U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Smithsonian Institution / Office Automation Clerical and Assistance

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Office Automation Clerical and Assistance

Provide administrative support — record-keeping, scheduling, correspondence, and customer service.

5 employees hold this title in Smithsonian Institution. Median total compensation for the role is $41,482, below the department median of $94,562.

Employees: 5
Total payroll: $233.4K
Role median: $41,482
Agency median: $94,562
Comparison: Below

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This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Office Automation Clerical and Assistance is held in 25 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Smithsonian Institution, the median of $41,482 ranks #25 of 25.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Treasury

$83,119 · 7

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

$75,059 · 1

Railroad Retirement Board

$68,496 · 1

Environmental Protection Agency

$67,543 · 5

Department of Justice

$65,050 · 2

Department of Homeland Security

$63,095 · 24

Department of Education

$60,852 · 2

Government Publishing Office

$60,593 · 3

Department of Transportation

$59,068 · 3

Government Printing Office

$58,686 · 3

Social Security Administration

$55,183 · 13

Department of Commerce

$55,040 · 61

Median total compensation for the Office Automation Clerical and Assistance role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Other job titles in Smithsonian Institution

Accounting 26
Administrative Officer 57
Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic 12
Architecture 40
Archivist 41
Astronomy and Space Science 44
Audiovisual Production 14
Auditing 12
Biological Science Technician 30
Budget Analysis 39
Construction Control Technical 35
Contracting 30
Custodial Working 16
Ecology 19
Electrician 33
Electronics Technical 25
Engineering Technical 76
Exhibits Specialist 120
Facility Operations Services 80
Financial Administration and Program 60
Gardening 16
General Anthropology 13
General Arts and Information 312
General Attorney 34
General Education and Training 36
General Engineering 39
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 65
General Physical Science 18
Geology 23
Horticulture 45
Human Resources Management 72
Information Technology Management 221
Laboring 31
Librarian 54
Library Technician 25
Maintenance Mechanic 80
Management and Program Analysis 78
Masonry 17
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 315
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 58
Miscellaneous General Maintenance & Operations Work 20
Miscellaneous General Services and Support Work 73
Miscellaneous Plant and Animal Work 113
Miscellaneous Transportation/Mobile Equipment Oper 326
Motor Vehicle Operating 17
Museum Curator 143
Museum Specialist and Technician 404
Painting 21
Photography 21
Pipefitting 16
Program Management 33
Public Affairs 38
Safety and Occupational Health Management 32
Security Administration 73
Security Guard 784
Support Services Administration 16
Utility Systems Repairing-Operating 174
Visual Information 61
Writing and Editing 25
Zoology 16

Record list

Employees with this title

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Jacqueline Carroll

Office Automation Clerical and Assistance/Smithsonian Institution

2025 total comp

$66,872

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $66,872
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,872
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $66,872
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $49,927
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 42
Occupation Code (OPM): 0326

Jacqueline Carroll is a Office Automation Clerical and Assistance at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2025 total compensation came to $66,872. They are classified at grade 06.

Chanel Davis

Office Automation Clerical and Assistance/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$44,538

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $44,538
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,538
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $44,538
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,252
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0326

Chanel Davis is a Office Automation Clerical and Assistance at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $44,538. They are classified at grade 03.

Arrimas Arrington

Office Automation Clerical and Assistance/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$41,482

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $41,482
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,482
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $41,482
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,315
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0326

Arrimas Arrington holds the role of Office Automation Clerical and Assistance at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,482. Their pay grade is 02.

Zachary Lynch

Office Automation Clerical and Assistance/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$40,663

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $40,663
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,663
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $40,663
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $29,496
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0326

Zachary Lynch works as a Office Automation Clerical and Assistance for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Zachary earned $40,663 in 2026. Their pay grade is 02.

Jayquan Carter

Office Automation Clerical and Assistance/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$39,844

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $39,844
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,844
Pay grade: 02
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $39,844
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $28,677
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0326

At Smithsonian Institution, Jayquan Carter serves as a Office Automation Clerical and Assistance based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,844. They are classified at grade 02.