U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Labor / Mechanical Engineering

Job-title file

Mechanical Engineering

Design, analyze, and oversee technical systems or infrastructure, ensuring they meet specifications and codes.

17 employees hold this title in Department of Labor. Median total compensation for the role is $121,171, above the department median of $118,941.

Employees: 17
Total payroll: $2M
Role median: $121,171
Agency median: $118,941
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$66,731$154,328+

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

How total compensation varies among the 17 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

Mechanical Engineering pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Mechanical Engineers — about 296,810 people — is $104,110. Department of Labor pays a median base salary of $121,171 for this role, 16% above that figure — about the 65th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Labor sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$73,990

$84,130

$104,110

$132,590

$164,340

Department of Labor median · $121,171

The bar is the range of annual wages for Mechanical Engineers across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Labor’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Labor is $121,171, 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)

Mechanical Engineering is held in 24 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Labor, the median of $121,171 ranks #20 of 24.

Highest-paying departments for this role

National Science Foundation

$204,000 · 2

Department of Housing and Urban Development

$182,380 · 2

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$181,216 · 18

Department of State

$167,276 · 25

National Transportation Safety Board

$167,276 · 7

Export-Import Bank of the United States

$162,629 · 1

Department of Commerce

$162,378 · 156

U.S.Agency for Global Media

$157,982 · 1

Department of Veterans Affairs

$149,835 · 13

Government Printing Office

$149,422 · 1

Environmental Protection Agency

$148,245 · 56

Department of Treasury

$144,055 · 7

Median total compensation for the Mechanical Engineering 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 Labor

Accounting 89
Administration and Office Support Student Trainee 20
Administrative Law Judge 37
Administrative Officer 98
Auditing 116
Budget Analysis 110
Chemistry 35
Civil Engineering 29
Claims Assistance and Examining 23
Contracting 103
Data Science Series 41
Economics Assistant 333
Economist 1,267
Electrical Engineering 27
Emergency Management Specialist 27
Employee Benefits Law 56
Equal Employment Opportunity 25
Equal Opportunity Compliance 333
Financial Administration and Program 131
General Arts and Information 29
General Attorney 615
General Business and Industry 53
General Engineering 44
General Health Science 33
General Physical Science 14
Government Information Specialist 49
Grants Management 69
Human Resources Management 300
Industrial Hygiene 342
Information Technology Management 784
International Relations 118
Invalid 85
Law Clerk 16
Legal Assistance 36
Management and Program Analysis 992
Management and Program Clerical and Assistance 18
Mathematical Statistics 104
Mine Safety and Health Inspection Series 1,019
Mining Engineering 20
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 1,266
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 134
Nurse 22
Paralegal Specialist 93
Physical Science Technician 21
Program Management 116
Public Affairs 25
Safety and Occupational Health Management 920
Safety Engineering 83
Safety Technician 24
Secretary 47
Security Administration 41
Statistics 103
Support Services Administration 43
Training Instruction 41
Unemployment Insurance 86
Wage and Hour Investigation Series 1,053
Workers' Compensation Claims Examining 1,115
Workforce Development 237
Workforce Research and Analysis 70

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

James Nelson

Mechanical Engineering/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$154,787

Sub-department: Occupational Safety and Health Administrative
Base pay: $154,787
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,787
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Sandy
Work county: Salt Lake
Work state: Utah

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,787
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 491710035
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

James Nelson holds the role of Mechanical Engineering at Department of Labor based in Sandy, Utah. In 2024, their total compensation was $154,787. Their pay grade is 14.

Kenneth Stevanus

Mechanical Engineering/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: Occupational Safety and Health Administrative
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Labor, Kenneth Stevanus serves as a Mechanical Engineering based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $153,354. They are classified at grade 13.

Blair Thompson

Mechanical Engineering/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$145,489

Sub-department: Occupational Safety and Health Administrative
Base pay: $145,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,489
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,489
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Blair Thompson works as a Mechanical Engineering for Department of Labor based in Washington, District of Columbia. Blair earned $145,489 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Michael Snyder

Mechanical Engineering/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$138,992

Sub-department: Mine Safety and Health Administration
Base pay: $138,992
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,992
Pay grade: 13
Work city: South Park
Work county: Allegheny
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,992
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 427912003
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Snyder works as a Mechanical Engineering for Department of Labor based in South Park, Pennsylvania. Michael earned $138,992 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Matthew Meyer

Mechanical Engineering/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$138,492

Sub-department: Occupational Safety and Health Administrative
Base pay: $138,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,492
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Sandy
Work county: Salt Lake
Work state: Utah

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,492
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 491710035
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Matthew Meyer is a Mechanical Engineering at Department of Labor based in Sandy, Utah. 2024 total compensation came to $138,492. They are classified at grade 14.

