U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Labor / Physical Science Technician

Job-title file

Physical Science Technician

Operate, maintain, and repair equipment or facilities, performing skilled hands-on work.

21 employees hold this title in Department of Labor. Median total compensation for the role is $61,745, below the department median of $118,941.

Employees: 21
Total payroll: $1.3M
Role median: $61,745
Agency median: $118,941
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$55,562$76,356+

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

How total compensation varies among the 21 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

Physical Science Technician pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians — about 6,980 people — is $53,350. Department of Labor pays a median base salary of $61,745 for this role, 16% above that figure — about the 61st percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Labor sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$35,770

$44,850

$53,350

$72,110

$99,560

Department of Labor median · $61,745

The bar is the range of annual wages for Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians 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 $61,745, 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)

Physical Science Technician is held in 14 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Labor, the median of $61,745 ranks #13 of 14.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

$128,956 · 3

Department of Commerce

$113,566 · 124

Consumer Product Safety Commission

$107,590 · 2

Department of Treasury

$107,582 · 2

Department of Energy

$95,916 · 2

Department of Health and Human Services

$86,323 · 14

Government Printing Office

$85,845 · 2

Smithsonian Institution

$85,147 · 5

Environmental Protection Agency

$83,206 · 13

Department of Veterans Affairs

$75,538 · 4

Department of Interior

$63,865 · 118

Department of Agriculture

$63,335 · 228

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

Compare jurisdictions

Physical Science Technician beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $73,336 ranks #1 of 2. See Physical Science Technician across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Georgia

$35,704 · 8

Median total compensation for comparable Physical Science Technician roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Jeffrey Romine

Physical Science Technician/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$77,955

Sub-department: Mine Safety and Health Administration
Base pay: $77,955
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,955
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Beaver
Work county: Raleigh
Work state: West Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,955
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,731
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 540165081
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jeffrey Romine works as a Physical Science Technician for Department of Labor based in Beaver, West Virginia. Jeffrey earned $77,955 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

John Crawford

Physical Science Technician/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$73,958

Sub-department: Mine Safety and Health Administration
Base pay: $73,958
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,958
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Beaver
Work county: Raleigh
Work state: West Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $73,958
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,309
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 540165081
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

John Crawford is a Physical Science Technician at Department of Labor based in Beaver, West Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $73,958. They are classified at grade 09.

Derek Hall

Physical Science Technician/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$73,958

Sub-department: Mine Safety and Health Administration
Base pay: $73,958
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,958
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Beaver
Work county: Raleigh
Work state: West Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $73,958
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,309
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 540165081
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Labor, Derek Hall serves as a Physical Science Technician based in Beaver, West Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $73,958. They are classified at grade 09.

Thomas Mcginnis

Physical Science Technician/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$69,960

Sub-department: Mine Safety and Health Administration
Base pay: $69,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,960
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Beaver
Work county: Raleigh
Work state: West Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $69,960
Basic Pay (before locality): $59,887
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 540165081
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Labor, Thomas Mcginnis serves as a Physical Science Technician based in Beaver, West Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $69,960. They are classified at grade 09.

Jeffrey Hunt

Physical Science Technician/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$67,961

Sub-department: Mine Safety and Health Administration
Base pay: $67,961
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,961
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Beaver
Work county: Raleigh
Work state: West Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,961
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,176
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 540165081
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jeffrey Hunt is a Physical Science Technician at Department of Labor based in Beaver, West Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $67,961. They are classified at grade 09.

William Jarvie

Physical Science Technician/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$67,358

Sub-department: Mine Safety and Health Administration
Base pay: $67,358
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,358
Pay grade: 08
Work city: South Park
Work county: Allegheny
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,358
Basic Pay (before locality): $55,769
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 427912003
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

William Jarvie is a Physical Science Technician at Department of Labor based in South Park, Pennsylvania. 2024 total compensation came to $67,358. They are classified at grade 08.

Michael Williams

Physical Science Technician/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$64,328

Sub-department: Mine Safety and Health Administration
Base pay: $64,328
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,328
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Birmingham
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Alabama

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $64,328
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,557
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 010350073
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Williams holds the role of Physical Science Technician at Department of Labor based in Birmingham, Alabama. In 2024, their total compensation was $64,328. Their pay grade is 07.

Jonathan Cline

Physical Science Technician/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$63,733

Sub-department: Mine Safety and Health Administration
Base pay: $63,733
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,733
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Pineville
Work county: Wyoming
Work state: West Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,733
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,557
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 542140109
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Labor, Jonathan Cline serves as a Physical Science Technician based in Pineville, West Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $63,733. They are classified at grade 07.

Jeremiah Spicer

Physical Science Technician/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$63,733

Sub-department: Mine Safety and Health Administration
Base pay: $63,733
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,733
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Beaver
Work county: Raleigh
Work state: West Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,733
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,557
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 540165081
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jeremiah Spicer holds the role of Physical Science Technician at Department of Labor based in Beaver, West Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $63,733. Their pay grade is 07.

