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

Job-title file

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

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

28 employees hold this title in Department of Interior. Median total compensation for the role is $131,824, above the department median of $85,447.

Employees
28
Total payroll
$3.7M
Role median
$131,824
Agency median
$85,447
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$49,025$197,200+

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

How total compensation varies among the 28 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

Microbiology pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Microbiologists — about 18,940 people — is $87,990. Department of Interior pays a median base salary of $131,824 for this role, 50% above that figure — about the 80th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Interior sits in the local pay range

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$54,670
$67,100
$87,990
$122,350
$150,000
Department of Interior median · $131,824

The bar is the range of annual wages for Microbiologists 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 $131,824, 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)

Microbiology is held in 8 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Interior, the median of $131,824 ranks #6 of 8.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Median total compensation for the Microbiology 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

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Denise Akob

Microbiology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp
$197,200
Sub-department
Geological Survey
Base pay
$197,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,200
Pay grade
15
Work city
Reston
Work state
Virginia
Middle name
Marie

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$197,200
Agency Code (OPM)
IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
IN08
Basic Pay (before locality)
$147,449
Duty Station Code
512034059
Duty Station State
VA
Length of Service (Years)
13
Occupation Code (OPM)
0403

Denise Akob is a Microbiology at Department of Interior based in Reston, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Mark Marvindipasquale

Microbiology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp
$197,200
Sub-department
Geological Survey
Base pay
$197,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,200
Pay grade
14
Work city
Moffett Field
Work state
California
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$197,200
Agency Code (OPM)
IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
IN08
Basic Pay (before locality)
$139,684
Duty Station Code
062205085
Duty Station State
CA
Length of Service (Years)
28
Occupation Code (OPM)
0403

Mark Marvindipasquale works as a Microbiology for Department of Interior based in Moffett Field, California. Mark earned $197,200 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Mark Marvin-Dipasquale

Microbiology/Department of Interior

2025 total comp
$195,200
Sub-department
Geological Survey
Base pay
$195,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$195,200
Pay grade
14
Work city
Menlo Park
Work state
California
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$195,200
Agency Code (OPM)
IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
IN08
Basic Pay (before locality)
$138,296
Duty Station Code
062140081
Duty Station State
CA
Length of Service (Years)
27
Occupation Code (OPM)
0403

At Department of Interior, Mark Marvin-Dipasquale serves as a Microbiology based in Menlo Park, California. Their 2025 pay totaled $195,200. They are classified at grade 14.

John Hansen

Microbiology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp
$193,999
Sub-department
Geological Survey
Base pay
$193,999
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$193,999
Pay grade
15
Work city
Seattle
Work state
Washington
Middle name
D.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$193,999
Agency Code (OPM)
IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
IN08
Basic Pay (before locality)
$147,449
Duty Station Code
531960033
Duty Station State
WA
Length of Service (Years)
24
Occupation Code (OPM)
0403

John Hansen works as a Microbiology for Department of Interior based in Seattle, Washington. John earned $193,999 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Gael Kurath

Microbiology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp
$191,900
Sub-department
Geological Survey
Base pay
$191,900
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$191,900
Pay grade
15
Work city
Seattle
Work state
Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$191,900
Agency Code (OPM)
IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
IN08
Basic Pay (before locality)
$155,849
Duty Station Code
531960033
Duty Station State
WA
Length of Service (Years)
31
Occupation Code (OPM)
0403

At Department of Interior, Gael Kurath serves as a Microbiology based in Seattle, Washington. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Christina Kellogg

Microbiology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp
$182,467
Sub-department
Geological Survey
Base pay
$182,467
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$182,467
Pay grade
15
Work city
Saint Petersburg
Work state
Florida
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$182,467
Agency Code (OPM)
IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
IN08
Basic Pay (before locality)
$155,875
Duty Station Code
122730103
Duty Station State
FL
Length of Service (Years)
25
Occupation Code (OPM)
0403

Christina Kellogg is a Microbiology at Department of Interior based in Saint Petersburg, Florida. 2026 total compensation came to $182,467. They are classified at grade 15.

