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

Job-title file

Fish Biology at Department of Interior, U.S. Federal Government

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

921 employees hold this title in Department of Interior. Median total compensation for the role is $98,928, above the department median of $85,447.

Employees: 921
Total payroll: $97.8M
Role median: $98,928
Agency median: $85,447
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$48,934$183,186+

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

How total compensation varies among the 921 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

Fish Biology pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists — about 18,120 people — is $76,780. Department of Interior pays a median base salary of $98,459 for this role, 28% above that figure — about the 76th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Interior sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$49,100

$61,180

$76,780

$96,100

$126,440

Department of Interior median · $98,459

The bar is the range of annual wages for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 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.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Interior is $98,928, 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)

Fish Biology is held in 5 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Interior, the median of $98,928 ranks #4 of 5.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Environmental Protection Agency

$150,939 · 6

Department of Energy

$137,495 · 45

Department of Commerce

$130,703 · 786

Department of Agriculture

$95,090 · 305

Median total compensation for the Fish Biology role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this 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
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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Reynaldo Patino

Fish Biology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$201,385

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $201,385
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $201,385
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Lubbock
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $201,385
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $201,385
Duty Station Code: 484140303
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 0482

Reynaldo Patino works as a Fish Biology for Department of Interior based in Lubbock, Texas. Reynaldo earned $201,385 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

David Bunnell

Fish Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Ann Arbor
Work state: Michigan
Middle name: B.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 260150161
Duty Station State: MI
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0482

At Department of Interior, David Bunnell serves as a Fish Biology based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

James Peterson

Fish Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Corvallis
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 410420003
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 0482

James Peterson works as a Fish Biology for Department of Interior based in Corvallis, Oregon. James earned $197,200 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Paul Hershberger

Fish Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Nordland
Work state: Washington
Middle name: K.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 531485031
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0482

Paul Hershberger holds the role of Fish Biology at Department of Interior based in Nordland, Washington. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,200. Their pay grade is 15.

Charles Madenjian

Fish Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Ann Arbor
Work state: Michigan
Middle name: P.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 260150161
Duty Station State: MI
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0482

At Department of Interior, Charles Madenjian serves as a Fish Biology based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Scott Bonar

Fish Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$195,978

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $195,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,978
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Tucson
Work state: Arizona
Middle name: A.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,978
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 040530019
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0482

Scott Bonar holds the role of Fish Biology at Department of Interior based in Tucson, Arizona. In 2026, their total compensation was $195,978. Their pay grade is 15.

Jeffrey Mclain

Fish Biology/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$195,200

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,200
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Lodi
Work state: California
Middle name: Swinston

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 061940077
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0482

Jeffrey Mclain holds the role of Fish Biology at Department of Interior based in Lodi, California. In 2025, their total compensation was $195,200. Their pay grade is 14.

Christopher Guy

Fish Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$192,331

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $192,331
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $192,331
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Bozeman
Work state: Montana
Middle name: S.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $192,331
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 300130031
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0482

Christopher Guy is a Fish Biology at Department of Interior based in Bozeman, Montana. 2026 total compensation came to $192,331. They are classified at grade 15.

Leandro Miranda

Fish Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$192,331

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $192,331
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $192,331
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Mississippi State
Work state: Mississippi
Middle name: E.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $192,331
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 281620105
Duty Station State: MS
Length of Service (Years): 40
Occupation Code (OPM): 0482

Leandro Miranda holds the role of Fish Biology at Department of Interior based in Mississippi State, Mississippi. In 2026, their total compensation was $192,331. Their pay grade is 15.

Michael Quist

Fish Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$192,331

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $192,331
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $192,331
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Moscow
Work state: Idaho
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $192,331
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 161140057
Duty Station State: ID
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0482

Michael Quist holds the role of Fish Biology at Department of Interior based in Moscow, Idaho. In 2026, their total compensation was $192,331. Their pay grade is 15.

Alexander Zale

Fish Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$192,331

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $192,331
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $192,331
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Bozeman
Work state: Montana
Middle name: V.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $192,331
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 300130031
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 41
Occupation Code (OPM): 0482

Alexander Zale works as a Fish Biology for Department of Interior based in Bozeman, Montana. Alexander earned $192,331 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Vicki Blazer

Fish Biology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$192,150

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $192,150
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Kearneysville
Work state: West Virginia
Middle name: S.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Duty Station Code: 541345037
Duty Station State: WV
Length of Service (Years): 39
Occupation Code (OPM): 0482

At Department of Interior, Vicki Blazer serves as a Fish Biology based in Kearneysville, West Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $192,150. They are classified at grade 15.

