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

Job-title file

Geology

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

24 employees hold this title in Smithsonian Institution. Median total compensation for the role is $185,824, above the department median of $91,039.

Employees: 24
Total payroll: $4.1M
Role median: $185,824
Agency median: $91,039
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$109,119$214,279+

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

How total compensation varies among the 24 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 $185,824 ranks #3 of 11.

Highest-paying departments for this role

National Science Foundation

$204,000 · 6

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$191,900 · 4

Department of Energy

$129,759 · 12

Environmental Protection Agency

$129,128 · 44

Department of Commerce

$124,738 · 1

Department of Health and Human Services

$116,879 · 5

Department of Interior

$114,984 · 816

Department of Labor

$108,328 · 5

Department of Transportation

$106,513 · 3

Department of Agriculture

$89,860 · 151

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 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 Anthropology 14
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
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

Page 1

Hans Sues

Geology/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$214,455

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $214,455
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $214,455
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $214,455
Basic Pay (before locality): $214,455
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350
Pay Plan (OPM): SL

Hans Sues is a Geology at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $214,455. They are classified at grade 00.

Anna Behrensmeyer

Geology/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$214,072

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $214,072
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $214,072
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $214,072
Basic Pay (before locality): $214,072
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 43
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350
Pay Plan (OPM): SL

Anna Behrensmeyer holds the role of Geology at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $214,072. Their pay grade is 00.

Bruce Campbell

Geology/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$211,056

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $211,056
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $211,056
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $211,056
Basic Pay (before locality): $211,056
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350
Pay Plan (OPM): SL

Bruce Campbell holds the role of Geology at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $211,056. Their pay grade is 00.

John Grant

Geology/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$211,056

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $211,056
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $211,056
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $211,056
Basic Pay (before locality): $211,056
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350
Pay Plan (OPM): SL

John Grant holds the role of Geology at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $211,056. Their pay grade is 00.

Douglas Erwin

Geology/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$209,629

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $209,629
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $209,629
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $209,629
Basic Pay (before locality): $209,629
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350
Pay Plan (OPM): SL

Douglas Erwin holds the role of Geology at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $209,629. Their pay grade is 00.

Conrad Labandeira

Geology/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$198,464

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $198,464
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $198,464
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $198,464
Basic Pay (before locality): $198,464
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350
Pay Plan (OPM): SL

Conrad Labandeira is a Geology at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $198,464. They are classified at grade 00.

Matthew Carrano

Geology/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): $147,647
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Matthew Carrano works as a Geology for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Matthew earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Timothy Mccoy

Geology/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): $155,849
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Timothy Mccoy serves as a Geology based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

William Dimichele

Geology/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): 39
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, William Dimichele serves as a Geology based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Brian Huber

Geology/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): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Brian Huber serves as a Geology based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Scott Wing

Geology/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): 1350
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Scott Wing holds the role of Geology at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $191,900. Their pay grade is 15.

Eugene Hunt

Geology/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$185,824

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $185,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,824
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,824
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Eugene Hunt works as a Geology for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Eugene earned $185,824 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Elizabeth Stevenson

Geology/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$185,824

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $185,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,824
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,824
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Elizabeth Stevenson works as a Geology for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Elizabeth earned $185,824 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Rossman Irwin

Geology/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$180,359

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $180,359
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,359
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,359
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,344
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rossman Irwin is a Geology at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $180,359. They are classified at grade 15.

Glenn Mac Pherson

Geology/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$175,155

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $175,155
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,155
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $175,155
Basic Pay (before locality): $175,155
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 40
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350
Pay Plan (OPM): SL

At Smithsonian Institution, Glenn Mac Pherson serves as a Geology based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $175,155. They are classified at grade 00.

Michael Wise

Geology/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Wise is a Geology at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $153,354. They are classified at grade 13.

Benjamin Andrews

Geology/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Benjamin Andrews is a Geology at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $153,336. They are classified at grade 14.

Catherine Corrigan

Geology/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): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Catherine Corrigan works as a Geology for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Catherine earned $141,557 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Jennifer Jackson

Geology/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: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jennifer Jackson works as a Geology for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Jennifer earned $129,759 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Ioan Lascu

Geology/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: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ioan Lascu works as a Geology for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Ioan earned $129,759 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Michael Ackerson

Geology/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$121,894

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $121,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,894
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,894
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Michael Ackerson serves as a Geology based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $121,894. They are classified at grade 13.

Sharon Purdy

Geology/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$121,894

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $121,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,894
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,894
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sharon Purdy is a Geology at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $121,894. They are classified at grade 13.

Stewart Edie

Geology/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$109,119

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $109,119
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,119
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $109,119
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,884
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Stewart Edie serves as a Geology based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $109,119. They are classified at grade 12.

Emily Martin

Geology/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$109,119

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $109,119
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,119
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $109,119
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,884
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1350
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Emily Martin serves as a Geology based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $109,119. They are classified at grade 12.