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

Job-title file

Mining Engineering at Department of Interior, U.S. Federal Government

Design, analyze, and oversee technical systems or infrastructure, ensuring they meet specifications and codes.

27 employees hold this title in Department of Interior. Median total compensation for the role is $121,103, above the department median of $85,447.

Employees: 27
Total payroll: $3.4M
Role median: $121,103
Agency median: $85,447
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$98,459$173,333+

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

How total compensation varies among the 27 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.

Compare departments

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

Mining Engineering is held in 7 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Interior, the median of $121,103 ranks #5 of 7.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Securities and Exchange Commission

$259,402 · 1

Export-Import Bank of the United States

$158,322 · 3

Department of Energy

$155,128 · 1

Department of Agriculture

$123,129 · 1

Department of Labor

$116,362 · 17

Department of Health and Human Services

$112,596 · 18

Median total compensation for the Mining Engineering 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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Paul Pierce

Mining Engineering/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$175,876

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $175,876
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,876
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Lakewood
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: E.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $175,876
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $134,750
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0880

Paul Pierce is a Mining Engineering at Department of Interior based in Lakewood, Colorado. 2025 total compensation came to $175,876. They are classified at grade 14.

Joshua Rockwell

Mining Engineering/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$170,985

Sub-department: Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement
Base pay: $170,985
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,985
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: S

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $170,985
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN22
Basic Pay (before locality): $127,658
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0880

Joshua Rockwell works as a Mining Engineering for Department of Interior based in Washington, District of Columbia. Joshua earned $170,985 in 2025. Their pay grade is 14.

David Hummer

Mining Engineering/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$154,280

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $154,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,280
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Lakewood
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,280
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0880

At Department of Interior, David Hummer serves as a Mining Engineering based in Lakewood, Colorado. Their 2026 pay totaled $154,280. They are classified at grade 13.

Anthony Gallegos

Mining Engineering/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$138,456

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $138,456
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,456
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Lakewood
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: Allen

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,456
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,080
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0880

At Department of Interior, Anthony Gallegos serves as a Mining Engineering based in Lakewood, Colorado. Their 2026 pay totaled $138,456. They are classified at grade 13.

Steven Wright

Mining Engineering/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$138,370

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $138,370
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,370
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Casper
Work state: Wyoming
Middle name: S.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,370
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN05
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 560090025
Duty Station State: WY
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0880

Steven Wright works as a Mining Engineering for Department of Interior based in Casper, Wyoming. Steven earned $138,370 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Stefanie Self

Mining Engineering/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$135,725

Sub-department: Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement
Base pay: $135,725
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,725
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Green Tree
Work state: Pennsylvania
Middle name: J.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $135,725
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN22
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,142
Duty Station Code: 423380003
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0880

Stefanie Self holds the role of Mining Engineering at Department of Interior based in Green Tree, Pennsylvania. In 2026, their total compensation was $135,725. Their pay grade is 13.

Bradley Shultz

Mining Engineering/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$131,826

Sub-department: Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement
Base pay: $131,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,826
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Fairview
Work state: Pennsylvania
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $131,826
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN22
Basic Pay (before locality): $98,422
Duty Station Code: 422769133
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0880

Bradley Shultz is a Mining Engineering at Department of Interior based in Fairview, Pennsylvania. 2025 total compensation came to $131,826. They are classified at grade 12.

Stewart Boyd

Mining Engineering/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$131,273

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $131,273
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,273
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Tampa
Work state: Florida
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $131,273
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN05
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,142
Duty Station Code: 122950057
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0880

Stewart Boyd holds the role of Mining Engineering at Department of Interior based in Tampa, Florida. In 2026, their total compensation was $131,273. Their pay grade is 13.

Christopher Kiser

Mining Engineering/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$129,670

Sub-department: Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement
Base pay: $129,670
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,670
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Alton
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,670
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN22
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,031
Duty Station Code: 170160119
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0880

Christopher Kiser works as a Mining Engineering for Department of Interior based in Alton, Illinois. Christopher earned $129,670 in 2025. Their pay grade is 13.

Stephen Sappington

Mining Engineering/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$126,483

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $124,665
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,818
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,483
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Reno
Work state: Nevada
Middle name: Dale

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,665
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN05
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,080
Duty Station Code: 320170031
Duty Station State: NV
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0880

Stephen Sappington is a Mining Engineering at Department of Interior based in Reno, Nevada. 2026 total compensation came to $126,483. They are classified at grade 13.

Bradley Stock

Mining Engineering/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$124,177

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $124,177
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,177
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Casper
Work state: Wyoming
Middle name: Joseph

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,177
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN05
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,080
Duty Station Code: 560090025
Duty Station State: WY
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0880

Bradley Stock works as a Mining Engineering for Department of Interior based in Casper, Wyoming. Bradley earned $124,177 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Sydel Yeager

Mining Engineering/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$124,177

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $124,177
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,177
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Price
Work state: Utah
Middle name: Rae

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,177
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN05
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,080
Duty Station Code: 491540007
Duty Station State: UT
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0880

Sydel Yeager holds the role of Mining Engineering at Department of Interior based in Price, Utah. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,177. Their pay grade is 13.

Fredric Mills

Mining Engineering/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$122,948

Sub-department: Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement
Base pay: $122,948
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,948
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Charleston
Work state: West Virginia
Middle name: Mills

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,948
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN22
Basic Pay (before locality): $105,030
Duty Station Code: 540480039
Duty Station State: WV
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0880

Fredric Mills holds the role of Mining Engineering at Department of Interior based in Charleston, West Virginia. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,948. Their pay grade is 13.

