U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Smithsonian Institution / Archeology

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Archeology at Smithsonian Institution, 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 Smithsonian Institution. Median total compensation for the role is $118,192, above the department median of $94,562.

Employees: 7
Total payroll: $934.4K
Role median: $118,192
Agency median: $94,562
Comparison: Above

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

Archeology is held in 8 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Smithsonian Institution, the median of $118,192 ranks #5 of 8.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Presidio Trust

$134,525 · 2

Department of Commerce

$128,012 · 5

Department of Energy

$125,845 · 45

Department of Transportation

$118,948 · 1

Department of Homeland Security

$101,443 · 19

Department of Interior

$88,688 · 719

Department of Agriculture

$83,515 · 712

Median total compensation for the Archeology 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
Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic 12
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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William Fitzhugh

Archeology/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$213,106

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $213,106
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $213,106
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $213,106
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $213,106
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 57
Occupation Code (OPM): 0193

William Fitzhugh works as a Archeology for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. William earned $213,106 in 2026. Their pay grade is 00.

Aron Crowell

Archeology/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$179,448

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $179,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,448
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Anchorage
Work state: Alaska
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $179,448
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Duty Station Code: 020130020
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0193

At Smithsonian Institution, Aron Crowell serves as a Archeology based in Anchorage, Alaska. Their 2024 pay totaled $179,448. They are classified at grade 14.

Ronald Hollinger

Archeology/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$133,142

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $133,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,142
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,142
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0193

At Smithsonian Institution, Ronald Hollinger serves as a Archeology based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,142. They are classified at grade 12.

Ashley Sharpe

Archeology/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$118,192

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $118,192
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,192
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Panama
Work state: No Data Reported
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $118,192
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,192
Duty Station Code: PM8050000
Duty Station State: NDR
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0193

Ashley Sharpe works as a Archeology for Smithsonian Institution based in Panama, No Data Reported. Ashley earned $118,192 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Matthew Sanger

Archeology/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$99,692

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $99,692
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,692
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,692
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,430
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0193

Matthew Sanger holds the role of Archeology at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,692. Their pay grade is 11.

Marissa Shaver

Archeology/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$99,692

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $99,692
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,692
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,692
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,430
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0193

Marissa Shaver is a Archeology at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $99,692. They are classified at grade 11.

Kevin Wright

Archeology/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$91,145

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $91,145
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,145
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,145
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,049
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0193

Kevin Wright is a Archeology at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $91,145. They are classified at grade 11.