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

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Industrial Hygiene 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.

22 employees hold this title in National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Median total compensation for the role is $144,713, below the department median of $153,821.

Employees: 22
Total payroll: $3.4M
Role median: $144,713
Agency median: $153,821
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$99,939$197,751+

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

How total compensation varies among the 22 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)

Industrial Hygiene is held in 20 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the median of $144,713 ranks #6 of 20.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Commerce

$185,340 · 7

Department of Transportation

$162,005 · 12

Department of State

$156,746 · 26

Department of Homeland Security

$156,737 · 17

Smithsonian Institution

$147,456 · 8

Social Security Administration

$142,084 · 12

Department of Justice

$141,557 · 1

Department of Energy

$139,185 · 36

Environmental Protection Agency

$135,964 · 37

General Services Administration

$135,293 · 26

Department of Health and Human Services

$130,472 · 71

Department of Agriculture

$129,556 · 11

Median total compensation for the Industrial Hygiene 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 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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Wai Kwong Kan

Industrial Hygiene/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$198,150

Sub-department: Ames Research Center
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $950
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $198,150
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Moffett Field
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN21
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 062205085
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0690

Wai Kwong Kan holds the role of Industrial Hygiene at National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Moffett Field, California. In 2026, their total compensation was $198,150. Their pay grade is 14.

Angel Plaza

Industrial Hygiene/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Headquarters, Nasa
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $160,088
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 41
Occupation Code (OPM): 0690

Angel Plaza works as a Industrial Hygiene for National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. Angel earned $197,200 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

David King

Industrial Hygiene/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Ames Research Center
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Hayward
Work state: California
Middle name: B.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN21
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 061560001
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0690

At National Aeronautics and Space Administration, David King serves as a Industrial Hygiene based in Hayward, California. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

John Shepardson

Industrial Hygiene/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2025 total comp

$186,815

Sub-department: Ames Research Center
Base pay: $186,815
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,815
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Moffett Field
Work state: California
Middle name: Daniel

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,815
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN21
Basic Pay (before locality): $127,658
Duty Station Code: 062205085
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0690

At National Aeronautics and Space Administration, John Shepardson serves as a Industrial Hygiene based in Moffett Field, California. Their 2025 pay totaled $186,815. They are classified at grade 14.

David Thaxton

Industrial Hygiene/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$184,891

Sub-department: George C. Marshall Space Flight Center
Base pay: $184,891
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $184,891
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Redstone Arsenal
Work state: Alabama
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $184,891
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN62
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 012585089
Duty Station State: AL
Length of Service (Years): 40
Occupation Code (OPM): 0690

David Thaxton holds the role of Industrial Hygiene at National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. In 2026, their total compensation was $184,891. Their pay grade is 15.

Jeffrey Dalhoff

Industrial Hygiene/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$182,295

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

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): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 0690

Jeffrey Dalhoff holds the role of Industrial Hygiene at National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Greenbelt, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $182,295. Their pay grade is 14.

Lisa Brown

Industrial Hygiene/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$165,450

Sub-department: John F. Kennedy Space Center
Base pay: $163,950
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,450
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Kennedy Space Center
Work state: Florida
Middle name: Mcdaniel

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,950
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN76
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,023
Duty Station Code: 121567009
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0690

At National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Lisa Brown serves as a Industrial Hygiene based in Kennedy Space Center, Florida. Their 2026 pay totaled $165,450. They are classified at grade 15.

Michael Pannell

Industrial Hygiene/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2025 total comp

$163,092

Sub-department: John F. Kennedy Space Center
Base pay: $163,092
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,092
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Kennedy Space Center
Work state: Florida
Middle name: Alan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,092
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN76
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 121567009
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0690

Michael Pannell holds the role of Industrial Hygiene at National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Kennedy Space Center, Florida. In 2025, their total compensation was $163,092. Their pay grade is 14.

Brian Vandevender

Industrial Hygiene/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$161,689

Sub-department: Langley Research Center
Base pay: $161,689
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,689
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Hampton
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Allen

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $161,689
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN23
Basic Pay (before locality): $136,102
Duty Station Code: 511180650
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0690

Brian Vandevender works as a Industrial Hygiene for National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Hampton, Virginia. Brian earned $161,689 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Tracy Avant

Industrial Hygiene/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: Goddard Space Flight Center
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Greenbelt
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Alphonsor

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN51
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Duty Station Code: 240710033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 0690

At National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Tracy Avant serves as a Industrial Hygiene based in Greenbelt, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $153,354. They are classified at grade 13.