Jill Jenkins

Microbiology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp
$177,536
Sub-department
Geological Survey
Base pay
$177,536
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$177,536
Pay grade
15
Work city
Lafayette
Work state
Louisiana
Middle name
A.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$177,536
Agency Code (OPM)
IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
IN08
Basic Pay (before locality)
$151,662
Duty Station Code
221230055
Duty Station State
LA
Length of Service (Years)
34
Occupation Code (OPM)
0403

Jill Jenkins is a Microbiology at Department of Interior based in Lafayette, Louisiana. 2026 total compensation came to $177,536. They are classified at grade 15.

Muruleedhara Byappanahalli

Microbiology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp
$168,728
Sub-department
Geological Survey
Base pay
$168,728
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$168,728
Pay grade
14
Work city
Porter
Work state
Indiana
Middle name
N.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$168,728
Agency Code (OPM)
IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
IN08
Basic Pay (before locality)
$128,938
Duty Station Code
184030127
Duty Station State
IN
Length of Service (Years)
19
Occupation Code (OPM)
0403

Muruleedhara Byappanahalli is a Microbiology at Department of Interior based in Porter, Indiana. 2026 total compensation came to $168,728. They are classified at grade 14.

John Lisle

Microbiology/Department of Interior

2025 total comp
$145,286
Sub-department
Geological Survey
Base pay
$145,286
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$145,286
Pay grade
14
Work city
Saint Petersburg
Work state
Florida
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$145,286
Agency Code (OPM)
IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
IN08
Basic Pay (before locality)
$124,112
Duty Station Code
122730103
Duty Station State
FL
Length of Service (Years)
23
Occupation Code (OPM)
0403

At Department of Interior, John Lisle serves as a Microbiology based in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Their 2025 pay totaled $145,286. They are classified at grade 14.

Jeffrey Lorch

Microbiology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp
$142,549
Sub-department
Geological Survey
Base pay
$142,549
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,549
Pay grade
14
Work city
Madison
Work state
Wisconsin
Middle name
Michael

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$142,549
Agency Code (OPM)
IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
IN08
Basic Pay (before locality)
$121,774
Duty Station Code
552780025
Duty Station State
WI
Length of Service (Years)
11
Occupation Code (OPM)
0403

At Department of Interior, Jeffrey Lorch serves as a Microbiology based in Madison, Wisconsin. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,549. They are classified at grade 14.

Jeffrey Hall

Microbiology/Department of Interior

2025 total comp
$141,135
Sub-department
Geological Survey
Base pay
$141,135
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,135
Pay grade
14
Work city
Madison
Work state
Wisconsin
Middle name
S.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$141,135
Agency Code (OPM)
IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
IN08
Basic Pay (before locality)
$120,566
Duty Station Code
552780025
Duty Station State
WI
Length of Service (Years)
28
Occupation Code (OPM)
0403

Jeffrey Hall holds the role of Microbiology at Department of Interior based in Madison, Wisconsin. In 2025, their total compensation was $141,135. Their pay grade is 14.

Hon Ip

Microbiology/Department of Interior

2025 total comp
$141,135
Sub-department
Geological Survey
Base pay
$141,135
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,135
Pay grade
14
Work city
Madison
Work state
Wisconsin
Middle name
Sang

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$141,135
Agency Code (OPM)
IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
IN08
Basic Pay (before locality)
$120,566
Duty Station Code
552780025
Duty Station State
WI
Length of Service (Years)
20
Occupation Code (OPM)
0403

Hon Ip works as a Microbiology for Department of Interior based in Madison, Wisconsin. Hon earned $141,135 in 2025. Their pay grade is 14.

Carrie Givens

Microbiology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp
$140,884
Sub-department
Geological Survey
Base pay
$140,884
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$140,884
Pay grade
13
Work city
Lansing
Work state
Michigan
Middle name
Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$140,884
Agency Code (OPM)
IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
IN08
Basic Pay (before locality)
$109,111
Duty Station Code
262700065
Duty Station State
MI
Length of Service (Years)
12
Occupation Code (OPM)
0403

Carrie Givens works as a Microbiology for Department of Interior based in Lansing, Michigan. Carrie earned $140,884 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Eveline Emmenegger

Microbiology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp
$139,569
Sub-department
Geological Survey
Base pay
$139,569
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$139,569
Pay grade
13
Work city
Seattle
Work state
Washington
Middle name
J.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$139,569
Agency Code (OPM)
IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
IN08
Basic Pay (before locality)
$106,080
Duty Station Code
531960033
Duty Station State
WA
Length of Service (Years)
34
Occupation Code (OPM)
0403

Eveline Emmenegger is a Microbiology at Department of Interior based in Seattle, Washington. 2026 total compensation came to $139,569. They are classified at grade 13.

