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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Daniel Bautch

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$59,626

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $59,626
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,626
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Tomah
Work county: Monroe
Work state: Wisconsin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $59,626
Basic Pay (before locality): $59,626
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 554830081
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Daniel Bautch holds the role of Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Tomah, Wisconsin. In 2024, their total compensation was $59,626. Their pay grade is 08.

Steven Quintero

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$59,542

Sub-department: National Cemetery Administration
Base pay: $59,542
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,542
Pay grade: 08
Work city: San Antonio
Work county: Bexar
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $59,542
Basic Pay (before locality): $59,542
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 486090029
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Steven Quintero serves as a Engineering Equipment Operating based in San Antonio, Texas. Their 2024 pay totaled $59,542. They are classified at grade 08.

Antonio Diaz

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$59,375

Sub-department: National Cemetery Administration
Base pay: $59,375
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,375
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Riverside
Work county: Riverside
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $59,375
Basic Pay (before locality): $59,375
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063070065
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Antonio Diaz holds the role of Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Riverside, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $59,375. Their pay grade is 08.

Rafael Pantoja

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$59,375

Sub-department: National Cemetery Administration
Base pay: $59,375
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,375
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Riverside
Work county: Riverside
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $59,375
Basic Pay (before locality): $59,375
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063070065
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Rafael Pantoja holds the role of Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Riverside, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $59,375. Their pay grade is 08.

Michael Perez

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$59,353

Sub-department: National Cemetery Administration
Base pay: $58,853
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,353
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Houston
Work county: Harris
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,853
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,853
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Michael Perez works as a Engineering Equipment Operating for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Houston, Texas. Michael earned $59,353 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.

Richard Bonilla

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$59,353

Sub-department: National Cemetery Administration
Base pay: $58,853
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,353
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Houston
Work county: Harris
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,853
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,853
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Richard Bonilla is a Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Houston, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $59,353. They are classified at grade 08.

David Marr

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$59,153

Sub-department: National Cemetery Administration
Base pay: $58,853
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,153
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Houston
Work county: Harris
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,853
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,853
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

David Marr works as a Engineering Equipment Operating for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Houston, Texas. David earned $59,153 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.

Maynard Brown

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$58,995

Sub-department: National Cemetery Administration
Base pay: $58,645
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,995
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Annville
Work county: Lebanon
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,645
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,645
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 420170075
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Maynard Brown works as a Engineering Equipment Operating for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Annville, Pennsylvania. Maynard earned $58,995 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.

Logan Shell

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$58,707

Sub-department: National Cemetery Administration
Base pay: $58,707
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,707
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Johnson City
Work county: Washington
Work state: Tennessee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,707
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,707
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 471250179
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Logan Shell holds the role of Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Johnson City, Tennessee. In 2024, their total compensation was $58,707. Their pay grade is 08.

Larry Gallion

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$58,666

Sub-department: National Cemetery Administration
Base pay: $58,666
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,666
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Lebanon
Work county: Marion
Work state: Kentucky

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,666
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,666
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 211910155
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Larry Gallion serves as a Engineering Equipment Operating based in Lebanon, Kentucky. Their 2024 pay totaled $58,666. They are classified at grade 08.

William Bender

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$58,645

Sub-department: National Cemetery Administration
Base pay: $58,645
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,645
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Annville
Work county: Lebanon
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,645
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,645
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 420170075
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

At Department of Veterans Affairs, William Bender serves as a Engineering Equipment Operating based in Annville, Pennsylvania. Their 2024 pay totaled $58,645. They are classified at grade 08.

Robert Shankleton

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$58,394

Sub-department: National Cemetery Administration
Base pay: $58,394
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,394
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Augusta
Work county: Kalamazoo
Work state: Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,394
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,394
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 260220077
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Robert Shankleton holds the role of Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Augusta, Michigan. In 2024, their total compensation was $58,394. Their pay grade is 08.

Ryan Ward

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$58,394

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $58,394
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,394
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Battle Creek
Work county: Calhoun
Work state: Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,394
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,394
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 260310025
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Ryan Ward serves as a Engineering Equipment Operating based in Battle Creek, Michigan. Their 2024 pay totaled $58,394. They are classified at grade 08.

Tyler Wiggins

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$58,277

Sub-department: National Cemetery Administration
Base pay: $57,977
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,277
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Omaha
Work county: Douglas
Work state: Nebraska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $57,977
Basic Pay (before locality): $57,977
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 313620055
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Tyler Wiggins is a Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Omaha, Nebraska. 2024 total compensation came to $58,277. They are classified at grade 08.

Perez Ferrer

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$58,156

Sub-department: National Cemetery Administration
Base pay: $57,706
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,156
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Dallas
Work county: Dallas
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $57,706
Basic Pay (before locality): $57,706
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 481730113
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Perez Ferrer works as a Engineering Equipment Operating for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Dallas, Texas. Perez earned $58,156 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.

Christopher Lureen

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$58,102

Sub-department: National Cemetery Administration
Base pay: $58,102
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,102
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Sturgis
Work county: Meade
Work state: South Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,102
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,102
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 462560093
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Christopher Lureen serves as a Engineering Equipment Operating based in Sturgis, South Dakota. Their 2024 pay totaled $58,102. They are classified at grade 08.

Jeffrey Smario

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$58,102

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $58,102
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,102
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Cheyenne
Work county: Laramie
Work state: Wyoming

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,102
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,102
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 560100021
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Jeffrey Smario holds the role of Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Cheyenne, Wyoming. In 2024, their total compensation was $58,102. Their pay grade is 08.

Herbert Duggan

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$58,102

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $58,102
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,102
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Cheyenne
Work county: Laramie
Work state: Wyoming

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,102
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,102
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 560100021
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Herbert Duggan is a Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Cheyenne, Wyoming. 2024 total compensation came to $58,102. They are classified at grade 08.

Reginald Lee

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$58,102

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $58,102
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,102
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Cheyenne
Work county: Laramie
Work state: Wyoming

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,102
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,102
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 560100021
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Reginald Lee serves as a Engineering Equipment Operating based in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Their 2024 pay totaled $58,102. They are classified at grade 08.

Brian Rico

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$58,102

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $58,102
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,102
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Cheyenne
Work county: Laramie
Work state: Wyoming

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,102
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,102
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 560100021
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Brian Rico holds the role of Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Cheyenne, Wyoming. In 2024, their total compensation was $58,102. Their pay grade is 08.