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

Job-title file

Mining Engineering

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

23 employees hold this title in Department of Interior. Median total compensation for the role is $113,395, above the department median of $87,331.

Employees: 23
Total payroll: $2.7M
Role median: $113,395
Agency median: $87,331
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$89,860$159,599+

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

How total compensation varies among the 23 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.

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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 $113,395 ranks #4 of 7.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Securities and Exchange Commission

$238,592 · 1

Department of Energy

$146,639 · 1

Department of Agriculture

$113,751 · 1

Department of Labor

$113,047 · 20

Department of Health and Human Services

$110,683 · 20

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

$102,506 · 1

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 397
Administrative Officer 660
Archeology 605
Auditing 328
Biological Science Technician 1,061
Budget Analysis 1,019
Civil Engineering 1,159
Contracting 1,087
Custodial Working 265
Dispatching 313
Ecology 580
Education and Training Technician 778
Education and Vocational Training 819
Engineering Equipment Operating 721
Engineering Technical 462
Environmental Protection Specialist 398
Equipment Facilities, and Services 248
Facility Operations Services 578
Financial Administration and Program 781
Financial Clerical and Assistance 612
Fish and Wildlife Administration 279
Fish Biology 862
Forestry 284
Forestry Technician 1,608
General Attorney 538
General Business and Industry 850
General Engineering 228
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 4,489
General Physical Science 902
Geography 379
Geology 816
Geophysics 298
Grants Management 340
Guide 704
Human Resources Assistance 298
Human Resources Management 1,132
Hydrologic Technician 1,497
Hydrology 1,230
Industrial Equipment Mechanic 239
Information Technology Management 2,116
Laboring 263
Land Law Examining 212
Maintenance Mechanic 2,768
Management and Program Analysis 1,671
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 2,936
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 1,940
Motor Vehicle Operating 313
Outdoor Recreation Planning 387
Park Ranger 3,459
Petroleum Engineering 308
Program Management 647
Public Affairs 435
Rangeland Management 271
Realty 796
Safety and Occupational Health Management 277
Secretary 310
Training Instruction 207
Wildland Fire Management 259
Wildlife Biology 811
Wildlife Refuge Management 507

Record list

Employees with this title

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Paul Pierce

Mining Engineering/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$167,562

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $167,562
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,562
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Lakewood
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,562
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0880
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Paul Pierce is a Mining Engineering at Department of Interior based in Lakewood, Colorado. 2024 total compensation came to $167,562. They are classified at grade 14.

David Hummer

Mining Engineering/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$149,465

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $149,465
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,465
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Lakewood
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $149,465
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0880
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, David Hummer serves as a Mining Engineering based in Lakewood, Colorado. Their 2024 pay totaled $149,465. They are classified at grade 13.

Steven Wright

Mining Engineering/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$134,435

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $134,435
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,435
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Casper
Work county: Natrona
Work state: Wyoming

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,435
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 560090025
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0880
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Steven Wright works as a Mining Engineering for Department of Interior based in Casper, Wyoming. Steven earned $134,435 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Anthony Gallegos

Mining Engineering/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$130,301

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $130,301
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,301
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Lakewood
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $130,301
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0880
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Anthony Gallegos serves as a Mining Engineering based in Lakewood, Colorado. Their 2024 pay totaled $130,301. They are classified at grade 13.

Bradley Shultz

Mining Engineering/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$128,956

Sub-department: Office of Surface Mining, Recl and Enforcement
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,956
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Fairview
Work county: York
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 422769133
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0880
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Bradley Shultz is a Mining Engineering at Department of Interior based in Fairview, Pennsylvania. 2024 total compensation came to $128,956. They are classified at grade 12.

Stefanie Self

Mining Engineering/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$128,300

Sub-department: Office of Surface Mining, Recl and Enforcement
Base pay: $128,300
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,300
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Green Tree
Work county: Allegheny
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,300
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 423380003
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0880
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Stefanie Self holds the role of Mining Engineering at Department of Interior based in Green Tree, Pennsylvania. In 2024, their total compensation was $128,300. Their pay grade is 13.

Christopher Kiser

Mining Engineering/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$124,547

Sub-department: Office of Surface Mining, Recl and Enforcement
Base pay: $123,548
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $999
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,547
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Alton
Work county: Madison
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $123,548
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 170160119
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0880
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christopher Kiser works as a Mining Engineering for Department of Interior based in Alton, Illinois. Christopher earned $124,547 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Stewart Boyd

Mining Engineering/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$120,646

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $120,646
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,646
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Lexington
Work county: Fayette
Work state: Kentucky

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $120,646
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 211980067
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0880
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Stewart Boyd holds the role of Mining Engineering at Department of Interior based in Lexington, Kentucky. In 2024, their total compensation was $120,646. Their pay grade is 13.

