U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Smithsonian Institution / Museum Specialist and Technician

Job-title file

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
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+

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.

Record list

Employees with this title

Highest-paid first / page 10

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
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.

Annie Johnson

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$53,684

Sub-department: SMITHSONIAN INST (EXC SEP BRDS OF TRUST)
Base pay: $53,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,684
Pay grade: 05
Work city: FREMONT
Work county: WAYNE
Work state: NORTH CAROLINA

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $53,684
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,039
Duty Station Code: 371740191
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Annie Johnson works as a Museum Specialist and Technician for Smithsonian Institution based in Fremont, NORTH CAROLINA. Annie earned $53,684 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Lita Goings

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$52,452

Sub-department: NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART
Base pay: $52,452
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,452
Pay grade: 04
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $52,452
Basic Pay (before locality): $39,361
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lita Goings holds the role of Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. In 2024, their total compensation was $52,452. Their pay grade is 04.

Derrick Johnson

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$49,659

Sub-department: NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART
Base pay: $49,659
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,659
Pay grade: 05
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $49,659
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,265
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Derrick Johnson is a Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. 2024 total compensation came to $49,659. They are classified at grade 05.

Lara Ghelerter

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$48,155

Sub-department: NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART
Base pay: $48,155
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,155
Pay grade: 05
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $48,155
Basic Pay (before locality): $36,136
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Lara Ghelerter serves as a Museum Specialist and Technician based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Their 2024 pay totaled $48,155. They are classified at grade 05.

Marnier Manley

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$48,155

Sub-department: NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART
Base pay: $48,155
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,155
Pay grade: 05
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $48,155
Basic Pay (before locality): $36,136
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Marnier Manley is a Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. 2024 total compensation came to $48,155. They are classified at grade 05.

Malia Bates

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$46,650

Sub-department: NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART
Base pay: $46,650
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,650
Pay grade: 05
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $46,650
Basic Pay (before locality): $35,007
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Malia Bates serves as a Museum Specialist and Technician based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Their 2024 pay totaled $46,650. They are classified at grade 05.

Agnieszka Delikat-Taylor

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$46,650

Sub-department: NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART
Base pay: $46,650
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,650
Pay grade: 05
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $46,650
Basic Pay (before locality): $35,007
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Agnieszka Delikat-Taylor serves as a Museum Specialist and Technician based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Their 2024 pay totaled $46,650. They are classified at grade 05.

Leslie Heise

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$46,650

Sub-department: NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART
Base pay: $46,650
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,650
Pay grade: 05
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $46,650
Basic Pay (before locality): $35,007
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Leslie Heise works as a Museum Specialist and Technician for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Leslie earned $46,650 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Marques Jamison

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$46,650

Sub-department: NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART
Base pay: $46,650
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,650
Pay grade: 05
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $46,650
Basic Pay (before locality): $35,007
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Marques Jamison works as a Museum Specialist and Technician for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Marques earned $46,650 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Bryan Hargraves

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$45,146

Sub-department: NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART
Base pay: $45,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,146
Pay grade: 05
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $45,146
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Bryan Hargraves works as a Museum Specialist and Technician for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Bryan earned $45,146 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Emily Harvey

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$45,146

Sub-department: NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART
Base pay: $45,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,146
Pay grade: 05
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $45,146
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Emily Harvey serves as a Museum Specialist and Technician based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Their 2024 pay totaled $45,146. They are classified at grade 05.

Samantha Horton

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$45,146

Sub-department: NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART
Base pay: $45,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,146
Pay grade: 05
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $45,146
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Samantha Horton works as a Museum Specialist and Technician for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Samantha earned $45,146 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Adam Odomore

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$45,146

Sub-department: NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART
Base pay: $45,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,146
Pay grade: 05
Work city: WASHINGTON
Work county: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Work state: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $45,146
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Adam Odomore holds the role of Museum Specialist and Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. In 2024, their total compensation was $45,146. Their pay grade is 05.

Elmer Crippin

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$41,985

Sub-department: SMITHSONIAN INST (EXC SEP BRDS OF TRUST)
Base pay: $41,985
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,985
Pay grade: 02
Work city: SUITLAND
Work county: PRINCE GEORGE'S
Work state: MARYLAND

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $41,985
Basic Pay (before locality): $31,114
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Elmer Crippin serves as a Museum Specialist and Technician based in Suitland, MARYLAND. Their 2024 pay totaled $41,985. They are classified at grade 02.

Zachary Guttendorf

Museum Specialist and Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

Sub-department: SMITHSONIAN INST (EXC SEP BRDS OF TRUST)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Pay grade: 12
Work city: CHANTILLY
Work county: FAIRFAX
Work state: VIRGINIA

Source-specific fields

Duty Station Code: 510425059
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1016
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Zachary Guttendorf serves as a Museum Specialist and Technician based in Chantilly, VIRGINIA. Their 2024 pay totaled $0. They are classified at grade 12.