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

Job-title file

Zoology at Smithsonian Institution, U.S. Federal Government

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

16 employees hold this title in Smithsonian Institution. Median total compensation for the role is $186,650, above the department median of $94,562.

Employees: 16
Total payroll: $2.7M
Role median: $186,650
Agency median: $94,562
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$129,904$199,505+

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

How total compensation varies among the 16 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)

Zoology is held in 5 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Smithsonian Institution, the median of $186,650 ranks #2 of 5.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Commerce

$188,759 · 12

Department of Interior

$146,751 · 10

Department of Agriculture

$142,760 · 5

Department of Health and Human Services

$94,568 · 2

Median total compensation for the Zoology 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

Record list

Employees with this title

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Robert Fleischer

Zoology/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$200,493

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $200,493
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200,493
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $200,493
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $200,493
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0410

Robert Fleischer holds the role of Zoology at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $200,493. Their pay grade is 00.

Lynne Parenti

Zoology/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 0410

Lynne Parenti holds the role of Zoology at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $197,200. Their pay grade is 15.

Ellen Strong

Zoology/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,449
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0410

Ellen Strong works as a Zoology for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Ellen earned $197,200 in 2026. Their pay grade is 15.

Christopher Meyer

Zoology/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$193,350

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $191,850
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $193,350
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,850
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,236
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0410

At Smithsonian Institution, Christopher Meyer serves as a Zoology based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $193,350. They are classified at grade 15.

Gary Graves

Zoology/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 0410

Gary Graves works as a Zoology for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Gary earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

G Johnson

Zoology/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: David

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 43
Occupation Code (OPM): 0410

G Johnson is a Zoology at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Kevin De Queiroz

Zoology/Smithsonian Institution

2025 total comp

$190,424

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $190,424
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,424
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Athens
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $190,424
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $162,672
Duty Station Code: 390360009
Duty Station State: OH
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 0410

Kevin De Queiroz holds the role of Zoology at Smithsonian Institution based in Athens, Ohio. In 2025, their total compensation was $190,424. Their pay grade is 15.

Michael Braun

Zoology/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$187,093

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,093
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Suitland
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 241520033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 0410

Michael Braun works as a Zoology for Smithsonian Institution based in Suitland, Maryland. Michael earned $187,093 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Helen James

Zoology/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$186,207

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $186,207
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $186,207
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Frances

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $186,207
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,023
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0410

Helen James holds the role of Zoology at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $186,207. Their pay grade is 15.

Jesus Maldonado

Zoology/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$171,923

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $171,923
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,923
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,923
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0410

At Smithsonian Institution, Jesus Maldonado serves as a Zoology based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $171,923. They are classified at grade 14.

Karen Osborn

Zoology/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$163,104

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
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: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,104
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $121,774
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0410

Karen Osborn holds the role of Zoology at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $163,104. Their pay grade is 14.

Anna Phillips

Zoology/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$146,143

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $146,143
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,143
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,143
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0410

At Smithsonian Institution, Anna Phillips serves as a Zoology based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $146,143. They are classified at grade 13.

Melissa Hawkins

Zoology/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$133,964

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $133,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,964
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Tr

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,964
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0410

Melissa Hawkins is a Zoology at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $133,964. They are classified at grade 13.

Michael Mcgowen

Zoology/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$133,964

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $133,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,964
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,964
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0410

Michael Mcgowen holds the role of Zoology at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,964. Their pay grade is 13.

Andrea Quattrini

Zoology/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$133,964

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $133,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,964
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,964
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0410

Andrea Quattrini holds the role of Zoology at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,964. Their pay grade is 13.

John Pfeiffer

Zoology/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$129,904

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $129,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,904
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,904
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,987
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0410

John Pfeiffer works as a Zoology for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. John earned $129,904 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.