Daniel Atkinson

Mining Engineering/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$121,103

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $121,103
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,103
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Reno
Work state: Nevada
Middle name: M.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,103
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN05
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,049
Duty Station Code: 320170031
Duty Station State: NV
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0880

Daniel Atkinson works as a Mining Engineering for Department of Interior based in Reno, Nevada. Daniel earned $121,103 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Adam Ramsey

Mining Engineering/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$117,081

Sub-department: Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement
Base pay: $117,081
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,081
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Lexington
Work state: Kentucky
Middle name: Joseph

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,081
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN22
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 211980067
Duty Station State: KY
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0880

At Department of Interior, Adam Ramsey serves as a Mining Engineering based in Lexington, Kentucky. Their 2026 pay totaled $117,081. They are classified at grade 13.

Scott Sanner

Mining Engineering/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$116,969

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $116,969
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,969
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Coeur D Alene
Work state: Idaho
Middle name: D.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $116,969
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN05
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: 160300055
Duty Station State: ID
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0880

Scott Sanner holds the role of Mining Engineering at Department of Interior based in Coeur D Alene, Idaho. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,969. Their pay grade is 12.

Jonathan Hall

Mining Engineering/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$116,362

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $116,362
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,362
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Battle Mountain
Work state: Nevada
Middle name: Andrew

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $116,362
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN05
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: 320015015
Duty Station State: NV
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0880

Jonathan Hall works as a Mining Engineering for Department of Interior based in Battle Mountain, Nevada. Jonathan earned $116,362 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Allen Paulson

Mining Engineering/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$116,362

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $116,362
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,362
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Casper
Work state: Wyoming
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $116,362
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN05
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: 560090025
Duty Station State: WY
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0880

At Department of Interior, Allen Paulson serves as a Mining Engineering based in Casper, Wyoming. Their 2026 pay totaled $116,362. They are classified at grade 12.

Kurt Triscori

Mining Engineering/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$116,362

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $116,362
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,362
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Casper
Work state: Wyoming
Middle name: Louis

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $116,362
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN05
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: 560090025
Duty Station State: WY
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0880

Kurt Triscori holds the role of Mining Engineering at Department of Interior based in Casper, Wyoming. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,362. Their pay grade is 12.

Walker Powe

Mining Engineering/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$112,409

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $112,409
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,409
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Norman
Work state: Oklahoma
Middle name: Matthias

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $112,409
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN05
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,027
Duty Station Code: 403430027
Duty Station State: OK
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0880

Walker Powe holds the role of Mining Engineering at Department of Interior based in Norman, Oklahoma. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,409. Their pay grade is 13.

Allen Holubec

Mining Engineering/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$110,395

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $110,395
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,395
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Norman
Work state: Oklahoma
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $110,395
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN05
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,306
Duty Station Code: 403430027
Duty Station State: OK
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0880

Allen Holubec holds the role of Mining Engineering at Department of Interior based in Norman, Oklahoma. In 2026, their total compensation was $110,395. Their pay grade is 12.

Timothy Howell

Mining Engineering/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$110,395

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $110,395
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,395
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Rolla
Work state: Missouri
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $110,395
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN05
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,306
Duty Station Code: 296910161
Duty Station State: MO
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0880

Timothy Howell works as a Mining Engineering for Department of Interior based in Rolla, Missouri. Timothy earned $110,395 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

John Ames

Mining Engineering/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$110,395

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $110,395
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,395
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Pocatello
Work state: Idaho
Middle name: Robert

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $110,395
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN05
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,306
Duty Station Code: 161430005
Duty Station State: ID
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0880

John Ames works as a Mining Engineering for Department of Interior based in Pocatello, Idaho. John earned $110,395 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Wesley Gilmer

Mining Engineering/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$104,427

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $104,427
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,427
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Knoxville
Work state: Tennessee
Middle name: Scott

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $104,427
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN05
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,208
Duty Station Code: 471300093
Duty Station State: TN
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0880

Wesley Gilmer works as a Mining Engineering for Department of Interior based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Wesley earned $104,427 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Erika Tobin

Mining Engineering/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$104,427

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $104,427
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,427
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Price
Work state: Utah
Middle name: Dawn

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $104,427
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN05
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,208
Duty Station Code: 491540007
Duty Station State: UT
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0880

Erika Tobin is a Mining Engineering at Department of Interior based in Price, Utah. 2026 total compensation came to $104,427. They are classified at grade 12.

Brandon Mclaughlin

Mining Engineering/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$103,727

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $103,394
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $333
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,727
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Pocatello
Work state: Idaho
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $103,394
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN05
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,326
Duty Station Code: 161430005
Duty Station State: ID
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0880

Brandon Mclaughlin holds the role of Mining Engineering at Department of Interior based in Pocatello, Idaho. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,727. Their pay grade is 12.

Ana Ingstrom

Mining Engineering/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$98,459

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $98,459
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,459
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Battle Mountain
Work state: Nevada
Middle name: Silvia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,459
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN05
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,110
Duty Station Code: 320015015
Duty Station State: NV
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0880

Ana Ingstrom is a Mining Engineering at Department of Interior based in Battle Mountain, Nevada. 2026 total compensation came to $98,459. They are classified at grade 12.