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

Job-title file

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

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

49 employees hold this title in Department of Interior. Median total compensation for the role is $142,549, above the department median of $85,447.

Employees: 49
Total payroll: $7.4M
Role median: $142,549
Agency median: $85,447
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$67,222$197,200+

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

How total compensation varies among the 49 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)

Oceanography is held in 6 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Interior, the median of $142,549 ranks #6 of 6.

Highest-paying departments for this role

National Science Foundation

$195,560 · 8

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

$187,093 · 13

Department of Homeland Security

$159,527 · 2

Department of Commerce

$156,264 · 172

Environmental Protection Agency

$155,672 · 2

Median total compensation for the Oceanography 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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Amy Gartman

Oceanography/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: Santa Cruz
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,023
Duty Station Code: 063450087
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1360

Amy Gartman works as a Oceanography for Department of Interior based in Santa Cruz, California. Amy earned $197,200 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Christopher Sherwood

Oceanography/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: Woods Hole
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 251517001
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 1360

At Department of Interior, Christopher Sherwood serves as a Oceanography based in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Geoffrey Wikel

Oceanography/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Sterling
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: L.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN27
Basic Pay (before locality): $160,088
Duty Station Code: 512345107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1360

Geoffrey Wikel holds the role of Oceanography at Department of Interior based in Sterling, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,200. Their pay grade is 15.

John Warner

Oceanography/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: Woods Hole
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: Christopher

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $160,088
Duty Station Code: 251517001
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 1360

At Department of Interior, John Warner serves as a Oceanography based in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Neil Ganju

Oceanography/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$195,488

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $195,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,488
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Woods Hole
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: K.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,488
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,449
Duty Station Code: 251517001
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1360

Neil Ganju is a Oceanography at Department of Interior based in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. 2026 total compensation came to $195,488. They are classified at grade 15.

Jessica Lacy

Oceanography/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: 15
Work city: Santa Cruz
Work state: California
Middle name: R.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $145,988
Duty Station Code: 063450087
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1360

At Department of Interior, Jessica Lacy serves as a Oceanography based in Santa Cruz, California. Their 2025 pay totaled $195,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Jeffrey Reidenauer

Oceanography/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$195,200

Sub-department: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Sterling
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN27
Basic Pay (before locality): $162,672
Duty Station Code: 512345107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1360

Jeffrey Reidenauer is a Oceanography at Department of Interior based in Sterling, Virginia. 2025 total compensation came to $195,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Nancy Prouty

Oceanography/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$188,688

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $188,688
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,688
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Santa Cruz
Work state: California
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $188,688
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 063450087
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1360

Nancy Prouty works as a Oceanography for Department of Interior based in Santa Cruz, California. Nancy earned $188,688 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

James Price

Oceanography/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$187,093

Sub-department: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,093
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Sterling
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: M.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN27
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 512345107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 1360

At Department of Interior, James Price serves as a Oceanography based in Sterling, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $187,093. They are classified at grade 14.

Zhen-Gang Ji

Oceanography/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$185,234

Sub-department: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Base pay: $185,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,234
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Sterling
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,234
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN27
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 512345107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1360

Zhen-Gang Ji holds the role of Oceanography at Department of Interior based in Sterling, Virginia. In 2025, their total compensation was $185,234. Their pay grade is 14.

Li Erikson

Oceanography/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$183,446

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $183,446
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,446
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Santa Cruz
Work state: California
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $183,446
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,356
Duty Station Code: 063450087
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1360

Li Erikson is a Oceanography at Department of Interior based in Santa Cruz, California. 2026 total compensation came to $183,446. They are classified at grade 14.

Jeffrey Waldner

Oceanography/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$178,388

Sub-department: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Base pay: $178,388
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $178,388
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Yardley
Work state: Pennsylvania
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $178,388
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN27
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 429550017
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1360

Jeffrey Waldner works as a Oceanography for Department of Interior based in Yardley, Pennsylvania. Jeffrey earned $178,388 in 2025. Their pay grade is 14.

Lora Turner

Oceanography/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$177,997

Sub-department: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Base pay: $177,497
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,997
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Sterling
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,497
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN27
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,520
Duty Station Code: 512345107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1360

At Department of Interior, Lora Turner serves as a Oceanography based in Sterling, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $177,997. They are classified at grade 14.

