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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Sams Wilson

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Sams Wilson serves as a Museum Specialist and Technician based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $82,764. They are classified at grade 11.

Kira Beam

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Suitland
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kira Beam works as a Museum Specialist and Technician for Smithsonian Institution based in Suitland, Maryland. Kira earned $82,764 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Erin Bilyeu

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Erin Bilyeu works as a Museum Specialist and Technician for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Erin earned $82,764 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Mcgrath Kroll

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mcgrath Kroll is a Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $82,764. They are classified at grade 11.

Casey Magrys

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Casey Magrys serves as a Museum Specialist and Technician based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $82,764. They are classified at grade 11.

Stacey Watson

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Stacey Watson is a Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $82,764. They are classified at grade 11.

Courtney Asher

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$82,764

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $82,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,764
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,764
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,107
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Courtney Asher holds the role of Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,764. Their pay grade is 11.

Jennifer Strobel

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$82,085

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $82,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,085
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,085
Basic Pay (before locality): $61,598
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 42
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jennifer Strobel holds the role of Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,085. Their pay grade is 09.

Julie Botnick

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$82,085

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $82,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,085
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,085
Basic Pay (before locality): $61,598
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Julie Botnick holds the role of Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,085. Their pay grade is 09.

Todd Gardner

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$82,085

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $82,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,085
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,085
Basic Pay (before locality): $61,598
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Todd Gardner is a Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $82,085. They are classified at grade 09.

Dale Hunt

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$82,085

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $82,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,085
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,085
Basic Pay (before locality): $61,598
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Dale Hunt serves as a Museum Specialist and Technician based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $82,085. They are classified at grade 09.

Matthew Miller

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$82,085

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $82,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,085
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,085
Basic Pay (before locality): $61,598
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Matthew Miller works as a Museum Specialist and Technician for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Matthew earned $82,085 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

Hannah Pacious

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$82,085

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $82,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,085
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,085
Basic Pay (before locality): $61,598
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Hannah Pacious is a Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $82,085. They are classified at grade 09.

Sylvanus Paul

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$82,085

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $82,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,085
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Suitland
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,085
Basic Pay (before locality): $61,598
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sylvanus Paul holds the role of Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Suitland, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,085. Their pay grade is 09.