U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Interior / Physical Science Technician

Job-title file

Physical Science Technician at Department of Interior, U.S. Federal Government

Operate, maintain, and repair equipment or facilities, performing skilled hands-on work.

217 employees hold this title in Department of Interior. Median total compensation for the role is $53,824, below the department median of $85,447.

Employees: 217
Total payroll: $13.6M
Role median: $53,824
Agency median: $85,447
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$33,610$121,371+

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

How total compensation varies among the 217 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

Physical Science Technician pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians — about 6,980 people — is $53,350. Department of Interior pays a median base salary of $53,824 for this role, in line with that figure — about the 51st percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Interior sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$35,770

$44,850

$53,350

$72,110

$99,560

Department of Interior median · $53,824

The bar is the range of annual wages for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians 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 $53,824, 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)

Physical Science Technician is held in 15 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Interior, the median of $53,824 ranks #14 of 15.

Highest-paying departments for this role

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

$132,926 · 3

Department of Commerce

$118,109 · 132

Department of Treasury

$114,101 · 2

Consumer Product Safety Commission

$111,087 · 2

Department of Energy

$98,734 · 2

Government Publishing Office

$96,539 · 2

Smithsonian Institution

$89,142 · 5

Government Printing Office

$88,926 · 3

Department of Health and Human Services

$87,866 · 13

Environmental Protection Agency

$85,586 · 13

Department of Veterans Affairs

$77,406 · 4

Department of Agriculture

$66,830 · 258

Median total compensation for the Physical Science Technician role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Physical Science Technician beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $71,019 ranks #1 of 2. See Physical Science Technician across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Georgia

$35,704 · 8

Median total compensation for comparable Physical Science Technician roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the 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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Timothy Elfers

Physical Science Technician/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$161,173

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $159,673
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,173
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Santa Cruz
Work state: California
Middle name: C.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $159,673
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 063450087
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

Timothy Elfers is a Physical Science Technician at Department of Interior based in Santa Cruz, California. 2026 total compensation came to $161,173. They are classified at grade 13.

Dean Childs

Physical Science Technician/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: Moffett Field
Work state: California
Middle name: Mark

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: 062205085
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

Dean Childs works as a Physical Science Technician for Department of Interior based in Moffett Field, California. Dean earned $141,738 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

John Aragon

Physical Science Technician/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$121,371

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $121,371
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,371
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Moffett Field
Work state: California
Middle name: Charles

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,371
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $82,938
Duty Station Code: 062205085
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

At Department of Interior, John Aragon serves as a Physical Science Technician based in Moffett Field, California. Their 2026 pay totaled $121,371. They are classified at grade 11.

Doug Choy

Physical Science Technician/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$121,371

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $121,371
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,371
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Moffett Field
Work state: California
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,371
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $82,938
Duty Station Code: 062205085
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

Doug Choy works as a Physical Science Technician for Department of Interior based in Moffett Field, California. Doug earned $121,371 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

Harold Macbeth

Physical Science Technician/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$121,371

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $121,371
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,371
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Moffett Field
Work state: California
Middle name: C.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,371
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $82,938
Duty Station Code: 062205085
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 45
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

Harold Macbeth works as a Physical Science Technician for Department of Interior based in Moffett Field, California. Harold earned $121,371 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

James Saburomaru

Physical Science Technician/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$121,371

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $121,371
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,371
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Moffett Field
Work state: California
Middle name: Y.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,371
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $82,938
Duty Station Code: 062205085
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 53
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

James Saburomaru holds the role of Physical Science Technician at Department of Interior based in Moffett Field, California. In 2026, their total compensation was $121,371. Their pay grade is 11.

Johnerik Schroeder

Physical Science Technician/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$115,146

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $115,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,146
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Moffett Field
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $115,146
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $78,684
Duty Station Code: 062205085
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

Johnerik Schroeder is a Physical Science Technician at Department of Interior based in Moffett Field, California. 2026 total compensation came to $115,146. They are classified at grade 11.

Vicki Logan

Physical Science Technician/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$112,034

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $112,034
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,034
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Moffett Field
Work state: California
Middle name: A.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $112,034
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,557
Duty Station Code: 062205085
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

Vicki Logan works as a Physical Science Technician for Department of Interior based in Moffett Field, California. Vicki earned $112,034 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

Tyler Storm

Physical Science Technician/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$111,739

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $110,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,739
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Albuquerque
Work state: New Mexico
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $110,489
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,374
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

Tyler Storm is a Physical Science Technician at Department of Interior based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. 2025 total compensation came to $111,739. They are classified at grade 12.

John-Erik Schroeder

Physical Science Technician/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$110,915

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $110,915
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,915
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Menlo Park
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $110,915
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $75,793
Duty Station Code: 062140081
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

At Department of Interior, John-Erik Schroeder serves as a Physical Science Technician based in Menlo Park, California. Their 2025 pay totaled $110,915. They are classified at grade 11.