James Steininger

Physical Science Technician/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$62,099

Sub-department: Mine Safety and Health Administration
Base pay: $62,099
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,099
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Vincennes
Work county: Knox
Work state: Indiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $62,099
Basic Pay (before locality): $53,158
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 185030083
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Labor, James Steininger serves as a Physical Science Technician based in Vincennes, Indiana. Their 2024 pay totaled $62,099. They are classified at grade 07.

Marjorie Heckler

Physical Science Technician/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$61,745

Sub-department: Mine Safety and Health Administration
Base pay: $61,745
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,745
Pay grade: 08
Work city: South Park
Work county: Allegheny
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $61,745
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,122
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 427912003
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Marjorie Heckler holds the role of Physical Science Technician at Department of Labor based in South Park, Pennsylvania. In 2024, their total compensation was $61,745. Their pay grade is 08.

Kimberly Boyd

Physical Science Technician/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$60,465

Sub-department: Mine Safety and Health Administration
Base pay: $60,465
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,465
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Logan
Work county: Logan
Work state: West Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,465
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,759
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 541500045
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Labor, Kimberly Boyd serves as a Physical Science Technician based in Logan, West Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $60,465. They are classified at grade 07.

Michael Timperio

Physical Science Technician/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$60,465

Sub-department: Mine Safety and Health Administration
Base pay: $60,465
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,465
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Barbourville
Work county: Knox
Work state: Kentucky

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,465
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,759
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 210160121
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Labor, Michael Timperio serves as a Physical Science Technician based in Barbourville, Kentucky. Their 2024 pay totaled $60,465. They are classified at grade 07.

Gregory Bernero

Physical Science Technician/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$59,874

Sub-department: Mine Safety and Health Administration
Base pay: $59,874
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,874
Pay grade: 08
Work city: South Park
Work county: Allegheny
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $59,874
Basic Pay (before locality): $49,573
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 427912003
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Gregory Bernero works as a Physical Science Technician for Department of Labor based in South Park, Pennsylvania. Gregory earned $59,874 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.

Rose Thorne

Physical Science Technician/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$59,298

Sub-department: Mine Safety and Health Administration
Base pay: $59,298
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,298
Pay grade: 06
Work city: South Park
Work county: Allegheny
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $59,298
Basic Pay (before locality): $49,096
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 427912003
Length of Service (Years): 52
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rose Thorne is a Physical Science Technician at Department of Labor based in South Park, Pennsylvania. 2024 total compensation came to $59,298. They are classified at grade 06.

James Scottberg

Physical Science Technician/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$58,831

Sub-department: Mine Safety and Health Administration
Base pay: $58,831
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,831
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Madisonville
Work county: Hopkins
Work state: Kentucky

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,831
Basic Pay (before locality): $50,360
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 212150107
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

James Scottberg is a Physical Science Technician at Department of Labor based in Madisonville, Kentucky. 2024 total compensation came to $58,831. They are classified at grade 07.

Cherie Stein

Physical Science Technician/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$58,003

Sub-department: Mine Safety and Health Administration
Base pay: $58,003
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,003
Pay grade: 08
Work city: South Park
Work county: Allegheny
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,003
Basic Pay (before locality): $48,024
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 427912003
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Cherie Stein holds the role of Physical Science Technician at Department of Labor based in South Park, Pennsylvania. In 2024, their total compensation was $58,003. Their pay grade is 08.

Clyde Porter

Physical Science Technician/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$57,354

Sub-department: Mine Safety and Health Administration
Base pay: $57,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,354
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Prestonsburg
Work county: Floyd
Work state: Kentucky

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $57,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $49,096
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 212670071
Length of Service (Years): 39
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Clyde Porter is a Physical Science Technician at Department of Labor based in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. 2024 total compensation came to $57,354. They are classified at grade 06.

Kevin Brown

Physical Science Technician/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$57,196

Sub-department: Mine Safety and Health Administration
Base pay: $57,196
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,196
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Pikeville
Work county: Pike
Work state: Kentucky

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $57,196
Basic Pay (before locality): $48,961
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 212640195
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kevin Brown works as a Physical Science Technician for Department of Labor based in Pikeville, Kentucky. Kevin earned $57,196 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

Joseph Kraynak

Physical Science Technician/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$56,133

Sub-department: Mine Safety and Health Administration
Base pay: $56,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,133
Pay grade: 08
Work city: South Park
Work county: Allegheny
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $56,133
Basic Pay (before locality): $46,475
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 427912003
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Joseph Kraynak is a Physical Science Technician at Department of Labor based in South Park, Pennsylvania. 2024 total compensation came to $56,133. They are classified at grade 08.

Brandon Mikalik

Physical Science Technician/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$55,562

Sub-department: Mine Safety and Health Administration
Base pay: $55,562
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,562
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Morgantown
Work county: Monongalia
Work state: West Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $55,562
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,562
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 541840061
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1311
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Labor, Brandon Mikalik serves as a Physical Science Technician based in Morgantown, West Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $55,562. They are classified at grade 07.