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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John George

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$115,783

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $115,783
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,783
Pay grade: 12
Work city: New York - New York
Work county: New York
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $115,783
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,365
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

John George is a Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in New York - New York, New York. 2024 total compensation came to $115,783. They are classified at grade 12.

Elizabeth Heydt

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$115,731

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $115,731
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,731
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $115,731
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,846
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Elizabeth Heydt serves as a Museum Specialist and Technician based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $115,731. They are classified at grade 12.

Richard Quintero

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$115,731

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $115,731
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,731
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $115,731
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,846
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Richard Quintero is a Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $115,731. They are classified at grade 12.

Lisa Coldiron

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$115,731

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $115,731
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,731
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $115,731
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,846
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lisa Coldiron holds the role of Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $115,731. Their pay grade is 12.

Joanna Raczynska

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$115,731

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $115,731
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,731
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $115,731
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,846
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Joanna Raczynska serves as a Museum Specialist and Technician based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $115,731. They are classified at grade 12.

Sylvia Orli

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$115,731

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $115,731
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,731
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $115,731
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,846
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sylvia Orli is a Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $115,731. They are classified at grade 12.

Matthew Voight

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$115,731

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $115,731
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,731
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Chantilly
Work county: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $115,731
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,846
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510425059
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Matthew Voight is a Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Chantilly, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $115,731. They are classified at grade 12.

Lorena Bradford

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$112,425

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $112,425
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,425
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $112,425
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,365
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Lorena Bradford serves as a Museum Specialist and Technician based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $112,425. They are classified at grade 12.

Julie Carmean

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$112,425

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $112,425
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,425
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $112,425
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,365
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Julie Carmean works as a Museum Specialist and Technician for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Julie earned $112,425 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Keaton Lally

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$112,425

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $112,425
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,425
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $112,425
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,365
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Keaton Lally is a Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $112,425. They are classified at grade 12.

Andrew Thomas

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$112,425

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $112,425
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,425
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $112,425
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,365
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Andrew Thomas works as a Museum Specialist and Technician for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Andrew earned $112,425 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Rebecca Kaczkowski

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$112,425

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $112,425
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,425
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $112,425
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,365
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rebecca Kaczkowski is a Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $112,425. They are classified at grade 12.

Paul Westerberg

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$112,425

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $112,425
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,425
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $112,425
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,365
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Paul Westerberg holds the role of Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $112,425. Their pay grade is 12.

Deirdre Palmer

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$109,119

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
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): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Deirdre Palmer serves as a Museum Specialist and Technician based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $109,119. They are classified at grade 12.

Katherine Mayo

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$109,119

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
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): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Katherine Mayo is a Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $109,119. They are classified at grade 12.

Amy Hughes

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$109,119

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
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): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Amy Hughes holds the role of Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $109,119. Their pay grade is 12.

Molli Kuenstner

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$109,119

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
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): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Molli Kuenstner serves as a Museum Specialist and Technician based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $109,119. They are classified at grade 12.

Elisabeth Narkin

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$109,119

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
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): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Elisabeth Narkin holds the role of Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $109,119. Their pay grade is 12.

Rachel Trinkley

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$109,119

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
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): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rachel Trinkley is a Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $109,119. They are classified at grade 12.

Stephanie Lussier

Museum Specialist and Technician/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): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Stephanie Lussier works as a Museum Specialist and Technician for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Stephanie earned $109,119 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Diane Pitassy

Museum Specialist and Technician/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: Suitland
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $109,119
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,884
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Diane Pitassy works as a Museum Specialist and Technician for Smithsonian Institution based in Suitland, Maryland. Diane earned $109,119 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Leslie Schuhmann

Museum Specialist and Technician/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): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Leslie Schuhmann serves as a Museum Specialist and Technician based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $109,119. They are classified at grade 12.