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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Pedro Vigil

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$61,692

Sub-department: National Cemetery Administration
Base pay: $61,692
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,692
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Santa Fe
Work county: Santa Fe
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $61,692
Basic Pay (before locality): $61,692
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350710049
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Pedro Vigil is a Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. 2024 total compensation came to $61,692. They are classified at grade 08.

Zachary Tafoya

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$61,546

Sub-department: National Cemetery Administration
Base pay: $61,546
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,546
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Fort Logan
Work county: Arapahoe
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $61,546
Basic Pay (before locality): $61,546
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080865005
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Zachary Tafoya is a Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Fort Logan, Colorado. 2024 total compensation came to $61,546. They are classified at grade 08.

Jonathan Wogan

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$61,066

Sub-department: National Cemetery Administration
Base pay: $61,066
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,066
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Pensacola
Work county: Escambia
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $61,066
Basic Pay (before locality): $61,066
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122490033
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Jonathan Wogan holds the role of Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Pensacola, Florida. In 2024, their total compensation was $61,066. Their pay grade is 08.

Eric Threatt

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$60,690

Sub-department: National Cemetery Administration
Base pay: $60,690
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,690
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Birmingham
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Alabama

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,690
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,690
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 010350073
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Eric Threatt works as a Engineering Equipment Operating for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Birmingham, Alabama. Eric earned $60,690 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.

Jarvez Wilkes

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$60,681

Sub-department: National Cemetery Administration
Base pay: $60,231
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,681
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Dallas
Work county: Dallas
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,231
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,231
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 481730113
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Jarvez Wilkes works as a Engineering Equipment Operating for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Dallas, Texas. Jarvez earned $60,681 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.

Lenin Osorio

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$60,648

Sub-department: National Cemetery Administration
Base pay: $60,648
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,648
Pay grade: 08
Work city: San Antonio
Work county: Bexar
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,648
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,648
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 486090029
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WL

Lenin Osorio is a Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Veterans Affairs based in San Antonio, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $60,648. They are classified at grade 08.

Thang Hoang

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$60,627

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $60,627
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,627
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Long Beach
Work county: Los Angeles
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,627
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,627
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061970037
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Thang Hoang is a Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Long Beach, California. 2024 total compensation came to $60,627. They are classified at grade 08.

Nicholas Boltz

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$60,586

Sub-department: National Cemetery Administration
Base pay: $60,586
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,586
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Annville
Work county: Lebanon
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,586
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,586
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 420170075
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WL

Nicholas Boltz works as a Engineering Equipment Operating for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Annville, Pennsylvania. Nicholas earned $60,586 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

William Umphenour

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$60,252

Sub-department: National Cemetery Administration
Base pay: $60,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,252
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Biloxi
Work county: Harrison
Work state: Mississippi

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,252
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,252
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 280230047
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

At Department of Veterans Affairs, William Umphenour serves as a Engineering Equipment Operating based in Biloxi, Mississippi. Their 2024 pay totaled $60,252. They are classified at grade 08.

Cody Davis

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$60,043

Sub-department: National Cemetery Administration
Base pay: $60,043
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,043
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Bath
Work county: Steuben
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,043
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,043
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 360420101
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Cody Davis serves as a Engineering Equipment Operating based in Bath, New York. Their 2024 pay totaled $60,043. They are classified at grade 08.

Michael Oudshoff

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$60,043

Sub-department: National Cemetery Administration
Base pay: $60,043
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,043
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Bushnell
Work county: Sumter
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,043
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,043
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 120420119
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Michael Oudshoff is a Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Bushnell, Florida. 2024 total compensation came to $60,043. They are classified at grade 09.

John Houston

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$59,960

Sub-department: National Cemetery Administration
Base pay: $59,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,960
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Louisville
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Kentucky

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $59,960
Basic Pay (before locality): $59,960
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 212090111
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WL

John Houston is a Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Louisville, Kentucky. 2024 total compensation came to $59,960. They are classified at grade 07.

Gabriel Quintana

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$59,875

Sub-department: National Cemetery Administration
Base pay: $59,375
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,875
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): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Gabriel Quintana holds the role of Engineering Equipment Operating at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Riverside, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $59,875. Their pay grade is 08.

Brian Guillen

Engineering Equipment Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$59,792

Sub-department: National Cemetery Administration
Base pay: $59,292
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,792
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Fort Logan
Work county: Arapahoe
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $59,292
Basic Pay (before locality): $59,292
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080865005
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 5716
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Brian Guillen works as a Engineering Equipment Operating for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Fort Logan, Colorado. Brian earned $59,792 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.