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

Job-title file

Wildlife Biology at Department of Interior, U.S. Federal Government

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

880 employees hold this title in Department of Interior. Median total compensation for the role is $97,688, above the department median of $85,447.

Employees: 880
Total payroll: $93.9M
Role median: $97,688
Agency median: $85,447
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$40,736$183,447+

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

How total compensation varies among the 880 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

Wildlife Biology pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists — about 18,120 people — is $76,780. Department of Interior pays a median base salary of $97,087 for this role, 26% above that figure — about the 75th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Interior sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$49,100

$61,180

$76,780

$96,100

$126,440

Department of Interior median · $97,087

The bar is the range of annual wages for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 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 $97,688, 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)

Wildlife Biology is held in 6 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Interior, the median of $97,688 ranks #5 of 6.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Smithsonian Institution

$205,200 · 2

Department of Commerce

$184,351 · 9

Environmental Protection Agency

$154,854 · 1

Department of Energy

$142,084 · 9

Department of Agriculture

$84,638 · 1,317

Median total compensation for the Wildlife Biology 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 Refuge Management 523

Record list

Employees with this title

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L. Mech

Wildlife Biology/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$225,700

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $225,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $225,700
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Saint Paul
Work state: Minnesota
Middle name: David

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $225,700
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $225,700
Duty Station Code: 276330123
Duty Station State: MN
Length of Service (Years): 55
Occupation Code (OPM): 0486

L. Mech works as a Wildlife Biology for Department of Interior based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. L. earned $225,700 in 2025. Their pay grade is 00.

Diann Prosser

Wildlife Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Laurel
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: J.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,449
Duty Station Code: 240900033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0486

Diann Prosser works as a Wildlife Biology for Department of Interior based in Laurel, Maryland. Diann earned $197,200 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Joshua Ackerman

Wildlife Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Dixon
Work state: California
Middle name: T.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 061020095
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0486

Joshua Ackerman is a Wildlife Biology at Department of Interior based in Dixon, California. 2026 total compensation came to $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Peter Coates

Wildlife Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Dixon
Work state: California
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,023
Duty Station Code: 061020095
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0486

Peter Coates holds the role of Wildlife Biology at Department of Interior based in Dixon, California. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,200. Their pay grade is 15.

Patricia Bright

Wildlife Biology/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$195,200

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Reston
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: R.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $162,672
Duty Station Code: 512034059
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0486

Patricia Bright works as a Wildlife Biology for Department of Interior based in Reston, Virginia. Patricia earned $195,200 in 2025. Their pay grade is 15.

Kenneth Richkus

Wildlife Biology/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$195,200

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Laurel
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Daniel

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $150,159
Duty Station Code: 240900033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0486

At Department of Interior, Kenneth Richkus serves as a Wildlife Biology based in Laurel, Maryland. Their 2025 pay totaled $195,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Evan Grant

Wildlife Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$194,751

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $194,751
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $194,751
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Turners Falls
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: H.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $194,751
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,449
Duty Station Code: 251300011
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0486

At Department of Interior, Evan Grant serves as a Wildlife Biology based in Turners Falls, Massachusetts. Their 2026 pay totaled $194,751. They are classified at grade 15.

Michael Casazza

Wildlife Biology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$192,900

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $192,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Dixon
Work state: California
Middle name: L.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,344
Duty Station Code: 061020095
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 0486

Michael Casazza holds the role of Wildlife Biology at Department of Interior based in Dixon, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $192,900. Their pay grade is 15.

Kathryn Schoenecker

Wildlife Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$192,450

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $192,450
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $192,450
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Fort Collins
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: A.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $192,450
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,449
Duty Station Code: 080860069
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0486

At Department of Interior, Kathryn Schoenecker serves as a Wildlife Biology based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Their 2026 pay totaled $192,450. They are classified at grade 15.

Courtney Conway

Wildlife Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$192,331

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $192,331
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $192,331
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Moscow
Work state: Idaho
Middle name: J.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $192,331
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 161140057
Duty Station State: ID
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0486

Courtney Conway holds the role of Wildlife Biology at Department of Interior based in Moscow, Idaho. In 2026, their total compensation was $192,331. Their pay grade is 15.

Jonathan Sleeman

Wildlife Biology/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$190,424

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $190,424
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,424
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Madison
Work state: Wisconsin
Middle name: M.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $190,424
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $162,672
Duty Station Code: 552780025
Duty Station State: WI
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0486

Jonathan Sleeman is a Wildlife Biology at Department of Interior based in Madison, Wisconsin. 2025 total compensation came to $190,424. They are classified at grade 15.

Mark Koneff

Wildlife Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$188,573

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $188,573
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,573
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Bangor
Work state: Maine
Middle name: D.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $188,573
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 230250019
Duty Station State: ME
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0486

At Department of Interior, Mark Koneff serves as a Wildlife Biology based in Bangor, Maine. Their 2026 pay totaled $188,573. They are classified at grade 14.

