U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Interior / Social Science Student Trainee

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Social Science Student Trainee

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

12 employees hold this title in Department of Interior. Median total compensation for the role is $64,373, below the department median of $87,331.

Employees: 12
Total payroll: $757.3K
Role median: $64,373
Agency median: $87,331
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$38,218$90,879+

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

How total compensation varies among the 12 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)

Social Science Student Trainee is held in 20 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Interior, the median of $64,373 ranks #5 of 20.

Highest-paying departments for this role

United States Agency for International Development

$82,764 · 1

Department of Commerce

$80,982 · 5

Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

$76,641 · 2

Office of Personnel Management

$72,553 · 3

Department of Veterans Affairs

$57,007 · 5

United States International Trade Commission

$55,924 · 2

Department of Energy

$55,924 · 1

Office of Management and Budget

$55,924 · 2

Department of Health and Human Services

$51,482 · 20

Department of Homeland Security

$49,070 · 2

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$45,820 · 2

Consumer Product Safety Commission

$45,146 · 1

Median total compensation for the Social Science Student Trainee 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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Amanda Stoltz

Social Science Student Trainee/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$93,320

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $93,320
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,320
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Santa Cruz
Work county: Santa Cruz
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,320
Basic Pay (before locality): $64,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063450087
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0199
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Amanda Stoltz serves as a Social Science Student Trainee based in Santa Cruz, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $93,320. They are classified at grade 11.

Joshua Caster

Social Science Student Trainee/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$82,226

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $82,226
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,226
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Flagstaff
Work county: Coconino
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,226
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,387
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040170005
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0199
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Joshua Caster is a Social Science Student Trainee at Department of Interior based in Flagstaff, Arizona. 2024 total compensation came to $82,226. They are classified at grade 11.

David Bennion

Social Science Student Trainee/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$81,555

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $81,555
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,555
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Ann Arbor
Work county: Washtenaw
Work state: Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $81,555
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,309
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 260150161
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0199
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

David Bennion works as a Social Science Student Trainee for Department of Interior based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. David earned $81,555 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

Dillon Patterson

Social Science Student Trainee/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$72,253

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $72,253
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,253
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Anchorage
Work county: Anchorage
Work state: Alaska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,253
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,754
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 020130020
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0199
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Dillon Patterson holds the role of Social Science Student Trainee at Department of Interior based in Anchorage, Alaska. In 2024, their total compensation was $72,253. Their pay grade is 09.

Esther Westfall

Social Science Student Trainee/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$67,563

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $67,563
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,563
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Hadley
Work county: Hampshire
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,563
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,332
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250461015
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0199
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Esther Westfall is a Social Science Student Trainee at Department of Interior based in Hadley, Massachusetts. 2024 total compensation came to $67,563. They are classified at grade 09.

Amy Brown

Social Science Student Trainee/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$64,601

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $64,601
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,601
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Kawaihae
Work county: Hawaii
Work state: Hawaii

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $64,601
Basic Pay (before locality): $53,043
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 154000001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0199
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Amy Brown holds the role of Social Science Student Trainee at Department of Interior based in Kawaihae, Hawaii. In 2024, their total compensation was $64,601. Their pay grade is 09.

Kendra Owenby

Social Science Student Trainee/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$64,144

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $64,144
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,144
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Yosemite National Park
Work county: Mariposa
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $64,144
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,754
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 064265043
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0199
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Kendra Owenby serves as a Social Science Student Trainee based in Yosemite National Park, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $64,144. They are classified at grade 09.

Caroline Boerger

Social Science Student Trainee/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$50,659

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $50,659
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,659
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Flagstaff
Work county: Coconino
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $50,659
Basic Pay (before locality): $43,365
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040170005
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0199
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Caroline Boerger works as a Social Science Student Trainee for Department of Interior based in Flagstaff, Arizona. Caroline earned $50,659 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

Geena Black

Social Science Student Trainee/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$49,025

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $49,025
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,025
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Salmon
Work county: Lemhi
Work state: Idaho

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,025
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 161630059
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0199
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Geena Black holds the role of Social Science Student Trainee at Department of Interior based in Salmon, Idaho. In 2024, their total compensation was $49,025. Their pay grade is 07.

Jennifer Finn

Social Science Student Trainee/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$49,025

Sub-department: Bureau of Land Management
Base pay: $49,025
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,025
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Idaho Falls
Work county: Bonneville
Work state: Idaho

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,025
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 160790019
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0199
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Jennifer Finn serves as a Social Science Student Trainee based in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Their 2024 pay totaled $49,025. They are classified at grade 07.

Kristen Morrow

Social Science Student Trainee/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$44,705

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $44,705
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,705
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Anchorage
Work county: Anchorage
Work state: Alaska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $44,705
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 020130020
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0199
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kristen Morrow holds the role of Social Science Student Trainee at Department of Interior based in Anchorage, Alaska. In 2024, their total compensation was $44,705. Their pay grade is 05.

Preston Cherrington

Social Science Student Trainee/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$38,218

Sub-department: Bureau of Reclamation
Base pay: $37,218
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,218
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Provo
Work county: Utah
Work state: Utah

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $37,218
Basic Pay (before locality): $31,289
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 491560049
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0199
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Preston Cherrington serves as a Social Science Student Trainee based in Provo, Utah. Their 2024 pay totaled $38,218. They are classified at grade 04.