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

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

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

10 employees hold this title in Department of Interior. Median total compensation for the role is $74,631, below the department median of $85,447.

Employees: 10
Total payroll: $727.9K
Role median: $74,631
Agency median: $85,447
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$62,241$82,889+

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

How total compensation varies among the 10 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)

Welding is held in 8 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Interior, the median of $74,631 ranks #7 of 8.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Energy

$151,984 · 13

Smithsonian Institution

$87,038 · 2

Department of Transportation

$86,107 · 1

Department of Homeland Security

$84,250 · 73

Department of Veterans Affairs

$77,428 · 12

Department of Agriculture

$74,647 · 20

Inter Bound and Water Community United States Section

$72,471 · 4

Median total compensation for the Welding 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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Travis Murat

Welding/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$84,482

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $84,482
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,482
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Tacoma
Work state: Washington
Middle name: R.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $84,482
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,482
Duty Station Code: 532230053
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 3703

At Department of Interior, Travis Murat serves as a Welding based in Tacoma, Washington. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,482. They are classified at grade 10.

Derrick Hickson

Welding/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$75,633

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $75,633
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,633
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: L.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,633
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $75,633
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 3703

Derrick Hickson works as a Welding for Department of Interior based in Washington, District of Columbia. Derrick earned $75,633 in 2026. Their pay grade is 08.

Bryan Knepper

Welding/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$75,403

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $75,403
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,403
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Gettysburg
Work state: Pennsylvania
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,403
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $75,403
Duty Station Code: 423160001
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 3703

Bryan Knepper is a Welding at Department of Interior based in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. 2026 total compensation came to $75,403. They are classified at grade 10.

Frederick Williams

Welding/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$74,882

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $74,882
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,882
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: J.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,882
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,882
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 3703

Frederick Williams holds the role of Welding at Department of Interior based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,882. Their pay grade is 08.

Dennis Pipins

Welding/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$74,735

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $74,735
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,735
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Parker
Work state: Arizona
Middle name: E.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,735
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,735
Duty Station Code: 040340012
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 3703

Dennis Pipins holds the role of Welding at Department of Interior based in Parker, Arizona. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,735. Their pay grade is 10.

Justin Buzzard

Welding/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$74,527

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $74,527
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,527
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Yosemite National Park
Work state: California
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,527
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,527
Duty Station Code: 064265043
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 3703

Justin Buzzard works as a Welding for Department of Interior based in Yosemite National Park, California. Justin earned $74,527 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Antonio Longoria

Welding/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$73,984

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $73,984
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,984
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Poston
Work state: Arizona
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $73,984
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $73,984
Duty Station Code: 040383012
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 3703

Antonio Longoria holds the role of Welding at Department of Interior based in Poston, Arizona. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,984. Their pay grade is 10.

Ronald Hoskins

Welding/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$66,635

Sub-department: Bureau of Reclamation
Base pay: $65,135
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,635
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Elephant Butte
Work state: New Mexico
Middle name: W.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $65,135
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN07
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,135
Duty Station Code: 350258051
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 3703

Ronald Hoskins works as a Welding for Department of Interior based in Elephant Butte, New Mexico. Ronald earned $66,635 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Michael Janson

Welding/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$65,344

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $65,344
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,344
Pay grade: 08
Work city: West Glacier
Work state: Montana
Middle name: Eugene

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $65,344
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,344
Duty Station Code: 301235029
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 3703

At Department of Interior, Michael Janson serves as a Welding based in West Glacier, Montana. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,344. They are classified at grade 08.

Nathan Downey

Welding/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$62,241

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $62,109
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $132
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,241
Pay grade: 08
Work city: West Glacier
Work state: Montana
Middle name: Rayne

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $62,109
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,109
Duty Station Code: 301235029
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 3703

Nathan Downey holds the role of Welding at Department of Interior based in West Glacier, Montana. In 2024, their total compensation was $62,241. Their pay grade is 08.