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

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Botany 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 $187,093, above the department median of $94,562.

Employees: 7
Total payroll: $1.3M
Role median: $187,093
Agency median: $94,562
Comparison: Above

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

Botany is held in 5 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Smithsonian Institution, the median of $187,093 ranks #1 of 5.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Health and Human Services

$142,015 · 1

Environmental Protection Agency

$104,350 · 1

Department of Interior

$96,116 · 89

Department of Agriculture

$85,238 · 242

Median total compensation for the Botany 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
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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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Jun Wen

Botany/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$198,700

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $198,700
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $160,088
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0430

At Smithsonian Institution, Jun Wen serves as a Botany based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $198,700. They are classified at grade 15.

Warren Wagner

Botany/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
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): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 0430

At Smithsonian Institution, Warren Wagner serves as a Botany based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Laurence Dorr

Botany/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$187,093

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,093
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0430

Laurence Dorr holds the role of Botany at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $187,093. Their pay grade is 14.

Paul Peterson

Botany/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$187,093

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,093
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 39
Occupation Code (OPM): 0430

Paul Peterson is a Botany at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $187,093. They are classified at grade 14.

Pedro Acevedo

Botany/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,216
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 0430

At Smithsonian Institution, Pedro Acevedo serves as a Botany based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $181,216. They are classified at grade 14.

Eric Schuettpelz

Botany/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$159,806

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $158,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,806
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,306
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,192
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0430

At Smithsonian Institution, Eric Schuettpelz serves as a Botany based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $159,806. They are classified at grade 14.

Kenneth Wurdack

Botany/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$154,263

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $154,263
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,263
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $154,263
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,173
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0430

Kenneth Wurdack works as a Botany for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Kenneth earned $154,263 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.