Physical Science Student Trainee at Department of Transportation, U.S. Federal Government

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

1 employee holds this title in Department of Transportation. Median total compensation for the role is $48,628, below the department median of $141,836.

Employees: 1
Total payroll: $48.6K
Role median: $48,628
Agency median: $141,836
Comparison: Below

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

Physical Science Student Trainee is held in 8 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Transportation, the median of $48,628 ranks #4 of 8.

Highest-paying departments for this role

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

$68,405 · 13

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$61,193 · 5

Department of Energy

$55,326 · 2

Environmental Protection Agency

$42,588 · 44

Department of Interior

$41,115 · 156

Department of Commerce

$40,296 · 42

Department of Agriculture

$37,432 · 24

Median total compensation for the Physical Science Student Trainee 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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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

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Employees with this title

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Chandler Zuck

Physical Science Student Trainee/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$48,628

Sub-department: Federal Aviation Administration
Base pay: $48,628
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,628
Pay grade: B
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Kyle

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $48,628
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD03
Basic Pay (before locality): $36,306
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1399

Chandler Zuck holds the role of Physical Science Student Trainee at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,628. Their pay grade is B.