U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of State / Engineering Technical

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Engineering Technical at Department of State, U.S. Federal Government

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

22 employees hold this title in Department of State. Median total compensation for the role is $133,553, below the department median of $138,024.

Employees: 22
Total payroll: $2.9M
Role median: $133,553
Agency median: $138,024
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$169,437+

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How total compensation varies among the 22 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)

Engineering Technical is held in 26 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of State, the median of $133,553 ranks #2 of 26.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Securities and Exchange Commission

$225,914 · 1

National Transportation Safety Board

$133,142 · 1

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

$126,313 · 1

General Services Administration

$121,761 · 86

Smithsonian Institution

$115,434 · 76

Department of Treasury

$111,463 · 15

Department of Energy

$110,253 · 39

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

$108,209 · 389

Internat Boundary Commission United States and Canada

$107,411 · 4

Nat Archives and Records Administration

$105,829 · 3

Department of Commerce

$102,864 · 181

Department of Homeland Security

$100,403 · 108

Median total compensation for the Engineering Technical 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 State

Accounting 125
Administration and Office Support Student Trainee 279
Administrative Officer 270
Architecture 62
Audiovisual Production 30
Auditing 83
Budget Analysis 369
Building Management 54
Civil Engineering 19
Contracting 332
Data Science Series 36
Distribution Facilities & Storage Management 20
Economist 18
Electrical Engineering 22
Emergency Management Specialist 48
Equal Employment Opportunity 23
Financial Administration and Program 262
Fire Protection and Prevention 22
Foreign Affairs 3,382
General Arts and Information 22
General Attorney 367
General Business and Industry 81
General Education and Training 152
General Engineering 111
General Physical Science 23
Government Information Specialist 93
Grants Management 101
History 48
Human Resources Management 590
Industrial Hygiene 26
Information Technology Management 1,149
Instructional Systems 30
Interior Design 33
Language Specialist 46
Legal Occupations Student Trainee 22
Logistics Management 69
Management and Program Analysis 1,889
Mechanical Engineering 28
Medical Officer 18
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 1,417
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 54
Nurse 53
Paralegal Specialist 25
Passport and Visa Examining 2,412
Program Management 166
Public Affairs 297
Public Health Program Specialist 58
Realty 34
Records and Information Management 45
Secretary 94
Security Administration 409
Social Science 21
Social Science Student Trainee 66
Supply Program Management 17
Support Services Administration 165
Telecommunications 38
Traffic Management 65
Training Instruction 284
Writing and Editing 55

Record list

Employees with this title

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Christian Pierson

Engineering Technical/Department of State

2026 total comp

$177,497

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $177,497
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,497
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,497
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,520
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0802

At Department of State, Christian Pierson serves as a Engineering Technical based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $177,497. They are classified at grade 14.

Derek Vanderhyde

Engineering Technical/Department of State

2026 total comp

$158,306

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $158,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,306
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Rosslyn
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Phillip

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,306
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,192
Duty Station Code: 512128013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0802

Derek Vanderhyde works as a Engineering Technical for Department of State based in Rosslyn, Virginia. Derek earned $158,306 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Jeffrey Berthiaume

Engineering Technical/Department of State

2025 total comp

$156,755

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $156,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,755
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Arlington
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Allen

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $156,755
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $117,034
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0802

Jeffrey Berthiaume works as a Engineering Technical for Department of State based in Arlington, Virginia. Jeffrey earned $156,755 in 2025. Their pay grade is 13.

Brian Jarvis

Engineering Technical/Department of State

2026 total comp

$156,715

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $156,715
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,715
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Hooksett
Work state: New Hampshire
Middle name: Lloyd

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $156,715
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 330236013
Duty Station State: NH
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0802

Brian Jarvis works as a Engineering Technical for Department of State based in Hooksett, New Hampshire. Brian earned $156,715 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Jason Zabrocki

Engineering Technical/Department of State

2026 total comp

$154,263

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $154,263
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,263
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Arlington
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: David

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,263
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,173
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0802

At Department of State, Jason Zabrocki serves as a Engineering Technical based in Arlington, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $154,263. They are classified at grade 13.

Matthew Luck

Engineering Technical/Department of State

2026 total comp

$150,203

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $150,203
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,203
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Arlington
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: John

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,203
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,142
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0802

Matthew Luck is a Engineering Technical at Department of State based in Arlington, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $150,203. They are classified at grade 13.

