U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Smithsonian Institution / Physics

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Physics

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

7 employees hold this title in Smithsonian Institution. Median total compensation for the role is $179,462, above the department median of $91,039.

Employees: 7
Total payroll: $1.2M
Role median: $179,462
Agency median: $91,039
Comparison: Above

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

Physics is held in 14 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Smithsonian Institution, the median of $179,462 ranks #6 of 14.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Agriculture

$221,150 · 1

National Science Foundation

$204,000 · 7

Department of Energy

$191,900 · 43

Department of Commerce

$181,216 · 419

Department of Health and Human Services

$181,216 · 123

Department of Homeland Security

$174,807 · 2

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$164,205 · 3

Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

$161,860 · 106

Department of Veterans Affairs

$153,113 · 9

Department of Interior

$148,972 · 1

Environmental Protection Agency

$110,256 · 6

Department of Transportation

$108,241 · 4

Median total compensation for the Physics 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 24
Administrative Officer 43
Architecture 38
Archivist 40
Astronomy and Space Science 43
Audiovisual Production 17
Auditing 13
Biological Science Technician 20
Budget Analysis 34
Construction Control Technical 32
Contracting 30
Custodial Working 12
Ecology 17
Electrician 27
Electronics Technical 19
Engineering Technical 65
Entomology 11
Exhibits Specialist 109
Facility Operations Services 64
Financial Administration and Program 51
Gardening 13
General Anthropology 14
General Arts and Information 283
General Attorney 30
General Education and Training 36
General Engineering 29
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 48
General Physical Science 17
Geology 24
Horticulture 41
Human Resources Management 52
Information Technology Management 197
Laboring 22
Librarian 49
Library Technician 25
Maintenance Mechanic 63
Management and Program Analysis 71
Masonry 15
Mechanical Engineering 13
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 267
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 52
Miscellaneous General Maintenance & Operations Work 19
Miscellaneous Plant and Animal Work 91
Miscellaneous Transportation/Mobile Equipment Oper 310
Motor Vehicle Operating 14
Museum Curator 134
Museum Specialist and Technician 376
Painting 19
Photography 20
Pipefitting 14
Program Management 29
Public Affairs 32
Safety and Occupational Health Management 26
Security Administration 57
Security Guard 650
Support Services Administration 12
Utility Systems Repairing-Operating 140
Visual Information 51
Writing and Editing 26
Zoology 16

Record list

Employees with this title

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Giovanni Fazio

Physics/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$201,069

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $201,069
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $201,069
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Cambridge
Work county: Middlesex
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $201,069
Basic Pay (before locality): $201,069
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250170017
Length of Service (Years): 65
Occupation Code (OPM): 1310
Pay Plan (OPM): SL

Giovanni Fazio holds the role of Physics at Smithsonian Institution based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In 2024, their total compensation was $201,069. Their pay grade is 00.

Daniel Fabricant

Physics/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$197,350

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $197,350
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,350
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Cambridge
Work county: Middlesex
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,350
Basic Pay (before locality): $197,350
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250170017
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 1310
Pay Plan (OPM): SL

Daniel Fabricant works as a Physics for Smithsonian Institution based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Daniel earned $197,350 in 2024. Their pay grade is 00.

Hossein Sadeghpour

Physics/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$193,893

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $193,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $193,893
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Cambridge
Work county: Middlesex
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $193,893
Basic Pay (before locality): $193,893
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250170017
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 1310
Pay Plan (OPM): SL

Hossein Sadeghpour holds the role of Physics at Smithsonian Institution based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In 2024, their total compensation was $193,893. Their pay grade is 00.

James Babb

Physics/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$179,462

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $179,462
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,462
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Cambridge
Work county: Middlesex
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $179,462
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250170017
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 1310
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, James Babb serves as a Physics based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Their 2024 pay totaled $179,462. They are classified at grade 14.

Peter Doherty

Physics/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$174,860

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $174,860
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $174,860
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Cambridge
Work county: Middlesex
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $174,860
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250170017
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1310
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Peter Doherty holds the role of Physics at Smithsonian Institution based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In 2024, their total compensation was $174,860. Their pay grade is 14.

Ramprasad Rao

Physics/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$144,081

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $144,081
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,081
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Cambridge
Work county: Middlesex
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,081
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250170017
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1310
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ramprasad Rao works as a Physics for Smithsonian Institution based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Ramprasad earned $144,081 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Garrett Keating

Physics/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$142,648

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $142,648
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,648
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Cambridge
Work county: Middlesex
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,648
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,091
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250170017
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1310
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Garrett Keating holds the role of Physics at Smithsonian Institution based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In 2024, their total compensation was $142,648. Their pay grade is 14.