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Medical Equipment Repairman - Federal Salaries of 2021
Pay Rates for "Medical Equipment Repairman"
How much does a Medical Equipment Repairman in the federal government get paid? $61,547.59* *Based on the 2021 average.Medical Equipment Repairman was the 430th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2021, with 37 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 Medical Equipment Repairing, with an average salary of $61,612.
Government Medical Equipment Repairing jobs are classified under the Federal Wage Schedule, Wage Grade (FWS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Medical Equipment Repairing job is FWS-11, and the highest paygrade that can be attained within this job series is FWS-11. 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 work involved in the installation, maintenance, overhaul, repair, and testing of various medical and dental equipment used in patient diagnosis and treatment and in research laboratories. This work requires a knowledge and application of mechanical, electrical, and electronic principles and circuitry, the ability to determine malfunctions, and the skill to repair and maintain a variety of medical, laboratory, and dental equipment.
Agencies that have hired a Medical Equipment Repairman
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 34 | $61,611.59 |
| U.S. Coast Guard | 2 | $59,260.50 |
| Indian Health Service | 1 | $63,946.00 |
Medical Equipment Repairman Pay Distribution
The average pay for a Medical Equipment Repairman is $61,547.59. The highest paid Medical Equipment Repairman made $81,827 in 2021.
Common Medical Equipment Repairman Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Medical Equipment Repairing Employees |
|---|---|
| WG - Nonsupervisory Pay Schedules - Federal Wage System | 36 |
| WL - Leader Pay Schedule - Federal Wage System | 1 |
| Starting Paygrade: | $12.06 to $34.60 / hour at paygrade FWS-11 |
| Maximum Paygrade: | $12.06 to $34.60 / hour at paygrade FWS-11 |
| Occupation Family: | GENERAL EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE FAMILY |
Other Jobs at the FWS-11 Paygrade
FWS-11 is the starting paygrade for Medical Equipment Repairing jobs. Here are some other Federal Government jobs that can be held by employees at the FWS-11 paygrade.
| Occupation | Starting Paygrade | Maximum Paygrade |
|---|---|---|
| Offset Press Operating | FWS-7 | FWS-11 |
| Instrument Mechanic | FWS-8 | FWS-11 |
| Electronics Mechanic | FWS-8 | FWS-12 |
| Sheet Metal Mechanic | FWS-8 | FWS-11 |
| Medical Equipment Repairing | FWS-11 | FWS-11 |
Average Medical Equipment Repairing Pay Trend from 2004 to 2021
In 2004, the average pay for a Medical Equipment Repairman was $49,631. Since then, the average pay has increased to $61,548 in 2021.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 4805.