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

Job-title file

Meteorology at Department of Interior, U.S. Federal Government

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

21 employees hold this title in Department of Interior. Median total compensation for the role is $123,812, above the department median of $85,447.

Employees: 21
Total payroll: $2.7M
Role median: $123,812
Agency median: $85,447
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$99,527$154,003+

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

How total compensation varies among the 21 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 $123,812 for this role, 25% above that figure — about the 70th 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 · $123,812

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 $123,812, 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 $123,812 ranks #10 of 11.

Highest-paying departments for this role

National Science Foundation

$214,025 · 1

Environmental Protection Agency

$175,558 · 3

Department of Transportation

$174,669 · 24

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$174,156 · 5

National Transportation Safety Board

$163,514 · 5

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

$158,906 · 19

Department of Energy

$146,075 · 7

Department of Homeland Security

$136,199 · 6

Department of Commerce

$125,302 · 2,615

Department of Agriculture

$122,521 · 28

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.

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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Heidi Strader

Meteorology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$156,455

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Base pay: $156,455
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,455
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Fairbanks
Work state: Alaska
Middle name: Suzanne

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $156,455
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN01
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 020770090
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

Heidi Strader works as a Meteorology for Department of Interior based in Fairbanks, Alaska. Heidi earned $156,455 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Kathleen Holman

Meteorology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$150,324

Sub-department: Bureau of Reclamation
Base pay: $150,324
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,324
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Lakewood
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,324
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN07
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,173
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

Kathleen Holman holds the role of Meteorology at Department of Interior based in Lakewood, Colorado. In 2026, their total compensation was $150,324. Their pay grade is 13.

Stephen Marien

Meteorology/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$149,359

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $149,359
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,359
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Saint Paul
Work state: Minnesota
Middle name: P.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $149,359
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $117,034
Duty Station Code: 276330123
Duty Station State: MN
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

Stephen Marien works as a Meteorology for Department of Interior based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Stephen earned $149,359 in 2025. Their pay grade is 13.

John Saltenberger

Meteorology/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$147,615

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $147,615
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,615
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Portland
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: F.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $147,615
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $117,034
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 40
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

John Saltenberger is a Meteorology at Department of Interior based in Portland, Oregon. 2025 total compensation came to $147,615. They are classified at grade 13.

Charles Maxwell

Meteorology/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$138,486

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $138,486
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,486
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Albuquerque
Work state: New Mexico
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,486
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $117,034
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

Charles Maxwell holds the role of Meteorology at Department of Interior based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In 2025, their total compensation was $138,486. Their pay grade is 13.

Basil Newmerzhycky

Meteorology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$134,822

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Base pay: $134,822
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,822
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Salt Lake City
Work state: Utah

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,822
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN01
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,173
Duty Station Code: 491700035
Duty Station State: UT
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

Basil Newmerzhycky works as a Meteorology for Department of Interior based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Basil earned $134,822 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Eric Stevens

Meteorology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$132,388

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $132,388
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,388
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Fairbanks
Work state: Alaska
Middle name: Lawrence

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $132,388
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Duty Station Code: 020770090
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

Eric Stevens is a Meteorology at Department of Interior based in Fairbanks, Alaska. 2024 total compensation came to $132,388. They are classified at grade 13.

Nickolai Reimer

Meteorology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$130,543

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Base pay: $130,543
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,543
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Lakewood
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: Andrew

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $130,543
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN01
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

Nickolai Reimer works as a Meteorology for Department of Interior based in Lakewood, Colorado. Nickolai earned $130,543 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Jonathan Bonk

Meteorology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$127,877

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Base pay: $125,378
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,499
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,877
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Portland
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: Thomas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,378
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN01
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: 411650067
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

Jonathan Bonk is a Meteorology at Department of Interior based in Portland, Oregon. 2026 total compensation came to $127,877. They are classified at grade 12.

Travis Washington

Meteorology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$124,692

Sub-department: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Base pay: $124,692
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,692
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Davie
Work state: Florida
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,692
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN27
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 120771011
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

Travis Washington works as a Meteorology for Department of Interior based in Davie, Florida. Travis earned $124,692 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Andrew Snyder

Meteorology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$123,812

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Base pay: $123,812
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,812
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Atlanta
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: Perry

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,812
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN01
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 130280121
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

At Department of Interior, Andrew Snyder serves as a Meteorology based in Atlanta, Georgia. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,812. They are classified at grade 13.

Steven Jr Ippoliti

Meteorology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$123,052

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Base pay: $123,052
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,052
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Atlanta
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: Lewis

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,052
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN01
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: 130280121
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

Steven Jr Ippoliti works as a Meteorology for Department of Interior based in Atlanta, Georgia. Steven earned $123,052 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Jonathan Chriest

Meteorology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$120,348

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Base pay: $120,348
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,348
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Fairbanks
Work state: Alaska
Middle name: Alan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $120,348
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN01
Basic Pay (before locality): $90,925
Duty Station Code: 020770090
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

Jonathan Chriest is a Meteorology at Department of Interior based in Fairbanks, Alaska. 2026 total compensation came to $120,348. They are classified at grade 13.

David Keeney

Meteorology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$119,761

Sub-department: Bureau of Reclamation
Base pay: $119,761
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,761
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Lakewood
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $119,761
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN07
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,757
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

David Keeney works as a Meteorology for Department of Interior based in Lakewood, Colorado. David earned $119,761 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Gina Palma

Meteorology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$116,820

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Base pay: $116,820
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,820
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Reno
Work state: Nevada
Middle name: Beninato

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $116,820
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN01
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: 320170031
Duty Station State: NV
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

Gina Palma is a Meteorology at Department of Interior based in Reno, Nevada. 2026 total compensation came to $116,820. They are classified at grade 12.

Richard Naden

Meteorology/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$116,463

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $116,463
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,463
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Albuquerque
Work state: New Mexico
Middle name: J.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $116,463
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $98,422
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

Richard Naden works as a Meteorology for Department of Interior based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Richard earned $116,463 in 2025. Their pay grade is 12.

Daniel Borsum

Meteorology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$116,362

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Base pay: $116,362
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,362
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Billings
Work state: Montana
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $116,362
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN01
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: 300100111
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

Daniel Borsum works as a Meteorology for Department of Interior based in Billings, Montana. Daniel earned $116,362 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Shelby Law

Meteorology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$116,362

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Base pay: $116,362
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,362
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Salt Lake City
Work state: Utah
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $116,362
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN01
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: 491700035
Duty Station State: UT
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

Shelby Law holds the role of Meteorology at Department of Interior based in Salt Lake City, Utah. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,362. Their pay grade is 12.

Brett Lutz

Meteorology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$116,362

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Base pay: $116,362
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,362
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Medford
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: Thomas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $116,362
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN01
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: 411310029
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

At Department of Interior, Brett Lutz serves as a Meteorology based in Medford, Oregon. Their 2026 pay totaled $116,362. They are classified at grade 12.

Bladen Breitreiter

Meteorology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$114,765

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Base pay: $114,765
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,765
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Albuquerque
Work state: New Mexico
Middle name: Mercutio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $114,765
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN01
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,987
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

Bladen Breitreiter holds the role of Meteorology at Department of Interior based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In 2026, their total compensation was $114,765. Their pay grade is 13.

Krista King

Meteorology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$99,527

Sub-department: Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Base pay: $99,527
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,527
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Albuquerque
Work state: New Mexico
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,527
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN01
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,110
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

At Department of Interior, Krista King serves as a Meteorology based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,527. They are classified at grade 12.