U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / National Aeronautics and Space Administration / Geophysics

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Geophysics at National Aeronautics and Space Administration, U.S. Federal Government

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

13 employees hold this title in National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Median total compensation for the role is $197,200, above the department median of $153,821.

Employees: 13
Total payroll: $2.4M
Role median: $197,200
Agency median: $153,821
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$138,024$198,628+

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

How total compensation varies among the 13 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)

Geophysics is held in 7 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the median of $197,200 ranks #3 of 7.

Highest-paying departments for this role

National Science Foundation

$207,000 · 3

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$197,201 · 7

Department of Commerce

$166,775 · 7

Department of Interior

$143,307 · 326

Department of Agriculture

$111,652 · 1

Department of State

$0 · 1

Median total compensation for the Geophysics 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 National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Accounting 315
Administration and Office Support Student Trainee 15
Administrative Officer 54
Aerospace Engineering 5,032
Aircraft Operation 15
Astronomy and Space Science 364
Auditing 29
Budget Analysis 376
Chemical Engineering 33
Computer Engineering 667
Computer Science 172
Contracting 834
Education Program 14
Electrical Engineering 354
Electronics Engineering 787
Electronics Technical 78
Emergency Management Specialist 19
Engineering and Architecture Student Trainee 575
Engineering Technical 389
Environmental Engineering 34
Environmental Protection Specialist 50
Equal Employment Opportunity 46
Equipment Facilities, and Services 42
Equipment Services 73
Facility Operations Services 59
Financial Administration and Program 335
Financial Management 33
Financial Management Student Trainee 24
General Attorney 141
General Business and Industry 66
General Engineering 3,968
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 50
General Physical Science 541
Human Resources Management 372
Industrial Hygiene 22
Industrial Property Management 19
Information Technology Management 911
Information Technology Student Trainee 19
Logistics Management 101
Management and Program Analysis 1,096
Materials Engineering 315
Mechanical Engineering 135
Medical Officer 40
Meteorology 19
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 1,231
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 62
Oceanography 13
Operations Research 42
Paralegal Specialist 25
Patent Attorney 20
Physics 106
Program Management 90
Psychology 17
Public Affairs 219
Quality Assurance 117
Realty 24
Safety and Occupational Health Management 67
Secretary 35
Security Administration 115
Support Services Administration 21

Record list

Employees with this title

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Noah Petro

Geophysics/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$198,700

Sub-department: Goddard Space Flight Center
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $198,700
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Greenbelt
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Edward

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN51
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 240710033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1313

At National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Noah Petro serves as a Geophysics based in Greenbelt, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $198,700. They are classified at grade 15.

Weijia Kuang

Geophysics/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$198,400

Sub-department: Goddard Space Flight Center
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $198,400
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Greenbelt
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN51
Basic Pay (before locality): $160,088
Duty Station Code: 240710033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1313

At National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Weijia Kuang serves as a Geophysics based in Greenbelt, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $198,400. They are classified at grade 15.

Richard Ray

Geophysics/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$198,400

Sub-department: Goddard Space Flight Center
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $198,400
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Greenbelt
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN51
Basic Pay (before locality): $160,088
Duty Station Code: 240710033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 1313

Richard Ray works as a Geophysics for National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Greenbelt, Maryland. Richard earned $198,400 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Bryant Loomis

Geophysics/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$197,800

Sub-department: Goddard Space Flight Center
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,800
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Greenbelt
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Daniel

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN51
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,449
Duty Station Code: 240710033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1313

Bryant Loomis works as a Geophysics for National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Greenbelt, Maryland. Bryant earned $197,800 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Frank Lemoine

Geophysics/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Goddard Space Flight Center
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Greenbelt
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: G.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN51
Basic Pay (before locality): $160,088
Duty Station Code: 240710033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 1313

Frank Lemoine holds the role of Geophysics at National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Greenbelt, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,200. Their pay grade is 15.

Scott Luthcke

Geophysics/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Goddard Space Flight Center
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Greenbelt
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN51
Basic Pay (before locality): $160,088
Duty Station Code: 240710033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1313

Scott Luthcke is a Geophysics at National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Greenbelt, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Terence Sabaka

Geophysics/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Goddard Space Flight Center
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Greenbelt
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: John

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN51
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 240710033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 1313

Terence Sabaka works as a Geophysics for National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Greenbelt, Maryland. Terence earned $197,200 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Jeanne Sauber-Rosenberg

Geophysics/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2025 total comp

$185,234

Sub-department: Goddard Space Flight Center
Base pay: $185,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,234
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Greenbelt
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: M.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,234
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN51
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 240710033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 1313

Jeanne Sauber-Rosenberg works as a Geophysics for National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Greenbelt, Maryland. Jeanne earned $185,234 in 2025. Their pay grade is 14.

William Garry

Geophysics/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$183,295

Sub-department: Goddard Space Flight Center
Base pay: $182,295
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,295
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Greenbelt
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Brent

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $182,295
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN51
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 240710033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1313

William Garry works as a Geophysics for National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Greenbelt, Maryland. William earned $183,295 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Evan Hoffman

Geophysics/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$177,497

Sub-department: Goddard Space Flight Center
Base pay: $177,497
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,497
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Greenbelt
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Derek

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,497
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN51
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,520
Duty Station Code: 240710033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1313

Evan Hoffman works as a Geophysics for National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Greenbelt, Maryland. Evan earned $177,497 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Leonid Petrov

Geophysics/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$172,700

Sub-department: Goddard Space Flight Center
Base pay: $172,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,700
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Greenbelt
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Yurievich

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,700
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN51
Basic Pay (before locality): $128,938
Duty Station Code: 240710033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1313

Leonid Petrov is a Geophysics at National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Greenbelt, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $172,700. They are classified at grade 14.

Joseph Nicholas

Geophysics/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$139,224

Sub-department: Goddard Space Flight Center
Base pay: $138,024
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,224
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Greenbelt
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Barry

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,024
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN51
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,049
Duty Station Code: 240710033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1313

Joseph Nicholas is a Geophysics at National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Greenbelt, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $139,224. They are classified at grade 13.

Michael Croteau

Geophysics/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$138,024

Sub-department: Goddard Space Flight Center
Base pay: $138,024
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,024
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Greenbelt
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Joseph

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,024
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN51
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,049
Duty Station Code: 240710033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1313

At National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Michael Croteau serves as a Geophysics based in Greenbelt, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $138,024. They are classified at grade 13.