U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Smithsonian Institution / Technical Writing and Editing

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Technical Writing and Editing

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

6 employees hold this title in Smithsonian Institution. Median total compensation for the role is $151,033, above the department median of $94,562.

Employees: 6
Total payroll: $915.6K
Role median: $151,033
Agency median: $94,562
Comparison: Above

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

Technical Writing and Editing is held in 27 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Smithsonian Institution, the median of $151,033 ranks #7 of 27.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$256,630 · 2

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$200,922 · 4

General Services Administration

$161,448 · 1

Department of Energy

$157,795 · 12

National Transportation Safety Board

$155,236 · 23

Railroad Retirement Board

$154,682 · 1

National Science Foundation

$146,594 · 6

United States Agency for International Development

$146,289 · 1

Department of State

$146,143 · 9

Department of Health and Human Services

$138,024 · 150

U.S. International Development Finance Corporation

$137,000 · 1

Department of Commerce

$134,464 · 28

Median total compensation for the Technical Writing and Editing 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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Architecture 40
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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
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General Attorney 34
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Horticulture 45
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Information Technology Management 221
Laboring 31
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Maintenance Mechanic 80
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Miscellaneous Plant and Animal Work 113
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Motor Vehicle Operating 17
Museum Curator 143
Museum Specialist and Technician 404
Painting 21
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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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Margaret Martin

Technical Writing and Editing/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$214,733

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $206,780
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,953
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $214,733
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Eileen

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $206,780
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM01
Basic Pay (before locality): $206,780
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

At Smithsonian Institution, Margaret Martin serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $214,733. They are classified at grade 00.

Emily Zoss

Technical Writing and Editing/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$163,104

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $163,104
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,104
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,104
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM01
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,774
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

Emily Zoss works as a Technical Writing and Editing for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Emily earned $163,104 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Todd Dell

Technical Writing and Editing/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

Todd Dell is a Technical Writing and Editing at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $153,354. They are classified at grade 13.

Christina Paluvai

Technical Writing and Editing/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$148,711

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $148,711
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,711
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,711
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM01
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,028
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

At Smithsonian Institution, Christina Paluvai serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $148,711. They are classified at grade 14.

Nancy Eickel

Technical Writing and Editing/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$133,142

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $133,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,142
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,142
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM01
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

Nancy Eickel is a Technical Writing and Editing at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $133,142. They are classified at grade 12.

Aleksandra Burtseva

Technical Writing and Editing/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$102,540

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $102,540
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,540
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,540
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM01
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,557
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1083

At Smithsonian Institution, Aleksandra Burtseva serves as a Technical Writing and Editing based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $102,540. They are classified at grade 11.