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Manual Arts Therapist - Federal Salaries of 2018
Pay Rates for "Manual Arts Therapist"
How much does a Manual Arts Therapist in the federal government get paid? $63,551.00* *Based on the 2018 average.Manual Arts Therapist was the 573rd most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2018, with 2 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2018, the Veterans Health Administration hired the most employees titled Manual Arts Therapist, with an average salary of $63,551.
Government Manual Arts Therapist jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Manual Arts Therapist job is GS-6, and the highest paygrade that can be attained within this job series is GS-15. 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.
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professions fall under this job category. Due to the growing focus of them STEM fields, individuals in this job category tend to advance more quickly than employees in the other job categories. Jobs in this category are being added quickly and many organizations have trouble finding qualified individuals. Individuals in this job category typically recieve pormotions of 2 grade increases at a time until they reach GS-12.
Agencies that have hired a Manual Arts Therapist
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 2 | $63,551.00 |
Manual Arts Therapist Pay Distribution
The average pay for a Manual Arts Therapist is $63,551.00. The highest paid Manual Arts Therapist made $64,697 in 2018.
Common Manual Arts Therapist Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Manual Arts Therapist Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 2 |
| Starting Paygrade: | $36,070.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-6, Step 1 |
| Maximum Paygrade: | $152,771.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-15, Step 10 |
| Category: | Professional and Scientific |
| Occupation Family: | 0600 MEDICAL, HOSPITAL, DENTAL, AND PUBLIC HEALTH GROUP |
Other Jobs at the GS-6 Paygrade
GS-6 is the starting paygrade for Manual Arts Therapist jobs. Here are some other Federal Government jobs that can be held by employees at the GS-6 paygrade.
| Occupation | Occupation Category | Starting Paygrade | Maximum Paygrade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Clerical and Technician | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Agricultural Engineering | Professional and Scientific | GS-6 | GS-15 |
| Geodesy | Professional and Scientific | GS-6 | GS-15 |
| Highway Safety | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| Distribution Facilities and Storage Management | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
Average Manual Arts Therapist Pay Trend from 2004 to 2018
In 2004, the average pay for a Manual Arts Therapist was $54,118. Since then, the average pay has increased to $63,551 in 2018.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 0637.