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

Job-title file

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

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

24 employees hold this title in Department of Transportation. Median total compensation for the role is $174,669, above the department median of $141,836.

Employees: 24
Total payroll: $4.1M
Role median: $174,669
Agency median: $141,836
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$105,458$223,425+

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

How total compensation varies among the 24 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 $173,292 for this role, 75% 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 · $173,292

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 $174,669, 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 $174,669 ranks #3 of 11.

Highest-paying departments for this role

National Science Foundation

$214,025 · 1

Environmental Protection Agency

$175,558 · 3

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$174,156 · 5

National Transportation Safety Board

$163,514 · 5

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

$158,906 · 19

Department of Energy

$146,075 · 7

Department of Homeland Security

$136,199 · 6

Department of Commerce

$125,302 · 2,615

Department of Interior

$123,812 · 21

Department of Agriculture

$122,521 · 28

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.

Same department

Other job titles in Department of Transportation

Accounting 267
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

Page 1

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 state: District of Columbia
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $221,900
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $169,378
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

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

$213,374

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $212,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $213,374
Pay grade: K
Work city: Atlantic City
Work state: New Jersey
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $212,824
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $165,557
Duty Station Code: 340090001
Duty Station State: NJ
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

Victor Passetti works as a Meteorology for Department of Transportation based in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Victor earned $213,374 in 2024. Their pay grade is K.

Karen Sheltonmur

Meteorology/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$207,987

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $207,987
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $207,987
Pay grade: K
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $207,987
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,284
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

Karen Sheltonmur holds the role of Meteorology at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $207,987. Their pay grade is K.

Tammy Flowe

Meteorology/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$207,682

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $203,550
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,132
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $207,682
Pay grade: K
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $203,550
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,971
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

Tammy Flowe holds the role of Meteorology at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2025, their total compensation was $207,682. Their pay grade is K.

Brandon Smith

Meteorology/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$207,460

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $204,691
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,769
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $207,460
Pay grade: K
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $204,691
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $152,823
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

Brandon Smith is a Meteorology at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $207,460. They are classified at grade K.

Karen Shelton-Mur

Meteorology/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$205,678

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $202,686
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,992
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $205,678
Pay grade: K
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $202,686
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,326
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

Karen Shelton-Mur works as a Meteorology for Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Karen earned $205,678 in 2025. Their pay grade is K.

Douglas Murphy

Meteorology/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$197,174

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $197,174
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,174
Pay grade: J
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,174
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,211
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

At Department of Transportation, Douglas Murphy serves as a Meteorology based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,174. They are classified at grade J.

Jason Baker

Meteorology/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$193,800

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $193,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $193,800
Pay grade: J
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Michael

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $193,800
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $144,692
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

Jason Baker holds the role of Meteorology at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $193,800. Their pay grade is J.

Roland Nunez

Meteorology/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$187,462

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $187,462
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,462
Pay grade: J
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,462
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,960
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 40
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

At Department of Transportation, Roland Nunez serves as a Meteorology based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $187,462. They are classified at grade J.

Steven Maciejewski

Meteorology/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$176,841

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $176,841
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,841
Pay grade: J
Work city: Atlantic City
Work state: New Jersey

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $176,841
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $137,097
Duty Station Code: 340090001
Duty Station State: NJ
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

At Department of Transportation, Steven Maciejewski serves as a Meteorology based in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Their 2026 pay totaled $176,841. They are classified at grade J.

Paul Biron

Meteorology/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$174,669

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $173,292
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,377
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $174,669
Pay grade: J
Work city: Oklahoma City
Work state: Oklahoma
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $173,292
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $148,037
Duty Station Code: 403550109
Duty Station State: OK
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

Paul Biron works as a Meteorology for Department of Transportation based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Paul earned $174,669 in 2026. Their pay grade is J.

Ronald Schudalla

Meteorology/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$174,669

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $173,292
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,377
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $174,669
Pay grade: J
Work city: Oklahoma City
Work state: Oklahoma
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $173,292
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $148,037
Duty Station Code: 403550109
Duty Station State: OK
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

Ronald Schudalla is a Meteorology at Department of Transportation based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 2026 total compensation came to $174,669. They are classified at grade J.

