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

Job-title file

Electrician

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

27 employees hold this title in Smithsonian Institution. Median total compensation for the role is $81,936, below the department median of $91,039.

Employees: 27
Total payroll: $2.2M
Role median: $81,936
Agency median: $91,039
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$66,596$88,359+

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

How total compensation varies among the 27 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.

Compared with the local labor market

Electrician pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Electricians — about 757,220 people — is $63,190. Smithsonian Institution pays a median base salary of $81,936 for this role, 30% above that figure — about the 73rd percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Smithsonian Institution sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$42,640

$49,430

$63,190

$83,940

$108,510

Smithsonian Institution median · $81,936

The bar is the range of annual wages for Electricians across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Smithsonian Institution’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Smithsonian Institution is $81,936, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

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

Electrician is held in 14 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Smithsonian Institution, the median of $81,936 ranks #4 of 14.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Presidio Trust

$118,350 · 3

Government Printing Office

$109,462 · 22

Department of Treasury

$107,021 · 12

Social Security Administration

$79,703 · 18

Department of Transportation

$79,459 · 13

Department of Commerce

$76,155 · 23

Department of Agriculture

$76,092 · 17

Department of Justice

$76,050 · 3

Department of Interior

$75,904 · 58

Department of Health and Human Services

$75,372 · 34

Department of Veterans Affairs

$71,793 · 888

Inter Bound and Water Community U.S. Section

$71,564 · 2

Median total compensation for the Electrician role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Electrician beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 30 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $73,128 ranks #19 of 30. See Electrician across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$206,162 · 101

$186,465 · 15

$177,403 · 174

$151,263 · 568

$148,844 · 96

$131,019 · 20

$117,956 · 8

Davis School District, Utah

$110,332 · 8

Median total compensation for comparable Electricianroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Dennis Rompa

Electrician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$88,739

Sub-department: John F. Kennedy Center for the Perform Arts
Base pay: $88,739
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,739
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,739
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,739
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 2805
Pay Plan (OPM): WL

Dennis Rompa works as a Electrician for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Dennis earned $88,739 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Charles Simonds

Electrician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$88,009

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $88,009
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,009
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,009
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,009
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 2805
Pay Plan (OPM): WL

At Smithsonian Institution, Charles Simonds serves as a Electrician based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $88,009. They are classified at grade 11.

Aaron Shumaker

Electrician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$87,151

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $86,151
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,151
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,151
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,151
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 2805
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Aaron Shumaker is a Electrician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $87,151. They are classified at grade 11.

Charles Dorsey

Electrician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$86,151

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $86,151
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,151
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,151
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,151
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 2805
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

At Smithsonian Institution, Charles Dorsey serves as a Electrician based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $86,151. They are classified at grade 11.

William Glenn

Electrician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$86,151

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $86,151
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,151
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,151
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,151
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 2805
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

William Glenn works as a Electrician for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. William earned $86,151 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Stephen Gripper

Electrician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$86,151

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $86,151
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,151
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,151
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,151
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 2805
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Stephen Gripper works as a Electrician for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Stephen earned $86,151 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Ryan Mccarroll

Electrician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$86,151

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $86,151
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,151
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,151
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,151
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 2805
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

At Smithsonian Institution, Ryan Mccarroll serves as a Electrician based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $86,151. They are classified at grade 11.

Gary Miller

Electrician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$86,151

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $86,151
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,151
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Chantilly
Work county: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,151
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,151
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510425059
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 2805
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Gary Miller is a Electrician at Smithsonian Institution based in Chantilly, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $86,151. They are classified at grade 11.

Roberto Muniz

Electrician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$86,151

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $86,151
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,151
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,151
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,151
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 2805
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Roberto Muniz works as a Electrician for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Roberto earned $86,151 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Keith Osborn

Electrician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$86,151

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $86,151
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,151
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,151
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,151
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 2805
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Keith Osborn works as a Electrician for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Keith earned $86,151 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Brian Ruch

Electrician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$86,151

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $86,151
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,151
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,151
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,151
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 2805
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Brian Ruch works as a Electrician for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Brian earned $86,151 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Troy Cahill

Electrician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$82,521

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $81,936
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $585
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,521
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $81,936
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,936
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 2805
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Troy Cahill works as a Electrician for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Troy earned $82,521 in 2024. Their pay grade is 10.

