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

Job-title file

Meteorology

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

19 employees hold this title in Department of Interior. Median total compensation for the role is $118,782, above the department median of $87,331.

Employees: 19
Total payroll: $2.3M
Role median: $118,782
Agency median: $87,331
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$86,962$147,373+

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

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.

Compared with the local labor market

Meteorology pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Atmospheric and Space Scientists — about 10,000 people — is $99,070. Department of Interior pays a median base salary of $117,480 for this role, 19% above that figure — about the 65th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Interior sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$53,060

$73,350

$99,070

$129,960

$161,890

Department of Interior median · $117,480

The bar is the range of annual wages for Atmospheric and Space Scientists 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 $118,782, 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)

Meteorology is held in 11 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Interior, the median of $118,782 ranks #10 of 11.

Highest-paying departments for this role

National Science Foundation

$204,000 · 1

Department of Transportation

$168,362 · 21

National Transportation Safety Board

$165,768 · 3

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$162,629 · 3

Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

$151,719 · 21

Environmental Protection Agency

$145,109 · 2

Department of Energy

$136,434 · 4

Department of Homeland Security

$130,956 · 4

Department of Commerce

$119,430 · 2,411

Department of Agriculture

$116,849 · 25

Median total compensation for the Meteorology 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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Heidi Strader

Meteorology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$147,964

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $147,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,964
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Fairbanks
Work county: Fairbanks North Star
Work state: Alaska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $147,964
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 020770090
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Heidi Strader works as a Meteorology for Department of Interior based in Fairbanks, Alaska. Heidi earned $147,964 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Stephen Marien

Meteorology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$146,323

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $146,323
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,323
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Saint Paul
Work county: Ramsey
Work state: Minnesota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,323
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 276330123
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Stephen Marien works as a Meteorology for Department of Interior based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Stephen earned $146,323 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

John Saltenberger

Meteorology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$144,608

Sub-department: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $144,608
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,608
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Portland
Work county: Multnomah
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,608
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

John Saltenberger is a Meteorology at Department of Interior based in Portland, Oregon. 2024 total compensation came to $144,608. They are classified at grade 13.

Charles Maxwell

Meteorology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$135,851

Sub-department: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $135,851
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,851
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Albuquerque
Work county: Bernalillo
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $135,851
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Charles Maxwell holds the role of Meteorology at Department of Interior based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In 2024, their total compensation was $135,851. Their pay grade is 13.

Kathleen Holman

Meteorology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$134,134

Sub-department: Bureau of Reclamation
Base pay: $134,134
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,134
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Lakewood
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,134
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kathleen Holman holds the role of Meteorology at Department of Interior based in Lakewood, Colorado. In 2024, their total compensation was $134,134. Their pay grade is 13.

Eric Stevens

Meteorology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$128,493

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $128,493
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,493
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Fairbanks
Work county: Fairbanks North Star
Work state: Alaska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,493
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 020770090
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Eric Stevens is a Meteorology at Department of Interior based in Fairbanks, Alaska. 2024 total compensation came to $128,493. They are classified at grade 13.

Basil Newmerzhycky

Meteorology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$127,541

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $127,541
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,541
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Salt Lake City
Work county: Salt Lake
Work state: Utah

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $127,541
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 491700035
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Basil Newmerzhycky works as a Meteorology for Department of Interior based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Basil earned $127,541 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Nickolai Reimer

Meteorology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$119,654

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $116,018
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,636
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,654
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Lakewood
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $116,018
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,327
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nickolai Reimer works as a Meteorology for Department of Interior based in Lakewood, Colorado. Nickolai earned $119,654 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Steven Ippoliti

Meteorology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$119,463

Sub-department: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $119,463
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,463
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: Fulton
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $119,463
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280121
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Steven Ippoliti serves as a Meteorology based in Atlanta, Georgia. Their 2024 pay totaled $119,463. They are classified at grade 12.

Richard Naden

Meteorology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$118,782

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $114,237
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,545
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,782
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Albuquerque
Work county: Bernalillo
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $114,237
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Richard Naden works as a Meteorology for Department of Interior based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Richard earned $118,782 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Jonathan Bonk

Meteorology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$118,484

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $118,484
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,484
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Portland
Work county: Washington
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $118,484
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,289
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 411650067
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jonathan Bonk is a Meteorology at Department of Interior based in Portland, Oregon. 2024 total compensation came to $118,484. They are classified at grade 12.

Travis Washington

Meteorology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$117,480

Sub-department: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Base pay: $117,480
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,480
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Miami
Work county: Miami-Dade
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,480
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122010086
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Travis Washington works as a Meteorology for Department of Interior based in Miami, Florida. Travis earned $117,480 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Gina Palma

Meteorology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$113,827

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $113,327
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,827
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Reno
Work county: Washoe
Work state: Nevada

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $113,327
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 320170031
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Gina Palma is a Meteorology at Department of Interior based in Reno, Nevada. 2024 total compensation came to $113,827. They are classified at grade 12.

Brett Lutz

Meteorology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$113,047

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $113,047
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,047
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Medford
Work county: Jackson
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $113,047
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 411310029
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Brett Lutz serves as a Meteorology based in Medford, Oregon. Their 2024 pay totaled $113,047. They are classified at grade 12.

Daniel Borsum

Meteorology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$113,047

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $113,047
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,047
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Billings
Work county: Yellowstone
Work state: Montana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $113,047
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 300100111
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Daniel Borsum works as a Meteorology for Department of Interior based in Billings, Montana. Daniel earned $113,047 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Shelby Law

Meteorology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$113,047

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $113,047
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,047
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Salt Lake City
Work county: Salt Lake
Work state: Utah

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $113,047
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 491700035
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Shelby Law holds the role of Meteorology at Department of Interior based in Salt Lake City, Utah. In 2024, their total compensation was $113,047. Their pay grade is 12.

David Keeney

Meteorology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$112,796

Sub-department: Bureau of Reclamation
Base pay: $112,796
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,796
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Lakewood
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $112,796
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,846
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

David Keeney works as a Meteorology for Department of Interior based in Lakewood, Colorado. David earned $112,796 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Andrew Snyder

Meteorology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$110,274

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $110,274
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,274
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: Fulton
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $110,274
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,327
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280121
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Andrew Snyder serves as a Meteorology based in Atlanta, Georgia. Their 2024 pay totaled $110,274. They are classified at grade 12.

Rebekah Mccormick

Meteorology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$86,962

Sub-department: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $86,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,962
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Billings
Work county: Yellowstone
Work state: Montana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 300100111
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rebekah Mccormick is a Meteorology at Department of Interior based in Billings, Montana. 2024 total compensation came to $86,962. They are classified at grade 12.