U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Labor / Operations Research

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Operations Research at Department of Labor, U.S. Federal Government

Collect and analyze data to inform decisions, produce reports, and identify trends.

9 employees hold this title in Department of Labor. Median total compensation for the role is $159,360, above the department median of $125,221.

Employees: 9
Total payroll: $1.4M
Role median: $159,360
Agency median: $125,221
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$115,922$190,062+

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How total compensation varies among the 9 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)

Operations Research is held in 27 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Labor, the median of $159,360 ranks #16 of 27.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Securities and Exchange Commission

$224,057 · 6

Environmental Protection Agency

$198,700 · 1

Department of Transportation

$187,093 · 231

Department of Treasury

$183,741 · 14

Department of Interior

$181,216 · 7

Surface Transportation Board

$176,835 · 2

Federal Maritime Commission

$175,394 · 1

General Services Administration

$169,128 · 26

Department of Health and Human Services

$167,941 · 155

Department of Commerce

$167,902 · 31

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

$167,753 · 42

Department of Justice

$166,478 · 7

Median total compensation for the Operations Research role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Other job titles in Department of Labor

Accounting 98
Administrative Law Judge 37
Administrative Officer 119
Apprenticeship and Training 61
Auditing 105
Budget Analysis 119
Chemistry 33
Civil Engineering 29
Claims Assistance and Examining 26
Contracting 117
Data Science Series 41
Economics Assistant 398
Economist 1,323
Electrical Engineering 27
Emergency Management Specialist 31
Employee Benefits Law 60
Equal Employment Opportunity 40
Equal Opportunity Compliance 50
Financial Administration and Program 159
General Arts and Information 30
General Attorney 637
General Business and Industry 61
General Engineering 53
General Health Science 34
General Physical Science 15
Government Information Specialist 70
Grants Management 77
Human Resources Management 303
Industrial Hygiene 348
Information Technology Management 841
International Relations 133
Invalid 91
Law Clerk 20
Legal Assistance 32
Management and Program Analysis 1,181
Management and Program Clerical and Assistance 17
Mathematical Statistics 106
Mechanical Engineering 17
Mine Safety and Health Inspection Series 1,062
Mining Engineering 17
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 1,598
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 136
Nurse 21
Paralegal Specialist 97
Physical Science Technician 30
Program Management 155
Public Affairs 26
Records and Information Management 14
Safety and Occupational Health Management 955
Safety Engineering 81
Secretary 46
Security Administration 38
Statistics 109
Support Services Administration 52
Training Instruction 44
Unemployment Insurance 100
Wage and Hour Investigation Series 1,154
Workers' Compensation Claims Examining 1,169
Workforce Development 259
Workforce Research and Analysis 74

Record list

Employees with this title

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Heather Atkins

Operations Research/Department of Labor

2026 total comp

$190,627

Sub-department: Office of the Inspector General
Base pay: $190,627
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,627
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Glendale
Work state: California
Middle name: Therese

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $190,627
Agency Code (OPM): DL
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DLIG
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 061430037
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Heather Atkins holds the role of Operations Research at Department of Labor based in Glendale, California. In 2026, their total compensation was $190,627. Their pay grade is 14.

Michael Frickel

Operations Research/Department of Labor

2026 total comp

$187,093

Sub-department: Office of the Inspector General
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,093
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Joseph

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): DL
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DLIG
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Michael Frickel is a Operations Research at Department of Labor based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $187,093. They are classified at grade 14.

Jeffrey Shin

Operations Research/Department of Labor

2025 total comp

$175,735

Sub-department: Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
Base pay: $175,735
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,735
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $175,735
Agency Code (OPM): DL
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DLOF
Basic Pay (before locality): $131,204
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Jeffrey Shin holds the role of Operations Research at Department of Labor based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2025, their total compensation was $175,735. Their pay grade is 14.

Michael Webb

Operations Research/Department of Labor

2026 total comp

$173,354

Sub-department: Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
Base pay: $172,604
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $173,354
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Pensacola
Work state: Florida
Middle name: Lawrence

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,604
Agency Code (OPM): DL
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DLOF
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,449
Duty Station Code: 122490033
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Michael Webb works as a Operations Research for Department of Labor based in Pensacola, Florida. Michael earned $173,354 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Tobias Cahoon

Operations Research/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$159,360

Sub-department: Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
Base pay: $158,860
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,360
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Jay
Work state: Florida
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,860
Agency Code (OPM): DL
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DLOF
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Duty Station Code: 121540113
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Tobias Cahoon works as a Operations Research for Department of Labor based in Jay, Florida. Tobias earned $159,360 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Daniel Calamari

Operations Research/Department of Labor

2026 total comp

$158,622

Sub-department: Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
Base pay: $158,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,622
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,322
Agency Code (OPM): DL
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DLOF
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Daniel Calamari holds the role of Operations Research at Department of Labor based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $158,622. Their pay grade is 13.

Hugh Markfield

Operations Research/Department of Labor

2026 total comp

$142,712

Sub-department: Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
Base pay: $142,412
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,712
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Denver
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,412
Agency Code (OPM): DL
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DLOF
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 080600031
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Hugh Markfield is a Operations Research at Department of Labor based in Denver, Colorado. 2026 total compensation came to $142,712. They are classified at grade 13.

Heath Richardson

Operations Research/Department of Labor

2025 total comp

$128,341

Sub-department: Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
Base pay: $128,341
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,341
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Williamsburg
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,341
Agency Code (OPM): DL
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DLOF
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,031
Duty Station Code: 512630830
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

Heath Richardson works as a Operations Research for Department of Labor based in Williamsburg, Virginia. Heath earned $128,341 in 2025. Their pay grade is 13.

Michelle Higginbotham

Operations Research/Department of Labor

2025 total comp

$115,922

Sub-department: Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
Base pay: $115,922
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,922
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Ruskin
Work state: Florida
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $115,922
Agency Code (OPM): DL
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): DLOF
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,028
Duty Station Code: 122675057
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1515

At Department of Labor, Michelle Higginbotham serves as a Operations Research based in Ruskin, Florida. Their 2025 pay totaled $115,922. They are classified at grade 13.