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

Job-title file

Meteorology

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

21 employees hold this title in Department of Transportation. Median total compensation for the role is $168,362, above the department median of $137,624.

Employees: 21
Total payroll: $3.4M
Role median: $168,362
Agency median: $137,624
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$97,398$222,981+

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

Meteorology pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Atmospheric and Space Scientists — about 10,000 people — is $99,070. Department of Transportation pays a median base salary of $168,362 for this role, 70% above that figure — above the 90th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Transportation sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$53,060

$73,350

$99,070

$129,960

$161,890

Department of Transportation median · $168,362

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

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Transportation is $168,362, 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)

Meteorology is held in 11 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Transportation, the median of $168,362 ranks #2 of 11.

Highest-paying departments for this role

National Science Foundation

$204,000 · 1

National Transportation Safety Board

$165,768 · 3

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$162,629 · 3

Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

$151,719 · 21

Environmental Protection Agency

$145,109 · 2

Department of Energy

$136,434 · 4

Department of Homeland Security

$130,956 · 4

Department of Commerce

$119,430 · 2,411

Department of Interior

$118,782 · 19

Department of Agriculture

$116,849 · 25

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

Record list

Employees with this title

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Randall Bass

Meteorology/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$231,987

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $221,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,087
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $231,987
Pay grade: K
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $221,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $169,378
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): FV

Randall Bass is a Meteorology at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $231,987. They are classified at grade K.

Victor Passetti

Meteorology/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$209,472

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $209,472
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $209,472
Pay grade: K
Work city: Atlantic City
Work county: Atlantic
Work state: New Jersey

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $209,472
Basic Pay (before locality): $162,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 340090001
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): FV

Victor Passetti works as a Meteorology for Department of Transportation based in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Victor earned $209,472 in 2024. Their pay grade is K.

Tammy Flowe

Meteorology/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$196,357

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $193,796
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,561
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,357
Pay grade: K
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $193,796
Basic Pay (before locality): $145,427
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): FV

Tammy Flowe holds the role of Meteorology at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $196,357. Their pay grade is K.

Brandon Smith

Meteorology/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$192,305

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $189,796
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,509
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $192,305
Pay grade: K
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $189,796
Basic Pay (before locality): $142,425
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): FV

Brandon Smith is a Meteorology at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $192,305. They are classified at grade K.

Karen Shelton-Mur

Meteorology/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$192,090

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $192,090
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $192,090
Pay grade: K
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $192,090
Basic Pay (before locality): $144,147
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): FV

Karen Shelton-Mur works as a Meteorology for Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Karen earned $192,090 in 2024. Their pay grade is K.

Jason Baker

Meteorology/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$178,986

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $178,986
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $178,986
Pay grade: J
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $178,986
Basic Pay (before locality): $134,313
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): FV

Jason Baker holds the role of Meteorology at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $178,986. Their pay grade is J.

Michael Murphy

Meteorology/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$178,547

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $178,547
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $178,547
Pay grade: J
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $178,547
Basic Pay (before locality): $133,984
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): FV

Michael Murphy works as a Meteorology for Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Michael earned $178,547 in 2024. Their pay grade is J.

Douglas Murphy

Meteorology/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$173,431

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $173,431
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $173,431
Pay grade: J
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $173,431
Basic Pay (before locality): $130,145
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): FV

At Department of Transportation, Douglas Murphy serves as a Meteorology based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $173,431. They are classified at grade J.

Peter Smith

Meteorology/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$170,688

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $168,362
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,326
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,688
Pay grade: J
Work city: Oklahoma City
Work county: Oklahoma
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $168,362
Basic Pay (before locality): $144,121
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 403550109
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): FV

At Department of Transportation, Peter Smith serves as a Meteorology based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Their 2024 pay totaled $170,688. They are classified at grade J.

