U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Veterans Affairs / Instrument Mechanic

Job-title file

Instrument Mechanic at Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S. Federal Government

Operate, maintain, and repair equipment or facilities, performing skilled hands-on work.

7 employees hold this title in Department of Veterans Affairs. Median total compensation for the role is $68,454, below the department median of $98,459.

Employees: 7
Total payroll: $481.3K
Role median: $68,454
Agency median: $98,459
Comparison: Below

Compare departments

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

Instrument Mechanic is held in 3 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Veterans Affairs, the median of $68,454 ranks #2 of 3.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Interior

$126,514 · 19

Department of Agriculture

$47,291 · 169

Median total compensation for the Instrument Mechanic role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Instrument Mechanic beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $47,751 ranks #2 of 2. See Instrument Mechanic across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City of Los Angeles

$123,872 · 79

Median total compensation for comparable Instrument Mechanic roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Same department

Other job titles in Department of Veterans Affairs

Administrative Officer 3,667
Contact Representative 1,454
Contracting 3,352
Cooking 2,265
Custodial Working 14,820
Dental Assistant 2,344
Dental Officer 2,251
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist 5,885
Dietitian and Nutritionist 3,654
Equipment Facilities, and Services 1,776
Financial Administration and Program 2,476
Financial Clerical and Assistance 2,382
Food Service Working 7,281
General Attorney 2,083
General Business and Industry 1,575
General Engineering 1,920
General Health Science 10,103
General Legal and Kindred Administration 3,611
Health Aid and Technician 10,717
Health System Specialist 6,340
Human Resources Assistance 1,613
Human Resources Management 9,616
Information Technology Management 7,807
Invalid 1,497
Inventory Management 2,932
Mail and File 1,350
Maintenance Mechanic 2,138
Management and Program Analysis 11,274
Materials Handler 1,570
Medical Instrument Technician 4,607
Medical Officer 34,743
Medical Records Technician 4,082
Medical Supply Aide and Technician 3,855
Medical Support Assistance 44,186
Medical Technician 2,198
Medical Technologist 5,693
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 11,855
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 10,377
Motor Vehicle Operating 2,288
Nurse 106,736
Nursing Assistant 17,477
Occupational Therapist 2,256
Optometrist 1,775
Pharmacist 14,500
Pharmacy Technician 7,058
Physical Therapist 3,732
Physician Assistant 3,693
Practical Nurse 17,966
Psychology 10,658
Purchasing 2,168
Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist 1,250
Secretary 1,410
Security Clerical and Assistance 1,664
Social Science 5,151
Social Science Aid and Technician 1,678
Social Work 25,349
Speech Pathology and Audiology 2,865
Supply Clerical and Technician 3,222
Transportation Clerk and Assistant 1,585
Veterans Claims Examining 21,842

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Dylan Peterson

Instrument Mechanic/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$77,970

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $77,970
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,970
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Waco
Work state: Texas
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,970
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $77,970
Duty Station Code: 487210309
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 3359

Dylan Peterson works as a Instrument Mechanic for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Waco, Texas. Dylan earned $77,970 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

Robert Ressler

Instrument Mechanic/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$77,970

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $77,970
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,970
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Waco
Work state: Texas
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,970
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $77,970
Duty Station Code: 487210309
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 3359

Robert Ressler is a Instrument Mechanic at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Waco, Texas. 2026 total compensation came to $77,970. They are classified at grade 11.

Amber Payne

Instrument Mechanic/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$72,398

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $72,398
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,398
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Temple
Work state: Texas
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,398
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,398
Duty Station Code: 486810027
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 3359

Amber Payne works as a Instrument Mechanic for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Temple, Texas. Amber earned $72,398 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

Daniel Fedor

Instrument Mechanic/Department of Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$68,454

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $68,454
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,454
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Temple
Work state: Texas
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,454
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,454
Duty Station Code: 486810027
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 3359

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Daniel Fedor serves as a Instrument Mechanic based in Temple, Texas. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,454. They are classified at grade 11.

Lesley Ledbetter

Instrument Mechanic/Department of Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$68,454

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $68,454
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,454
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Temple
Work state: Texas
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,454
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,454
Duty Station Code: 486810027
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 3359

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Lesley Ledbetter serves as a Instrument Mechanic based in Temple, Texas. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,454. They are classified at grade 11.

David Penman

Instrument Mechanic/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$61,650

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $61,650
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,650
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Johnson City
Work state: Tennessee
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $61,650
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $61,650
Duty Station Code: 471250179
Duty Station State: TN
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 3359

At Department of Veterans Affairs, David Penman serves as a Instrument Mechanic based in Johnson City, Tennessee. Their 2024 pay totaled $61,650. They are classified at grade 08.

Preston Thornburg

Instrument Mechanic/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$54,429

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $54,429
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,429
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Johnson City
Work state: Tennessee
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $54,429
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,429
Duty Station Code: 471250179
Duty Station State: TN
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 3359

Preston Thornburg is a Instrument Mechanic at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Johnson City, Tennessee. 2026 total compensation came to $54,429. They are classified at grade 08.