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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Paula Lynn

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$133,692

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $133,692
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,692
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,692
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Paula Lynn serves as a Museum Specialist and Technician based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $133,692. They are classified at grade 13.

Scott Whittaker

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$133,692

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $133,692
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,692
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,692
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Scott Whittaker serves as a Museum Specialist and Technician based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $133,692. They are classified at grade 13.

Sue Chui

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$129,759

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

At Smithsonian Institution, Sue Chui serves as a Museum Specialist and Technician based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $129,759. They are classified at grade 13.

Joanna Dunn

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$129,759

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
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): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Joanna Dunn serves as a Museum Specialist and Technician based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $129,759. They are classified at grade 13.

James Gleason

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$129,759

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
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): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

James Gleason is a Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $129,759. They are classified at grade 13.

Antje Neumann

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

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240879033
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Antje Neumann serves as a Museum Specialist and Technician based in Landover, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $129,759. They are classified at grade 13.

Floyd Shockley

Museum Specialist and Technician/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): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Floyd Shockley works as a Museum Specialist and Technician for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Floyd earned $129,759 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Edward Venzke

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$129,456

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,456
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Edward Venzke is a Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $129,456. They are classified at grade 12.

Gaetana Degennaro

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$129,402

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $129,402
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,402
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): $129,402
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,289
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Gaetana Degennaro serves as a Museum Specialist and Technician based in New York - New York, New York. Their 2024 pay totaled $129,402. They are classified at grade 12.

Jeffery Smith

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$129,322

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $366
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,322
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Jeffery Smith serves as a Museum Specialist and Technician based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $129,322. They are classified at grade 12.

Paul Pohwat

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$128,956

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,956
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 42
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Paul Pohwat holds the role of Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $128,956. Their pay grade is 12.

Timothy Gooding

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$128,956

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,956
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Timothy Gooding works as a Museum Specialist and Technician for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Timothy earned $128,956 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Karen Reed

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$128,956

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,956
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Suitland
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Karen Reed is a Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Suitland, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $128,956. They are classified at grade 12.

Barrett Brooks

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$128,956

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,956
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 41
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Barrett Brooks works as a Museum Specialist and Technician for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Barrett earned $128,956 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Joyce Connolly

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$128,956

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,956
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Joyce Connolly works as a Museum Specialist and Technician for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Joyce earned $128,956 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Russell Feather

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$128,956

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,956
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 41
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Russell Feather is a Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $128,956. They are classified at grade 12.

Darrell Gloshen

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$128,956

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,956
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Chantilly
Work county: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510425059
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Darrell Gloshen serves as a Museum Specialist and Technician based in Chantilly, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $128,956. They are classified at grade 12.

Margaret Grandine

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$128,956

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,956
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Margaret Grandine serves as a Museum Specialist and Technician based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $128,956. They are classified at grade 12.

Carol Kelloff

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$128,956

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,956
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Carol Kelloff is a Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $128,956. They are classified at grade 12.

Susan Lutz

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$128,956

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,956
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Susan Lutz serves as a Museum Specialist and Technician based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $128,956. They are classified at grade 12.

Carolyn Russo

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$128,956

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,956
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Carolyn Russo works as a Museum Specialist and Technician for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Carolyn earned $128,956 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Jane Fortune

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$127,450

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $125,650
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,450
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,650
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,289
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jane Fortune works as a Museum Specialist and Technician for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Jane earned $127,450 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.