Richard Thomson

Electrician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$81,936

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $81,936
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,936
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $81,936
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,936
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 2805
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Richard Thomson works as a Electrician for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Richard earned $81,936 in 2024. Their pay grade is 10.

Martin Gately

Electrician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$81,936

Sub-department: John F. Kennedy Center for the Perform Arts
Base pay: $81,936
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,936
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $81,936
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,936
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 2805
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Martin Gately is a Electrician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $81,936. They are classified at grade 10.

Dennis Lim

Electrician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$80,788

Sub-department: John F. Kennedy Center for the Perform Arts
Base pay: $80,788
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,788
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,788
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,788
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 2805
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Dennis Lim is a Electrician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $80,788. They are classified at grade 12.

Avron Coates

Electrician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$80,099

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $80,099
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,099
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,099
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,099
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 2805
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Avron Coates holds the role of Electrician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $80,099. Their pay grade is 11.

Fils Louis

Electrician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$80,099

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $80,099
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,099
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Suitland
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,099
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,099
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 2805
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

At Smithsonian Institution, Fils Louis serves as a Electrician based in Suitland, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $80,099. They are classified at grade 11.

Michael Horstkamp

Electrician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$79,703

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $79,703
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,703
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Edgewater
Work county: Anne Arundel
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,703
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,703
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240496003
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 2805
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Michael Horstkamp works as a Electrician for Smithsonian Institution based in Edgewater, Maryland. Michael earned $79,703 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Chad Knodle

Electrician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$79,035

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $79,035
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,035
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,035
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,035
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 2805
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Chad Knodle is a Electrician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $79,035. They are classified at grade 10.

Kenneth Green

Electrician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$77,031

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $77,031
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,031
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,031
Basic Pay (before locality): $77,031
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 2805
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Kenneth Green is a Electrician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $77,031. They are classified at grade 11.

Jonathan Green

Electrician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$77,031

Sub-department: John F. Kennedy Center for the Perform Arts
Base pay: $77,031
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,031
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,031
Basic Pay (before locality): $77,031
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 2805
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Jonathan Green is a Electrician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $77,031. They are classified at grade 11.

Earl Ashford

Electrician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$76,635

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $76,050
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $585
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,635
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $76,050
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,050
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 2805
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

At Smithsonian Institution, Earl Ashford serves as a Electrician based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $76,635. They are classified at grade 10.

Sheldon Tyson

Electrician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$76,050

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $76,050
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,050
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $76,050
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,050
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 2805
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Sheldon Tyson holds the role of Electrician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $76,050. Their pay grade is 10.

Kyle Ward

Electrician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$76,050

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $76,050
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,050
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Front Royal
Work county: Warren
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $76,050
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,050
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511040187
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 2805
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Kyle Ward is a Electrician at Smithsonian Institution based in Front Royal, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $76,050. They are classified at grade 10.

Nikko Granberry

Electrician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$73,128

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $73,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,128
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $73,128
Basic Pay (before locality): $73,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 2805
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Nikko Granberry holds the role of Electrician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $73,128. Their pay grade is 10.

Jonathan Runion

Electrician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$73,128

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $73,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,128
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Front Royal
Work county: Warren
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $73,128
Basic Pay (before locality): $73,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511040187
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 2805
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Jonathan Runion works as a Electrician for Smithsonian Institution based in Front Royal, Virginia. Jonathan earned $73,128 in 2024. Their pay grade is 10.

Robert Shaffer

Electrician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$66,596

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $66,596
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,596
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $66,596
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,596
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 2805
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Robert Shaffer is a Electrician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $66,596. They are classified at grade 10.