David Beauchamp

Fish Biology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Seattle
Work state: Washington
Middle name: A.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,647
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0482

David Beauchamp works as a Fish Biology for Department of Interior based in Seattle, Washington. David earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Frederick Feyrer

Fish Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$191,330

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $191,330
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,330
Pay grade: 15
Work city: West Sacramento
Work state: California
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,330
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,449
Duty Station Code: 064163113
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0482

At Department of Interior, Frederick Feyrer serves as a Fish Biology based in West Sacramento, California. Their 2026 pay totaled $191,330. They are classified at grade 15.

Paul Angermeier

Fish Biology/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$190,875

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $190,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,875
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Blacksburg
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: L.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $190,875
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $190,875
Duty Station Code: 510180121
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 0482

Paul Angermeier works as a Fish Biology for Department of Interior based in Blacksburg, Virginia. Paul earned $190,875 in 2025. Their pay grade is 00.

Craig Paukert

Fish Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$187,399

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $187,399
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,399
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Columbia
Work state: Missouri
Middle name: P.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,399
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $160,088
Duty Station Code: 291800019
Duty Station State: MO
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0482

Craig Paukert works as a Fish Biology for Department of Interior based in Columbia, Missouri. Craig earned $187,399 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

David Hu

Fish Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$187,093

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,093
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Reston
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 512034059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0482

David Hu holds the role of Fish Biology at Department of Interior based in Reston, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $187,093. Their pay grade is 14.

Jarrad Kosa

Fish Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$187,093

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,093
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Baileys Crossroads
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 510119059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0482

Jarrad Kosa holds the role of Fish Biology at Department of Interior based in Baileys Crossroads, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $187,093. Their pay grade is 14.

Baker Holden

Fish Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$183,446

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $183,446
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,446
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Lodi
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $183,446
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,356
Duty Station Code: 061940077
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 0482

At Department of Interior, Baker Holden serves as a Fish Biology based in Lodi, California. Their 2026 pay totaled $183,446. They are classified at grade 14.

Nathan Wilke

Fish Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$182,795

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $182,295
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,795
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Baileys Crossroads
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Fisher

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,295
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 510119059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0482

At Department of Interior, Nathan Wilke serves as a Fish Biology based in Baileys Crossroads, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $182,795. They are classified at grade 14.

William Archambault

Fish Biology/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$182,661

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $182,661
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,661
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Sunderland
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: A.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,661
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 251265011
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0482

William Archambault works as a Fish Biology for Department of Interior based in Sunderland, Massachusetts. William earned $182,661 in 2025. Their pay grade is 14.

Phaedra Budy

Fish Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$182,467

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $182,467
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,467
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Logan
Work state: Utah
Middle name: E.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,467
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 490990005
Duty Station State: UT
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0482

Phaedra Budy is a Fish Biology at Department of Interior based in Logan, Utah. 2026 total compensation came to $182,467. They are classified at grade 15.

Steven Chipps

Fish Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$182,467

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $182,467
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,467
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Brookings
Work state: South Dakota
Middle name: R.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,467
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 460360011
Duty Station State: SD
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0482

At Department of Interior, Steven Chipps serves as a Fish Biology based in Brookings, South Dakota. Their 2026 pay totaled $182,467. They are classified at grade 15.

Joel Bader

Fish Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$182,295

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $182,295
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,295
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Baileys Crossroads
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,295
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 510119059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0482

Joel Bader works as a Fish Biology for Department of Interior based in Baileys Crossroads, Virginia. Joel earned $182,295 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Joshua Israel

Fish Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$181,254

Sub-department: Bureau of Reclamation
Base pay: $181,254
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,254
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Sacramento
Work state: California
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,254
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN07
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 063150067
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0482

Joshua Israel is a Fish Biology at Department of Interior based in Sacramento, California. 2026 total compensation came to $181,254. They are classified at grade 14.

Abigail Lynch

Fish Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$180,664

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $180,664
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,664
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Vancouver
Work state: Washington
Middle name: Julia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,664
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,236
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0482

At Department of Interior, Abigail Lynch serves as a Fish Biology based in Vancouver, Washington. Their 2026 pay totaled $180,664. They are classified at grade 15.

