U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Veterans Affairs / Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist

Job-title file

Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist at Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S. Federal Government

Assess client needs, develop service plans, and connect people with support resources.

1,250 employees hold this title in Department of Veterans Affairs. Median total compensation for the role is $92,107, below the department median of $98,459.

Employees: 1,250
Total payroll: $118.8M
Role median: $92,107
Agency median: $98,459
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$50,460$134,291+

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How total compensation varies among the 1,250 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.

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

Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist is held in 3 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Veterans Affairs, the median of $92,107 ranks #2 of 3.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Health and Human Services

$100,605 · 18

Armed Forces Retirement Home

$77,771 · 5

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

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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
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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Caroline Wyman

Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$193,930

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $193,930
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $193,930
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Menlo Park
Work state: California
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $193,930
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,520
Duty Station Code: 062140081
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0638

Caroline Wyman works as a Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Menlo Park, California. Caroline earned $193,930 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

David Otto

Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$189,950

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $189,950
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,950
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $189,950
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $141,817
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0638

David Otto works as a Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. David earned $189,950 in 2025. Their pay grade is 15.

Vincent Bonadies

Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$166,321

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $166,321
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $166,321
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Montrose
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $166,321
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $120,566
Duty Station Code: 363865119
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0638

Vincent Bonadies is a Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Montrose, New York. 2025 total compensation came to $166,321. They are classified at grade 14.

Alisa Krinsky

Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$159,673

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $159,673
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,673
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Palo Alto
Work state: California
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $159,673
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 062660085
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0638

Alisa Krinsky works as a Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Palo Alto, California. Alisa earned $159,673 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Jocelyn Reyespagsolingan

Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$159,673

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $159,673
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,673
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Palo Alto
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $159,673
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 062660085
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0638

Jocelyn Reyespagsolingan holds the role of Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Palo Alto, California. In 2026, their total compensation was $159,673. Their pay grade is 13.

Amy Kimbler

Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$155,408

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $155,408
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,408
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Saint Cloud
Work state: Minnesota
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $155,408
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,774
Duty Station Code: 276250145
Duty Station State: MN
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0638

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Amy Kimbler serves as a Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist based in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. Their 2026 pay totaled $155,408. They are classified at grade 14.

Melissa Puckett

Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$153,701

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $153,701
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,701
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Menlo Park
Work state: California
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,701
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $105,030
Duty Station Code: 062140081
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0638

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Melissa Puckett serves as a Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist based in Menlo Park, California. Their 2025 pay totaled $153,701. They are classified at grade 13.

Jocelyn Reyes-Pagsolingan

Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$153,701

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $153,701
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,701
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Palo Alto
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,701
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $105,030
Duty Station Code: 062660085
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0638

Jocelyn Reyes-Pagsolingan is a Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Palo Alto, California. 2025 total compensation came to $153,701. They are classified at grade 13.

Margaret Kremer

Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$153,094

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $153,094
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,094
Pay grade: 14
Work city: San Diego
Work state: California
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,094
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Duty Station Code: 063260073
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0638

Margaret Kremer holds the role of Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in San Diego, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $153,094. Their pay grade is 14.

Eric Chin

Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$150,802

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $150,802
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,802
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Menlo Park
Work state: California
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,802
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,049
Duty Station Code: 062140081
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0638

Eric Chin holds the role of Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Menlo Park, California. In 2026, their total compensation was $150,802. Their pay grade is 13.

Rebecca Tymn

Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$150,802

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $150,802
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,802
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Menlo Park
Work state: California
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,802
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,049
Duty Station Code: 062140081
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0638

Rebecca Tymn holds the role of Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Menlo Park, California. In 2026, their total compensation was $150,802. Their pay grade is 13.

Patricia Cole

Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$150,519

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $150,519
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,519
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Castle Point
Work state: New York
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,519
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 360935027
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0638

Patricia Cole is a Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Castle Point, New York. 2026 total compensation came to $150,519. They are classified at grade 13.

