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Insulator - Federal Salaries of 2021
Pay Rates for "Insulator"
How much does an Insulator in the federal government get paid? $69,320.36* *Based on the 2021 average.Insulator was the 496th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2021, with 11 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 Insulating, with an average salary of $62,569.
Government Insulating jobs are classified under the Federal Wage Schedule, Wage Grade (FWS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Insulating 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 used to grade nonsupervisory jobs that involve fabrication and installation of insulating materials on tanks, boilers, turbines, pumps, pipes, valves, ducts, and other structures to reduce heat loss or absorption, prevent moisture condensation, or reduce sound levels. This work requires a knowledge of insulating materials and their insulating properties and the ability to lay out, form, and install a variety of insulating materials on regular and irregular shaped objects.
Agencies that have hired an Insulator
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 8 | $62,568.88 |
| Bureau of Engraving and Printing | 2 | $94,265.50 |
| National Gallery of Art | 1 | $73,442.00 |
Insulator Pay Distribution
The average pay for an Insulator is $69,320.36. The highest paid Insulator made $94,533 in 2021.
Common Insulator Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Insulating Employees |
|---|---|
| WG - Nonsupervisory Pay Schedules - Federal Wage System | 9 |
| WE - Currency Manufacturing | 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: | STRUCTURAL AND FINISHING WORK FAMILY |
Other Jobs at the FWS-8 Paygrade
FWS-8 is the starting paygrade for Insulating jobs. Here are some other Federal Government jobs that can be held by employees at the FWS-8 paygrade.
| Occupation | Starting Paygrade | Maximum Paygrade |
|---|---|---|
| Drill Rig Operating | FWS-8 | FWS-11 |
| Production Machinery Mechanic | FWS-8 | FWS-11 |
| Masonry | FWS-1 | FWS-10 |
| Roofing | FWS-7 | FWS-9 |
| Cement Finishing | FWS-6 | FWS-8 |
Average Insulating Pay Trend from 2004 to 2021
In 2004, the average pay for an Insulator was $52,709. Since then, the average pay has increased to $69,320 in 2021.
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 3610.