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

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General Anthropology

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

14 employees hold this title in Smithsonian Institution. Median total compensation for the role is $156,736, above the department median of $91,039.

Employees: 14
Total payroll: $2.3M
Role median: $156,736
Agency median: $91,039
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$119,037$207,406+

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

How total compensation varies among the 14 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)

General Anthropology is held in 8 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Smithsonian Institution, the median of $156,736 ranks #3 of 8.

Highest-paying departments for this role

National Science Foundation

$204,000 · 3

Department of Commerce

$181,216 · 1

Environmental Protection Agency

$138,548 · 2

Department of Veterans Affairs

$124,609 · 1

Department of Agriculture

$113,751 · 1

Department of Health and Human Services

$104,498 · 31

Department of Interior

$102,941 · 48

Median total compensation for the General Anthropology 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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Other job titles in Smithsonian Institution

Accounting 24
Administrative Officer 43
Architecture 38
Archivist 40
Astronomy and Space Science 43
Audiovisual Production 17
Auditing 13
Biological Science Technician 20
Budget Analysis 34
Construction Control Technical 32
Contracting 30
Custodial Working 12
Ecology 17
Electrician 27
Electronics Technical 19
Engineering Technical 65
Entomology 11
Exhibits Specialist 109
Facility Operations Services 64
Financial Administration and Program 51
Gardening 13
General Arts and Information 283
General Attorney 30
General Education and Training 36
General Engineering 29
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 48
General Physical Science 17
Geology 24
Horticulture 41
Human Resources Management 52
Information Technology Management 197
Laboring 22
Librarian 49
Library Technician 25
Maintenance Mechanic 63
Management and Program Analysis 71
Masonry 15
Mechanical Engineering 13
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 267
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 52
Miscellaneous General Maintenance & Operations Work 19
Miscellaneous Plant and Animal Work 91
Miscellaneous Transportation/Mobile Equipment Oper 310
Motor Vehicle Operating 14
Museum Curator 134
Museum Specialist and Technician 376
Painting 19
Photography 20
Pipefitting 14
Program Management 29
Public Affairs 32
Safety and Occupational Health Management 26
Security Administration 57
Security Guard 650
Support Services Administration 12
Utility Systems Repairing-Operating 140
Visual Information 51
Writing and Editing 26
Zoology 16

Record list

Employees with this title

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Richard Potts

General Anthropology/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$210,529

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $210,529
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $210,529
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $210,529
Basic Pay (before locality): $210,529
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 39
Occupation Code (OPM): 0190
Pay Plan (OPM): SL

Richard Potts holds the role of General Anthropology at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $210,529. Their pay grade is 00.

David Penney

General Anthropology/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$198,518

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $198,518
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $198,518
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Suitland
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $198,518
Basic Pay (before locality): $198,518
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0190
Pay Plan (OPM): SL

David Penney holds the role of General Anthropology at Smithsonian Institution based in Suitland, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $198,518. Their pay grade is 00.

Torben Rick

General Anthropology/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$194,510

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $194,510
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $194,510
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $194,510
Basic Pay (before locality): $194,510
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0190
Pay Plan (OPM): SL

At Smithsonian Institution, Torben Rick serves as a General Anthropology based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $194,510. They are classified at grade 00.

Igor Krupnik

General Anthropology/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,748
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0190
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Igor Krupnik serves as a General Anthropology based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Douglas Owsley

General Anthropology/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 0190
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Douglas Owsley serves as a General Anthropology based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Paul Taylor

General Anthropology/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 42
Occupation Code (OPM): 0190
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Paul Taylor serves as a General Anthropology based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Joshua Bell

General Anthropology/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$169,429

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $169,429
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $169,429
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $169,429
Basic Pay (before locality): $127,142
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0190
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Joshua Bell holds the role of General Anthropology at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $169,429. Their pay grade is 15.

Sabrina Sholts

General Anthropology/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$144,042

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $144,042
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,042
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,042
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,091
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0190
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sabrina Sholts is a General Anthropology at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $144,042. They are classified at grade 14.

Gwyneira Isaac

General Anthropology/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$141,557

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $141,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,557
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,557
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0190
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Gwyneira Isaac is a General Anthropology at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $141,557. They are classified at grade 13.

Logan Kistler

General Anthropology/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$139,395

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $139,395
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,395
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $139,395
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0190
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Logan Kistler works as a General Anthropology for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Logan earned $139,395 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Nicole Little

General Anthropology/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$129,759

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $129,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,759
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Suitland
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0190
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nicole Little holds the role of General Anthropology at Smithsonian Institution based in Suitland, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $129,759. Their pay grade is 13.

Celia Emmelhainz

General Anthropology/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$129,759

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $129,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,759
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Suitland
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0190
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Celia Emmelhainz serves as a General Anthropology based in Suitland, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $129,759. They are classified at grade 13.

Stephen Loring

General Anthropology/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$128,956

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,956
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0190
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Stephen Loring holds the role of General Anthropology at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $128,956. Their pay grade is 12.

John Dudar

General Anthropology/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$119,037

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $119,037
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,037
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $119,037
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,327
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0190
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

John Dudar works as a General Anthropology for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. John earned $119,037 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.