin Vanslooten

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$108,190

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $108,190
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,190
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Boulder City
Work county: Clark
Work state: Nevada

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $108,190
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,190
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 320021003
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): BB

At Department of Interior, Robin Vanslooten serves as a Engineering Equipment Operating based in Boulder City, Nevada. Their 2024 pay totaled $108,190. They are classified at grade 00.

Brian Paul

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$106,959

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $106,959
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,959
Pay grade: 11
Work city: West Glacier
Work county: Flathead
Work state: Montana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $106,959
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,959
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 301235029
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

Brian Paul works as a Engineering Equipment Operating for Department of Interior based in West Glacier, Montana. Brian earned $106,959 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Darren Veelle

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$106,792

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $106,792
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,792
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Salem
Work county: Marion
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $106,792
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,792
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 411810047
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

At Department of Interior, Darren Veelle serves as a Engineering Equipment Operating based in Salem, Oregon. Their 2024 pay totaled $106,792. They are classified at grade 09.

Russell Griswold

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$106,458

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $106,458
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,458
Pay grade: 10
Work county: Madison
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $106,458
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,458
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510000113
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

Russell Griswold is a Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Interior based in Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $106,458. They are classified at grade 10.

Michael Papa

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$106,458

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $106,458
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,458
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Arlington
Work county: Arlington
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $106,458
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,458
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

Michael Papa is a Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Interior based in Arlington, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $106,458. They are classified at grade 10.

William Roberts

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$103,593

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $102,993
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,593
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Moose
Work county: Teton
Work state: Wyoming

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,993
Basic Pay (before locality): $102,993
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 560605039
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

William Roberts holds the role of Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Interior based in Moose, Wyoming. In 2024, their total compensation was $103,593. Their pay grade is 11.

Robert Stinnett

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$102,826

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $102,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,826
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Salem
Work county: Marion
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,826
Basic Pay (before locality): $102,826
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 411810047
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

Robert Stinnett holds the role of Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Interior based in Salem, Oregon. In 2024, their total compensation was $102,826. Their pay grade is 09.

Joseph Simkanin

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$101,303

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $101,303
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,303
Pay grade: 10
Work county: Summit
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $101,303
Basic Pay (before locality): $101,303
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 390000153
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

Joseph Simkanin is a Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Interior based in Ohio. 2024 total compensation came to $101,303. They are classified at grade 10.

Brian Batzloff

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$99,988

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $99,988
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,988
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Yellowstone Park
Work county: Park
Work state: Wyoming

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,988
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,988
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 560895029
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

Brian Batzloff is a Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Interior based in Yellowstone Park, Wyoming. 2024 total compensation came to $99,988. They are classified at grade 10.