Joseph Ramsay

Physical Science Technician/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$109,180

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $109,180
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,180
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Pasadena
Work state: California
Middle name: Earl

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $109,180
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,003
Duty Station Code: 062700037
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

Joseph Ramsay holds the role of Physical Science Technician at Department of Interior based in Pasadena, California. In 2025, their total compensation was $109,180. Their pay grade is 11.

David Nget

Physical Science Technician/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$109,180

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $109,180
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,180
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Pasadena
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $109,180
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,003
Duty Station Code: 062700037
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

David Nget works as a Physical Science Technician for Department of Interior based in Pasadena, California. David earned $109,180 in 2025. Their pay grade is 11.

Nancy Durika

Physical Science Technician/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$107,590

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $107,590
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,590
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Reston
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: J.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $107,590
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,737
Duty Station Code: 512034059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

Nancy Durika works as a Physical Science Technician for Department of Interior based in Reston, Virginia. Nancy earned $107,590 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Benjamin Dunham

Physical Science Technician/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$107,380

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $107,380
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,380
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Pasadena
Work state: California
Middle name: Luke

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $107,380
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $78,684
Duty Station Code: 062700037
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

Benjamin Dunham is a Physical Science Technician at Department of Interior based in Pasadena, California. 2026 total compensation came to $107,380. They are classified at grade 11.

Matthew Lyons

Physical Science Technician/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$105,808

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $105,808
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,808
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Moffett Field
Work state: California
Middle name: James

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $105,808
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,303
Duty Station Code: 062205085
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

Matthew Lyons is a Physical Science Technician at Department of Interior based in Moffett Field, California. 2026 total compensation came to $105,808. They are classified at grade 11.

David Bowen

Physical Science Technician/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$103,525

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $103,525
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,525
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Seattle
Work state: Washington
Middle name: Robert

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $103,525
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $78,684
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

At Department of Interior, David Bowen serves as a Physical Science Technician based in Seattle, Washington. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,525. They are classified at grade 11.

Bethany Stackhouse

Physical Science Technician/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$101,417

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $101,417
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,417
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Richmond
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: L.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $101,417
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $82,938
Duty Station Code: 512060760
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

Bethany Stackhouse works as a Physical Science Technician for Department of Interior based in Richmond, Virginia. Bethany earned $101,417 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

Jack Tomey

Physical Science Technician/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$100,315

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $100,315
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,315
Pay grade: 09
Work city: San Jose
Work state: California
Middle name: W.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $100,315
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,549
Duty Station Code: 063340085
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 51
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

Jack Tomey holds the role of Physical Science Technician at Department of Interior based in San Jose, California. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,315. Their pay grade is 09.

Renee Pillers

Physical Science Technician/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$97,146

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $97,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,146
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Lakewood
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,146
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,430
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

At Department of Interior, Renee Pillers serves as a Physical Science Technician based in Lakewood, Colorado. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,146. They are classified at grade 11.

Louis Zinanti

Physical Science Technician/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$97,146

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $97,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,146
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Lakewood
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: Todd

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,146
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,430
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

Louis Zinanti works as a Physical Science Technician for Department of Interior based in Lakewood, Colorado. Louis earned $97,146 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

John Krueger

Physical Science Technician/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$97,087

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $97,087
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,087
Pay grade: 11
Work city: June Lake
Work state: California
Middle name: P.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,087
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $82,938
Duty Station Code: 061744051
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

At Department of Interior, John Krueger serves as a Physical Science Technician based in June Lake, California. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,087. They are classified at grade 11.

Stuart Wilkinson

Physical Science Technician/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$97,087

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $97,087
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,087
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Mammoth Lakes
Work state: California
Middle name: K.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,087
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $82,938
Duty Station Code: 062055051
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 39
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

Stuart Wilkinson works as a Physical Science Technician for Department of Interior based in Mammoth Lakes, California. Stuart earned $97,087 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

Lisa Faust

Physical Science Technician/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$93,840

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $92,340
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,840
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Vancouver
Work state: Washington
Middle name: M.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $92,340
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $73,484
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

Lisa Faust works as a Physical Science Technician for Department of Interior based in Vancouver, Washington. Lisa earned $93,840 in 2024. Their pay grade is 10.

Javin Hatcherian

Physical Science Technician/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$93,321

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $93,321
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,321
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Reston
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Joseph

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,321
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $69,674
Duty Station Code: 512034059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

Javin Hatcherian is a Physical Science Technician at Department of Interior based in Reston, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $93,321. They are classified at grade 10.

Wyatt Mayo

Physical Science Technician/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$92,885

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $92,885
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,885
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Anchorage
Work state: Alaska
Middle name: Gustave

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $92,885
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,176
Duty Station Code: 020130020
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

Wyatt Mayo is a Physical Science Technician at Department of Interior based in Anchorage, Alaska. 2026 total compensation came to $92,885. They are classified at grade 11.

