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

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Ship Operating at Department of Interior, U.S. Federal Government

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

18 employees hold this title in Department of Interior. Median total compensation for the role is $107,761, above the department median of $85,447.

Employees: 18
Total payroll: $1.9M
Role median: $107,761
Agency median: $85,447
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$87,550$130,867+

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How total compensation varies among the 18 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)

Ship Operating is held in 2 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Interior, the median of $107,761 ranks #1 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Transportation

$96,065 · 9

Median total compensation for the Ship Operating 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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Aaron Persenaire

Ship Operating/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$134,465

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $134,465
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,465
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Houghton
Work state: Michigan
Middle name: Christian

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,465
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $134,465
Duty Station Code: 262340061
Duty Station State: MI
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 5782

At Department of Interior, Aaron Persenaire serves as a Ship Operating based in Houghton, Michigan. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,465. They are classified at grade 00.

John Faris

Ship Operating/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$123,883

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $122,883
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,883
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Homer
Work state: Alaska
Middle name: T.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,883
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,883
Duty Station Code: 020980122
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 5782

John Faris is a Ship Operating at Department of Interior based in Homer, Alaska. 2025 total compensation came to $123,883. They are classified at grade 10.

Tanya Bankschristensen

Ship Operating/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$119,272

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $119,272
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,272
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Salem
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $119,272
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $119,272
Duty Station Code: 251110009
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 5782

Tanya Bankschristensen works as a Ship Operating for Department of Interior based in Salem, Massachusetts. Tanya earned $119,272 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Tanya Banks-Christensen

Ship Operating/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$116,641

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $115,641
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,641
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Salem
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $115,641
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,641
Duty Station Code: 251110009
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 5782

Tanya Banks-Christensen holds the role of Ship Operating at Department of Interior based in Salem, Massachusetts. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,641. Their pay grade is 10.

Lyle Grivicich

Ship Operating/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$110,485

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $109,985
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,485
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Cheboygan
Work state: Michigan
Middle name: Thomas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $109,985
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,985
Duty Station Code: 260900031
Duty Station State: MI
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 5782

Lyle Grivicich works as a Ship Operating for Department of Interior based in Cheboygan, Michigan. Lyle earned $110,485 in 2026. Their pay grade is 00.

Shawn Parsons

Ship Operating/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$110,485

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $109,985
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,485
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Cheboygan
Work state: Michigan
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $109,985
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,985
Duty Station Code: 260900031
Duty Station State: MI
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 5782

Shawn Parsons works as a Ship Operating for Department of Interior based in Cheboygan, Michigan. Shawn earned $110,485 in 2026. Their pay grade is 00.

Terry Lewchanin

Ship Operating/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$109,985

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $109,985
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,985
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Oswego
Work state: New York
Middle name: G.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $109,985
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,985
Duty Station Code: 364540075
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 5782

Terry Lewchanin is a Ship Operating at Department of Interior based in Oswego, New York. 2026 total compensation came to $109,985. They are classified at grade 00.

Mark Hendrickson

Ship Operating/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$109,547

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $109,547
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,547
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Houghton
Work state: Michigan
Middle name: Charles

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $109,547
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,547
Duty Station Code: 262340061
Duty Station State: MI
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 5782

At Department of Interior, Mark Hendrickson serves as a Ship Operating based in Houghton, Michigan. Their 2026 pay totaled $109,547. They are classified at grade 00.

Daniel Puterbaugh

Ship Operating/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$109,481

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $107,481
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,481
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Homer
Work state: Alaska
Middle name: Keith

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $107,481
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $107,481
Duty Station Code: 020980122
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 5782

Daniel Puterbaugh works as a Ship Operating for Department of Interior based in Homer, Alaska. Daniel earned $109,481 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Matthew Dawson

Ship Operating/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$106,040

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $106,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,040
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Ashland
Work state: Wisconsin
Middle name: Wharrie

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $106,040
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,040
Duty Station Code: 550220003
Duty Station State: WI
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 5782

Matthew Dawson is a Ship Operating at Department of Interior based in Ashland, Wisconsin. 2026 total compensation came to $106,040. They are classified at grade 00.

Travis Cronk

Ship Operating/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$102,638

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $102,138
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,638
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Cheboygan
Work state: Michigan
Middle name: Ronald

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,138
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $102,138
Duty Station Code: 260900031
Duty Station State: MI
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 5782

Travis Cronk works as a Ship Operating for Department of Interior based in Cheboygan, Michigan. Travis earned $102,638 in 2026. Their pay grade is 00.

James Boyd

Ship Operating/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$102,138

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $102,138
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,138
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Huron
Work state: Ohio
Middle name: Cornelius

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,138
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $102,138
Duty Station Code: 393660043
Duty Station State: OH
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 5782

James Boyd works as a Ship Operating for Department of Interior based in Huron, Ohio. James earned $102,138 in 2026. Their pay grade is 00.

Walter Stewart

Ship Operating/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$99,112

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $99,112
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,112
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Huron
Work state: Ohio
Middle name: Dylan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,112
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,112
Duty Station Code: 393660043
Duty Station State: OH
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 5782

At Department of Interior, Walter Stewart serves as a Ship Operating based in Huron, Ohio. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,112. They are classified at grade 00.

Sean Collins

Ship Operating/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$98,735

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $98,235
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,735
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Cheboygan
Work state: Michigan
Middle name: Patrick

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,235
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $98,235
Duty Station Code: 260900031
Duty Station State: MI
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 5782

Sean Collins works as a Ship Operating for Department of Interior based in Cheboygan, Michigan. Sean earned $98,735 in 2026. Their pay grade is 00.

William Krukowski

Ship Operating/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$95,583

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $94,833
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,583
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Key West
Work state: Florida
Middle name: Francis

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,833
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,833
Duty Station Code: 121580087
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 5782

William Krukowski works as a Ship Operating for Department of Interior based in Key West, Florida. William earned $95,583 in 2026. Their pay grade is 00.

Hailey Thompson

Ship Operating/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$89,282

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $89,282
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,282
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Homer
Work state: Alaska
Middle name: Oconnell Ilsa

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,282
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,282
Duty Station Code: 020980122
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 5782

Hailey Thompson is a Ship Operating at Department of Interior based in Homer, Alaska. 2025 total compensation came to $89,282. They are classified at grade 11.

Morgan Stewart

Ship Operating/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$87,550

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $87,550
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,550
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Homer
Work state: Alaska
Middle name: Danielle

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $87,550
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $87,550
Duty Station Code: 020980122
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 5782

Morgan Stewart works as a Ship Operating for Department of Interior based in Homer, Alaska. Morgan earned $87,550 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

John Whittier

Ship Operating/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$87,550

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $87,550
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,550
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Homer
Work state: Alaska
Middle name: Walter

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $87,550
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $87,550
Duty Station Code: 020980122
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 5782

At Department of Interior, John Whittier serves as a Ship Operating based in Homer, Alaska. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,550. They are classified at grade 11.