U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Interior / General Equipment Mechanic

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General Equipment Mechanic at Department of Interior, U.S. Federal Government

Operate, maintain, and repair equipment or facilities, performing skilled hands-on work.

10 employees hold this title in Department of Interior. Median total compensation for the role is $67,817, below the department median of $85,447.

Employees: 10
Total payroll: $670.1K
Role median: $67,817
Agency median: $85,447
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$56,432$78,529+

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How total compensation varies among the 10 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)

General Equipment Mechanic is held in 5 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Interior, the median of $67,817 ranks #5 of 5.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Treasury

$85,374 · 1

Department of Agriculture

$75,583 · 2

Department of Homeland Security

$73,914 · 1

Department of Veterans Affairs

$73,483 · 30

Median total compensation for the General Equipment Mechanic 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
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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Michael Dudley

General Equipment Mechanic/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$79,682

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $79,682
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,682
Pay grade: 10
Work state: Florida
Middle name: Paul

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,682
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,682
Duty Station Code: 120000087
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 4737

Michael Dudley works as a General Equipment Mechanic for Department of Interior based in Florida. Michael earned $79,682 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Jason Christenson

General Equipment Mechanic/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$73,275

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $73,275
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,275
Pay grade: 08
Work city: International Falls
Work state: Minnesota
Middle name: Robert

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $73,275
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $73,275
Duty Station Code: 273480071
Duty Station State: MN
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 4737

Jason Christenson holds the role of General Equipment Mechanic at Department of Interior based in International Falls, Minnesota. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,275. Their pay grade is 08.

Scott Pugmire

General Equipment Mechanic/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$71,396

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $71,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,396
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Mesa Verde Nat Pk
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: Douglas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $71,396
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $71,396
Duty Station Code: 081645083
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 4737

Scott Pugmire works as a General Equipment Mechanic for Department of Interior based in Mesa Verde Nat Pk, Colorado. Scott earned $71,396 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

Matthew Smith

General Equipment Mechanic/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$69,894

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $69,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,894
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Whiskeytown
Work state: California
Middle name: Melvin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $69,894
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $69,894
Duty Station Code: 064185089
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 4737

At Department of Interior, Matthew Smith serves as a General Equipment Mechanic based in Whiskeytown, California. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,894. They are classified at grade 08.

Ivan Lum

General Equipment Mechanic/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$67,911

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $67,911
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,911
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Savannah
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,911
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $67,911
Duty Station Code: 134910051
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 4737

At Department of Interior, Ivan Lum serves as a General Equipment Mechanic based in Savannah, Georgia. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,911. They are classified at grade 08.

Jamie Vanpoortfliet

General Equipment Mechanic/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$67,723

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $67,723
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,723
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Empire
Work state: Michigan
Middle name: M.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,723
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $67,723
Duty Station Code: 261570089
Duty Station State: MI
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 4737

Jamie Vanpoortfliet holds the role of General Equipment Mechanic at Department of Interior based in Empire, Michigan. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,723. Their pay grade is 08.

Tyler Lowe

General Equipment Mechanic/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$65,073

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $65,073
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,073
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Harkers Island
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: Chandler

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $65,073
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,073
Duty Station Code: 372030031
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 4737

Tyler Lowe works as a General Equipment Mechanic for Department of Interior based in Harkers Island, North Carolina. Tyler earned $65,073 in 2026. Their pay grade is 08.

Michael Langrall

General Equipment Mechanic/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$59,584

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $59,584
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,584
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Petersburg
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Scott

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $59,584
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $59,584
Duty Station Code: 511910730
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 4737

At Department of Interior, Michael Langrall serves as a General Equipment Mechanic based in Petersburg, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,584. They are classified at grade 08.

Carson James

General Equipment Mechanic/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$59,174

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $57,810
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,364
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,174
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Petersburg
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $57,810
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $57,810
Duty Station Code: 511910730
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 4737

Carson James is a General Equipment Mechanic at Department of Interior based in Petersburg, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $59,174. They are classified at grade 08.

Michael Cruz

General Equipment Mechanic/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$56,432

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $56,432
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,432
Pay grade: 08
Work city: San Juan
Work state: No Data Reported
Middle name: Angelo

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $56,432
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $56,432
Duty Station Code: RQ0930000
Duty Station State: NDR
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 4737

Michael Cruz is a General Equipment Mechanic at Department of Interior based in San Juan, No Data Reported. 2026 total compensation came to $56,432. They are classified at grade 08.