Peter Smith

Meteorology/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$174,669

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $173,292
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,377
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $174,669
Pay grade: J
Work city: Oklahoma City
Work state: Oklahoma
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $173,292
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $148,037
Duty Station Code: 403550109
Duty Station State: OK
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

At Department of Transportation, Peter Smith serves as a Meteorology based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Their 2026 pay totaled $174,669. They are classified at grade J.

Joel Siegel

Meteorology/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$162,399

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $162,399
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,399
Pay grade: J
Work city: Oklahoma City
Work state: Oklahoma
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,399
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,731
Duty Station Code: 403550109
Duty Station State: OK
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

Joel Siegel holds the role of Meteorology at Department of Transportation based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In 2026, their total compensation was $162,399. Their pay grade is J.

Linda Smith

Meteorology/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$160,110

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $160,110
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,110
Pay grade: J
Work city: Oklahoma City
Work state: Oklahoma
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $160,110
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,776
Duty Station Code: 403550109
Duty Station State: OK
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

Linda Smith works as a Meteorology for Department of Transportation based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Linda earned $160,110 in 2026. Their pay grade is J.

Ian Bergstrom

Meteorology/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$152,658

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $150,437
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,221
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,658
Pay grade: J
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,437
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,317
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

At Department of Transportation, Ian Bergstrom serves as a Meteorology based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2025 pay totaled $152,658. They are classified at grade J.

Christopher Turner

Meteorology/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$150,902

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $150,902
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,902
Pay grade: J
Work city: Oklahoma City
Work state: Oklahoma
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,902
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,910
Duty Station Code: 403550109
Duty Station State: OK
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

Christopher Turner holds the role of Meteorology at Department of Transportation based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In 2025, their total compensation was $150,902. Their pay grade is J.

Stephanie Divito

Meteorology/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$150,837

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $150,837
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,837
Pay grade: J
Work city: Atlantic City
Work state: New Jersey
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,837
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $116,937
Duty Station Code: 340090001
Duty Station State: NJ
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

Stephanie Divito works as a Meteorology for Department of Transportation based in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Stephanie earned $150,837 in 2026. Their pay grade is J.

Brian Hays

Meteorology/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$140,362

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $140,335
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $27
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,362
Pay grade: I
Work city: Oklahoma City
Work state: Oklahoma
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $140,335
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $119,883
Duty Station Code: 403550109
Duty Station State: OK
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

Brian Hays holds the role of Meteorology at Department of Transportation based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In 2026, their total compensation was $140,362. Their pay grade is I.

Rebecca Kotten

Meteorology/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$131,722

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $131,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,722
Pay grade: I
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $131,722
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $98,344
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

Rebecca Kotten works as a Meteorology for Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Rebecca earned $131,722 in 2026. Their pay grade is I.

Aaron Tuttle

Meteorology/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$130,271

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $130,271
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,271
Pay grade: I
Work city: Oklahoma City
Work state: Oklahoma
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $130,271
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,286
Duty Station Code: 403550109
Duty Station State: OK
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

Aaron Tuttle is a Meteorology at Department of Transportation based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 2026 total compensation came to $130,271. They are classified at grade I.

Daniel Bednar

Meteorology/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$126,497

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $124,657
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,840
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,497
Pay grade: I
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $124,657
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,069
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

Daniel Bednar works as a Meteorology for Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Daniel earned $126,497 in 2025. Their pay grade is I.

Rebecca Murguia

Meteorology/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$112,466

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $111,138
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,328
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,466
Pay grade: G
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Lillian Fuller

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $111,138
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $82,976
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

Rebecca Murguia holds the role of Meteorology at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,466. Their pay grade is G.

Samantha Watson

Meteorology/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$105,458

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $105,458
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,458
Pay grade: H
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Jeanne

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $105,458
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $78,735
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1340

Samantha Watson is a Meteorology at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $105,458. They are classified at grade H.