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Electrical Equipment Repairer - Federal Salaries of 2021
Pay Rates for "Electrical Equipment Repairer"
How much does an Electrical Equipment Repairer in the federal government get paid? $68,793.59* *Based on the 2021 average.Electrical Equipment Repairer was the 411th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2021, with 56 employed. The most common payscale was the nonsupervisory pay schedules - federal wage system payscale.
In 2021, the Veterans Health Administration hired the most employees titled Electrical Equipment Repairer, with an average salary of $59,595.
Government Electrical Equipment Repairer jobs are classified under the Federal Wage Schedule, Wage Grade (FWS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Electrical Equipment Repairer job is FWS-7, and the highest paygrade that can be attained within this job series is FWS-10. Remember that the starting and maximum yearly pay listed above reflect base pay only - your actual salary will be higher based on the Locality Pay Adjustment for the area in which you work.
This standard is for grading nonsupervisory jobs involved in troubleshooting, testing, installing, repairing, overhauling, modifying, and maintaining electrical devices, equipment, and components such as automatic alternator synchronizing equipment, amplidyne control units, voltage regulating equipment, generators, actuators, switching and control panels, junction boxes, AC and DC motors, electrical harnesses, transformers, and power amplifiers. Typically, the equipment and components serviced have been removed from aircraft, ships, ground support or industrial equipment, tracked or wheeled heavy duty vehicles, missiles, etc. The work requires knowledge of electrical circuitry, formulas, and principles and their application to the devices, equipment, components, and systems repaired. In addition, some work may require knowledge of electronic circuitry and theory and general mechanical skills and knowledge.
Agencies that have hired an Electrical Equipment Repairer
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 34 | $59,595.18 |
| Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System | 12 | $78,038.50 |
| U.S. Mint | 5 | $70,200.20 |
| Department of Energy | 3 | $134,369.33 |
| National Park Service | 2 | $67,817.00 |
Electrical Equipment Repairer Pay Distribution
The average pay for an Electrical Equipment Repairer is $68,793.59. The highest paid Electrical Equipment Repairer made $142,237 in 2021.
Common Electrical Equipment Repairer Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Electrical Equipment Repairer Employees |
|---|---|
| WG - Nonsupervisory Pay Schedules - Federal Wage System | 38 |
| WS - Supervisory Pay Schedules - Federal Wage System | 12 |
| WB - Wage Positions Under The Federal Wage System Not Otherwise Designated | 3 |
| WL - Leader Pay Schedule - Federal Wage System | 3 |
| Starting Paygrade: | $10.20 to $26.59 / hour at paygrade FWS-7 |
| Maximum Paygrade: | $11.60 to $32.52 / hour at paygrade FWS-10 |
| Occupation Family: | ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE FAMILY |
Other Jobs at the FWS-7 Paygrade
FWS-7 is the starting paygrade for Electrical Equipment Repairing jobs. Here are some other Federal Government jobs that can be held by employees at the FWS-7 paygrade.
| Occupation | Starting Paygrade | Maximum Paygrade |
|---|---|---|
| Electroplating | FWS-7 | FWS-9 |
| Water Treatment Plant Operating | FWS-7 | FWS-9 |
| Carpentry | FWS-7 | FWS-9 |
| Explosives Operating | FWS-4 | FWS-8 |
| Metal Forming Machine Operating | FWS-6 | FWS-10 |
Average Electrical Equipment Repairer Pay Trend from 2004 to 2021
In 2004, the average pay for an Electrical Equipment Repairer was $52,349. Since then, the average pay has increased to $68,794 in 2021.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 2854.