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

Job-title file

Machining at Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S. Federal Government

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

12 employees hold this title in Department of Veterans Affairs. Median total compensation for the role is $75,654, below the department median of $98,459.

Employees: 12
Total payroll: $909.1K
Role median: $75,654
Agency median: $98,459
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$68,746$88,555+

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

How total compensation varies among the 12 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.

Compare departments

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

Machining is held in 10 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Veterans Affairs, the median of $75,654 ranks #10 of 10.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Energy

$152,070 · 7

Government Publishing Office

$124,907 · 22

Government Printing Office

$120,983 · 19

Department of Interior

$97,453 · 2

Department of Homeland Security

$93,372 · 48

Department of Health and Human Services

$90,263 · 1

Department of Transportation

$88,455 · 2

Department of Treasury

$82,711 · 62

Department of Agriculture

$79,163 · 6

Median total compensation for the Machining 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 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

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Steven Morin

Machining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$90,263

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $90,263
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,263
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Minneapolis
Work state: Minnesota
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $90,263
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $90,263
Duty Station Code: 274760053
Duty Station State: MN
Length of Service (Years): 39
Occupation Code (OPM): 3414

Steven Morin is a Machining at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 2026 total compensation came to $90,263. They are classified at grade 12.

Joselito Talavera

Machining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$82,499

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $82,499
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,499
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Long Beach
Work state: California
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,499
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $82,499
Duty Station Code: 061970037
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 3414

Joselito Talavera works as a Machining for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Long Beach, California. Joselito earned $82,499 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Robert Powell

Machining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$77,198

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $77,198
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,198
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Pittsburgh
Work state: Pennsylvania
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,198
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $77,198
Duty Station Code: 426600003
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 3414

Robert Powell works as a Machining for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Robert earned $77,198 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Brent Andersen

Machining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$77,156

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $77,156
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,156
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Iowa City
Work state: Iowa
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,156
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $77,156
Duty Station Code: 194050103
Duty Station State: IA
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 3414

Brent Andersen holds the role of Machining at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Iowa City, Iowa. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,156. Their pay grade is 10.

Ben Niebes

Machining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$77,156

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $77,156
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,156
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Iowa City
Work state: Iowa
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,156
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $77,156
Duty Station Code: 194050103
Duty Station State: IA
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 3414

Ben Niebes holds the role of Machining at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Iowa City, Iowa. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,156. Their pay grade is 10.

Jerardo Iracheta

Machining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$76,280

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $76,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,280
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Chicago
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $76,280
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,280
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 3414

Jerardo Iracheta holds the role of Machining at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Chicago, Illinois. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,280. Their pay grade is 10.

James Carney

Machining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$75,028

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $75,028
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,028
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Lexington
Work state: Kentucky
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,028
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $75,028
Duty Station Code: 211980067
Duty Station State: KY
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 3414

James Carney holds the role of Machining at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Lexington, Kentucky. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,028. Their pay grade is 10.

Cody Woodard

Machining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$73,085

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $72,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,085
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Dublin
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,085
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,085
Duty Station Code: 131780175
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 3414

Cody Woodard holds the role of Machining at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Dublin, Georgia. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,085. Their pay grade is 10.

Marvin Fountain

Machining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$72,085

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $72,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,085
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Dublin
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,085
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,085
Duty Station Code: 131780175
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 3414

Marvin Fountain is a Machining at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Dublin, Georgia. 2026 total compensation came to $72,085. They are classified at grade 10.

David Clements

Machining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$70,770

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $70,770
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,770
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Nashville
Work state: Tennessee
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $70,770
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,770
Duty Station Code: 471760037
Duty Station State: TN
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 3414

David Clements works as a Machining for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Nashville, Tennessee. David earned $70,770 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Farris Rison

Machining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$68,850

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $68,850
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,850
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Lexington
Work state: Kentucky
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,850
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,850
Duty Station Code: 211980067
Duty Station State: KY
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 3414

Farris Rison is a Machining at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Lexington, Kentucky. 2025 total compensation came to $68,850. They are classified at grade 10.

Kyle Clarke

Machining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$68,746

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $68,746
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,746
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Nashville
Work state: Tennessee
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,746
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,746
Duty Station Code: 471760037
Duty Station State: TN
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 3414

Kyle Clarke works as a Machining for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Nashville, Tennessee. Kyle earned $68,746 in 2024. Their pay grade is 10.