U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Veterans Affairs / Engineering Equipment Operating

Job-title file

Engineering Equipment Operating

Design, analyze, and oversee technical systems or infrastructure, ensuring they meet specifications and codes.

226 employees hold this title in Department of Veterans Affairs. Median total compensation for the role is $66,972, below the department median of $88,751.

Employees: 226
Total payroll: $15.1M
Role median: $66,972
Agency median: $88,751
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$50,109$88,791+

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

How total compensation varies among the 226 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

Engineering Equipment Operating pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators — about 478,090 people — is $59,850. Department of Veterans Affairs pays a median base salary of $66,889 for this role, 12% above that figure — about the 60th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Veterans Affairs sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$42,190

$48,680

$59,850

$77,170

$101,090

Department of Veterans Affairs median · $66,889

The bar is the range of annual wages for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Veterans Affairs’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Veterans Affairs is $66,972, 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)

Engineering Equipment Operating is held in 10 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Veterans Affairs, the median of $66,972 ranks #7 of 10.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Energy

$121,693 · 14

Presidio Trust

$111,297 · 3

Department of Transportation

$79,459 · 7

Department of Homeland Security

$78,774 · 22

Smithsonian Institution

$77,031 · 3

Department of Interior

$69,455 · 721

Department of Agriculture

$66,505 · 472

Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation

$65,740 · 2

Inter Bound and Water Community U.S. Section

$65,135 · 23

Median total compensation for the Engineering Equipment Operating 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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Rick Standard

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$57,518

Sub-department: National Cemetery Administration
Base pay: $57,518
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,518
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Fort Rosecrans
Work county: San Diego
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $57,518
Basic Pay (before locality): $57,518
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061336073
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Rick Standard holds the role of Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Fort Rosecrans, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $57,518. Their pay grade is 08.

Howard Hurst

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$57,413

Sub-department: National Cemetery Administration
Base pay: $57,163
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,413
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Memphis
Work county: Shelby
Work state: Tennessee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $57,163
Basic Pay (before locality): $57,163
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 471620157
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Howard Hurst is a Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Memphis, Tennessee. 2024 total compensation came to $57,413. They are classified at grade 08.

Jason Trevino

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$57,351

Sub-department: National Cemetery Administration
Base pay: $57,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,351
Pay grade: 08
Work city: San Antonio
Work county: Bexar
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $57,351
Basic Pay (before locality): $57,351
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 486090029
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Jason Trevino is a Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Veterans Affairs based in San Antonio, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $57,351. They are classified at grade 08.

Joseph Gregg

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$57,226

Sub-department: National Cemetery Administration
Base pay: $57,226
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,226
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Florence
Work county: Florence
Work state: South Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $57,226
Basic Pay (before locality): $57,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 450870041
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Joseph Gregg serves as a Engineering Equipment Operating based in Florence, South Carolina. Their 2024 pay totaled $57,226. They are classified at grade 08.

Bernardo Zavalza

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$57,121

Sub-department: National Cemetery Administration
Base pay: $57,121
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,121
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Sarasota
Work county: Sarasota
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $57,121
Basic Pay (before locality): $57,121
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122780115
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Bernardo Zavalza works as a Engineering Equipment Operating for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Sarasota, Florida. Bernardo earned $57,121 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.

Mario Cavazos

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$57,049

Sub-department: National Cemetery Administration
Base pay: $56,599
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,049
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Dallas
Work county: Dallas
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $56,599
Basic Pay (before locality): $56,599
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 481730113
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Mario Cavazos holds the role of Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Dallas, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $57,049. Their pay grade is 06.

Robert Hall

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$56,996

Sub-department: National Cemetery Administration
Base pay: $56,996
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,996
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Chattanooga
Work county: Hamilton
Work state: Tennessee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $56,996
Basic Pay (before locality): $56,996
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 470400065
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Robert Hall holds the role of Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In 2024, their total compensation was $56,996. Their pay grade is 08.

Garrett Brannon

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$56,996

Sub-department: National Cemetery Administration
Base pay: $56,996
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,996
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Chattanooga
Work county: Hamilton
Work state: Tennessee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $56,996
Basic Pay (before locality): $56,996
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 470400065
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Garrett Brannon works as a Engineering Equipment Operating for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Garrett earned $56,996 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.

Keith Janes

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$56,766

Sub-department: National Cemetery Administration
Base pay: $56,766
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,766
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Biloxi
Work county: Harrison
Work state: Mississippi

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $56,766
Basic Pay (before locality): $56,766
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 280230047
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WL

Keith Janes works as a Engineering Equipment Operating for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Biloxi, Mississippi. Keith earned $56,766 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.

Glenn Daddario

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$56,599

Sub-department: National Cemetery Administration
Base pay: $56,099
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,599
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Sarasota
Work county: Sarasota
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $56,099
Basic Pay (before locality): $56,099
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122780115
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WL

Glenn Daddario holds the role of Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Sarasota, Florida. In 2024, their total compensation was $56,599. Their pay grade is 08.

Joseph Lewber

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$56,370

Sub-department: National Cemetery Administration
Base pay: $56,370
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,370
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Dayton
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $56,370
Basic Pay (before locality): $56,370
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 392090113
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Joseph Lewber serves as a Engineering Equipment Operating based in Dayton, Ohio. Their 2024 pay totaled $56,370. They are classified at grade 08.

Josimar Hall

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$56,306

Sub-department: National Cemetery Administration
Base pay: $55,806
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,306
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Bushnell
Work county: Sumter
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $55,806
Basic Pay (before locality): $55,806
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 120420119
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Josimar Hall is a Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Bushnell, Florida. 2024 total compensation came to $56,306. They are classified at grade 09.

Daniel Gonzales

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$56,057

Sub-department: National Cemetery Administration
Base pay: $56,057
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,057
Pay grade: 08
Work city: El Paso
Work county: El Paso
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $56,057
Basic Pay (before locality): $56,057
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 482190141
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Daniel Gonzales holds the role of Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Veterans Affairs based in El Paso, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $56,057. Their pay grade is 08.

Scott Morrill

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$56,057

Sub-department: National Cemetery Administration
Base pay: $56,057
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,057
Pay grade: 08
Work city: El Paso
Work county: El Paso
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $56,057
Basic Pay (before locality): $56,057
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 482190141
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Scott Morrill serves as a Engineering Equipment Operating based in El Paso, Texas. Their 2024 pay totaled $56,057. They are classified at grade 08.