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

Job-title file

Welding 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 $77,428, below the department median of $98,459.

Employees: 12
Total payroll: $964K
Role median: $77,428
Agency median: $98,459
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$71,918$96,992+

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)

Welding is held in 8 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Veterans Affairs, the median of $77,428 ranks #5 of 8.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Energy

$151,984 · 13

Smithsonian Institution

$87,038 · 2

Department of Transportation

$86,107 · 1

Department of Homeland Security

$84,250 · 73

Department of Agriculture

$74,647 · 20

Department of Interior

$74,631 · 10

Inter Bound and Water Community United States Section

$72,471 · 4

Median total compensation for the Welding 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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John Ryan

Welding/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$97,254

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $97,254
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,254
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Brockton
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,254
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,254
Duty Station Code: 250140023
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 3703

At Department of Veterans Affairs, John Ryan serves as a Welding based in Brockton, Massachusetts. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,254. They are classified at grade 11.

Teague Lovell

Welding/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$96,065

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $96,065
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,065
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Palo Alto
Work state: California
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,065
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,065
Duty Station Code: 062660085
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 3703

Teague Lovell is a Welding at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Palo Alto, California. 2026 total compensation came to $96,065. They are classified at grade 10.

Charles Woods

Welding/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$85,817

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $85,817
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,817
Pay grade: 10
Work city: West Palm Beach
Work state: Florida
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $85,817
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $85,817
Duty Station Code: 123190099
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 3703

Charles Woods is a Welding at Department of Veterans Affairs based in West Palm Beach, Florida. 2026 total compensation came to $85,817. They are classified at grade 10.

Adrian Caves

Welding/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$79,640

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $79,640
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,640
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Milwaukee
Work state: Wisconsin
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,640
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,640
Duty Station Code: 553100079
Duty Station State: WI
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 3703

Adrian Caves works as a Welding for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Adrian earned $79,640 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Eric Gasiorowski

Welding/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): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 3703

Eric Gasiorowski works as a Welding for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Hines, Illinois. Eric earned $79,243 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Bradley Wester

Welding/Department of Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$78,137

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $78,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,137
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Milwaukee
Work state: Wisconsin
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $78,137
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $78,137
Duty Station Code: 553100079
Duty Station State: WI
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 3703

Bradley Wester is a Welding at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 2025 total compensation came to $78,137. They are classified at grade 10.

Francisco Valdez

Welding/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$76,718

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $76,718
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,718
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Albuquerque
Work state: New Mexico
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $76,718
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,718
Duty Station Code: 350030001
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 3703

Francisco Valdez holds the role of Welding at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,718. Their pay grade is 10.

Michael Rearley

Welding/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$76,551

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $76,551
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,551
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Chillicothe
Work state: Ohio
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $76,551
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,551
Duty Station Code: 391580141
Duty Station State: OH
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 3703

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Michael Rearley serves as a Welding based in Chillicothe, Ohio. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,551. They are classified at grade 10.

Rick Mccallister

Welding/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$75,779

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $75,779
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,779
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Little Rock
Work state: Arkansas
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,779
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $75,779
Duty Station Code: 052320119
Duty Station State: AR
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 3703

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Rick Mccallister serves as a Welding based in Little Rock, Arkansas. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,779. They are classified at grade 11.

Brian Thrall

Welding/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$74,589

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $74,589
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,589
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Salt Lake City
Work state: Utah
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,589
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,589
Duty Station Code: 491700035
Duty Station State: UT
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 3703

Brian Thrall is a Welding at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Salt Lake City, Utah. 2026 total compensation came to $74,589. They are classified at grade 10.

Chad Baker

Welding/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$72,273

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $72,273
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,273
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Syracuse
Work state: New York
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,273
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,273
Duty Station Code: 366010067
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 3703

Chad Baker works as a Welding for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Syracuse, New York. Chad earned $72,273 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Samuel Griffin

Welding/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$71,918

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $71,918
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,918
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Salt Lake City
Work state: Utah
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $71,918
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $71,918
Duty Station Code: 491700035
Duty Station State: UT
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 3703

Samuel Griffin works as a Welding for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Samuel earned $71,918 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.