Stephen Sappington

Mining Engineering/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$117,489

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $117,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,489
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Reno
Work county: Washoe
Work state: Nevada

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,489
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 320170031
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0880
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Stephen Sappington is a Mining Engineering at Department of Interior based in Reno, Nevada. 2024 total compensation came to $117,489. They are classified at grade 13.

Kurt Triscori

Mining Engineering/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$117,198

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $117,198
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,198
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Casper
Work county: Natrona
Work state: Wyoming

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,198
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 560090025
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0880
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kurt Triscori holds the role of Mining Engineering at Department of Interior based in Casper, Wyoming. In 2024, their total compensation was $117,198. Their pay grade is 13.

Bradley Stock

Mining Engineering/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$113,751

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $113,751
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,751
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Casper
Work county: Natrona
Work state: Wyoming

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $113,751
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 560090025
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0880
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Bradley Stock works as a Mining Engineering for Department of Interior based in Casper, Wyoming. Bradley earned $113,751 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Scott Sanner

Mining Engineering/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$113,395

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $113,395
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,395
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Coeur D Alene
Work county: Kootenai
Work state: Idaho

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $113,395
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 160300055
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0880
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Scott Sanner holds the role of Mining Engineering at Department of Interior based in Coeur D Alene, Idaho. In 2024, their total compensation was $113,395. Their pay grade is 12.

Allen Paulson

Mining Engineering/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: Casper
Work county: Natrona
Work state: Wyoming

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $113,047
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 560090025
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0880
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Allen Paulson serves as a Mining Engineering based in Casper, Wyoming. Their 2024 pay totaled $113,047. They are classified at grade 12.

Daniel Atkinson

Mining Engineering/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$110,578

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $110,578
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,578
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Reno
Work county: Washoe
Work state: Nevada

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $110,578
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 320170031
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0880
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Daniel Atkinson works as a Mining Engineering for Department of Interior based in Reno, Nevada. Daniel earned $110,578 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Jonathan Hall

Mining Engineering/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$110,148

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $110,148
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,148
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Battle Mountain
Work county: Lander
Work state: Nevada

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $110,148
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,289
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 320015015
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0880
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jonathan Hall works as a Mining Engineering for Department of Interior based in Battle Mountain, Nevada. Jonathan earned $110,148 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

John Ames

Mining Engineering/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$107,250

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $107,250
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,250
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Pocatello
Work county: Bannock
Work state: Idaho

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $107,250
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,808
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 161430005
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0880
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

John Ames works as a Mining Engineering for Department of Interior based in Pocatello, Idaho. John earned $107,250 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Adam Ramsey

Mining Engineering/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$106,856

Sub-department: Office of Surface Mining, Recl and Enforcement
Base pay: $106,856
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,856
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Lexington
Work county: Fayette
Work state: Kentucky

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $106,856
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 211980067
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0880
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Adam Ramsey serves as a Mining Engineering based in Lexington, Kentucky. Their 2024 pay totaled $106,856. They are classified at grade 13.

Timothy Howell

Mining Engineering/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$104,802

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $104,352
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,802
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Rolla
Work county: Phelps
Work state: Missouri

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $104,352
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,327
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 296910161
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0880
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Timothy Howell works as a Mining Engineering for Department of Interior based in Rolla, Missouri. Timothy earned $104,802 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Allen Holubec

Mining Engineering/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$104,352

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $104,352
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,352
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Norman
Work county: Cleveland
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $104,352
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,327
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 403430027
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0880
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Allen Holubec holds the role of Mining Engineering at Department of Interior based in Norman, Oklahoma. In 2024, their total compensation was $104,352. Their pay grade is 12.

Brandon Mclaughlin

Mining Engineering/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$98,555

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $98,555
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,555
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Pocatello
Work county: Bannock
Work state: Idaho

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,555
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,365
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 161430005
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0880
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brandon Mclaughlin holds the role of Mining Engineering at Department of Interior based in Pocatello, Idaho. In 2024, their total compensation was $98,555. Their pay grade is 12.

Erika Tobin

Mining Engineering/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$98,555

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $98,555
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,555
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Price
Work county: Carbon
Work state: Utah

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,555
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,365
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 491540007
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0880
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Erika Tobin is a Mining Engineering at Department of Interior based in Price, Utah. 2024 total compensation came to $98,555. They are classified at grade 12.

Wesley Gilmer

Mining Engineering/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$95,657

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $95,657
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,657
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Pocatello
Work county: Bannock
Work state: Idaho

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $95,657
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,884
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 161430005
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0880
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Wesley Gilmer works as a Mining Engineering for Department of Interior based in Pocatello, Idaho. Wesley earned $95,657 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Ana Ingstrom

Mining Engineering/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$89,860

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $89,860
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,860
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Battle Mountain
Work county: Lander
Work state: Nevada

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,860
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 320015015
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0880
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ana Ingstrom is a Mining Engineering at Department of Interior based in Battle Mountain, Nevada. 2024 total compensation came to $89,860. They are classified at grade 12.