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Industrial Equipment Mechanic - Federal Salaries of 2022
Pay Rates for "Industrial Equipment Mechanic"
How much does an Industrial Equipment Mechanic in the federal government get paid? $90,876.62* *Based on the 2022 average.Industrial Equipment Mechanic was the 264th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2022, with 369 employed. The most common payscale was the nonsupervisory - negotiated pay employees payscale.
In 2022, the Bureau of Reclamation hired the most employees titled Industrial Equipment Mechanic, with an average salary of $107,552.
Government Industrial Equipment Mechanic jobs are classified under the Federal Wage Schedule, Wage Grade (FWS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Industrial Equipment 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 covers nonsupervisory work involving the dismantling, repairing, relocating, modifying, maintaining, aligning, and installing of general nonproduction industrial plant machinery, equipment, and systems such as bridge cranes, towveyor/conveyor and pneumatic tube systems, sandblasting machines, and other industrial plant support machinery and equipment; service, industrial waste and flood control equipment such as compressors, pumps, and valves; and engraving machines, aircraft test block equipment, and fire extinguishing systems.
Agencies that have hired an Industrial Equipment Mechanic
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Bureau of Reclamation | 227 | $107,552.23 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 111 | $62,568.05 |
| St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation | 9 | $71,438.00 |
| International Boundary & Water Commission: U.S. & Mexico | 6 | $58,443.00 |
| Bureau of Land Management | 6 | $68,087.33 |
| Bureau of Engraving and Printing | 3 | $81,079.67 |
| U.S. Coast Guard | 3 | $66,151.00 |
| Indian Affairs | 2 | $94,875.00 |
| Agricultural Research Service | 1 | $74,193.00 |
| National Cemetery Administration | 1 | $66,304.00 |
Industrial Equipment Mechanic Pay Distribution
The average pay for an Industrial Equipment Mechanic is $90,876.62. The highest paid Industrial Equipment Mechanic made $137,659 in 2022.
Common Industrial Equipment Mechanic Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Industrial Equipment Mechanic Employees |
|---|---|
| BB - Nonsupervisory - Negotiated Pay Employees | 194 |
| WG - Nonsupervisory Pay Schedules - Federal Wage System | 133 |
| XE - Supervisors Of Negotiated Rate Employees--federal Wage System | 18 |
| WB - Wage Positions Under The Federal Wage System Not Otherwise Designated | 9 |
| BL - Leader - Negotiated Pay Employees | 8 |
| KG - Non-craft Non-supervisory | 3 |
| WL - Leader Pay Schedule - Federal Wage System | 2 |
| WS - Supervisory Pay Schedules - Federal Wage System | 2 |
| 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 Industrial 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Working | FWS-5 | FWS-8 |
| Railroad Maintenance Vehicle Operating | FWS-5 | FWS-9 |
| Automotive Mechanic | FWS-8 | FWS-10 |
| Electrician | FWS-8 | FWS-11 |
| Explosives Operating | FWS-4 | FWS-8 |
Average Industrial Equipment Mechanic Pay Trend from 2004 to 2022
In 2004, the average pay for an Industrial Equipment Mechanic was $54,646. Since then, the average pay has increased to $90,877 in 2022.
Data Sources
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Enterprise Human Resources Integration (EHRI) dataset. Postal Service data is managed exclusively by the USPS . All information is displayed unmodified and as provided by the source agency.
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The series code of this occupation is 5352.