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

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

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

5 employees hold this title in Department of Transportation. Median total compensation for the role is $121,198, below the department median of $141,836.

Employees: 5
Total payroll: $599.7K
Role median: $121,198
Agency median: $141,836
Comparison: Below

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

Physics is held in 14 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Transportation, the median of $121,198 ranks #12 of 14.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Agriculture

$233,950 · 1

National Science Foundation

$213,900 · 7

Smithsonian Institution

$200,196 · 6

Department of Energy

$196,200 · 46

Department of Health and Human Services

$187,093 · 133

Department of Commerce

$186,872 · 462

Department of Homeland Security

$182,801 · 2

Department of Interior

$170,036 · 1

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$164,205 · 3

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

$163,267 · 106

Department of Veterans Affairs

$158,062 · 9

Environmental Protection Agency

$110,256 · 6

Median total compensation for the Physics 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 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

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Kimani Stancil

Physics/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$142,770

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $142,770
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,770
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Kings Point
Work state: New York
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,770
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $142,770
Duty Station Code: 363050059
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1310

Kimani Stancil works as a Physics for Department of Transportation based in Kings Point, New York. Kimani earned $142,770 in 2026. Their pay grade is 00.

Nathaniel Cooper

Physics/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$126,592

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $126,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,592
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Kings Point
Work state: New York
Middle name: J.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,592
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $126,592
Duty Station Code: 363050059
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1310

Nathaniel Cooper is a Physics at Department of Transportation based in Kings Point, New York. 2026 total compensation came to $126,592. They are classified at grade 00.

Peter Eckstein

Physics/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$121,198

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $121,198
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,198
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Kings Point
Work state: New York
Middle name: Alan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,198
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,198
Duty Station Code: 363050059
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1310

At Department of Transportation, Peter Eckstein serves as a Physics based in Kings Point, New York. Their 2026 pay totaled $121,198. They are classified at grade 00.

Stephen Mulware

Physics/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$118,501

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $118,501
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,501
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Kings Point
Work state: New York
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $118,501
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,501
Duty Station Code: 363050059
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1310

Stephen Mulware holds the role of Physics at Department of Transportation based in Kings Point, New York. In 2026, their total compensation was $118,501. Their pay grade is 00.

Daniel Richford

Physics/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$90,679

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $90,679
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,679
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Kings Point
Work state: New York
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $90,679
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $90,679
Duty Station Code: 363050059
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1310

At Department of Transportation, Daniel Richford serves as a Physics based in Kings Point, New York. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,679. They are classified at grade 00.