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Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic at Smithsonian Institution, U.S. Federal Government

Operate, maintain, and repair equipment or facilities, performing skilled hands-on work.

12 employees hold this title in Smithsonian Institution. Median total compensation for the role is $80,079, below the department median of $94,562.

Employees: 12
Total payroll: $934.6K
Role median: $80,079
Agency median: $94,562
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$53,177$96,685+

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

How total compensation varies among the 12 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)

Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic is held in 10 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Smithsonian Institution, the median of $80,079 ranks #6 of 10.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Energy

$137,460 · 1

Presidio Trust

$135,186 · 1

Department of Treasury

$82,961 · 19

Department of Homeland Security

$80,552 · 46

Department of Interior

$80,098 · 12

Department of Agriculture

$79,848 · 18

Department of Commerce

$77,893 · 28

Department of Veterans Affairs

$76,614 · 1,032

Department of Health and Human Services

$74,235 · 10

Median total compensation for the Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic 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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Accounting 26
Administrative Officer 57
Architecture 40
Archivist 41
Astronomy and Space Science 44
Audiovisual Production 14
Auditing 12
Biological Science Technician 30
Budget Analysis 39
Construction Control Technical 35
Contracting 30
Custodial Working 16
Ecology 19
Electrician 33
Electronics Technical 25
Engineering Technical 76
Exhibits Specialist 120
Facility Operations Services 80
Financial Administration and Program 60
Gardening 16
General Anthropology 13
General Arts and Information 312
General Attorney 34
General Education and Training 36
General Engineering 39
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 65
General Physical Science 18
Geology 23
Horticulture 45
Human Resources Management 72
Information Technology Management 221
Laboring 31
Librarian 54
Library Technician 25
Maintenance Mechanic 80
Management and Program Analysis 78
Masonry 17
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 315
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 58
Miscellaneous General Maintenance & Operations Work 20
Miscellaneous General Services and Support Work 73
Miscellaneous Plant and Animal Work 113
Miscellaneous Transportation/Mobile Equipment Oper 326
Motor Vehicle Operating 17
Museum Curator 143
Museum Specialist and Technician 404
Painting 21
Photography 21
Pipefitting 16
Program Management 33
Public Affairs 38
Safety and Occupational Health Management 32
Security Administration 73
Security Guard 784
Support Services Administration 16
Utility Systems Repairing-Operating 174
Visual Information 61
Writing and Editing 25
Zoology 16

Record list

Employees with this title

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Timothy Dawson

Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$98,861

Sub-department: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Base pay: $98,861
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,861
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,861
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM04
Basic Pay (before locality): $98,861
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 5306

Timothy Dawson is a Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $98,861. They are classified at grade 12.

Anthony Dyer

Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$88,969

Sub-department: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Base pay: $88,969
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,969
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Gerard

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,969
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM04
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,969
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 5306

Anthony Dyer works as a Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Anthony earned $88,969 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

Aaron Long

Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$88,969

Sub-department: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Base pay: $88,969
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,969
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,969
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM04
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,969
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 5306

Aaron Long holds the role of Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,969. Their pay grade is 11.

Christopher Lewis

Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/Smithsonian Institution

2025 total comp

$88,071

Sub-department: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Base pay: $88,071
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,071
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Michael

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,071
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM04
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,071
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 5306

Christopher Lewis works as a Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Christopher earned $88,071 in 2025. Their pay grade is 11.

Darwin Vereen

Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$82,729

Sub-department: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Base pay: $82,729
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,729
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,729
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM04
Basic Pay (before locality): $82,729
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 5306

Darwin Vereen is a Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $82,729. They are classified at grade 11.

Jerry Dobbs

Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$81,623

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $81,623
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,623
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $81,623
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM01
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,623
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 5306

At Smithsonian Institution, Jerry Dobbs serves as a Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,623. They are classified at grade 10.

Christopher Chase

Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$78,534

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $78,534
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,534
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $78,534
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM01
Basic Pay (before locality): $78,534
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 5306

At Smithsonian Institution, Christopher Chase serves as a Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,534. They are classified at grade 10.

Andre Winston

Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$78,534

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $78,534
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,534
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Jamal

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $78,534
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM01
Basic Pay (before locality): $78,534
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 5306

Andre Winston works as a Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Andre earned $78,534 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Andrew Benavides

Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$70,144

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $70,144
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,144
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Connor

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $70,144
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM01
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,144
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 5306

Andrew Benavides holds the role of Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $70,144. Their pay grade is 10.

Timothy Gould

Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$70,144

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $70,144
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,144
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Daniel

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $70,144
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM01
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,144
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 5306

Timothy Gould works as a Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Timothy earned $70,144 in 2024. Their pay grade is 10.

Mario Burt

Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/Smithsonian Institution

2025 total comp

$54,846

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $54,846
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,846
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $54,846
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM01
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,846
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 5306

Mario Burt works as a Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Mario earned $54,846 in 2025. Their pay grade is 05.

Darcellus Reed

Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$53,177

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $53,177
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,177
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Dwayne

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $53,177
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM01
Basic Pay (before locality): $53,177
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 5306

At Smithsonian Institution, Darcellus Reed serves as a Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,177. They are classified at grade 05.