Kimberly Yates

Oceanography/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$175,776

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $175,776
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,776
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Wimauma
Work state: Florida
Middle name: K.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $175,776
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $150,159
Duty Station Code: 123260057
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 1360

Kimberly Yates is a Oceanography at Department of Interior based in Wimauma, Florida. 2025 total compensation came to $175,776. They are classified at grade 15.

Shane Guan

Oceanography/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$173,200

Sub-department: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Base pay: $172,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $173,200
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Sterling
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,700
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN27
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 512345107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 1360

At Department of Interior, Shane Guan serves as a Oceanography based in Sterling, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $173,200. They are classified at grade 14.

Sean Vitousek

Oceanography/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$172,962

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $172,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,962
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Santa Cruz
Work state: California
Middle name: Francis Keolual

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,962
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,192
Duty Station Code: 063450087
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1360

At Department of Interior, Sean Vitousek serves as a Oceanography based in Santa Cruz, California. Their 2026 pay totaled $172,962. They are classified at grade 14.

Thomas Kilpatrick

Oceanography/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$168,402

Sub-department: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Base pay: $167,902
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $168,402
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Sterling
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,902
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN27
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,356
Duty Station Code: 512345107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1360

Thomas Kilpatrick is a Oceanography at Department of Interior based in Sterling, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $168,402. They are classified at grade 14.

Jennifer Bucatari

Oceanography/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$164,264

Sub-department: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Base pay: $163,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,264
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Wilmington
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,514
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN27
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 375060129
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1360

Jennifer Bucatari works as a Oceanography for Department of Interior based in Wilmington, North Carolina. Jennifer earned $164,264 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Margaret Palmsten

Oceanography/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$163,514

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $163,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,514
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Saint Petersburg
Work state: Florida
Middle name: Louise

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,514
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 122730103
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1360

Margaret Palmsten works as a Oceanography for Department of Interior based in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Margaret earned $163,514 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Deena Hansen

Oceanography/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$159,697

Sub-department: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Base pay: $159,697
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,697
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Camarillo
Work state: California
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $159,697
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN27
Basic Pay (before locality): $117,020
Duty Station Code: 060538111
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1360

Deena Hansen holds the role of Oceanography at Department of Interior based in Camarillo, California. In 2025, their total compensation was $159,697. Their pay grade is 14.

Peter Swarzenski

Oceanography/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$158,501

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $158,501
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,501
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Santa Cruz
Work state: California
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $158,501
Duty Station Code: 063450087
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 1360
Pay Plan: General Schedule

At Department of Interior, Peter Swarzenski serves as a Oceanography based in Santa Cruz, California. Their 2025 pay totaled $158,501. They are classified at grade 15.

Mark Mueller

Oceanography/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$157,738

Sub-department: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Base pay: $157,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,738
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Saint Petersburg
Work state: Florida
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $157,738
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN27
Basic Pay (before locality): $134,750
Duty Station Code: 122730103
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1360

Mark Mueller works as a Oceanography for Department of Interior based in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Mark earned $157,738 in 2025. Their pay grade is 14.

Courtney Strain

Oceanography/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$150,203

Sub-department: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Base pay: $150,203
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,203
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Prince Frederick
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,203
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN27
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,142
Duty Station Code: 241285009
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1360

Courtney Strain is a Oceanography at Department of Interior based in Prince Frederick, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $150,203. They are classified at grade 13.

Shannon Cofield

Oceanography/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$146,343

Sub-department: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Base pay: $146,143
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,343
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Culpeper
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,143
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN27
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 510690047
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1360

Shannon Cofield is a Oceanography at Department of Interior based in Culpeper, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $146,343. They are classified at grade 13.

Davina Passeri

Oceanography/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: Saint Petersburg
Work state: Florida
Middle name: Lisa

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: 122730103
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1360

Davina Passeri works as a Oceanography for Department of Interior based in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Davina earned $142,549 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Kira Mizell

Oceanography/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$141,931

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $141,931
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,931
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Santa Cruz
Work state: California
Middle name: Louise

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,931
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,987
Duty Station Code: 063450087
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1360

Kira Mizell is a Oceanography at Department of Interior based in Santa Cruz, California. 2026 total compensation came to $141,931. They are classified at grade 13.