Paul Biron

Meteorology/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$168,362

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $168,362
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $168,362
Pay grade: J
Work city: Oklahoma City
Work county: Oklahoma
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $168,362
Basic Pay (before locality): $144,121
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 403550109
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): FV

Paul Biron works as a Meteorology for Department of Transportation based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Paul earned $168,362 in 2024. Their pay grade is J.

Ronald Schudalla

Meteorology/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$168,362

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $168,362
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $168,362
Pay grade: J
Work city: Oklahoma City
Work county: Oklahoma
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $168,362
Basic Pay (before locality): $144,121
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 403550109
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): FV

Ronald Schudalla is a Meteorology at Department of Transportation based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 2024 total compensation came to $168,362. They are classified at grade J.

Joel Siegel

Meteorology/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$163,745

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $163,745
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,745
Pay grade: J
Work city: Minneapolis
Work county: Hennepin
Work state: Minnesota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,745
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,781
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 274760053
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): FV

Joel Siegel holds the role of Meteorology at Department of Transportation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In 2024, their total compensation was $163,745. Their pay grade is J.

Steven Maciejewski

Meteorology/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$163,598

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $163,598
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,598
Pay grade: J
Work city: Atlantic City
Work county: Atlantic
Work state: New Jersey

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,598
Basic Pay (before locality): $127,264
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 340090001
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): FV

At Department of Transportation, Steven Maciejewski serves as a Meteorology based in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Their 2024 pay totaled $163,598. They are classified at grade J.

Linda Smith

Meteorology/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$151,866

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $151,866
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,866
Pay grade: J
Work city: Oklahoma City
Work county: Oklahoma
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $151,866
Basic Pay (before locality): $130,000
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 403550109
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): FV

Linda Smith works as a Meteorology for Department of Transportation based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Linda earned $151,866 in 2024. Their pay grade is J.

Ian Bergstrom

Meteorology/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$142,572

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $142,572
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,572
Pay grade: J
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,572
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,988
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): FV

At Department of Transportation, Ian Bergstrom serves as a Meteorology based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $142,572. They are classified at grade J.

Stephanie Divito

Meteorology/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$139,538

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $139,538
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,538
Pay grade: J
Work city: Atlantic City
Work county: Atlantic
Work state: New Jersey

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $139,538
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,548
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 340090001
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): FV

Stephanie Divito works as a Meteorology for Department of Transportation based in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Stephanie earned $139,538 in 2024. Their pay grade is J.

Christopher Turner

Meteorology/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$136,343

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $136,343
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,343
Pay grade: I
Work city: Oklahoma City
Work county: Oklahoma
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $136,343
Basic Pay (before locality): $116,712
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 403550109
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): FV

Christopher Turner holds the role of Meteorology at Department of Transportation based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In 2024, their total compensation was $136,343. Their pay grade is I.

Aaron Tuttle

Meteorology/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$124,700

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $124,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,700
Pay grade: I
Work city: Oklahoma City
Work county: Oklahoma
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,700
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,745
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 403550109
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): FV

Aaron Tuttle is a Meteorology at Department of Transportation based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 2024 total compensation came to $124,700. They are classified at grade I.

Rebecca Kotten

Meteorology/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$121,653

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $121,653
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,653
Pay grade: I
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,653
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,290
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): FV

Rebecca Kotten works as a Meteorology for Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Rebecca earned $121,653 in 2024. Their pay grade is I.

Rebecca Murguia

Meteorology/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$104,976

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $104,976
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,976
Pay grade: G
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $104,976
Basic Pay (before locality): $78,775
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): FV

Rebecca Murguia holds the role of Meteorology at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $104,976. Their pay grade is G.

Samantha Carlson

Meteorology/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$97,398

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $97,398
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,398
Pay grade: H
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,398
Basic Pay (before locality): $73,089
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340
Pay Plan (OPM): FV

Samantha Carlson works as a Meteorology for Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Samantha earned $97,398 in 2024. Their pay grade is H.