U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Environmental Protection Agency / Mechanical Engineering

Job-title file

Mechanical Engineering

Design, analyze, and oversee technical systems or infrastructure, ensuring they meet specifications and codes.

56 employees hold this title in Environmental Protection Agency. Median total compensation for the role is $148,245, above the department median of $133,692.

Employees: 56
Total payroll: $8.7M
Role median: $148,245
Agency median: $133,692
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$110,256$191,900+

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

How total compensation varies among the 56 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

Mechanical Engineering pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Mechanical Engineers — about 296,810 people — is $104,110. Environmental Protection Agency pays a median base salary of $148,245 for this role, 42% above that figure — about the 82nd percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Environmental Protection Agency sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$73,990

$84,130

$104,110

$132,590

$164,340

Environmental Protection Agency median · $148,245

The bar is the range of annual wages for Mechanical Engineers 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.

Median total compensation for this role at Environmental Protection Agency is $148,245, 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)

Mechanical Engineering is held in 24 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Environmental Protection Agency, the median of $148,245 ranks #11 of 24.

Highest-paying departments for this role

National Science Foundation

$204,000 · 2

Department of Housing and Urban Developm

$182,380 · 2

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$181,216 · 18

Department of State

$167,276 · 25

National Transportation Safety Board

$167,276 · 7

Export-Import Bank of the United States

$162,629 · 1

Department of Commerce

$162,378 · 156

U.S.Agency for Global Media

$157,982 · 1

Department of Veterans Affairs

$149,835 · 13

Government Printing Office

$149,422 · 1

Department of Treasury

$144,055 · 7

Consumer Product Safety Commission

$141,557 · 24

Median total compensation for the Mechanical Engineering 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

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Nakia Wayns

Mechanical Engineering/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$148,689

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $148,689
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,689
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,689
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nakia Wayns works as a Mechanical Engineering for Environmental Protection Agency based in Washington, District of Columbia. Nakia earned $148,689 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Peter Caffrey

Mechanical Engineering/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$148,245

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $148,245
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,245
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Ann Arbor
Work county: Washtenaw
Work state: Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,245
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 260150161
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Peter Caffrey works as a Mechanical Engineering for Environmental Protection Agency based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Peter earned $148,245 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Xiaoguo Tang

Mechanical Engineering/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$148,245

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $148,245
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,245
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Ann Arbor
Work county: Washtenaw
Work state: Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,245
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 260150161
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Xiaoguo Tang is a Mechanical Engineering at Environmental Protection Agency based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 2024 total compensation came to $148,245. They are classified at grade 13.

Peter Jung

Mechanical Engineering/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$148,245

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $148,245
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,245
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Ann Arbor
Work county: Washtenaw
Work state: Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,245
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 260150161
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Peter Jung works as a Mechanical Engineering for Environmental Protection Agency based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Peter earned $148,245 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Todd Sherwood

Mechanical Engineering/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$148,245

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $148,245
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,245
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Ann Arbor
Work county: Washtenaw
Work state: Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,245
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 260150161
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Todd Sherwood is a Mechanical Engineering at Environmental Protection Agency based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 2024 total compensation came to $148,245. They are classified at grade 13.

James Bryson

Mechanical Engineering/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$148,245

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $148,245
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,245
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Ann Arbor
Work county: Washtenaw
Work state: Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,245
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 260150161
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

James Bryson is a Mechanical Engineering at Environmental Protection Agency based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 2024 total compensation came to $148,245. They are classified at grade 13.

Stani Bohac

Mechanical Engineering/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$148,245

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $148,245
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,245
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Ann Arbor
Work county: Washtenaw
Work state: Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,245
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 260150161
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Stani Bohac holds the role of Mechanical Engineering at Environmental Protection Agency based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In 2024, their total compensation was $148,245. Their pay grade is 13.

Cheryl Caffrey

Mechanical Engineering/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$148,245

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $148,245
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,245
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Ann Arbor
Work county: Washtenaw
Work state: Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,245
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 260150161
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Environmental Protection Agency, Cheryl Caffrey serves as a Mechanical Engineering based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Their 2024 pay totaled $148,245. They are classified at grade 13.

