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Electroplater - Federal Salaries of 2022
Pay Rates for "Electroplater"
How much does an Electroplater in the federal government get paid? $56,119.00* *Based on the 2022 average.Electroplater was the 562nd most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2022, with 1 employed. The most common payscale was the nonsupervisory pay schedules - federal wage system payscale.
In 2022, the U.S. Coast Guard hired the most employees titled Electroplating, with an average salary of $56,119.
Government Electroplating jobs are classified under the Federal Wage Schedule, Wage Grade (FWS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Electroplating job is FWS-7, and the highest paygrade that can be attained within this job series is FWS-9. 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 involving the use of electrolytic and chemical processes to plate, coat, and treat surfaces of metals and metal alloys for purposes of protection, repair, maintenance, and fabrication of parts and equipment. The work requires a knowledge of the preparation, testing, and maintenance of various electrolytic and chemical solutions; and skill in controlling and using them in performing the processes required to prepare, plate, coat, or otherwise treat various types of surfaces.
Agencies that have hired an Electroplater
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Coast Guard | 1 | $56,119.00 |
Electroplater Pay Distribution
The average pay for an Electroplater is $56,119.00. The highest paid Electroplater made $56,119 in 2022.
Common Electroplater Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Electroplating Employees |
|---|---|
| WG - Nonsupervisory Pay Schedules - Federal Wage System | 1 |
| Starting Paygrade: | $10.20 to $26.59 / hour at paygrade FWS-7 |
| Maximum Paygrade: | $11.13 to $30.53 / hour at paygrade FWS-9 |
| Occupation Family: | METAL PROCESSING FAMILY |
Other Jobs at the FWS-7 Paygrade
FWS-7 is the starting paygrade for Electroplating jobs. Here are some other Federal Government jobs that can be held by employees at the FWS-7 paygrade.
| Occupation | Starting Paygrade | Maximum Paygrade |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Forming Machine Operating | FWS-6 | FWS-10 |
| Sandblasting | FWS-5 | FWS-7 |
| Blocking and Bracing | FWS-7 | FWS-8 |
| Upholstering | FWS-7 | FWS-9 |
| Cement Finishing | FWS-6 | FWS-8 |
Average Electroplating Pay Trend from 2004 to 2022
In 2004, the average pay for an Electroplater was $47,646. Since then, the average pay has increased to $56,119 in 2022.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 3711.