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

Job-title file

Maintenance Mechanic

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

2,768 employees hold this title in Department of Interior. Median total compensation for the role is $62,151, below the department median of $87,331.

Employees: 2,768
Total payroll: $178.2M
Role median: $62,151
Agency median: $87,331
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$38,098$100,614+

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

How total compensation varies among the 2,768 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

Maintenance Mechanic pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — about 1,529,700 people — is $49,590. Department of Interior pays a median base salary of $61,984 for this role, 25% above that figure — about the 74th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Interior sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$35,350

$40,840

$49,590

$62,620

$77,180

Department of Interior median · $61,984

The bar is the range of annual wages for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 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 2,754 of 2,768 people in this role paid at least $25,000 in 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 $62,151, 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)

Maintenance Mechanic is held in 17 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Interior, the median of $62,151 ranks #15 of 17.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Energy

$101,164 · 10

Presidio Trust

$84,813 · 5

Smithsonian Institution

$79,035 · 63

Department of Commerce

$77,199 · 46

Department of Homeland Security

$76,833 · 262

Department of Treasury

$74,739 · 23

Social Security Administration

$74,276 · 11

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum

$73,254 · 1

Department of Transportation

$72,534 · 78

General Services Administration

$70,916 · 3

Department of Health and Human Services

$70,499 · 428

Government Printing Office

$67,597 · 2

Median total compensation for the Maintenance 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

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

This role is reported in 11 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $65,657 ranks #4 of 11. See Maintenance Mechanic across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

$100,292 · 12

$90,896 · 15

$70,771 · 401

$61,547 · 115

New York Public Authorities

$60,736 · 10

Maine

$52,143 · 34

City of Baltimore

$50,202 · 44

Florida

$39,733 · 273

Median total compensation for comparable Maintenance 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.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Lynette Foster

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$47,792

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $47,792
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,792
Pay grade: 05
Work city: La Junta
Work county: Otero
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $47,792
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,792
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 081410089
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Lynette Foster holds the role of Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Interior based in La Junta, Colorado. In 2024, their total compensation was $47,792. Their pay grade is 05.

Daniel Hulsey

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$47,771

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $47,771
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,771
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Williston
Work county: Williams
Work state: North Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $47,771
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,771
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 383350105
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Daniel Hulsey works as a Maintenance Mechanic for Department of Interior based in Williston, North Dakota. Daniel earned $47,771 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Lonnie Means

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$47,687

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $46,937
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,687
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Vicksburg
Work county: Warren
Work state: Mississippi

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $46,937
Basic Pay (before locality): $46,937
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 282690149
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Lonnie Means works as a Maintenance Mechanic for Department of Interior based in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Lonnie earned $47,687 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Jonathan Borowski

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$47,625

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $47,625
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,625
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Gulf Breeze
Work county: Santa Rosa
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $47,625
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,625
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 121245113
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Jonathan Borowski is a Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Interior based in Gulf Breeze, Florida. 2024 total compensation came to $47,625. They are classified at grade 05.

Kali Nolen

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$47,625

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $47,625
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,625
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Gulf Breeze
Work county: Santa Rosa
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $47,625
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,625
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 121245113
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Kali Nolen holds the role of Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Interior based in Gulf Breeze, Florida. In 2024, their total compensation was $47,625. Their pay grade is 05.

Thomas Reep

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$47,625

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $47,625
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,625
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Gulf Breeze
Work county: Santa Rosa
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $47,625
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,625
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 121245113
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Thomas Reep works as a Maintenance Mechanic for Department of Interior based in Gulf Breeze, Florida. Thomas earned $47,625 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Jesse Nathan

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$47,604

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $47,604
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,604
Pay grade: 04
Work city: King of Prussia
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $47,604
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 424086091
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Jesse Nathan works as a Maintenance Mechanic for Department of Interior based in King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Jesse earned $47,604 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Brandon Fessler

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$47,521

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $47,521
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,521
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Harkers Island
Work county: Carteret
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $47,521
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,521
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 372030031
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Brandon Fessler works as a Maintenance Mechanic for Department of Interior based in Harkers Island, North Carolina. Brandon earned $47,521 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Justin Keiffer

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$47,521

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $47,521
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,521
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Gatlinburg
Work county: Sevier
Work state: Tennessee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $47,521
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,521
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 470920155
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): XA

Justin Keiffer holds the role of Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Interior based in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. In 2024, their total compensation was $47,521. Their pay grade is 07.

Amber Peretin

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$47,521

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $47,521
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,521
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Fort Oglethorpe
Work county: Catoosa
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $47,521
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,521
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 132210047
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Amber Peretin holds the role of Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Interior based in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. In 2024, their total compensation was $47,521. Their pay grade is 07.

Connor Riley

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$47,521

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $47,521
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,521
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Mammoth Cave
Work county: Edmonson
Work state: Kentucky

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $47,521
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,521
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 212155061
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Connor Riley works as a Maintenance Mechanic for Department of Interior based in Mammoth Cave, Kentucky. Connor earned $47,521 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

Robert Stephenson

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$47,521

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $47,521
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,521
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Cherokee
Work county: Swain
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $47,521
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,521
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 370875173
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): XA

Robert Stephenson holds the role of Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Interior based in Cherokee, North Carolina. In 2024, their total compensation was $47,521. Their pay grade is 07.

Chris Umfress

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$47,521

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $47,521
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,521
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Tupelo
Work county: Lee
Work state: Mississippi

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $47,521
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,521
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 282610081
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): XA

Chris Umfress holds the role of Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Interior based in Tupelo, Mississippi. In 2024, their total compensation was $47,521. Their pay grade is 07.

Edward Wiegand

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$47,521

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $47,521
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,521
Pay grade: 07
Work county: Cherokee
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $47,521
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,521
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 370000039
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): XA

Edward Wiegand works as a Maintenance Mechanic for Department of Interior based in North Carolina. Edward earned $47,521 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

Anthony Hilson

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$47,500

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $47,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,500
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Sequoia National Park
Work county: Tulare
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $47,500
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063591107
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Anthony Hilson is a Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Interior based in Sequoia National Park, California. 2024 total compensation came to $47,500. They are classified at grade 05.

David Hawkins

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$47,500

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $47,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,500
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Sequoia National Park
Work county: Tulare
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $47,500
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063591107
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

David Hawkins is a Maintenance Mechanic at Department of Interior based in Sequoia National Park, California. 2024 total compensation came to $47,500. They are classified at grade 05.

Cheryl Ferguson

Maintenance Mechanic/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$47,497

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $45,997
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,497
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Interior
Work county: Jackson
Work state: South Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $45,997
Basic Pay (before locality): $45,997
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 461430071
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 4749
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

At Department of Interior, Cheryl Ferguson serves as a Maintenance Mechanic based in Interior, South Dakota. Their 2024 pay totaled $47,497. They are classified at grade 05.