Arlene Smithson

Mechanical Engineering/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$148,245

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $148,245
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,245
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Ann Arbor
Work county: Washtenaw
Work state: Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,245
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 260150161
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Arlene Smithson works as a Mechanical Engineering for Environmental Protection Agency based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Arlene earned $148,245 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

John Mueller

Mechanical Engineering/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$148,245

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $148,245
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,245
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Ann Arbor
Work county: Washtenaw
Work state: Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,245
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 260150161
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

John Mueller holds the role of Mechanical Engineering at Environmental Protection Agency based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In 2024, their total compensation was $148,245. Their pay grade is 13.

Anthony Neam

Mechanical Engineering/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$148,245

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $148,245
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,245
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Ann Arbor
Work county: Washtenaw
Work state: Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,245
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 260150161
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Anthony Neam works as a Mechanical Engineering for Environmental Protection Agency based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Anthony earned $148,245 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Brian Olson

Mechanical Engineering/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$148,245

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $148,245
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,245
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Ann Arbor
Work county: Washtenaw
Work state: Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,245
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 260150161
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brian Olson is a Mechanical Engineering at Environmental Protection Agency based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 2024 total compensation came to $148,245. They are classified at grade 13.

Michael Safoutin

Mechanical Engineering/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$148,245

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $148,245
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,245
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Ann Arbor
Work county: Washtenaw
Work state: Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,245
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 260150161
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Safoutin holds the role of Mechanical Engineering at Environmental Protection Agency based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In 2024, their total compensation was $148,245. Their pay grade is 13.

Ching-Shih Yang

Mechanical Engineering/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$148,245

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $148,245
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,245
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Ann Arbor
Work county: Washtenaw
Work state: Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,245
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 260150161
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ching-Shih Yang is a Mechanical Engineering at Environmental Protection Agency based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 2024 total compensation came to $148,245. They are classified at grade 13.

David Yen

Mechanical Engineering/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$148,245

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $148,245
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,245
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Ann Arbor
Work county: Washtenaw
Work state: Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,245
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 260150161
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

David Yen holds the role of Mechanical Engineering at Environmental Protection Agency based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In 2024, their total compensation was $148,245. Their pay grade is 13.

Houshun Zhang

Mechanical Engineering/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$148,245

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $148,245
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,245
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Ann Arbor
Work county: Washtenaw
Work state: Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,245
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 260150161
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Houshun Zhang works as a Mechanical Engineering for Environmental Protection Agency based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Houshun earned $148,245 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Ronald Schaefer

Mechanical Engineering/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$148,245

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $148,245
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,245
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Ann Arbor
Work county: Washtenaw
Work state: Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,245
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 260150161
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Environmental Protection Agency, Ronald Schaefer serves as a Mechanical Engineering based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Their 2024 pay totaled $148,245. They are classified at grade 13.

Paul Burbage

Mechanical Engineering/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$148,245

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $148,245
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,245
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Ann Arbor
Work county: Washtenaw
Work state: Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,245
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 260150161
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Environmental Protection Agency, Paul Burbage serves as a Mechanical Engineering based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Their 2024 pay totaled $148,245. They are classified at grade 13.

Mitchell Patrie

Mechanical Engineering/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$148,245

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $148,245
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,245
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Ann Arbor
Work county: Washtenaw
Work state: Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,245
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 260150161
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mitchell Patrie holds the role of Mechanical Engineering at Environmental Protection Agency based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In 2024, their total compensation was $148,245. Their pay grade is 13.

Ronald Darnell

Mechanical Engineering/Environmental Protection Agency

2024 total comp

$148,245

Sub-department: Environmental Protection Agency
Base pay: $148,245
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,245
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Ann Arbor
Work county: Washtenaw
Work state: Michigan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,245
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 260150161
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0830
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Environmental Protection Agency, Ronald Darnell serves as a Mechanical Engineering based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Their 2024 pay totaled $148,245. They are classified at grade 13.