Keith Lynn

Engineering Technical/Department of State

2026 total comp

$150,203

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $150,203
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,203
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,203
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,142
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0802

Keith Lynn works as a Engineering Technical for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. Keith earned $150,203 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Gerardson Nozea

Engineering Technical/Department of State

2025 total comp

$148,716

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $148,716
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,716
Pay grade: 13
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,716
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,032
Duty Station Code: 510000013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0802

Gerardson Nozea works as a Engineering Technical for Department of State based in Virginia. Gerardson earned $148,716 in 2025. Their pay grade is 13.

Lamont Burton

Engineering Technical/Department of State

2026 total comp

$133,964

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $133,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,964
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,964
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0802

At Department of State, Lamont Burton serves as a Engineering Technical based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,964. They are classified at grade 13.

David Cook

Engineering Technical/Department of State

2026 total comp

$133,964

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $133,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,964
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Carl

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,964
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0802

David Cook holds the role of Engineering Technical at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,964. Their pay grade is 13.

Michael Reid

Engineering Technical/Department of State

2026 total comp

$133,964

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $133,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,964
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Arlington
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Scott

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,964
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0802

At Department of State, Michael Reid serves as a Engineering Technical based in Arlington, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,964. They are classified at grade 13.

Nathan Mackall

Engineering Technical/Department of State

2026 total comp

$133,142

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $133,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,142
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,142
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0802

Nathan Mackall works as a Engineering Technical for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. Nathan earned $133,142 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Christerfer Smith

Engineering Technical/Department of State

2026 total comp

$133,142

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $133,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,142
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Bruce

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,142
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0802

Christerfer Smith holds the role of Engineering Technical at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,142. Their pay grade is 12.

Larry Hurt

Engineering Technical/Department of State

2025 total comp

$132,638

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $132,638
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,638
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Arlington
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Bryan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $132,638
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,028
Duty Station Code: 510100013
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0802

Larry Hurt is a Engineering Technical at Department of State based in Arlington, Virginia. 2025 total compensation came to $132,638. They are classified at grade 13.

Del Heffron

Engineering Technical/Department of State

2026 total comp

$129,143

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $129,143
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,143
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Yale
Work state: Michigan
Middle name: Michael

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,143
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 265320147
Duty Station State: MI
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0802

Del Heffron holds the role of Engineering Technical at Department of State based in Yale, Michigan. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,143. Their pay grade is 13.

Edward Helou

Engineering Technical/Department of State

2026 total comp

$129,013

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $129,013
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,013
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Reading
Work state: Pennsylvania
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,013
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 426900011
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0802

Edward Helou works as a Engineering Technical for Department of State based in Reading, Pennsylvania. Edward earned $129,013 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Christopher Simon

Engineering Technical/Department of State

2026 total comp

$128,585

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $128,585
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,585
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Winchester
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: Gregory

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,585
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,987
Duty Station Code: 251503017
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0802

Christopher Simon is a Engineering Technical at Department of State based in Winchester, Massachusetts. 2026 total compensation came to $128,585. They are classified at grade 13.

Terry Logue

Engineering Technical/Department of State

2026 total comp

$124,692

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $124,692
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,692
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Fort Lauderdale
Work state: Florida
Middle name: Allan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,692
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 121050011
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0802

At Department of State, Terry Logue serves as a Engineering Technical based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,692. They are classified at grade 13.

Clayton Macdonald

Engineering Technical/Department of State

2026 total comp

$115,049

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $115,049
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,049
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Chandler
Work state: Arizona
Middle name: Alexander

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $115,049
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,956
Duty Station Code: 040080013
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0802

Clayton Macdonald is a Engineering Technical at Department of State based in Chandler, Arizona. 2026 total compensation came to $115,049. They are classified at grade 13.

Nathanael Hendry

Engineering Technical/Department of State

2026 total comp

$113,533

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $113,533
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,533
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Minot
Work state: North Dakota
Middle name: Larry

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $113,533
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,987
Duty Station Code: 382170101
Duty Station State: ND
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0802

Nathanael Hendry works as a Engineering Technical for Department of State based in Minot, North Dakota. Nathanael earned $113,533 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Nestor Cerami

Engineering Technical/Department of State

2026 total comp

$103,136

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $103,136
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,136
Pay grade: 12
Work city: London
Work state: No Data Reported
Middle name: Gabriel

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $103,136
Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,110
Duty Station Code: UK5600000
Duty Station State: NDR
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0802

Nestor Cerami is a Engineering Technical at Department of State based in London, No Data Reported. 2026 total compensation came to $103,136. They are classified at grade 12.

Reece Lumsden

Engineering Technical/Department of State

2026 total comp

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Hugh

Source-specific fields

Agency Code (OPM): ST
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): ST00
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0802
Pay Plan: Expert (5 U.S.C. 3109)
Pay Plan (OPM): ED

At Department of State, Reece Lumsden serves as a Engineering Technical based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $0. They are classified at grade 00.