U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Smithsonian Institution / Museum Specialist and Technician

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Museum Specialist and Technician

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

376 employees hold this title in Smithsonian Institution. Median total compensation for the role is $98,098, above the department median of $91,039.

Employees: 376
Total payroll: $37.6M
Role median: $98,098
Agency median: $91,039
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$181,216+

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

How total compensation varies among the 376 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)

Museum Specialist and Technician is held in 10 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Smithsonian Institution, the median of $98,098 ranks #4 of 10.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of State

$139,591 · 6

Department of Homeland Security

$100,223 · 2

Department of Health and Human Services

$98,855 · 2

Department of Commerce

$97,925 · 3

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum

$94,050 · 14

Department of Agriculture

$84,866 · 11

Presidio Trust

$81,493 · 1

Nat Archives and Records Administration

$72,628 · 40

Department of Interior

$59,311 · 109

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

Record list

Employees with this title

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Din Salahu

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$104,832

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $104,832
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,832
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $104,832
Basic Pay (before locality): $78,667
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Din Salahu is a Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $104,832. They are classified at grade 11.

Sana Mirza

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$103,945

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $102,506
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,439
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,945
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,506
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sana Mirza holds the role of Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $103,945. Their pay grade is 12.

Anne Davis

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$102,506

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $102,506
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,506
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,506
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Anne Davis works as a Museum Specialist and Technician for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Anne earned $102,506 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Eric Tollefson

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$102,506

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $102,506
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,506
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,506
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Eric Tollefson works as a Museum Specialist and Technician for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Eric earned $102,506 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Dina Anchin

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$102,506

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $102,506
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,506
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,506
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Dina Anchin works as a Museum Specialist and Technician for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Dina earned $102,506 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Andrea Coffman

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$102,506

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $102,506
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,506
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,506
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Andrea Coffman is a Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $102,506. They are classified at grade 12.

Michael Russell

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$102,506

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $102,506
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,506
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,506
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Russell holds the role of Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $102,506. Their pay grade is 12.

Kimbrough Estrada

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$102,506

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $102,506
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,506
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Landover
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,506
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240879033
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kimbrough Estrada holds the role of Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Landover, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $102,506. Their pay grade is 12.

Marlene Harrison

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$102,506

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $102,506
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,506
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,506
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Marlene Harrison is a Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $102,506. They are classified at grade 12.

Gloria Kenyon

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$102,506

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $102,506
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,506
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,506
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Gloria Kenyon works as a Museum Specialist and Technician for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Gloria earned $102,506 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Amanda Millhouse

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$102,506

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $102,506
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,506
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,506
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Amanda Millhouse works as a Museum Specialist and Technician for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Amanda earned $102,506 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Carrie Feldman

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$102,073

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $102,073
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,073
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,073
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,597
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Carrie Feldman is a Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $102,073. They are classified at grade 11.

Shirleen Smith

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$102,073

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $102,073
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,073
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Suitland
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,073
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,597
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Shirleen Smith serves as a Museum Specialist and Technician based in Suitland, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $102,073. They are classified at grade 11.

Shannon Schuler

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$102,073

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $102,073
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,073
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,073
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,597
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Shannon Schuler is a Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $102,073. They are classified at grade 11.

Michelle Stein

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$102,073

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $102,073
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,073
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,073
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,597
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michelle Stein is a Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $102,073. They are classified at grade 11.

William Whitaker

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$102,073

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $102,073
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,073
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,073
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,597
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

William Whitaker works as a Museum Specialist and Technician for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. William earned $102,073 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Nancy Khan

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$102,073

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $102,073
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,073
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,073
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,597
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nancy Khan holds the role of Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $102,073. Their pay grade is 11.

Kenneth Mills

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$102,073

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $102,073
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,073
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Chantilly
Work county: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,073
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,597
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510425059
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kenneth Mills is a Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Chantilly, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $102,073. They are classified at grade 11.

Jennifer Stringfellow

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$102,073

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $102,073
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,073
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Suitland
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,073
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,597
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jennifer Stringfellow holds the role of Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Suitland, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $102,073. Their pay grade is 11.

Sara Williams

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$102,073

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $102,073
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,073
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,073
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,597
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sara Williams is a Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $102,073. They are classified at grade 11.

Holly Garner

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$102,073

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $102,073
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,073
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,073
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,597
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Holly Garner works as a Museum Specialist and Technician for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Holly earned $102,073 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Charyn Micheli

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$102,073

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $102,073
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,073
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,073
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,597
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Charyn Micheli works as a Museum Specialist and Technician for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Charyn earned $102,073 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Brian Abrams

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$100,608

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $96,556
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,052
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,608
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,556
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,457
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brian Abrams works as a Museum Specialist and Technician for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Brian earned $100,608 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.