Donna Earnest

Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$150,411

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $150,411
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,411
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Dallas
Work state: Texas
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,411
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,192
Duty Station Code: 481730113
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0638

Donna Earnest is a Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Dallas, Texas. 2026 total compensation came to $150,411. They are classified at grade 14.

Timothy Koerth

Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$148,844

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $148,844
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,844
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Cleveland
Work state: Ohio
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,844
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,774
Duty Station Code: 391680035
Duty Station State: OH
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0638

Timothy Koerth holds the role of Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Cleveland, Ohio. In 2026, their total compensation was $148,844. Their pay grade is 14.

Sarah Stein

Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$146,337

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $146,337
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,337
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Flushing
Work state: New York
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,337
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,080
Duty Station Code: 364170081
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0638

Sarah Stein holds the role of Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Flushing, New York. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,337. Their pay grade is 13.

Jeffrey Lewis

Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$144,659

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $144,659
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,659
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Brockton
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,659
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 250140023
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0638

Jeffrey Lewis holds the role of Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Brockton, Massachusetts. In 2026, their total compensation was $144,659. Their pay grade is 13.

Erin Dixon

Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$144,643

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $144,643
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,643
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Converse
Work state: Texas
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,643
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,774
Duty Station Code: 481512029
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0638

Erin Dixon is a Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Converse, Texas. 2026 total compensation came to $144,643. They are classified at grade 14.

Katherine Poppe

Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$142,156

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $142,156
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,156
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Northport
Work state: New York
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,156
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,049
Duty Station Code: 364300103
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0638

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Katherine Poppe serves as a Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist based in Northport, New York. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,156. They are classified at grade 13.

Aleashia Brandon

Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$141,440

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $141,440
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,440
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Salisbury
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,440
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,192
Duty Station Code: 374070159
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0638

Aleashia Brandon is a Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Salisbury, North Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $141,440. They are classified at grade 14.

Mary Phillips

Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$140,388

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $140,388
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,388
Pay grade: 14
Work city: San Antonio
Work state: Texas
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $140,388
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,192
Duty Station Code: 486090029
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0638

Mary Phillips works as a Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist for Department of Veterans Affairs based in San Antonio, Texas. Mary earned $140,388 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Carrie Booker

Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$139,569

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $139,569
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,569
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Seattle
Work state: Washington
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $139,569
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,080
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 0638

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Carrie Booker serves as a Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist based in Seattle, Washington. Their 2026 pay totaled $139,569. They are classified at grade 13.

Danielle Lauber

Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$138,356

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $138,356
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,356
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Murfreesboro
Work state: Tennessee
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,356
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,192
Duty Station Code: 471750149
Duty Station State: TN
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0638

Danielle Lauber is a Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2026 total compensation came to $138,356. They are classified at grade 14.

Ronald Hammond

Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$137,975

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $137,975
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,975
Pay grade: 13
Work city: West Haven
Work state: Connecticut

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $137,975
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 090825170
Duty Station State: CT
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0638

Ronald Hammond works as a Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist for Department of Veterans Affairs based in West Haven, Connecticut. Ronald earned $137,975 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Leanne Young

Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$136,644

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $136,644
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,644
Pay grade: 12
Work city: San Francisco
Work state: California
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $136,644
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,374
Duty Station Code: 063290075
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0638

Leanne Young is a Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in San Francisco, California. 2025 total compensation came to $136,644. They are classified at grade 12.

Christopher Merrell

Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$134,997

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $134,997
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,997
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Dallas
Work state: Texas
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,997
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,080
Duty Station Code: 481730113
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 0638

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Christopher Merrell serves as a Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist based in Dallas, Texas. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,997. They are classified at grade 13.

Tien Gerrodette

Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$134,277

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $134,277
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,277
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Menlo Park
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,277
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,757
Duty Station Code: 062140081
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0638

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Tien Gerrodette serves as a Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist based in Menlo Park, California. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,277. They are classified at grade 12.

