U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Transportation / Geology

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Geology at Department of Transportation, U.S. Federal Government

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

6 employees hold this title in Department of Transportation. Median total compensation for the role is $110,911, below the department median of $141,836.

Employees: 6
Total payroll: $669K
Role median: $110,911
Agency median: $141,836
Comparison: Below

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Geology is held in 11 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Transportation, the median of $110,911 ranks #10 of 11.

Highest-paying departments for this role

National Science Foundation

$213,400 · 7

Smithsonian Institution

$197,200 · 23

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$195,700 · 5

Environmental Protection Agency

$134,822 · 50

Department of Commerce

$134,452 · 1

Department of Energy

$129,904 · 12

Department of Health and Human Services

$124,720 · 5

Department of Interior

$122,631 · 859

Department of Labor

$121,345 · 5

Department of Agriculture

$96,975 · 167

Median total compensation for the Geology 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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Administration and Office Support Student Trainee 172
Administrative Officer 502
Aerospace Engineering 1,067
Air Traffic Assistance 222
Air Traffic Control 21,693
Aircraft Operation 121
Auditing 97
Aviation Safety 4,888
Budget Analysis 98
Civil Engineering 1,521
Community Planning 410
Computer Engineering 84
Computer Science 305
Contracting 570
Data Science Series 74
Economist 163
Electrical Engineering 215
Electronics Engineering 734
Electronics Technical 331
Engineering Technical 728
Environmental Protection Specialist 457
Equal Employment Opportunity 80
Equal Opportunity Compliance 103
Financial Administration and Program 605
Foreign Affairs 87
General Attorney 686
General Business and Industry 108
General Engineering 2,009
Government Information Specialist 83
Grants Management 116
Highway Safety 287
Human Resources Management 698
Information Technology Management 1,982
Instructional Systems 70
Legal Instruments Examining 144
Logistics Management 252
Maintenance Mechanic 97
Management and Program Analysis 3,701
Management and Program Clerical and Assistance 865
Mechanical Engineering 330
Medical Officer 91
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 2,283
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 429
Motor Carrier Safety 593
Navigational Information 483
Operations Research 231
Program Management 1,664
Psychology 133
Railroad Safety 550
Realty 116
Safety and Occupational Health Management 120
Security Administration 138
Technical Systems Program Manager 1,013
Technical Writing and Editing 66
Telecommunications 77
Transportation Industry Analysis 202
Transportation Specialist 7,812
Transportation Student Trainee 105
Writing and Editing 57

Record list

Employees with this title

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Mark Swank

Geology/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$145,268

Sub-department: Federal Highway Administration
Base pay: $145,268
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,268
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Vancouver
Work state: Washington
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,268
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD04
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,173
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350

At Department of Transportation, Mark Swank serves as a Geology based in Vancouver, Washington. Their 2026 pay totaled $145,268. They are classified at grade 13.

Evan Garich

Geology/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$130,775

Sub-department: Federal Highway Administration
Base pay: $129,775
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,775
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Vancouver
Work state: Washington
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,775
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD04
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350

At Department of Transportation, Evan Garich serves as a Geology based in Vancouver, Washington. Their 2024 pay totaled $130,775. They are classified at grade 13.

Nicholas Farny

Geology/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$115,733

Sub-department: Federal Highway Administration
Base pay: $115,733
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,733
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Vancouver
Work state: Washington
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $115,733
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD04
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,757
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350

At Department of Transportation, Nicholas Farny serves as a Geology based in Vancouver, Washington. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,733. They are classified at grade 12.

Orion George

Geology/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$106,088

Sub-department: Federal Highway Administration
Base pay: $106,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,088
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Vancouver
Work state: Washington
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $106,088
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD04
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,110
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350

Orion George is a Geology at Department of Transportation based in Vancouver, Washington. 2026 total compensation came to $106,088. They are classified at grade 12.

Christian Ortiz

Geology/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$88,818

Sub-department: Federal Highway Administration
Base pay: $88,818
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,818
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Lakewood
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,818
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD04
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,049
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350

Christian Ortiz works as a Geology for Department of Transportation based in Lakewood, Colorado. Christian earned $88,818 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

Michael Heck

Geology/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$82,323

Sub-department: Federal Highway Administration
Base pay: $82,323
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,323
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Vancouver
Work state: Washington
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,323
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD04
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,268
Duty Station Code: 532370011
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350

Michael Heck works as a Geology for Department of Transportation based in Vancouver, Washington. Michael earned $82,323 in 2025. Their pay grade is 11.