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Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic - Federal Salaries of 2021
Pay Rates for "Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic"
How much does an Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic in the federal government get paid? $92,362.23* *Based on the 2021 average.Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic was the 266th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2021, with 363 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 Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic, with an average salary of $66,167.
Government Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic jobs are classified under the Federal Wage Schedule, Wage Grade (FWS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic job is FWS-8, and the highest paygrade that can be attained within this job series is FWS-12. 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 covers nonsupervisory work involved in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and calibration of electronic controls and indicating and recording systems used on industrial machinery or engines, in automated materials storage and handling systems, in aircraft engine and similar test facilities, or in energy monitoring and control systems. This work requires knowledge of the practical application of electronics theories and circuits that are applicable to power, timing, motion control, indicating devices, and pulse and counting mechanisms, including special purpose digital computers (microprocessors) dedicated to control functions, as well as a knowledge of industrial equipment operation and processes.
Agencies that have hired an Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 106 | $66,166.61 |
| Bureau of Engraving and Printing | 95 | $122,036.27 |
| Department of Energy | 51 | $128,382.57 |
| U.S. Coast Guard | 51 | $68,429.96 |
| U.S. Mint | 24 | $74,579.88 |
| Bureau of Reclamation | 13 | $100,748.85 |
| National Institutes of Health | 12 | $75,159.00 |
| Bureau of Land Management | 5 | $93,242.60 |
| John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | 1 | $79,852.00 |
| National Park Service | 1 | $71,083.00 |
| U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 1 | $68,850.00 |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | 1 | $68,683.00 |
| Agricultural Research Service | 1 | $61,629.00 |
| Forest Service | 1 | $65,073.00 |
Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic Pay Distribution
The average pay for an Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic is $92,362.23. The highest paid Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic made $166,519 in 2021.
Common Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic Employees |
|---|---|
| WG - Nonsupervisory Pay Schedules - Federal Wage System | 170 |
| WE - Currency Manufacturing | 95 |
| BB - Nonsupervisory - Negotiated Pay Employees | 62 |
| WL - Leader Pay Schedule - Federal Wage System | 19 |
| WS - Supervisory Pay Schedules - Federal Wage System | 11 |
| WB - Wage Positions Under The Federal Wage System Not Otherwise Designated | 4 |
| BL - Leader - Negotiated Pay Employees | 1 |
| XE - Supervisors Of Negotiated Rate Employees--federal Wage System | 1 |
| Starting Paygrade: | $10.68 to $28.58 / hour at paygrade FWS-8 |
| Maximum Paygrade: | $12.53 to $36.66 / hour at paygrade FWS-12 |
| Occupation Family: | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE FAMILY |
Other Jobs at the FWS-8 Paygrade
FWS-8 is the starting paygrade for Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic jobs. Here are some other Federal Government jobs that can be held by employees at the FWS-8 paygrade.
| Occupation | Starting Paygrade | Maximum Paygrade |
|---|---|---|
| Braking-Switching and Conducting | FWS-7 | FWS-9 |
| Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic | FWS-8 | FWS-12 |
| Bindery Working | FWS-5 | FWS-9 |
| Blocking and Bracing | FWS-7 | FWS-8 |
| Instrument Mechanic | FWS-8 | FWS-11 |
Average Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic Pay Trend from 2004 to 2021
In 2004, the average pay for an Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic was $66,597. Since then, the average pay has increased to $92,362 in 2021.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 2606.