Megan Lapeyre

Fish Biology/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$180,659

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $180,659
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,659
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Baton Rouge
Work state: Louisiana
Middle name: K.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,659
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $154,330
Duty Station Code: 220150033
Duty Station State: LA
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0482

At Department of Interior, Megan Lapeyre serves as a Fish Biology based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Their 2025 pay totaled $180,659. They are classified at grade 15.

Denise Hawkins

Fish Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$179,069

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $179,069
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,069
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Lacey
Work state: Washington
Middle name: K.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $179,069
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 531102067
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0482

Denise Hawkins is a Fish Biology at Department of Interior based in Lacey, Washington. 2026 total compensation came to $179,069. They are classified at grade 14.

Daniel Magoulick

Fish Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$177,536

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $177,536
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,536
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Fayetteville
Work state: Arkansas
Middle name: D.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,536
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 051310143
Duty Station State: AR
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0482

Daniel Magoulick holds the role of Fish Biology at Department of Interior based in Fayetteville, Arkansas. In 2026, their total compensation was $177,536. Their pay grade is 15.

Daniel Nehler

Fish Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$176,183

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $176,183
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,183
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Vancouver
Work state: Washington
Middle name: P.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $176,183
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0482

At Department of Interior, Daniel Nehler serves as a Fish Biology based in Vancouver, Washington. Their 2026 pay totaled $176,183. They are classified at grade 14.

Dana Winkelman

Fish Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$172,965

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $172,965
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,965
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Fort Collins
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: L.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,965
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,520
Duty Station Code: 080860069
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0482

Dana Winkelman works as a Fish Biology for Department of Interior based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Dana earned $172,965 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Tyler Wagner

Fish Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$172,604

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $172,604
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,604
Pay grade: 15
Work city: State College
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,604
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,449
Duty Station Code: 428100027
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0482

Tyler Wagner works as a Fish Biology for Department of Interior based in State College, Pennsylvania. Tyler earned $172,604 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Joseph Zydlewski

Fish Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$172,604

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $172,604
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,604
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Orono
Work state: Maine

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,604
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,449
Duty Station Code: 235900019
Duty Station State: ME
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0482

Joseph Zydlewski works as a Fish Biology for Department of Interior based in Orono, Maine. Joseph earned $172,604 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Richard Kraus

Fish Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$170,736

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $170,736
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,736
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Huron
Work state: Ohio
Middle name: T.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $170,736
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 393660043
Duty Station State: OH
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0482

Richard Kraus is a Fish Biology at Department of Interior based in Huron, Ohio. 2026 total compensation came to $170,736. They are classified at grade 14.

Allison Roy

Fish Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$170,301

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $170,301
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,301
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Amherst
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: Hunt

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $170,301
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 250030015
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0482

At Department of Interior, Allison Roy serves as a Fish Biology based in Amherst, Massachusetts. Their 2026 pay totaled $170,301. They are classified at grade 14.

John Netto

Fish Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$168,147

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $167,147
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $168,147
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Portland
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: Kenneth

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,147
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,520
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0482

John Netto is a Fish Biology at Department of Interior based in Portland, Oregon. 2026 total compensation came to $168,147. They are classified at grade 14.

Teresa Newton

Fish Biology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$167,690

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $167,690
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,690
Pay grade: 15
Work city: La Crosse
Work state: Wisconsin
Middle name: J.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,690
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,546
Duty Station Code: 552490063
Duty Station State: WI
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 0482

Teresa Newton holds the role of Fish Biology at Department of Interior based in La Crosse, Wisconsin. In 2024, their total compensation was $167,690. Their pay grade is 15.

Stuart Welsh

Fish Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$167,672

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $167,672
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,672
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Morgantown
Work state: West Virginia
Middle name: A.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,672
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,236
Duty Station Code: 541840061
Duty Station State: WV
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0482

At Department of Interior, Stuart Welsh serves as a Fish Biology based in Morgantown, West Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $167,672. They are classified at grade 15.

Michael Clark

Fish Biology/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$165,488

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $165,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,488
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Underwood
Work state: Washington
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $165,488
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $131,204
Duty Station Code: 532333059
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0482

Michael Clark works as a Fish Biology for Department of Interior based in Underwood, Washington. Michael earned $165,488 in 2025. Their pay grade is 14.

Brett Galyean

Fish Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$164,414

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $163,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,414
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Anderson
Work state: California
Middle name: R.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,514
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 060090089
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0482

Brett Galyean works as a Fish Biology for Department of Interior based in Anderson, California. Brett earned $164,414 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.