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

Job-title file

Soil Conservation

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

15 employees hold this title in Department of Interior. Median total compensation for the role is $87,128, above the department median of $85,447.

Employees: 15
Total payroll: $1.3M
Role median: $87,128
Agency median: $85,447
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$69,259$103,591+

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

How total compensation varies among the 15 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

Soil Conservation pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Conservation Scientists — about 25,950 people — is $73,010. Department of Interior pays a median base salary of $87,128 for this role, 19% above that figure — about the 69th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Interior sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$47,550

$57,700

$73,010

$91,560

$110,410

Department of Interior median · $87,128

The bar is the range of annual wages for Conservation Scientists 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 $87,128, 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)

Soil Conservation is held in 3 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Interior, the median of $87,128 ranks #2 of 3.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Energy

$152,233 · 2

Department of Agriculture

$86,838 · 5,359

Median total compensation for the Soil Conservation 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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Rocco Clark

Soil Conservation/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$104,427

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $104,427
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,427
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Toppenish
Work state: Washington
Middle name: J.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $104,427
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,208
Duty Station Code: 532300077
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0457

Rocco Clark holds the role of Soil Conservation at Department of Interior based in Toppenish, Washington. In 2026, their total compensation was $104,427. Their pay grade is 12.

Justin Morgan

Soil Conservation/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$101,443

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $101,443
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,443
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Muskogee
Work state: Oklahoma
Middle name: Taylet

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $101,443
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,659
Duty Station Code: 403310101
Duty Station State: OK
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0457

Justin Morgan works as a Soil Conservation for Department of Interior based in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Justin earned $101,443 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Robert Codopony

Soil Conservation/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$100,958

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $98,459
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,499
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,958
Pay grade: 12
Work city: El Reno
Work state: Oklahoma
Middle name: D.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,459
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,110
Duty Station Code: 401540017
Duty Station State: OK
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0457

Robert Codopony holds the role of Soil Conservation at Department of Interior based in El Reno, Oklahoma. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,958. Their pay grade is 12.

Shane Glory

Soil Conservation/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$97,087

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $97,087
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,087
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Watonga
Work state: Oklahoma
Middle name: N.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,087
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $82,938
Duty Station Code: 405020011
Duty Station State: OK
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0457

At Department of Interior, Shane Glory serves as a Soil Conservation based in Watonga, Oklahoma. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,087. They are classified at grade 11.

Brian Eddlemon

Soil Conservation/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$96,116

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $96,116
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,116
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Shawnee
Work state: Oklahoma
Middle name: J.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,116
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $82,108
Duty Station Code: 404300125
Duty Station State: OK
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0457

Brian Eddlemon is a Soil Conservation at Department of Interior based in Shawnee, Oklahoma. 2025 total compensation came to $96,116. They are classified at grade 11.

Robyn Wilson

Soil Conservation/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$89,618

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $89,618
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,618
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Toppenish
Work state: Washington
Middle name: Anne

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,618
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,557
Duty Station Code: 532300077
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0457

Robyn Wilson is a Soil Conservation at Department of Interior based in Toppenish, Washington. 2026 total compensation came to $89,618. They are classified at grade 11.

Gerald Hockhalter

Soil Conservation/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$88,723

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $88,723
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,723
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Fort Belknap Ind Reser
Work state: Montana
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,723
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $75,793
Duty Station Code: 300432005
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0457

At Department of Interior, Gerald Hockhalter serves as a Soil Conservation based in Fort Belknap Ind Reser, Montana. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,723. They are classified at grade 11.

Hunter Hegwood

Soil Conservation/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$87,128

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $87,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,128
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Anadarko
Work state: Oklahoma
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $87,128
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,430
Duty Station Code: 400160015
Duty Station State: OK
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0457

Hunter Hegwood works as a Soil Conservation for Department of Interior based in Anadarko, Oklahoma. Hunter earned $87,128 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

Adrian Stands

Soil Conservation/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$86,259

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $86,259
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,259
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Anadarko
Work state: Oklahoma
Middle name: C.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,259
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $73,688
Duty Station Code: 400160015
Duty Station State: OK
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0457

Adrian Stands is a Soil Conservation at Department of Interior based in Anadarko, Oklahoma. 2025 total compensation came to $86,259. They are classified at grade 11.

Brendan Moser

Soil Conservation/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$84,638

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $84,638
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,638
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Anadarko
Work state: Oklahoma
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $84,638
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,303
Duty Station Code: 400160015
Duty Station State: OK
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0457

Brendan Moser is a Soil Conservation at Department of Interior based in Anadarko, Oklahoma. 2026 total compensation came to $84,638. They are classified at grade 11.

Tyrone Rock

Soil Conservation/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$82,226

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $82,226
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,226
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Nespelem
Work state: Washington
Middle name: Anthony

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,226
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,387
Duty Station Code: 531470047
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0457

Tyrone Rock is a Soil Conservation at Department of Interior based in Nespelem, Washington. 2024 total compensation came to $82,226. They are classified at grade 11.

Morgan Noland

Soil Conservation/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$82,148

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $82,148
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,148
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Pawnee
Work state: Oklahoma
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,148
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,176
Duty Station Code: 403690117
Duty Station State: OK
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0457

Morgan Noland holds the role of Soil Conservation at Department of Interior based in Pawnee, Oklahoma. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,148. Their pay grade is 11.

Robert Vick

Soil Conservation/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$77,890

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $77,390
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,890
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Tupelo
Work state: Mississippi
Middle name: G.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,390
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,247
Duty Station Code: 282610081
Duty Station State: MS
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0457

Robert Vick is a Soil Conservation at Department of Interior based in Tupelo, Mississippi. 2024 total compensation came to $77,890. They are classified at grade 11.

Jerrod Price

Soil Conservation/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$69,954

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $69,954
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,954
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Anadarko
Work state: Oklahoma
Middle name: Timothy

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $69,954
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $59,759
Duty Station Code: 400160015
Duty Station State: OK
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0457

Jerrod Price works as a Soil Conservation for Department of Interior based in Anadarko, Oklahoma. Jerrod earned $69,954 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Shelly Green

Soil Conservation/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$69,259

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $69,259
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,259
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Horton
Work state: Kansas
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $69,259
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $59,165
Duty Station Code: 202560013
Duty Station State: KS
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0457

Shelly Green holds the role of Soil Conservation at Department of Interior based in Horton, Kansas. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,259. Their pay grade is 09.