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

Job-title file

Geology at Smithsonian Institution, U.S. Federal Government

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

23 employees hold this title in Smithsonian Institution. Median total compensation for the role is $197,200, above the department median of $94,562.

Employees: 23
Total payroll: $4.1M
Role median: $197,200
Agency median: $94,562
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$116,071$226,176+

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

How total compensation varies among the 23 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)

Geology is held in 11 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Smithsonian Institution, the median of $197,200 ranks #2 of 11.

Highest-paying departments for this role

National Science Foundation

$213,400 · 7

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$195,700 · 5

Environmental Protection Agency

$134,822 · 50

Department of Commerce

$134,452 · 1

Department of Energy

$129,904 · 12

Department of Health and Human Services

$124,720 · 5

Department of Interior

$122,631 · 859

Department of Labor

$121,345 · 5

Department of Transportation

$110,911 · 6

Department of Agriculture

$96,975 · 167

Median total compensation for the Geology 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 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
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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Anna Behrensmeyer

Geology/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$227,104

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $227,104
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $227,104
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $227,104
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $227,104
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 45
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350

Anna Behrensmeyer holds the role of Geology at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $227,104. Their pay grade is 00.

Bruce Campbell

Geology/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$224,996

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $224,996
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $224,996
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $224,996
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $224,996
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350

Bruce Campbell holds the role of Geology at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $224,996. Their pay grade is 00.

John Grant

Geology/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$224,996

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $224,996
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $224,996
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: A Iii

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $224,996
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $224,996
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350

John Grant holds the role of Geology at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $224,996. Their pay grade is 00.

Hans Dieter Sues

Geology/Smithsonian Institution

2025 total comp

$219,602

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $219,602
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $219,602
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $219,602
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $219,602
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350

Hans Dieter Sues works as a Geology for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Hans earned $219,602 in 2025. Their pay grade is 00.

Conrad Labandeira

Geology/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$208,308

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $208,308
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $208,308
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $208,308
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $208,308
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350

Conrad Labandeira is a Geology at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $208,308. They are classified at grade 00.

Elizabeth Stevenson

Geology/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
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,449
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350

Elizabeth Stevenson works as a Geology for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Elizabeth earned $198,700 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Matthew Carrano

Geology/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: T

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): 1350

Matthew Carrano works as a Geology for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Matthew earned $197,200 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

William Dimichele

Geology/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): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 42
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350

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

Brian Huber

Geology/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: Thomas

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): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350

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

Eugene Hunt

Geology/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: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,449
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350

Eugene Hunt works as a Geology for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Eugene earned $197,200 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Rossman Irwin

Geology/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: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,449
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350

Rossman Irwin is a Geology at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Timothy Mccoy

Geology/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: J

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): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350

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

Scott Wing

Geology/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): 44
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350

Scott Wing holds the role of Geology at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,200. Their pay grade is 15.

Glenn Mac Pherson

Geology/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$177,607

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $177,607
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,607
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,607
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $177,607
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 42
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350

At Smithsonian Institution, Glenn Mac Pherson serves as a Geology based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $177,607. They are classified at grade 00.

Benjamin Andrews

Geology/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$163,604

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $163,104
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,604
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,104
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,774
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350

Benjamin Andrews is a Geology at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $163,604. They are classified at grade 14.

Michael Wise

Geology/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$158,322

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $158,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,322
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,322
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350

Michael Wise is a Geology at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $158,322. They are classified at grade 13.

Catherine Corrigan

Geology/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$151,703

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $150,203
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,703
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,203
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,142
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350

Catherine Corrigan works as a Geology for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Catherine earned $151,703 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Jennifer Jackson

Geology/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: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: L

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: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350

Jennifer Jackson works as a Geology for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Jennifer earned $138,024 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Ioan Lascu

Geology/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: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

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: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350

Ioan Lascu works as a Geology for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Ioan earned $138,024 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Sharon Purdy

Geology/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: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

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: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350

Sharon Purdy is a Geology at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $138,024. They are classified at grade 13.

Michael Ackerson

Geology/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$135,964

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $133,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,964
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,964
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350

At Smithsonian Institution, Michael Ackerson serves as a Geology based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $135,964. They are classified at grade 13.

Stewart Edie

Geology/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$129,904

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $129,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,904
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,904
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,987
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350

At Smithsonian Institution, Stewart Edie serves as a Geology based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,904. They are classified at grade 13.

Emily Martin

Geology/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$116,071

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $116,071
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,071
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $116,071
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,659
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350

At Smithsonian Institution, Emily Martin serves as a Geology based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $116,071. They are classified at grade 12.