Shaun Baesman

Microbiology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp
$124,078
Sub-department
Geological Survey
Base pay
$124,078
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,078
Pay grade
12
Work city
Seattle
Work state
Washington
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$124,078
Agency Code (OPM)
IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
IN08
Basic Pay (before locality)
$94,306
Duty Station Code
531960033
Duty Station State
WA
Length of Service (Years)
25
Occupation Code (OPM)
0403

Shaun Baesman holds the role of Microbiology at Department of Interior based in Seattle, Washington. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,078. Their pay grade is 12.

Deborah Repert

Microbiology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp
$122,963
Sub-department
Geological Survey
Base pay
$122,463
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,963
Pay grade
12
Work city
Boulder
Work state
Colorado
Middle name
A.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$122,463
Agency Code (OPM)
IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
IN08
Basic Pay (before locality)
$94,289
Duty Station Code
080200013
Duty Station State
CO
Length of Service (Years)
26
Occupation Code (OPM)
0403

Deborah Repert holds the role of Microbiology at Department of Interior based in Boulder, Colorado. In 2024, their total compensation was $122,963. Their pay grade is 12.

Jennifer Underwood

Microbiology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp
$109,780
Sub-department
Geological Survey
Base pay
$109,780
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,780
Pay grade
12
Work city
Boulder
Work state
Colorado
Middle name
C.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$109,780
Agency Code (OPM)
IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
IN08
Basic Pay (before locality)
$84,110
Duty Station Code
080200013
Duty Station State
CO
Length of Service (Years)
18
Occupation Code (OPM)
0403

Jennifer Underwood holds the role of Microbiology at Department of Interior based in Boulder, Colorado. In 2026, their total compensation was $109,780. Their pay grade is 12.

Christopher Kephart

Microbiology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp
$108,968
Sub-department
Geological Survey
Base pay
$108,968
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,968
Pay grade
12
Work city
Columbus
Work state
Ohio
Middle name
M.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$108,968
Agency Code (OPM)
IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
IN08
Basic Pay (before locality)
$89,208
Duty Station Code
391800049
Duty Station State
OH
Length of Service (Years)
26
Occupation Code (OPM)
0403

Christopher Kephart works as a Microbiology for Department of Interior based in Columbus, Ohio. Christopher earned $108,968 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Erin Stelzer

Microbiology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp
$108,968
Sub-department
Geological Survey
Base pay
$108,968
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,968
Pay grade
12
Work city
Columbus
Work state
Ohio
Middle name
A.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$108,968
Agency Code (OPM)
IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
IN08
Basic Pay (before locality)
$89,208
Duty Station Code
391800049
Duty Station State
OH
Length of Service (Years)
20
Occupation Code (OPM)
0403

Erin Stelzer works as a Microbiology for Department of Interior based in Columbus, Ohio. Erin earned $108,968 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Michael Bonds

Microbiology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp
$107,411
Sub-department
Geological Survey
Base pay
$107,411
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,411
Pay grade
12
Work city
Madison
Work state
Wisconsin
Middle name
D.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$107,411
Agency Code (OPM)
IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
IN08
Basic Pay (before locality)
$91,757
Duty Station Code
552780025
Duty Station State
WI
Length of Service (Years)
16
Occupation Code (OPM)
0403

Michael Bonds holds the role of Microbiology at Department of Interior based in Madison, Wisconsin. In 2026, their total compensation was $107,411. Their pay grade is 12.

Sara Eldridge

Microbiology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp
$104,427
Sub-department
Geological Survey
Base pay
$104,427
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,427
Pay grade
12
Work city
Helena
Work state
Montana
Middle name
L.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$104,427
Agency Code (OPM)
IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
IN08
Basic Pay (before locality)
$89,208
Duty Station Code
300590049
Duty Station State
MT
Length of Service (Years)
18
Occupation Code (OPM)
0403

Sara Eldridge is a Microbiology at Department of Interior based in Helena, Montana. 2026 total compensation came to $104,427. They are classified at grade 12.

