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

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Instrument Mechanic at Department of Interior, U.S. Federal Government

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

19 employees hold this title in Department of Interior. Median total compensation for the role is $126,514, above the department median of $85,447.

Employees: 19
Total payroll: $2.3M
Role median: $126,514
Agency median: $85,447
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$98,465$128,402+

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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.

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

Instrument Mechanic is held in 3 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Interior, the median of $126,514 ranks #1 of 3.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Veterans Affairs

$68,454 · 7

Department of Agriculture

$47,291 · 169

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

Compare jurisdictions

Instrument Mechanic beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $47,751 ranks #2 of 2. See Instrument Mechanic across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City of Los Angeles

$123,872 · 79

Median total compensation for comparable Instrument Mechanic 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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Aaron Ganskow

Instrument Mechanic/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$129,014

Sub-department: Bureau of Reclamation
Base pay: $126,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,014
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Cody
Work state: Wyoming
Middle name: Patrick

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,514
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN07
Basic Pay (before locality): $126,514
Duty Station Code: 560130029
Duty Station State: WY
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 3359

Aaron Ganskow works as a Instrument Mechanic for Department of Interior based in Cody, Wyoming. Aaron earned $129,014 in 2026. Their pay grade is 00.

Dane Drape

Instrument Mechanic/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$127,314

Sub-department: Bureau of Reclamation
Base pay: $126,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,314
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Kremmling
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: Ross

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,514
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN07
Basic Pay (before locality): $126,514
Duty Station Code: 081380049
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 3359

Dane Drape holds the role of Instrument Mechanic at Department of Interior based in Kremmling, Colorado. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,314. Their pay grade is 00.

Richard Porter

Instrument Mechanic/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$126,514

Sub-department: Bureau of Reclamation
Base pay: $126,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,514
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Twin Lakes
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: William

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,514
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN07
Basic Pay (before locality): $126,514
Duty Station Code: 082445065
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 3359

At Department of Interior, Richard Porter serves as a Instrument Mechanic based in Twin Lakes, Colorado. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,514. They are classified at grade 00.

Darrell Bryan

Instrument Mechanic/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$126,514

Sub-department: Bureau of Reclamation
Base pay: $126,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,514
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Mills
Work state: Wyoming
Middle name: J.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,514
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN07
Basic Pay (before locality): $126,514
Duty Station Code: 560590025
Duty Station State: WY
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 3359

At Department of Interior, Darrell Bryan serves as a Instrument Mechanic based in Mills, Wyoming. Their 2026 pay totaled $126,514. They are classified at grade 00.

Brandon Hertz

Instrument Mechanic/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$126,514

Sub-department: Bureau of Reclamation
Base pay: $126,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,514
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Leadville
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: Keith

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,514
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN07
Basic Pay (before locality): $126,514
Duty Station Code: 081490065
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 3359

Brandon Hertz holds the role of Instrument Mechanic at Department of Interior based in Leadville, Colorado. In 2026, their total compensation was $126,514. Their pay grade is 00.

Aaron Kerbs

Instrument Mechanic/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$126,514

Sub-department: Bureau of Reclamation
Base pay: $126,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,514
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Estes Park
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: James

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,514
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN07
Basic Pay (before locality): $126,514
Duty Station Code: 080760069
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 3359

Aaron Kerbs is a Instrument Mechanic at Department of Interior based in Estes Park, Colorado. 2026 total compensation came to $126,514. They are classified at grade 00.

Richard Martin

Instrument Mechanic/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$126,514

Sub-department: Bureau of Reclamation
Base pay: $126,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,514
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Mills
Work state: Wyoming
Middle name: Lance

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,514
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN07
Basic Pay (before locality): $126,514
Duty Station Code: 560590025
Duty Station State: WY
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 3359

Richard Martin holds the role of Instrument Mechanic at Department of Interior based in Mills, Wyoming. In 2026, their total compensation was $126,514. Their pay grade is 00.

Montgomery Olson

Instrument Mechanic/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$126,514

Sub-department: Bureau of Reclamation
Base pay: $126,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,514
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Mills
Work state: Wyoming
Middle name: Howard

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,514
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN07
Basic Pay (before locality): $126,514
Duty Station Code: 560590025
Duty Station State: WY
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 3359

Montgomery Olson works as a Instrument Mechanic for Department of Interior based in Mills, Wyoming. Montgomery earned $126,514 in 2026. Their pay grade is 00.