Stephen O'Neill

Industrial Hygiene/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$147,242

Sub-department: John C. Stennis Space Center
Base pay: $146,742
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,242
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Stennis Space Center
Work state: Mississippi
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,742
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN64
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,356
Duty Station Code: 282447045
Duty Station State: MS
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0690

Stephen O'Neill works as a Industrial Hygiene for National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Stennis Space Center, Mississippi. Stephen earned $147,242 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Daniel Newfang

Industrial Hygiene/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2025 total comp

$142,183

Sub-department: Headquarters, Nasa
Base pay: $142,183
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,183
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Kennedy Space Center
Work state: Florida
Middle name: Alan

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,183
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $120,566
Duty Station Code: 121567009
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0690

Daniel Newfang works as a Industrial Hygiene for National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Kennedy Space Center, Florida. Daniel earned $142,183 in 2025. Their pay grade is 14.

Nicole Barcellos

Industrial Hygiene/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2025 total comp

$139,699

Sub-department: John Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field
Base pay: $138,699
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,699
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Brook Park
Work state: Ohio
Middle name: Rene

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,699
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN22
Basic Pay (before locality): $113,474
Duty Station Code: 391050035
Duty Station State: OH
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0690

Nicole Barcellos holds the role of Industrial Hygiene at National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Brook Park, Ohio. In 2025, their total compensation was $139,699. Their pay grade is 14.

Marvin Bunting

Industrial Hygiene/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$139,435

Sub-department: Goddard Space Flight Center
Base pay: $134,435
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,435
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Wallops Island
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Norman

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,435
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN51
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Duty Station Code: 512564001
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0690

At National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Marvin Bunting serves as a Industrial Hygiene based in Wallops Island, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $139,435. They are classified at grade 13.

Richard Watson

Industrial Hygiene/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$139,116

Sub-department: Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
Base pay: $139,116
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,116
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Houston
Work state: Texas
Middle name: Earl

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $139,116
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN72
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,049
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0690

Richard Watson is a Industrial Hygiene at National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Houston, Texas. 2026 total compensation came to $139,116. They are classified at grade 13.

Meagan Hallmark

Industrial Hygiene/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$136,712

Sub-department: George C. Marshall Space Flight Center
Base pay: $136,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,712
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Redstone Arsenal
Work state: Alabama
Middle name: Elise

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $136,712
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN62
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,142
Duty Station Code: 012585089
Duty Station State: AL
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0690

At National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Meagan Hallmark serves as a Industrial Hygiene based in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,712. They are classified at grade 13.

Lisa Kirk

Industrial Hygiene/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$135,710

Sub-department: John Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field
Base pay: $135,710
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,710
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Brook Park
Work state: Ohio
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $135,710
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN22
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,028
Duty Station Code: 391050035
Duty Station State: OH
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0690

At National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Lisa Kirk serves as a Industrial Hygiene based in Brook Park, Ohio. Their 2026 pay totaled $135,710. They are classified at grade 14.

Lykanta Wilson

Industrial Hygiene/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$132,023

Sub-department: George C. Marshall Space Flight Center
Base pay: $131,273
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,023
Pay grade: 13
Work city: New Orleans
Work state: Louisiana
Middle name: Yaisa

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $131,273
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN62
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,142
Duty Station Code: 221690071
Duty Station State: LA
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0690

Lykanta Wilson is a Industrial Hygiene at National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in New Orleans, Louisiana. 2026 total compensation came to $132,023. They are classified at grade 13.

Beth Branicky

Industrial Hygiene/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$122,252

Sub-department: John Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field
Base pay: $122,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,252
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Brook Park
Work state: Ohio
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,252
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN22
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 391050035
Duty Station State: OH
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0690

Beth Branicky holds the role of Industrial Hygiene at National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Brook Park, Ohio. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,252. Their pay grade is 13.

Morgan Miller

Industrial Hygiene/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$119,747

Sub-department: John Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field
Base pay: $118,547
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,747
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Brook Park
Work state: Ohio
Middle name: Nicholas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $118,547
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN22
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,987
Duty Station Code: 391050035
Duty Station State: OH
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0690

Morgan Miller holds the role of Industrial Hygiene at National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Brook Park, Ohio. In 2026, their total compensation was $119,747. Their pay grade is 13.

Alexander Brown

Industrial Hygiene/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$118,547

Sub-department: John Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field
Base pay: $118,547
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,547
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Brook Park
Work state: Ohio
Middle name: Timothy

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $118,547
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN22
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,987
Duty Station Code: 391050035
Duty Station State: OH
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0690

Alexander Brown is a Industrial Hygiene at National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Brook Park, Ohio. 2026 total compensation came to $118,547. They are classified at grade 13.

Mellody Liples

Industrial Hygiene/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$99,939

Sub-department: Langley Research Center
Base pay: $99,939
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,939
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Hampton
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,939
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN23
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,365
Duty Station Code: 511180650
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0690

Mellody Liples is a Industrial Hygiene at National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Hampton, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $99,939. They are classified at grade 12.