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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Erika Gardner

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$91,039

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $91,039
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,039
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,039
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,317
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Erika Gardner holds the role of Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $91,039. Their pay grade is 11.

Siobhan Hagan

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$91,039

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $91,039
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,039
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,039
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,317
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Siobhan Hagan serves as a Museum Specialist and Technician based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $91,039. They are classified at grade 11.

Daniella Haigler

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$91,039

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $91,039
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,039
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Suitland
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,039
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,317
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Daniella Haigler works as a Museum Specialist and Technician for Smithsonian Institution based in Suitland, Maryland. Daniella earned $91,039 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Kristen Horning

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$91,039

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $91,039
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,039
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Suitland
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,039
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,317
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kristen Horning holds the role of Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Suitland, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $91,039. Their pay grade is 11.

Molly Horrocks

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$91,039

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $91,039
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,039
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,039
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,317
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Molly Horrocks serves as a Museum Specialist and Technician based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $91,039. They are classified at grade 11.

Candace Oubre

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$91,039

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $91,039
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,039
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Landover
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,039
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,317
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240879033
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Candace Oubre serves as a Museum Specialist and Technician based in Landover, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $91,039. They are classified at grade 11.

Klarissa Ruiz

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$91,039

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $91,039
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,039
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,039
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,317
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Klarissa Ruiz works as a Museum Specialist and Technician for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Klarissa earned $91,039 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Meghann Toner

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$91,039

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $91,039
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,039
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,039
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,317
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Meghann Toner holds the role of Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $91,039. Their pay grade is 11.

Loren Miller

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$91,039

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $91,039
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,039
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,039
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,317
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Loren Miller is a Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $91,039. They are classified at grade 11.

Candace Hoskin

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$91,039

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $91,039
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,039
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,039
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,317
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Candace Hoskin holds the role of Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $91,039. Their pay grade is 11.