Devin Slobodian

Microbiology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp
$98,459
Sub-department
Geological Survey
Base pay
$98,459
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,459
Pay grade
12
Work city
Bozeman
Work state
Montana
Middle name
Nicole

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$98,459
Agency Code (OPM)
IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
IN08
Basic Pay (before locality)
$84,110
Duty Station Code
300130031
Duty Station State
MT
Length of Service (Years)
3
Occupation Code (OPM)
0403

At Department of Interior, Devin Slobodian serves as a Microbiology based in Bozeman, Montana. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,459. They are classified at grade 12.

Dorothy Chase

Microbiology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp
$95,129
Sub-department
Geological Survey
Base pay
$95,129
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,129
Pay grade
11
Work city
Seattle
Work state
Washington
Middle name
M.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$95,129
Agency Code (OPM)
IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
IN08
Basic Pay (before locality)
$72,303
Duty Station Code
531960033
Duty Station State
WA
Length of Service (Years)
33
Occupation Code (OPM)
0403

Dorothy Chase holds the role of Microbiology at Department of Interior based in Seattle, Washington. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,129. Their pay grade is 11.

Devin Jones

Microbiology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp
$92,759
Sub-department
Geological Survey
Base pay
$92,759
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,759
Pay grade
12
Work city
Bozeman
Work state
Montana
Middle name
Nicole

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$92,759
Agency Code (OPM)
IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
IN08
Basic Pay (before locality)
$79,403
Duty Station Code
300130031
Duty Station State
MT
Length of Service (Years)
2
Occupation Code (OPM)
0403

Devin Jones is a Microbiology at Department of Interior based in Bozeman, Montana. 2024 total compensation came to $92,759. They are classified at grade 12.

Logan Bashline

Microbiology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp
$79,658
Sub-department
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay
$79,658
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,658
Pay grade
11
Work city
Lamar
Work state
Pennsylvania
Middle name
Thomas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$79,658
Agency Code (OPM)
IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
IN15
Basic Pay (before locality)
$68,049
Duty Station Code
424175035
Duty Station State
PA
Length of Service (Years)
3
Occupation Code (OPM)
0403

Logan Bashline works as a Microbiology for Department of Interior based in Lamar, Pennsylvania. Logan earned $79,658 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

Jessica Cicale

Microbiology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp
$72,996
Sub-department
Geological Survey
Base pay
$72,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,996
Pay grade
09
Work city
Columbus
Work state
Ohio
Middle name
Ruth

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$72,996
Agency Code (OPM)
IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
IN08
Basic Pay (before locality)
$59,759
Duty Station Code
391800049
Duty Station State
OH
Length of Service (Years)
12
Occupation Code (OPM)
0403

At Department of Interior, Jessica Cicale serves as a Microbiology based in Columbus, Ohio. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,996. They are classified at grade 09.

Maxim Schroeder

Microbiology/Department of Interior

2025 total comp
$52,132
Sub-department
Geological Survey
Base pay
$52,132
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,132
Pay grade
07
Work city
Columbus
Work state
Ohio
Middle name
William

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$52,132
Agency Code (OPM)
IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
IN08
Basic Pay (before locality)
$42,679
Duty Station Code
391800049
Duty Station State
OH
Length of Service (Years)
3
Occupation Code (OPM)
0403

Maxim Schroeder works as a Microbiology for Department of Interior based in Columbus, Ohio. Maxim earned $52,132 in 2025. Their pay grade is 07.

Anne Wood

Microbiology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp
$49,025
Sub-department
Geological Survey
Base pay
$49,025
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,025
Pay grade
07
Work city
La Crosse
Work state
Wisconsin
Middle name
Marie

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$49,025
Agency Code (OPM)
IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM)
IN08
Basic Pay (before locality)
$41,966
Duty Station Code
552490063
Duty Station State
WI
Length of Service (Years)
0
Occupation Code (OPM)
0403

Anne Wood holds the role of Microbiology at Department of Interior based in La Crosse, Wisconsin. In 2024, their total compensation was $49,025. Their pay grade is 07.