U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Environmental Protection Agency / General Physical Science

Job-title file

General Physical Science

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

2,490 employees hold this title in Environmental Protection Agency. Median total compensation for the role is $132,807, below the department median of $133,692.

Employees: 2,490
Total payroll: $325.3M
Role median: $132,807
Agency median: $133,692
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$191,900+

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

How total compensation varies among the 2,490 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.

Compared with the local labor market

General Physical Science pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Physical Scientists, All Other — about 22,300 people — is $122,570. Environmental Protection Agency pays a median base salary of $133,006 for this role, 9% above that figure — about the 57th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Environmental Protection Agency sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$67,000

$86,620

$122,570

$161,890

$195,190

Environmental Protection Agency median · $133,006

The bar is the range of annual wages for Physical Scientists, All Other across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Environmental Protection Agency’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Computed over the 2,482 of 2,490 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Environmental Protection Agency is $132,807, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

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

General Physical Science is held in 24 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Environmental Protection Agency, the median of $132,807 ranks #18 of 24.

Highest-paying departments for this role

National Science Foundation

$204,000 · 157

Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

$185,824 · 496

Department of State

$181,216 · 20

Department of Justice

$171,923 · 11

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$169,743 · 126

Department of Housing and Urban Developm

$162,629 · 5

International Joint Cmsn: U.S. & Canada

$162,166 · 4

U.S. Agency for International Development

$159,473 · 13

Office of Management and Budget

$157,983 · 2

Department of Commerce

$157,631 · 1,154

Department of Transportation

$154,917 · 26

Nat Archives and Records Administration

$153,345 · 4

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

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Kayin Bankole

General Physical Science/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$55,383

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $55,383
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,383
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Boston
Work county: Suffolk
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $55,383
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kayin Bankole is a General Physical Science at Environmental Protection Agency based in Boston, Massachusetts. 2024 total compensation came to $55,383. They are classified at grade 07.

Alexandra Dwyer

General Physical Science/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$55,383

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $55,383
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,383
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Boston
Work county: Suffolk
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $55,383
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Alexandra Dwyer holds the role of General Physical Science at Environmental Protection Agency based in Boston, Massachusetts. In 2024, their total compensation was $55,383. Their pay grade is 07.

Ayla Martinelli

General Physical Science/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$55,383

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $55,383
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,383
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Boston
Work county: Suffolk
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $55,383
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ayla Martinelli works as a General Physical Science for Environmental Protection Agency based in Boston, Massachusetts. Ayla earned $55,383 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

Margaret Fitzpatrick

General Physical Science/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$54,728

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $54,728
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,728
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $54,728
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Environmental Protection Agency, Margaret Fitzpatrick serves as a General Physical Science based in Chicago, Illinois. Their 2024 pay totaled $54,728. They are classified at grade 07.

Julia Martin

General Physical Science/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$54,728

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $54,728
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,728
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $54,728
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Julia Martin is a General Physical Science at Environmental Protection Agency based in Chicago, Illinois. 2024 total compensation came to $54,728. They are classified at grade 07.

Aileen Drum

General Physical Science/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$54,728

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $54,728
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,728
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $54,728
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Aileen Drum holds the role of General Physical Science at Environmental Protection Agency based in Chicago, Illinois. In 2024, their total compensation was $54,728. Their pay grade is 07.

Brandon Brewster

General Physical Science/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$54,728

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $54,728
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,728
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $54,728
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brandon Brewster holds the role of General Physical Science at Environmental Protection Agency based in Chicago, Illinois. In 2024, their total compensation was $54,728. Their pay grade is 07.

David Holt

General Physical Science/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$54,728

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $54,728
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,728
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $54,728
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Environmental Protection Agency, David Holt serves as a General Physical Science based in Chicago, Illinois. Their 2024 pay totaled $54,728. They are classified at grade 07.

Danya Jasey

General Physical Science/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$54,728

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $54,728
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,728
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $54,728
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Environmental Protection Agency, Danya Jasey serves as a General Physical Science based in Chicago, Illinois. Their 2024 pay totaled $54,728. They are classified at grade 07.

Maria Kippenbrock

General Physical Science/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$54,728

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $54,728
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,728
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $54,728
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Environmental Protection Agency, Maria Kippenbrock serves as a General Physical Science based in Chicago, Illinois. Their 2024 pay totaled $54,728. They are classified at grade 07.

Benjamin Klein

General Physical Science/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$54,728

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $54,728
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,728
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $54,728
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Environmental Protection Agency, Benjamin Klein serves as a General Physical Science based in Chicago, Illinois. Their 2024 pay totaled $54,728. They are classified at grade 07.

Eva Laforge

General Physical Science/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$54,728

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $54,728
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,728
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $54,728
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Environmental Protection Agency, Eva Laforge serves as a General Physical Science based in Chicago, Illinois. Their 2024 pay totaled $54,728. They are classified at grade 07.

Lamija Memidzan

General Physical Science/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$54,728

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $54,728
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,728
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $54,728
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lamija Memidzan works as a General Physical Science for Environmental Protection Agency based in Chicago, Illinois. Lamija earned $54,728 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

Renaldo Tijerina

General Physical Science/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$54,728

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $54,728
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,728
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $54,728
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Renaldo Tijerina is a General Physical Science at Environmental Protection Agency based in Chicago, Illinois. 2024 total compensation came to $54,728. They are classified at grade 07.

Jasmine Summers-Evans

General Physical Science/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$54,505

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $54,505
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,505
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Denver
Work county: Denver
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $54,505
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080600031
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Environmental Protection Agency, Jasmine Summers-Evans serves as a General Physical Science based in Denver, Colorado. Their 2024 pay totaled $54,505. They are classified at grade 07.

Emily Yurk

General Physical Science/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$53,259

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $53,259
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,259
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Dallas
Work county: Dallas
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $53,259
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 481730113
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Emily Yurk holds the role of General Physical Science at Environmental Protection Agency based in Dallas, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $53,259. Their pay grade is 07.

Nancye Sovine

General Physical Science/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$51,807

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $51,807
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,807
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: Fulton
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $51,807
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280121
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nancye Sovine holds the role of General Physical Science at Environmental Protection Agency based in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2024, their total compensation was $51,807. Their pay grade is 07.

Benjamin Rule

General Physical Science/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$49,793

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $49,793
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,793
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Lenexa
Work county: Johnson
Work state: Kansas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,793
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 203080091
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Benjamin Rule works as a General Physical Science for Environmental Protection Agency based in Lenexa, Kansas. Benjamin earned $49,793 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.