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

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General Anthropology at Smithsonian Institution, U.S. Federal Government

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

13 employees hold this title in Smithsonian Institution. Median total compensation for the role is $158,306, above the department median of $94,562.

Employees: 13
Total payroll: $2.2M
Role median: $158,306
Agency median: $94,562
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$126,313$217,852+

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

How total compensation varies among the 13 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 $158,306 ranks #3 of 8.

Highest-paying departments for this role

National Science Foundation

$208,500 · 3

Department of Commerce

$187,093 · 1

Environmental Protection Agency

$140,998 · 2

Department of Veterans Affairs

$128,585 · 3

Department of Agriculture

$121,720 · 1

Department of Health and Human Services

$106,437 · 31

Department of Interior

$104,337 · 59

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.

Same department

Other job titles in Smithsonian Institution

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 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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Richard Potts

General Anthropology/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$221,166

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $221,166
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $221,166
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $221,166
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $221,166
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 41
Occupation Code (OPM): 0190

Richard Potts holds the role of General Anthropology at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $221,166. Their pay grade is 00.

Torben Rick

General Anthropology/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$207,358

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $207,358
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $207,358
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $207,358
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $207,358
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0190

At Smithsonian Institution, Torben Rick serves as a General Anthropology based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $207,358. They are classified at grade 00.

Igor Krupnik

General Anthropology/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

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $155,875
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0190

At Smithsonian Institution, Igor Krupnik serves as a General Anthropology based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Douglas Owsley

General Anthropology/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: W

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): 39
Occupation Code (OPM): 0190

At Smithsonian Institution, Douglas Owsley serves as a General Anthropology based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Paul Taylor

General Anthropology/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: M

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): 44
Occupation Code (OPM): 0190

At Smithsonian Institution, Paul Taylor serves as a General Anthropology based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Joshua Bell

General Anthropology/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$186,207

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $186,207
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,207
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: A.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,207
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,023
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0190

Joshua Bell holds the role of General Anthropology at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $186,207. Their pay grade is 15.

Gwyneira Isaac

General Anthropology/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$158,306

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

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): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0190

Gwyneira Isaac is a General Anthropology at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $158,306. They are classified at grade 14.

Sabrina Sholts

General Anthropology/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$158,306

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

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): 0190

Sabrina Sholts is a General Anthropology at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $158,306. They are classified at grade 14.

Logan Kistler

General Anthropology/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$153,509

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $153,509
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,509
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,509
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $114,610
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0190

Logan Kistler works as a General Anthropology for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Logan earned $153,509 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Nicole Little

General Anthropology/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$138,024

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $138,024
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,024
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Suitland
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: C.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,024
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,049
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0190

Nicole Little holds the role of General Anthropology at Smithsonian Institution based in Suitland, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,024. Their pay grade is 13.

Stephen Loring

General Anthropology/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: G

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): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 0190

Stephen Loring holds the role of General Anthropology at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,142. Their pay grade is 12.

Celia Emmelhainz

General Anthropology/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$129,759

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $129,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,759
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Suitland
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,759
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0190

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.

John Dudar

General Anthropology/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$126,313

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $126,313
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,313
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $126,313
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,306
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0190

John Dudar works as a General Anthropology for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. John earned $126,313 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.