

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Washington, DC about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Washington, DC employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at NOAA Ocean Service are rated a C+. At NOAA Ocean Service most employees said they received feedback every week. Learn More about your managers at NOAA Ocean Service.
If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 51% of men and 42% of women on Comparably said they negotiated their salaries. On average, NOAA Ocean Service employees earn $131,360. NOAA Ocean Service ranks in the Top 30% for compensation in Washington, DC. Learn More about Salaries at NOAA Ocean Service.
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Now that you’ve joined NOAA Ocean Service, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks?
50% of employees said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at NOAA Ocean Service.