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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Victoria Beadle

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$63,381

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $63,381
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,381
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,381
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,562
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Victoria Beadle serves as a Museum Specialist and Technician based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $63,381. They are classified at grade 07.

Daniel Dimichele

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$63,381

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $63,381
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,381
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,381
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,562
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Daniel Dimichele holds the role of Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $63,381. Their pay grade is 07.

Kelsey Falquero

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$63,381

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $63,381
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,381
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,381
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,562
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Kelsey Falquero serves as a Museum Specialist and Technician based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $63,381. They are classified at grade 07.

Kayla Kramer

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$63,381

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $63,381
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,381
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,381
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,562
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kayla Kramer works as a Museum Specialist and Technician for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Kayla earned $63,381 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

Tiffany Priest

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$63,381

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $63,381
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,381
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,381
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,562
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tiffany Priest works as a Museum Specialist and Technician for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Tiffany earned $63,381 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

Esther Rimer

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$63,381

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $63,381
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,381
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Suitland
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,381
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,562
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Esther Rimer serves as a Museum Specialist and Technician based in Suitland, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $63,381. They are classified at grade 07.

Patricia Jollie

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$62,099

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $62,099
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,099
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Saint Ignatius
Work county: Lake
Work state: Montana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $62,099
Basic Pay (before locality): $53,158
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 301030047
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Patricia Jollie works as a Museum Specialist and Technician for Smithsonian Institution based in Saint Ignatius, Montana. Patricia earned $62,099 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

Jennifer Flood

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$61,517

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $61,517
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,517
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Suitland
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $61,517
Basic Pay (before locality): $46,163
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jennifer Flood works as a Museum Specialist and Technician for Smithsonian Institution based in Suitland, Maryland. Jennifer earned $61,517 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

Thanh Lieu

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$61,517

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $61,517
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,517
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $61,517
Basic Pay (before locality): $46,163
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Thanh Lieu holds the role of Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $61,517. Their pay grade is 07.

Katlin White

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$61,517

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $61,517
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,517
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $61,517
Basic Pay (before locality): $46,163
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Katlin White serves as a Museum Specialist and Technician based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $61,517. They are classified at grade 07.

Rebekah Keel

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$59,653

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $59,653
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,653
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $59,653
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,764
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rebekah Keel is a Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $59,653. They are classified at grade 07.

Demetrius Brockenbrough

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$59,653

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $59,653
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,653
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Suitland
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $59,653
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,764
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Demetrius Brockenbrough serves as a Museum Specialist and Technician based in Suitland, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $59,653. They are classified at grade 07.

Yen Hsu

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$59,653

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $59,653
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,653
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $59,653
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,764
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Yen Hsu is a Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $59,653. They are classified at grade 07.

Gregory Polley

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$59,653

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $59,653
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,653
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $59,653
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,764
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Gregory Polley is a Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $59,653. They are classified at grade 07.

Katherine Roberts

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$59,653

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $59,653
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,653
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $59,653
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,764
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Katherine Roberts is a Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $59,653. They are classified at grade 07.

Megan Viera

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$59,653

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $59,653
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,653
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $59,653
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,764
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Megan Viera works as a Museum Specialist and Technician for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Megan earned $59,653 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

Latisha Hall

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$58,686

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $58,686
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,686
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,686
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Latisha Hall works as a Museum Specialist and Technician for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Latisha earned $58,686 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Rikayyah Wilson

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$58,686

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $58,686
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,686
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,686
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Rikayyah Wilson serves as a Museum Specialist and Technician based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $58,686. They are classified at grade 05.

Michela Kuykendall

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$57,788

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $57,788
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,788
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Suitland
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $57,788
Basic Pay (before locality): $43,365
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michela Kuykendall holds the role of Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Suitland, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $57,788. Their pay grade is 07.

Teresita Munoz-Landron

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$55,677

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $55,677
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,677
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $55,677
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,781
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Teresita Munoz-Landron works as a Museum Specialist and Technician for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Teresita earned $55,677 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Joel Ulmer

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$55,677

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $55,677
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,677
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $55,677
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,781
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Joel Ulmer works as a Museum Specialist and Technician for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Joel earned $55,677 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.