Hazen Price

Mechanical Engineering/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$134,419

Sub-department: Occupational Safety and Health Administrative
Base pay: $134,419
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,419
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Sandy
Work county: Salt Lake
Work state: Utah

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,419
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 491710035
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Hazen Price holds the role of Mechanical Engineering at Department of Labor based in Sandy, Utah. In 2024, their total compensation was $134,419. Their pay grade is 14.

Russell Stackpole

Mechanical Engineering/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$131,864

Sub-department: Mine Safety and Health Administration
Base pay: $131,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,864
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Triadelphia
Work county: Ohio
Work state: West Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $131,864
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 542630069
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Russell Stackpole is a Mechanical Engineering at Department of Labor based in Triadelphia, West Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $131,864. They are classified at grade 13.

Ryan Stephan

Mechanical Engineering/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$121,610

Sub-department: Mine Safety and Health Administration
Base pay: $121,171
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $439
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,610
Pay grade: 13
Work city: South Park
Work county: Allegheny
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,171
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 427912003
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Labor, Ryan Stephan serves as a Mechanical Engineering based in South Park, Pennsylvania. Their 2024 pay totaled $121,610. They are classified at grade 13.

Sarah Dragonetti

Mechanical Engineering/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$121,171

Sub-department: Mine Safety and Health Administration
Base pay: $121,171
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,171
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Triadelphia
Work county: Ohio
Work state: West Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,171
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 542630069
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sarah Dragonetti holds the role of Mechanical Engineering at Department of Labor based in Triadelphia, West Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $121,171. Their pay grade is 13.

Michael Shaughnessy

Mechanical Engineering/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$116,879

Sub-department: Mine Safety and Health Administration
Base pay: $116,879
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,879
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Triadelphia
Work county: Ohio
Work state: West Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $116,879
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 542630069
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Shaughnessy is a Mechanical Engineering at Department of Labor based in Triadelphia, West Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $116,879. They are classified at grade 12.

Logan Dobrovich

Mechanical Engineering/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$104,893

Sub-department: Mine Safety and Health Administration
Base pay: $104,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,893
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Triadelphia
Work county: Ohio
Work state: West Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $104,893
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,846
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 542630069
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Logan Dobrovich works as a Mechanical Engineering for Department of Labor based in Triadelphia, West Virginia. Logan earned $104,893 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Matthew Pezze

Mechanical Engineering/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$99,338

Sub-department: Mine Safety and Health Administration
Base pay: $98,899
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $439
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,338
Pay grade: 12
Work city: South Park
Work county: Allegheny
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,899
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,884
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 427912003
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Matthew Pezze holds the role of Mechanical Engineering at Department of Labor based in South Park, Pennsylvania. In 2024, their total compensation was $99,338. Their pay grade is 12.

Mark Kvitkovich

Mechanical Engineering/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$98,899

Sub-department: Mine Safety and Health Administration
Base pay: $98,899
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,899
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Triadelphia
Work county: Ohio
Work state: West Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,899
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,884
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 542630069
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mark Kvitkovich works as a Mechanical Engineering for Department of Labor based in Triadelphia, West Virginia. Mark earned $98,899 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Davin Sweeney

Mechanical Engineering/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$75,013

Sub-department: Mine Safety and Health Administration
Base pay: $75,013
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,013
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Triadelphia
Work county: Ohio
Work state: West Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,013
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 542630069
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Davin Sweeney holds the role of Mechanical Engineering at Department of Labor based in Triadelphia, West Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $75,013. Their pay grade is 11.

Jennifer Okpala

Mechanical Engineering/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$75,013

Sub-department: Mine Safety and Health Administration
Base pay: $75,013
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,013
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Triadelphia
Work county: Ohio
Work state: West Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,013
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 542630069
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jennifer Okpala holds the role of Mechanical Engineering at Department of Labor based in Triadelphia, West Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $75,013. Their pay grade is 11.

Zachary Allen

Mechanical Engineering/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$75,013

Sub-department: Mine Safety and Health Administration
Base pay: $75,013
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,013
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Triadelphia
Work county: Ohio
Work state: West Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,013
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 542630069
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Zachary Allen holds the role of Mechanical Engineering at Department of Labor based in Triadelphia, West Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $75,013. Their pay grade is 11.

Alexis Argirakis

Mechanical Engineering/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$66,731

Sub-department: Mine Safety and Health Administration
Base pay: $66,731
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,731
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Triadelphia
Work county: Ohio
Work state: West Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $66,731
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,332
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 542630069
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Alexis Argirakis holds the role of Mechanical Engineering at Department of Labor based in Triadelphia, West Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $66,731. Their pay grade is 09.