U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Nuclear Regulatory Commission / Geophysics

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Geophysics at Nuclear Regulatory Commission, U.S. Federal Government

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

7 employees hold this title in Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Median total compensation for the role is $197,201, above the department median of $184,693.

Employees: 7
Total payroll: $1.3M
Role median: $197,201
Agency median: $184,693
Comparison: Above

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

Geophysics is held in 7 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the median of $197,201 ranks #2 of 7.

Highest-paying departments for this role

National Science Foundation

$207,000 · 3

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

$197,200 · 13

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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Employees with this title

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Thomas Weaver

Geophysics/Nuclear Regulatory Commission

2026 total comp

$233,422

Sub-department: Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $36,222
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $233,422
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Rockville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: J.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): NU
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NU00
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,449
Duty Station Code: 241360031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1313

Thomas Weaver works as a Geophysics for Nuclear Regulatory Commission based in Rockville, Maryland. Thomas earned $233,422 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Vladimir Graizer

Geophysics/Nuclear Regulatory Commission

2026 total comp

$206,304

Sub-department: Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19,211
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $206,304
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Rockville
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): NU
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NU00
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 241360031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 1313

At Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Vladimir Graizer serves as a Geophysics based in Rockville, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $206,304. They are classified at grade 14.

Sarah Tabatabai

Geophysics/Nuclear Regulatory Commission

2026 total comp

$205,804

Sub-department: Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,711
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $205,804
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Rockville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): NU
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NU00
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 241360031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1313

At Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Sarah Tabatabai serves as a Geophysics based in Rockville, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $205,804. They are classified at grade 14.

William Sager

Geophysics/Nuclear Regulatory Commission

2026 total comp

$197,201

Sub-department: Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $197,201
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,201
Pay grade: 00
Work state: Texas
Middle name: W.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,201
Agency Code (OPM): NU
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NU00
Basic Pay (before locality): $197,201
Duty Station Code: 480000225
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1313

At Nuclear Regulatory Commission, William Sager serves as a Geophysics based in Texas. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,201. They are classified at grade 00.

Scott Stovall

Geophysics/Nuclear Regulatory Commission

2025 total comp

$186,734

Sub-department: Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $185,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,734
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Rockville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: P.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,234
Agency Code (OPM): NU
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NU00
Basic Pay (before locality): $138,296
Duty Station Code: 241360031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1313

At Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Scott Stovall serves as a Geophysics based in Rockville, Maryland. Their 2025 pay totaled $186,734. They are classified at grade 14.

Ryan Payne

Geophysics/Nuclear Regulatory Commission

2025 total comp

$148,697

Sub-department: Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $144,697
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,697
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Rockville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: M.

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,697
Agency Code (OPM): NU
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NU00
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,031
Duty Station Code: 241360031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1313

Ryan Payne holds the role of Geophysics at Nuclear Regulatory Commission based in Rockville, Maryland. In 2025, their total compensation was $148,697. Their pay grade is 13.

Rosalynn Wang

Geophysics/Nuclear Regulatory Commission

2026 total comp

$146,954

Sub-department: Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $133,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,990
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,954
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Rockville
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,964
Agency Code (OPM): NU
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NU00
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 241360031
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1313

At Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Rosalynn Wang serves as a Geophysics based in Rockville, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,954. They are classified at grade 13.