Dana Roberts

Physical Science Technician/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$92,094

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $91,594
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,094
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Lakewood
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: Leigh

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,594
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,176
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

Dana Roberts is a Physical Science Technician at Department of Interior based in Lakewood, Colorado. 2026 total compensation came to $92,094. They are classified at grade 11.

Aaron Rinehart

Physical Science Technician/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$91,196

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $91,196
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,196
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Vancouver
Work state: Washington
Middle name: P.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,196
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,303
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

Aaron Rinehart is a Physical Science Technician at Department of Interior based in Vancouver, Washington. 2026 total compensation came to $91,196. They are classified at grade 11.

Steven Fuke

Physical Science Technician/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$89,878

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $89,878
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,878
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Hilo
Work state: Hawaii
Middle name: K.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,878
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $73,544
Duty Station Code: 151900001
Duty Station State: HI
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

Steven Fuke holds the role of Physical Science Technician at Department of Interior based in Hilo, Hawaii. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,878. Their pay grade is 10.

Tristan Amaral

Physical Science Technician/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$89,175

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $89,175
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,175
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Anchorage
Work state: Alaska
Middle name: Orion

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,175
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $67,373
Duty Station Code: 020130020
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

At Department of Interior, Tristan Amaral serves as a Physical Science Technician based in Anchorage, Alaska. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,175. They are classified at grade 11.

Maria Delhoyo

Physical Science Technician/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$88,949

Sub-department: Bureau of Reclamation
Base pay: $88,949
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,949
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Sacramento
Work state: California
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,949
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN07
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,549
Duty Station Code: 063150067
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

At Department of Interior, Maria Delhoyo serves as a Physical Science Technician based in Sacramento, California. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,949. They are classified at grade 09.

Bryan Landacre

Physical Science Technician/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$88,568

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $88,568
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,568
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Reston
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: David

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,568
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,125
Duty Station Code: 512034059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

At Department of Interior, Bryan Landacre serves as a Physical Science Technician based in Reston, Virginia. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,568. They are classified at grade 09.

Dylan Cone

Physical Science Technician/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$87,176

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $87,176
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,176
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Lakewood
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: Shawn

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $87,176
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,791
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

At Department of Interior, Dylan Cone serves as a Physical Science Technician based in Lakewood, Colorado. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,176. They are classified at grade 09.

Deann Dutton

Physical Science Technician/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$87,062

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $87,062
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,062
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Helena
Work state: Montana
Middle name: M.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $87,062
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,527
Duty Station Code: 300590049
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

Deann Dutton is a Physical Science Technician at Department of Interior based in Helena, Montana. 2024 total compensation came to $87,062. They are classified at grade 11.

Michael Larrabee

Physical Science Technician/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$87,001

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $87,001
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,001
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Sedro Woolley
Work state: Washington
Middle name: A.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $87,001
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,125
Duty Station Code: 531970057
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

At Department of Interior, Michael Larrabee serves as a Physical Science Technician based in Sedro Woolley, Washington. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,001. They are classified at grade 09.

Michael Michalski

Physical Science Technician/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$86,668

Sub-department: Bureau of Reclamation
Base pay: $86,668
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,668
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Sacramento
Work state: California
Middle name: A R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,668
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN07
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,791
Duty Station Code: 063150067
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

At Department of Interior, Michael Michalski serves as a Physical Science Technician based in Sacramento, California. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,668. They are classified at grade 09.

Roseann Martin

Physical Science Technician/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$82,587

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $82,587
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,587
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Lakewood
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,587
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,275
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

Roseann Martin holds the role of Physical Science Technician at Department of Interior based in Lakewood, Colorado. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,587. Their pay grade is 09.

Pamela Davis

Physical Science Technician/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$81,961

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $81,961
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,961
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Troy
Work state: New York
Middle name: D.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $81,961
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $67,865
Duty Station Code: 366110083
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

Pamela Davis works as a Physical Science Technician for Department of Interior based in Troy, New York. Pamela earned $81,961 in 2025. Their pay grade is 09.

Randy Esquibel

Physical Science Technician/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$80,997

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $80,997
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,997
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Lakewood
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: Ruben

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,997
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,057
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

At Department of Interior, Randy Esquibel serves as a Physical Science Technician based in Lakewood, Colorado. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,997. They are classified at grade 08.

Christopher Murphy

Physical Science Technician/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$80,836

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $80,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,836
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Lakewood
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: Charles

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,836
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $61,934
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

Christopher Murphy holds the role of Physical Science Technician at Department of Interior based in Lakewood, Colorado. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,836. Their pay grade is 10.

Diana Carriker

Physical Science Technician/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$80,363

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $80,363
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,363
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Reston
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,363
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $59,999
Duty Station Code: 512034059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311

Diana Carriker holds the role of Physical Science Technician at Department of Interior based in Reston, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,363. Their pay grade is 10.