Gary Agcaoili

Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$133,498

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $133,498
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,498
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Martinez
Work state: California
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,498
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,808
Duty Station Code: 062090013
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0638

Gary Agcaoili is a Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Martinez, California. 2024 total compensation came to $133,498. They are classified at grade 12.

Elizabeth Stockton

Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$132,250

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $132,250
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,250
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Miami
Work state: Florida
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $132,250
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,080
Duty Station Code: 122010086
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0638

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Elizabeth Stockton serves as a Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist based in Miami, Florida. Their 2026 pay totaled $132,250. They are classified at grade 13.

Jessica Bergin

Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$131,162

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $129,662
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,162
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Cleveland
Work state: Ohio
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,662
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,080
Duty Station Code: 391680035
Duty Station State: OH
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0638

Jessica Bergin holds the role of Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Cleveland, Ohio. In 2026, their total compensation was $131,162. Their pay grade is 13.

Lisa Edmonds

Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$130,833

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $130,833
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,833
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Hines
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $130,833
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Duty Station Code: 173975031
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 0638

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Lisa Edmonds serves as a Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist based in Hines, Illinois. Their 2024 pay totaled $130,833. They are classified at grade 13.

Rebecca Lesnik

Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$130,547

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $130,547
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,547
Pay grade: 12
Work city: San Jose
Work state: California
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $130,547
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,208
Duty Station Code: 063340085
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0638

Rebecca Lesnik holds the role of Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in San Jose, California. In 2026, their total compensation was $130,547. Their pay grade is 12.

Eileen Mckee

Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$130,547

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $130,547
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,547
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Livermore
Work state: California
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $130,547
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,208
Duty Station Code: 061920001
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0638

Eileen Mckee works as a Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Livermore, California. Eileen earned $130,547 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Donna Jean Hayes

Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$129,996

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $129,996
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,996
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Leeds
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,996
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $98,422
Duty Station Code: 250581015
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 41
Occupation Code (OPM): 0638

Donna Jean Hayes works as a Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Leeds, Massachusetts. Donna earned $129,996 in 2025. Their pay grade is 12.

Andrea Chaffee

Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$129,809

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $129,809
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,809
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Topeka
Work state: Kansas
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,809
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 205400177
Duty Station State: KS
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0638

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Andrea Chaffee serves as a Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist based in Topeka, Kansas. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,809. They are classified at grade 13.

Daniel Vigus

Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$129,759

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $129,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,759
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Baltimore
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,759
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Duty Station Code: 240050510
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0638

Daniel Vigus is a Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Baltimore, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $129,759. They are classified at grade 13.

Eileen Higgins

Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$129,343

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $129,343
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,343
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Cincinnati
Work state: Ohio
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,343
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,080
Duty Station Code: 391610061
Duty Station State: OH
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0638

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Eileen Higgins serves as a Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,343. They are classified at grade 13.

Andrea Brandom

Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$129,256

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $129,256
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,256
Pay grade: 12
Work city: San Jose
Work state: California
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,256
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,326
Duty Station Code: 063340085
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0638

Andrea Brandom holds the role of Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in San Jose, California. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,256. Their pay grade is 12.

Melanie Zarabi Aazam

Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$128,809

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $128,809
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,809
Pay grade: 12
Work city: New York - Kings
Work state: New York
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,809
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,374
Duty Station Code: 364170047
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 44
Occupation Code (OPM): 0638

Melanie Zarabi Aazam holds the role of Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in New York - Kings, New York. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,809. Their pay grade is 12.

Myisha Jones

Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$128,222

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $128,222
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,222
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Los Angeles
Work state: California
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,222
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,956
Duty Station Code: 061980037
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0638

Myisha Jones is a Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Los Angeles, California. 2026 total compensation came to $128,222. They are classified at grade 13.

Christina Brown

Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$127,328

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $127,328
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,328
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Jefferson Barracks
Work state: Missouri
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $127,328
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,080
Duty Station Code: 294039189
Duty Station State: MO
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0638

Christina Brown holds the role of Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,328. Their pay grade is 13.