Tonie Rocke

Wildlife Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$187,399

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $187,399
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,399
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Madison
Work state: Wisconsin
Middle name: E.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,399
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $160,088
Duty Station Code: 552780025
Duty Station State: WI
Length of Service (Years): 42
Occupation Code (OPM): 0486

At Department of Interior, Tonie Rocke serves as a Wildlife Biology based in Madison, Wisconsin. Their 2026 pay totaled $187,399. They are classified at grade 15.

Paul Cross

Wildlife Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$187,399

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $187,399
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,399
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Bozeman
Work state: Montana
Middle name: C.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,399
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $160,088
Duty Station Code: 300130031
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0486

At Department of Interior, Paul Cross serves as a Wildlife Biology based in Bozeman, Montana. Their 2026 pay totaled $187,399. They are classified at grade 15.

Heather Wilson

Wildlife Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$186,995

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $186,995
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,995
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Anchorage
Work state: Alaska
Middle name: M.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,995
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,173
Duty Station Code: 020130020
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0486

At Department of Interior, Heather Wilson serves as a Wildlife Biology based in Anchorage, Alaska. Their 2026 pay totaled $186,995. They are classified at grade 13.

Jaime Collazo

Wildlife Biology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$186,481

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $184,981
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,481
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Raleigh
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: A.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $184,981
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,748
Duty Station Code: 373750183
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 39
Occupation Code (OPM): 0486

At Department of Interior, Jaime Collazo serves as a Wildlife Biology based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Their 2024 pay totaled $186,481. They are classified at grade 15.

Therese Donovan

Wildlife Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$186,193

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $186,193
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,193
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Burlington
Work state: Vermont
Middle name: M.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,193
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 500120007
Duty Station State: VT
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0486

Therese Donovan works as a Wildlife Biology for Department of Interior based in Burlington, Vermont. Therese earned $186,193 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

John Pearce

Wildlife Biology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$183,448

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $179,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,448
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Anchorage
Work state: Alaska
Middle name: M.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $179,448
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Duty Station Code: 020130020
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 0486

John Pearce is a Wildlife Biology at Department of Interior based in Anchorage, Alaska. 2024 total compensation came to $183,448. They are classified at grade 14.

Brian Halstead

Wildlife Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$183,446

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $183,446
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,446
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Dixon
Work state: California
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $183,446
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,356
Duty Station Code: 061020095
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0486

Brian Halstead works as a Wildlife Biology for Department of Interior based in Dixon, California. Brian earned $183,446 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Matthew Kauffman

Wildlife Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$182,467

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $182,467
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,467
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Laramie
Work state: Wyoming
Middle name: J.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,467
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 560470001
Duty Station State: WY
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0486

Matthew Kauffman works as a Wildlife Biology for Department of Interior based in Laramie, Wyoming. Matthew earned $182,467 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Clint Boal

Wildlife Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$182,467

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $182,467
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,467
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Lubbock
Work state: Texas
Middle name: W.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,467
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 484140303
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0486

Clint Boal holds the role of Wildlife Biology at Department of Interior based in Lubbock, Texas. In 2026, their total compensation was $182,467. Their pay grade is 15.

Christine Custer

Wildlife Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$182,467

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $182,467
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,467
Pay grade: 15
Work city: La Crosse
Work state: Wisconsin
Middle name: M.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,467
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 552490063
Duty Station State: WI
Length of Service (Years): 52
Occupation Code (OPM): 0486

At Department of Interior, Christine Custer serves as a Wildlife Biology based in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Their 2026 pay totaled $182,467. They are classified at grade 15.

Robert Spangler

Wildlife Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$182,074

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $182,074
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,074
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Anchorage
Work state: Alaska
Middle name: E.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,074
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,142
Duty Station Code: 020130020
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 0486

At Department of Interior, Robert Spangler serves as a Wildlife Biology based in Anchorage, Alaska. Their 2026 pay totaled $182,074. They are classified at grade 13.

Philip Thorpe

Wildlife Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$182,034

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $182,034
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,034
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Jefferson City
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: P.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,034
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 081296059
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0486

At Department of Interior, Philip Thorpe serves as a Wildlife Biology based in Jefferson City, Colorado. Their 2026 pay totaled $182,034. They are classified at grade 13.

Karyn Rode

Wildlife Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$180,664

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $180,664
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,664
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Portland
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,664
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,236
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0486

Karyn Rode is a Wildlife Biology at Department of Interior based in Portland, Oregon. 2026 total compensation came to $180,664. They are classified at grade 15.

