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Marine Machinery Mechanic - Federal Salaries of 2022
Pay Rates for "Marine Machinery Mechanic"
How much does a Marine Machinery Mechanic in the federal government get paid? $68,960.97* *Based on the 2022 average.Marine Machinery Mechanic was the 361st most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2022, with 132 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 Marine Machinery Mechanic, with an average salary of $68,683.
Government Marine Machinery Mechanic jobs are classified under the Federal Wage Schedule, Wage Grade (FWS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Marine Machinery 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 a wide variety of marine machinery, equipment, and systems such as propulsion machinery, propellers, rudders, cargo handling machinery, lifeboat davits, anchor handling gear, and missile tube equipment that are located aboard submarines, ships, and other floating craft.
Agencies that have hired a Marine Machinery Mechanic
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Coast Guard | 88 | $68,682.97 |
| Maritime Administration | 27 | $71,242.41 |
| National Park Service | 7 | $63,310.57 |
| Geological Survey | 3 | $74,109.00 |
| U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 3 | $68,029.33 |
| St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation | 3 | $66,700.67 |
| Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers | 1 | $65,511.00 |
Marine Machinery Mechanic Pay Distribution
The average pay for a Marine Machinery Mechanic is $68,960.97. The highest paid Marine Machinery Mechanic made $123,425 in 2022.
Common Marine Machinery Mechanic Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Marine Machinery Mechanic Employees |
|---|---|
| WG - Nonsupervisory Pay Schedules - Federal Wage System | 101 |
| WL - Leader Pay Schedule - Federal Wage System | 15 |
| WS - Supervisory Pay Schedules - Federal Wage System | 9 |
| WD - Production Facilitating Non-supervisory - Federal Wage System | 4 |
| WB - Wage Positions Under The Federal Wage System Not Otherwise Designated | 3 |
| 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 Marine Machinery 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Forging | FWS-8 | FWS-11 |
| Tractor Operating | FWS-5 | FWS-9 |
| Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic | FWS-8 | FWS-12 |
| Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic | FWS-8 | FWS-11 |
| Pest Controlling | FWS-7 | FWS-10 |
Average Marine Machinery Mechanic Pay Trend from 2004 to 2022
In 2004, the average pay for a Marine Machinery Mechanic was $45,622. Since then, the average pay has increased to $68,961 in 2022.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 5334.