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

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Plumbing at Smithsonian Institution, U.S. Federal Government

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

8 employees hold this title in Smithsonian Institution. Median total compensation for the role is $84,365, below the department median of $94,562.

Employees: 8
Total payroll: $679.6K
Role median: $84,365
Agency median: $94,562
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$75,508$102,953+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 8 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)

Plumbing is held in 10 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Smithsonian Institution, the median of $84,365 ranks #5 of 10.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Energy

$152,370 · 1

Presidio Trust

$133,665 · 10

Department of Treasury

$110,486 · 8

Department of Homeland Security

$84,628 · 13

Department of Interior

$78,513 · 19

Department of Agriculture

$75,174 · 2

Department of Health and Human Services

$71,000 · 5

Department of Veterans Affairs

$67,463 · 150

Department of Commerce

$65,532 · 5

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

Same department

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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Bruce Coyle

Plumbing/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$105,936

Sub-department: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Base pay: $105,936
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,936
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $105,936
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM04
Basic Pay (before locality): $105,936
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 4206

Bruce Coyle holds the role of Plumbing at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,936. Their pay grade is 10.

Dewayne Queen

Plumbing/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$84,628

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $84,628
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,628
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $84,628
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM01
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,628
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 4206

Dewayne Queen works as a Plumbing for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Dewayne earned $84,628 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Dangelo Key

Plumbing/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$84,628

Sub-department: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Base pay: $84,628
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,628
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Charles

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $84,628
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM04
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,628
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 4206

At Smithsonian Institution, Dangelo Key serves as a Plumbing based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,628. They are classified at grade 10.

Lemans Seldon

Plumbing/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$84,628

Sub-department: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Base pay: $84,628
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,628
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $84,628
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM04
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,628
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 4206

Lemans Seldon holds the role of Plumbing at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,628. Their pay grade is 10.

Jason Nelson

Plumbing/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$84,102

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $81,936
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,166
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,102
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $81,936
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM01
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,936
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 4206

Jason Nelson holds the role of Plumbing at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $84,102. Their pay grade is 10.

Karl Wiegand

Plumbing/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$81,623

Sub-department: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Base pay: $81,623
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,623
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Joseph Tecumseh

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $81,623
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM04
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,623
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 4206

Karl Wiegand holds the role of Plumbing at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,623. Their pay grade is 10.

Walter Catterton

Plumbing/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$78,534

Sub-department: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Base pay: $78,534
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,534
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Dean

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $78,534
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM04
Basic Pay (before locality): $78,534
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 4206

At Smithsonian Institution, Walter Catterton serves as a Plumbing based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,534. They are classified at grade 10.

Michael Little

Plumbing/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$75,508

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $75,508
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,508
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,508
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM01
Basic Pay (before locality): $75,508
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 4206

Michael Little holds the role of Plumbing at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,508. Their pay grade is 10.