U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / National Aeronautics and Space Administration / Physical Science Student Trainee

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Physical Science Student Trainee 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 $68,405, below the department median of $153,821.

Employees: 13
Total payroll: $921.6K
Role median: $68,405
Agency median: $153,821
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$45,877$92,333+

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)

Physical Science Student Trainee is held in 8 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the median of $68,405 ranks #1 of 8.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$61,193 · 5

Department of Energy

$55,326 · 2

Department of Transportation

$48,628 · 1

Environmental Protection Agency

$42,588 · 44

Department of Interior

$41,115 · 156

Department of Commerce

$40,296 · 42

Department of Agriculture

$37,432 · 24

Median total compensation for the Physical Science Student Trainee 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 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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Isiah Holt

Physical Science Student Trainee/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$94,294

Sub-department: Goddard Space Flight Center
Base pay: $93,994
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,294
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Greenbelt
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Myron

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,994
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN51
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,176
Duty Station Code: 240710033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1399

Isiah Holt works as a Physical Science Student Trainee for National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Greenbelt, Maryland. Isiah earned $94,294 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

Griffin Smith

Physical Science Student Trainee/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$86,123

Sub-department: Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
Base pay: $86,123
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,123
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Houston
Work state: Texas
Middle name: Thomas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,123
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN72
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,795
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1399

Griffin Smith is a Physical Science Student Trainee at National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Houston, Texas. 2026 total compensation came to $86,123. They are classified at grade 11.

Kierra Wilk

Physical Science Student Trainee/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$85,522

Sub-department: Goddard Space Flight Center
Base pay: $85,522
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,522
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Greenbelt
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Andra

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $85,522
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN51
Basic Pay (before locality): $64,177
Duty Station Code: 240710033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1399

Kierra Wilk works as a Physical Science Student Trainee for National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Greenbelt, Maryland. Kierra earned $85,522 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Anansa Keaton-Ashanti

Physical Science Student Trainee/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2025 total comp

$84,601

Sub-department: Goddard Space Flight Center
Base pay: $84,601
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,601
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Greenbelt
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Betena

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $84,601
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN51
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,163
Duty Station Code: 240710033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1399

Anansa Keaton-Ashanti holds the role of Physical Science Student Trainee at National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Greenbelt, Maryland. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,601. Their pay grade is 11.

Matthew Boyda

Physical Science Student Trainee/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$80,928

Sub-department: Langley Research Center
Base pay: $80,928
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,928
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Hampton
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Thomas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,928
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN23
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,317
Duty Station Code: 511180650
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1399

Matthew Boyda is a Physical Science Student Trainee at National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Hampton, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $80,928. They are classified at grade 11.

Jackson Wilkins

Physical Science Student Trainee/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2025 total comp

$72,826

Sub-department: Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
Base pay: $72,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,826
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Houston
Work state: Texas
Middle name: Carter

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,826
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN72
Basic Pay (before locality): $53,945
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1399

Jackson Wilkins works as a Physical Science Student Trainee for National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Houston, Texas. Jackson earned $72,826 in 2025. Their pay grade is 09.

Giovanni Bacon

Physical Science Student Trainee/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$68,405

Sub-department: Goddard Space Flight Center
Base pay: $68,405
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,405
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Greenbelt
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Omar

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,405
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN51
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,332
Duty Station Code: 240710033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1399

Giovanni Bacon works as a Physical Science Student Trainee for National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Greenbelt, Maryland. Giovanni earned $68,405 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

Manon Bart

Physical Science Student Trainee/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$68,405

Sub-department: Goddard Space Flight Center
Base pay: $68,405
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,405
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Greenbelt
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Philine

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,405
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN51
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,332
Duty Station Code: 240710033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1399

Manon Bart is a Physical Science Student Trainee at National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Greenbelt, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $68,405. They are classified at grade 09.

Joseph Faudel

Physical Science Student Trainee/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$66,327

Sub-department: John F. Kennedy Space Center
Base pay: $66,327
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,327
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Kennedy Space Center
Work state: Florida
Middle name: Clifford

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $66,327
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN76
Basic Pay (before locality): $56,243
Duty Station Code: 121567009
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1399

Joseph Faudel holds the role of Physical Science Student Trainee at National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Kennedy Space Center, Florida. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,327. Their pay grade is 09.

Kiahna Mollette

Physical Science Student Trainee/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$62,358

Sub-department: George C. Marshall Space Flight Center
Base pay: $62,358
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,358
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Redstone Arsenal
Work state: Alabama
Middle name: Rosalina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $62,358
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN62
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,332
Duty Station Code: 012585089
Duty Station State: AL
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1399

Kiahna Mollette holds the role of Physical Science Student Trainee at National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. In 2024, their total compensation was $62,358. Their pay grade is 09.

Brendan Zientek

Physical Science Student Trainee/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2025 total comp

$53,577

Sub-department: Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
Base pay: $53,577
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,577
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Houston
Work state: Texas
Middle name: James

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $53,577
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN72
Basic Pay (before locality): $39,687
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1399

Brendan Zientek is a Physical Science Student Trainee at National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Houston, Texas. 2025 total compensation came to $53,577. They are classified at grade 06.

Anna Heckel

Physical Science Student Trainee/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2026 total comp

$52,368

Sub-department: Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
Base pay: $52,368
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,368
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Houston
Work state: Texas
Middle name: Maren

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $52,368
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN72
Basic Pay (before locality): $38,791
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1399

At National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Anna Heckel serves as a Physical Science Student Trainee based in Houston, Texas. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,368. They are classified at grade 06.

Usman Mirza

Physical Science Student Trainee/National Aeronautics and Space Administration

2024 total comp

$45,877

Sub-department: George C. Marshall Space Flight Center
Base pay: $45,877
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,877
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Redstone Arsenal
Work state: Alabama
Middle name: Mohammad

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $45,877
Agency Code (OPM): NN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NN62
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,765
Duty Station Code: 012585089
Duty Station State: AL
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1399

Usman Mirza is a Physical Science Student Trainee at National Aeronautics and Space Administration based in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. 2024 total compensation came to $45,877. They are classified at grade 06.