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

Job-title file

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

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

14 employees hold this title in Department of Veterans Affairs. Median total compensation for the role is $73,775, below the department median of $98,459.

Employees: 14
Total payroll: $1M
Role median: $73,775
Agency median: $98,459
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$59,709$85,635+

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

How total compensation varies among the 14 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)

Sheet Metal Mechanic is held in 11 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Veterans Affairs, the median of $73,775 ranks #10 of 11.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Energy

$158,732 · 4

Government Publishing Office

$105,477 · 4

Government Printing Office

$102,659 · 4

Department of Health and Human Services

$93,038 · 2

Department of Homeland Security

$91,757 · 78

Smithsonian Institution

$89,408 · 3

Department of Commerce

$88,969 · 1

Department of Treasury

$85,174 · 12

Department of Interior

$75,633 · 1

Department of Agriculture

$61,149 · 5

Median total compensation for the Sheet Metal Mechanic 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

Page 1

Sebastian Groesbeck

Sheet Metal Mechanic/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$86,861

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $86,861
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,861
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Detroit
Work state: Michigan
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,861
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,861
Duty Station Code: 261260163
Duty Station State: MI
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 3806

Sebastian Groesbeck works as a Sheet Metal Mechanic for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Detroit, Michigan. Sebastian earned $86,861 in 2024. Their pay grade is 10.

Gregory Saylor

Sheet Metal Mechanic/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$82,144

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $82,144
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,144
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Columbia
Work state: Missouri
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,144
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $82,144
Duty Station Code: 291800019
Duty Station State: MO
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 3806

Gregory Saylor is a Sheet Metal Mechanic at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Columbia, Missouri. 2026 total compensation came to $82,144. They are classified at grade 10.

Daniel Meinke

Sheet Metal Mechanic/Department of Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$81,080

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $81,080
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,080
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Oklahoma City
Work state: Oklahoma
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $81,080
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,080
Duty Station Code: 403550109
Duty Station State: OK
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 3806

Daniel Meinke holds the role of Sheet Metal Mechanic at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,080. Their pay grade is 11.

Andre Lopez

Sheet Metal Mechanic/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$79,243

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $79,243
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,243
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Hines
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,243
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,243
Duty Station Code: 173975031
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 3806

Andre Lopez works as a Sheet Metal Mechanic for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Hines, Illinois. Andre earned $79,243 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Branden Wilhite

Sheet Metal Mechanic/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$75,027

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $74,527
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,027
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Oklahoma City
Work state: Oklahoma
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,527
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,527
Duty Station Code: 403550109
Duty Station State: OK
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 3806

Branden Wilhite is a Sheet Metal Mechanic at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 2026 total compensation came to $75,027. They are classified at grade 11.

Linda Coleman

Sheet Metal Mechanic/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$74,047

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $74,047
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,047
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Milwaukee
Work state: Wisconsin
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,047
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,047
Duty Station Code: 553100079
Duty Station State: WI
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 3806

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Linda Coleman serves as a Sheet Metal Mechanic based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,047. They are classified at grade 10.

Robert Albrecht

Sheet Metal Mechanic/Department of Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$73,775

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $73,775
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,775
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Oklahoma City
Work state: Oklahoma
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $73,775
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $73,775
Duty Station Code: 403550109
Duty Station State: OK
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 3806

Robert Albrecht works as a Sheet Metal Mechanic for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Robert earned $73,775 in 2025. Their pay grade is 11.

Eric Spencer

Sheet Metal Mechanic/Department of Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$73,775

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $73,775
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,775
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Oklahoma City
Work state: Oklahoma
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $73,775
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $73,775
Duty Station Code: 403550109
Duty Station State: OK
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 3806

Eric Spencer holds the role of Sheet Metal Mechanic at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,775. Their pay grade is 11.

Richard Burns

Sheet Metal Mechanic/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$73,629

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $73,629
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,629
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Tampa
Work state: Florida
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $73,629
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $73,629
Duty Station Code: 122950057
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 3806

Richard Burns holds the role of Sheet Metal Mechanic at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Tampa, Florida. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,629. Their pay grade is 11.

Jeffery Haun

Sheet Metal Mechanic/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$70,186

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $70,186
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,186
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Danville
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $70,186
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,186
Duty Station Code: 172220183
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 3806

Jeffery Haun works as a Sheet Metal Mechanic for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Danville, Illinois. Jeffery earned $70,186 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Jamale Rhone

Sheet Metal Mechanic/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$70,186

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $70,186
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,186
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Danville
Work state: Illinois
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $70,186
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,186
Duty Station Code: 172220183
Duty Station State: IL
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 3806

Jamale Rhone holds the role of Sheet Metal Mechanic at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Danville, Illinois. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,186. Their pay grade is 10.

Andrew Russo

Sheet Metal Mechanic/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$69,894

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $69,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,894
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Tampa
Work state: Florida
Middle name: James

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $69,894
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $69,894
Duty Station Code: 122950057
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 3806

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Andrew Russo serves as a Sheet Metal Mechanic based in Tampa, Florida. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,894. They are classified at grade 10.

Ryan Page

Sheet Metal Mechanic/Department of Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$68,849

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $68,099
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,849
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Togus
Work state: Maine
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,099
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,099
Duty Station Code: 238300011
Duty Station State: ME
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 3806

Ryan Page works as a Sheet Metal Mechanic for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Togus, Maine. Ryan earned $68,849 in 2025. Their pay grade is 10.

Joshua Baker

Sheet Metal Mechanic/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$59,709

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $59,709
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,709
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Salem
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $59,709
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $59,709
Duty Station Code: 512170775
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 3806

Joshua Baker holds the role of Sheet Metal Mechanic at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Salem, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $59,709. Their pay grade is 10.