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

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Zoology

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 $136,606, above the department median of $87,331.

Employees: 10
Total payroll: $1.4M
Role median: $136,606
Agency median: $87,331
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$90,753$185,498+

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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)

Zoology is held in 5 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Interior, the median of $136,606 ranks #3 of 5.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Commerce

$189,430 · 11

Smithsonian Institution

$177,627 · 16

Department of Agriculture

$131,705 · 4

Department of Health and Human Services

$91,117 · 2

Median total compensation for the Zoology 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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Erin Muths

Zoology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$186,438

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $186,438
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,438
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Fort Collins
Work county: Larimer
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,438
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,546
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080860069
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 0410
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Erin Muths is a Zoology at Department of Interior based in Fort Collins, Colorado. 2024 total compensation came to $186,438. They are classified at grade 15.

Robert Chesser

Zoology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,216
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Laurel
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240900033
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0410
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Robert Chesser works as a Zoology for Department of Interior based in Laurel, Maryland. Robert earned $181,216 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Neal Woodman

Zoology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$162,629

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $162,629
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,629
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Laurel
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,629
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240900033
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0410
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Neal Woodman holds the role of Zoology at Department of Interior based in Laurel, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $162,629. Their pay grade is 14.

Rebecca Cole

Zoology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$142,566

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $142,566
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,566
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Madison
Work county: Dane
Work state: Wisconsin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,566
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 552780025
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0410
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rebecca Cole is a Zoology at Department of Interior based in Madison, Wisconsin. 2024 total compensation came to $142,566. They are classified at grade 14.

Blake Hossack

Zoology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$138,492

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $138,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,492
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Missoula
Work county: Missoula
Work state: Montana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,492
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 300830063
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0410
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Interior, Blake Hossack serves as a Zoology based in Missoula, Montana. Their 2024 pay totaled $138,492. They are classified at grade 14.

Adam Sepulveda

Zoology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$134,719

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $134,419
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,719
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Bozeman
Work county: Gallatin
Work state: Montana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,419
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 300130031
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0410
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Adam Sepulveda holds the role of Zoology at Department of Interior based in Bozeman, Montana. In 2024, their total compensation was $134,719. Their pay grade is 14.

Timothy Bargar

Zoology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$124,093

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $124,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,093
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Gainesville
Work county: Alachua
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,093
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 121130001
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0410
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Timothy Bargar works as a Zoology for Department of Interior based in Gainesville, Florida. Timothy earned $124,093 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

George Esslinger

Zoology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$121,150

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $121,150
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,150
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Anchorage
Work county: Anchorage
Work state: Alaska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,150
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,808
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 020130020
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 0410
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

George Esslinger is a Zoology at Department of Interior based in Anchorage, Alaska. 2024 total compensation came to $121,150. They are classified at grade 12.

Charles Drost

Zoology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$113,797

Sub-department: Geological Survey
Base pay: $113,047
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,797
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Flagstaff
Work county: Coconino
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $113,047
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040170005
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 0410
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Charles Drost holds the role of Zoology at Department of Interior based in Flagstaff, Arizona. In 2024, their total compensation was $113,797. Their pay grade is 12.

Timothy Clark

Zoology/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$90,753

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $89,481
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,272
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,753
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Agana
Work state: No Data Reported

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,481
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,597
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: GQ0100000
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0410
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Timothy Clark holds the role of Zoology at Department of Interior based in Agana, No Data Reported. In 2024, their total compensation was $90,753. Their pay grade is 11.