Patrick Devers

Wildlife Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$179,497

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $177,497
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,497
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Laurel
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: K.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,497
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,520
Duty Station Code: 240900033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0486

Patrick Devers is a Wildlife Biology at Department of Interior based in Laurel, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $179,497. They are classified at grade 14.

David Douglas

Wildlife Biology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$179,448

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $179,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,448
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Juneau
Work state: Alaska
Middle name: C.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $179,448
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Duty Station Code: 021130110
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 0486

At Department of Interior, David Douglas serves as a Wildlife Biology based in Juneau, Alaska. Their 2024 pay totaled $179,448. They are classified at grade 14.

Susan De La Cruz

Wildlife Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$178,204

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $178,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $178,204
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Moffett Field
Work state: California
Middle name: E W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $178,204
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,774
Duty Station Code: 062205085
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0486

Susan De La Cruz holds the role of Wildlife Biology at Department of Interior based in Moffett Field, California. In 2026, their total compensation was $178,204. Their pay grade is 14.

Paul Banko

Wildlife Biology/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$177,791

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $177,291
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,791
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Lacey
Work state: Washington
Middle name: C.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,291
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $134,750
Duty Station Code: 531102067
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 0486

Paul Banko works as a Wildlife Biology for Department of Interior based in Lacey, Washington. Paul earned $177,791 in 2025. Their pay grade is 14.

William Ford

Wildlife Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$177,536

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $177,536
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,536
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Blacksburg
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: M.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,536
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 510180121
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 0486

William Ford holds the role of Wildlife Biology at Department of Interior based in Blacksburg, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $177,536. Their pay grade is 15.

Angela Fuller

Wildlife Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$177,536

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $177,536
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,536
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Ithaca
Work state: New York
Middle name: K.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,536
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 362940109
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0486

At Department of Interior, Angela Fuller serves as a Wildlife Biology based in Ithaca, New York. Their 2026 pay totaled $177,536. They are classified at grade 15.

Patrick Jodice

Wildlife Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$177,536

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $177,536
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,536
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Clemson
Work state: South Carolina
Middle name: G.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,536
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 450460077
Duty Station State: SC
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0486

Patrick Jodice works as a Wildlife Biology for Department of Interior based in Clemson, South Carolina. Patrick earned $177,536 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Nanette Seto

Wildlife Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$176,183

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $176,183
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,183
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Portland
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: W.H.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $176,183
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 0486

Nanette Seto works as a Wildlife Biology for Department of Interior based in Portland, Oregon. Nanette earned $176,183 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Ryan Mollnow

Wildlife Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$175,403

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $175,403
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,403
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Anchorage
Work state: Alaska
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $175,403
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,520
Duty Station Code: 020130020
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0486

At Department of Interior, Ryan Mollnow serves as a Wildlife Biology based in Anchorage, Alaska. Their 2026 pay totaled $175,403. They are classified at grade 14.

Todd Katzner

Wildlife Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$172,604

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $172,604
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,604
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Morgantown
Work state: West Virginia
Middle name: Eli

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,604
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,449
Duty Station Code: 541840061
Duty Station State: WV
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0486

At Department of Interior, Todd Katzner serves as a Wildlife Biology based in Morgantown, West Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $172,604. They are classified at grade 15.

Sammy King

Wildlife Biology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$172,481

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $172,481
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,481
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Baton Rouge
Work state: Louisiana
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,481
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,647
Duty Station Code: 220150033
Duty Station State: LA
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 0486

Sammy King is a Wildlife Biology at Department of Interior based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. 2024 total compensation came to $172,481. They are classified at grade 15.

Duane Diefenbach

Wildlife Biology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$172,481

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $172,481
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,481
Pay grade: 15
Work city: State College
Work state: Pennsylvania
Middle name: R.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,481
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,647
Duty Station Code: 428100027
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0486

Duane Diefenbach works as a Wildlife Biology for Department of Interior based in State College, Pennsylvania. Duane earned $172,481 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Frank Teunissen Van Manen

Wildlife Biology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$172,481

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $172,481
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,481
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Bozeman
Work state: Montana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,481
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN08
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,647
Duty Station Code: 300130031
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0486

At Department of Interior, Frank Teunissen Van Manen serves as a Wildlife Biology based in Bozeman, Montana. Their 2024 pay totaled $172,481. They are classified at grade 15.

John Rayfield

Wildlife Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$172,396

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $171,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,396
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Nashville
Work state: Tennessee
Middle name: M.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,396
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 471760037
Duty Station State: TN
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0486

John Rayfield works as a Wildlife Biology for Department of Interior based in Nashville, Tennessee. John earned $172,396 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Stephen Earsom

Wildlife Biology/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$171,396

Sub-department: United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Base pay: $171,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,396
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Roanoke
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,396
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN15
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 512100770
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0486

Stephen Earsom works as a Wildlife Biology for Department of Interior based in Roanoke, Virginia. Stephen earned $171,396 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.