Roman Rangel

Instrument Mechanic/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$126,514

Sub-department: Bureau of Reclamation
Base pay: $126,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,514
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Estes Park
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: Alejandro

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,514
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN07
Basic Pay (before locality): $126,514
Duty Station Code: 080760069
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 3359

Roman Rangel works as a Instrument Mechanic for Department of Interior based in Estes Park, Colorado. Roman earned $126,514 in 2026. Their pay grade is 00.

Larry Guth

Instrument Mechanic/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$126,514

Sub-department: Bureau of Reclamation
Base pay: $126,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,514
Pay grade: 00
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: Eugene Robert

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,514
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN07
Basic Pay (before locality): $126,514
Duty Station Code: 080000069
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 3359

Larry Guth is a Instrument Mechanic at Department of Interior based in Colorado. 2025 total compensation came to $126,514. They are classified at grade 00.

Conrad Mondle

Instrument Mechanic/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$126,514

Sub-department: Bureau of Reclamation
Base pay: $126,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,514
Pay grade: 00
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: Vernon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,514
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN07
Basic Pay (before locality): $126,514
Duty Station Code: 080000069
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 3359

Conrad Mondle works as a Instrument Mechanic for Department of Interior based in Colorado. Conrad earned $126,514 in 2025. Their pay grade is 00.

Sean Stearns

Instrument Mechanic/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$126,514

Sub-department: Bureau of Reclamation
Base pay: $126,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,514
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Twin Lakes
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: C.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,514
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN07
Basic Pay (before locality): $126,514
Duty Station Code: 082445065
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 3359

Sean Stearns works as a Instrument Mechanic for Department of Interior based in Twin Lakes, Colorado. Sean earned $126,514 in 2026. Their pay grade is 00.

Kyle Briggs

Instrument Mechanic/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$121,380

Sub-department: Bureau of Reclamation
Base pay: $121,380
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,380
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Fort Smith Village
Work state: Montana
Middle name: Patrick

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,380
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN07
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,380
Duty Station Code: 300453003
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 3359

At Department of Interior, Kyle Briggs serves as a Instrument Mechanic based in Fort Smith Village, Montana. Their 2026 pay totaled $121,380. They are classified at grade 00.

Bernie Walter

Instrument Mechanic/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$121,380

Sub-department: Bureau of Reclamation
Base pay: $121,380
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,380
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Fort Smith Village
Work state: Montana
Middle name: Lloyd

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,380
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN07
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,380
Duty Station Code: 300453003
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 3359

Bernie Walter holds the role of Instrument Mechanic at Department of Interior based in Fort Smith Village, Montana. In 2026, their total compensation was $121,380. Their pay grade is 00.

Tyler Boschma

Instrument Mechanic/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$121,380

Sub-department: Bureau of Reclamation
Base pay: $121,380
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,380
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Canyon Ferry
Work state: Montana
Middle name: Reed

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,380
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN07
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,380
Duty Station Code: 300185049
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 3359

Tyler Boschma holds the role of Instrument Mechanic at Department of Interior based in Canyon Ferry, Montana. In 2026, their total compensation was $121,380. Their pay grade is 00.

Timothy Gomez

Instrument Mechanic/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$120,608

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $120,608
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,608
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Coolidge
Work state: Arizona
Middle name: A.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $120,608
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $120,608
Duty Station Code: 040110021
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 3359

At Department of Interior, Timothy Gomez serves as a Instrument Mechanic based in Coolidge, Arizona. Their 2025 pay totaled $120,608. They are classified at grade 00.

Rona Driftwood

Instrument Mechanic/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$116,705

Sub-department: Bureau of Reclamation
Base pay: $116,705
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,705
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Fort Smith Village
Work state: Montana
Middle name: T.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $116,705
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN07
Basic Pay (before locality): $116,705
Duty Station Code: 300453003
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 3359

Rona Driftwood works as a Instrument Mechanic for Department of Interior based in Fort Smith Village, Montana. Rona earned $116,705 in 2025. Their pay grade is 00.

Rushton Hartsock

Instrument Mechanic/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$115,223

Sub-department: Bureau of Reclamation
Base pay: $115,223
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,223
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Leadville
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: David

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $115,223
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN07
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,223
Duty Station Code: 081490065
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 3359

Rushton Hartsock is a Instrument Mechanic at Department of Interior based in Leadville, Colorado. 2024 total compensation came to $115,223. They are classified at grade 00.

Paul Fisher

Instrument Mechanic/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$98,465

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $98,465
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,465
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Parker
Work state: Arizona
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,465
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $98,465
Duty Station Code: 040340012
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 3359

Paul Fisher holds the role of Instrument Mechanic at Department of Interior based in Parker, Arizona. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,465. Their pay grade is 00.