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

Job-title file

Trade Specialist

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

19 employees hold this title in Department of Transportation. Median total compensation for the role is $129,019, below the department median of $141,836.

Employees: 19
Total payroll: $2.6M
Role median: $129,019
Agency median: $141,836
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$82,764$195,292+

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

How total compensation varies among the 19 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

Trade Specialist pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists — about 899,580 people — is $78,760. Department of Transportation pays a median base salary of $128,619 for this role, 63% above that figure — about the 81st percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Transportation sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$43,390

$58,350

$78,760

$108,310

$155,480

Department of Transportation median · $128,619

The bar is the range of annual wages for Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 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 $129,019, 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)

Trade Specialist is held in 7 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Transportation, the median of $129,019 ranks #6 of 7.

Highest-paying departments for this role

United States Agency for International Development

$192,107 · 2

Small Business Administration

$180,484 · 1

Department of Agriculture

$151,953 · 109

Department of Commerce

$146,742 · 609

Trade and Development Agency

$140,677 · 27

United States International Trade Commission

$77,685 · 6

Median total compensation for the Trade Specialist 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

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Lisa Burley

Trade Specialist/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $160,088
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140

Lisa Burley works as a Trade Specialist for Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Lisa earned $197,200 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Rebecca Yackley

Trade Specialist/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Spruill

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD06
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 42
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140

Rebecca Yackley works as a Trade Specialist for Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Rebecca earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Michael Hokana

Trade Specialist/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,216
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 41
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140

Michael Hokana works as a Trade Specialist for Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Michael earned $181,216 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Gregory Stitz

Trade Specialist/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$166,236

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $166,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $166,236
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $166,236
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $124,112
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140

Gregory Stitz works as a Trade Specialist for Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Gregory earned $166,236 in 2025. Their pay grade is 14.

Peter Hirthe

Trade Specialist/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$159,877

Sub-department: Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
Base pay: $159,877
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,877
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Milwaukee
Work state: Wisconsin
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $159,877
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD06
Basic Pay (before locality): $130,597
Duty Station Code: 553100079
Duty Station State: WI
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140

Peter Hirthe works as a Trade Specialist for Department of Transportation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Peter earned $159,877 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Lance Murray

Trade Specialist/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$158,322

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $158,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,322
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,322
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140

Lance Murray works as a Trade Specialist for Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Lance earned $158,322 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

James Mead

Trade Specialist/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$149,422

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $149,422
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,422
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $149,422
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140

James Mead is a Trade Specialist at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $149,422. They are classified at grade 13.

Matthew Duggan

Trade Specialist/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$148,689

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $148,689
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,689
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,689
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140

Matthew Duggan is a Trade Specialist at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $148,689. They are classified at grade 14.

Stanley Schwitalla

Trade Specialist/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$143,913

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $143,913
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,913
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $143,913
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $107,446
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140

At Department of Transportation, Stanley Schwitalla serves as a Trade Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $143,913. They are classified at grade 14.

Maria Rechy Pereda

Trade Specialist/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$129,019

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $128,619
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,019
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,619
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,027
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140

Maria Rechy Pereda works as a Trade Specialist for Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Maria earned $129,019 in 2025. Their pay grade is 13.

Logan Hesse

Trade Specialist/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$121,894

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $121,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,894
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,894
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140

Logan Hesse works as a Trade Specialist for Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Logan earned $121,894 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Danielle Pierson

Trade Specialist/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$118,821

Sub-department: Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
Base pay: $118,821
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,821
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Misawa Afb
Work state: No Data Reported
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $118,821
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD06
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: JA4885000
Duty Station State: NDR
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140

At Department of Transportation, Danielle Pierson serves as a Trade Specialist based in Misawa Afb, No Data Reported. Their 2026 pay totaled $118,821. They are classified at grade 13.

Jazmine Jurkiewicz

Trade Specialist/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$115,021

Sub-department: Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
Base pay: $115,021
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,021
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Milwaukee
Work state: Wisconsin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $115,021
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD06
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,956
Duty Station Code: 553100079
Duty Station State: WI
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140

Jazmine Jurkiewicz works as a Trade Specialist for Department of Transportation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Jazmine earned $115,021 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Patricia Hagerty

Trade Specialist/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$105,829

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $105,829
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,829
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $105,829
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,012
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140

Patricia Hagerty works as a Trade Specialist for Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Patricia earned $105,829 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Vartika Varshney

Trade Specialist/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$105,829

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $105,829
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,829
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $105,829
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,012
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140

Vartika Varshney holds the role of Trade Specialist at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,829. Their pay grade is 12.

William Castillo

Trade Specialist/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$102,415

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $102,415
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,415
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,415
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,463
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140

At Department of Transportation, William Castillo serves as a Trade Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,415. They are classified at grade 12.

Ye Tian

Trade Specialist/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$102,415

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $102,415
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,415
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,415
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,463
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140

Ye Tian holds the role of Trade Specialist at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,415. Their pay grade is 12.

Ashley Vereen

Trade Specialist/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$101,401

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $101,401
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,401
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $101,401
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $75,706
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140

Ashley Vereen holds the role of Trade Specialist at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,401. Their pay grade is 12.

Kimberly Avsec-Carter

Trade Specialist/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1140

Kimberly Avsec-Carter is a Trade Specialist at Department of Transportation based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $82,764. They are classified at grade 11.