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Heating & Boiler Plant Equipment Mechanic - Federal Salaries of 2021
Pay Rates for "Heating & Boiler Plant Equipment Mechanic"
How much does a Heating & Boiler Plant Equipment Mechanic in the federal government get paid? $69,212.11* *Based on the 2021 average.Heating & Boiler Plant Equipment Mechanic was the 445th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2021, with 27 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 Heating & Boiler Plant Equipmt Mechanic, with an average salary of $64,465.
Government Heating & Boiler Plant Equipmt Mechanic jobs are classified under the Federal Wage Schedule, Wage Grade (FWS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Heating & Boiler Plant Equipmt Mechanic job is FWS-8, 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 use in grading nonsupervisory jobs involved in installing, maintaining, repairing, troubleshooting, and modifying single and multiple fuel heating and power boilers and associated auxiliary and pollution control equipment, hot air furnaces, and similar equipment systems. The systems and equipment provide steam, heat, or hot water for use in the operation of industrial and institutional facilities and equipment. This work requires knowledge of the principles of combustion, heat transfer, and steam and high temperature hot water generation. It also requires the ability to recognize and determine the best method for correcting malfunctions and the skill to install and repair a variety of heat and power producing systems and support equipment.
Agencies that have hired a Heating & Boiler Plant Equipment Mechanic
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 18 | $64,465.44 |
| Maritime Administration | 4 | $74,031.25 |
| Presidio Trust | 2 | $98,819.00 |
| National Park Service | 1 | $81,101.00 |
| 1 | $61,483.00 | |
| Agricultural Research Service | 1 | $72,002.00 |
Heating & Boiler Plant Equipment Mechanic Pay Distribution
The average pay for a Heating & Boiler Plant Equipment Mechanic is $69,212.11. The highest paid Heating & Boiler Plant Equipment Mechanic made $98,819 in 2021.
Common Heating & Boiler Plant Equipment Mechanic Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Heating & Boiler Plant Equipmt Mechanic Employees |
|---|---|
| WG - Nonsupervisory Pay Schedules - Federal Wage System | 24 |
| AD - Administratively Determined Rates, Not Elsewhere Specified | 2 |
| WS - Supervisory Pay Schedules - Federal Wage System | 1 |
| Starting Paygrade: | $10.68 to $28.58 / hour at paygrade FWS-8 |
| Maximum Paygrade: | $11.60 to $32.52 / hour at paygrade FWS-10 |
| Occupation Family: | INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE FAMILY |
Other Jobs at the FWS-8 Paygrade
FWS-8 is the starting paygrade for Heating and Boiler Plant Equipment 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Operating | FWS-5 | FWS-9 |
| Aircraft Electrician | FWS-8 | FWS-10 |
| High Voltage Electrician | FWS-8 | FWS-10 |
| Braking-Switching and Conducting | FWS-7 | FWS-9 |
| Bearing Reconditioning | FWS-5 | FWS-8 |
Average Heating & Boiler Plant Equipmt Mechanic Pay Trend from 2004 to 2021
In 2004, the average pay for a Heating & Boiler Plant Equipment Mechanic was $48,935. Since then, the average pay has increased to $69,212 in 2021.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 5309.