Maya Hayden

Oceanography/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$141,738

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $141,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,738
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Santa Cruz
Work state: California
Middle name: Kumari

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,738
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,855
Duty Station Code: 063450087
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1360

Maya Hayden works as a Oceanography for Department of Interior based in Santa Cruz, California. Maya earned $141,738 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Kurt Rosenberger

Oceanography/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$141,738

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $141,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,738
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Santa Cruz
Work state: California
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,738
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,855
Duty Station Code: 063450087
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1360

At Department of Interior, Kurt Rosenberger serves as a Oceanography based in Santa Cruz, California. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,738. They are classified at grade 12.

Olivia Cheriton

Oceanography/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$138,007

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $138,007
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,007
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Santa Cruz
Work state: California
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,007
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,306
Duty Station Code: 063450087
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1360

Olivia Cheriton is a Oceanography at Department of Interior based in Santa Cruz, California. 2026 total compensation came to $138,007. They are classified at grade 12.

Andrew Remsen

Oceanography/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$137,235

Sub-department: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Base pay: $136,735
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,235
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Cincinnati
Work state: Ohio
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $136,735
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN27
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,142
Duty Station Code: 391610061
Duty Station State: OH
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1360

At Department of Interior, Andrew Remsen serves as a Oceanography based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,235. They are classified at grade 13.

David Zawada

Oceanography/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$137,000

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $137,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,000
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Saint Petersburg
Work state: Florida
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $137,000
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $117,034
Duty Station Code: 122730103
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1360

David Zawada works as a Oceanography for Department of Interior based in Saint Petersburg, Florida. David earned $137,000 in 2025. Their pay grade is 13.

Andrea O'Neill

Oceanography/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$136,777

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $134,277
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,777
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Santa Cruz
Work state: California
Middle name: Christine

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,277
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,757
Duty Station Code: 063450087
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1360

Andrea O'Neill is a Oceanography at Department of Interior based in Santa Cruz, California. 2026 total compensation came to $136,777. They are classified at grade 12.

Daniel Hoover

Oceanography/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$135,277

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $134,277
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,277
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Santa Cruz
Work state: California
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,277
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,757
Duty Station Code: 063450087
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1360

Daniel Hoover holds the role of Oceanography at Department of Interior based in Santa Cruz, California. In 2026, their total compensation was $135,277. Their pay grade is 12.

Daniel Nowacki

Oceanography/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$134,277

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $134,277
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,277
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Santa Cruz
Work state: California
Middle name: Jay

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,277
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,757
Duty Station Code: 063450087
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1360

Daniel Nowacki is a Oceanography at Department of Interior based in Santa Cruz, California. 2026 total compensation came to $134,277. They are classified at grade 12.

Andrew Stevens

Oceanography/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$134,277

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $134,277
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,277
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Santa Cruz
Work state: California
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,277
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,757
Duty Station Code: 063450087
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1360

Andrew Stevens works as a Oceanography for Department of Interior based in Santa Cruz, California. Andrew earned $134,277 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Zafer Defne

Oceanography/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$132,604

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $132,604
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,604
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Woods Hole
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $132,604
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 251517001
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1360

Zafer Defne holds the role of Oceanography at Department of Interior based in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. In 2026, their total compensation was $132,604. Their pay grade is 13.

Gregory Deemer

Oceanography/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$132,384

Sub-department: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Base pay: $132,384
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,384
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Anchorage
Work state: Alaska
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $132,384
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN27
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 020130020
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1360

Gregory Deemer holds the role of Oceanography at Department of Interior based in Anchorage, Alaska. In 2026, their total compensation was $132,384. Their pay grade is 13.

Monique Lafrancebartley

Oceanography/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$128,585

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $128,585
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,585
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Lincoln
Work state: Rhode Island

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,585
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,987
Duty Station Code: 440112007
Duty Station State: RI
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1360

Monique Lafrancebartley is a Oceanography at Department of Interior based in Lincoln, Rhode Island. 2026 total compensation came to $128,585. They are classified at grade 13.

Amy Farris

Oceanography/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$128,410

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $128,410
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,410
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Woods Hole
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: S.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,410
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,855
Duty Station Code: 251517001
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1360

Amy Farris works as a Oceanography for Department of Interior based in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. Amy earned $128,410 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Mark Buckley

Oceanography/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$127,725

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $127,725
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,725
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Saint Petersburg
Work state: Florida
Middle name: Lawrence

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $127,725
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 122730103
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1360

Mark Buckley works as a Oceanography for Department of Interior based in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Mark earned $127,725 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.