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Model Maker - Federal Salaries of 2021
Pay Rates for "Model Maker"
How much does a Model Maker in the federal government get paid? $76,799.80* *Based on the 2021 average.Model Maker was the 498th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2021, with 10 employed. The most common payscale was the nonsupervisory pay schedules - federal wage system payscale.
In 2021, the U.S. Secret Service hired the most employees titled Model Making, with an average salary of $79,625.
Government Model Making jobs are classified under the Federal Wage Schedule, Wage Grade (FWS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Model Making job is FWS-14, and the highest paygrade that can be attained within this job series is FWS-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.
This standard is used to grade all nonsupervisory jobs involved in planning and fabricating complex research and prototype models which are made from a variety of materials and are used in scientific, engineering, developmental, experimental, and test work.
Agencies that have hired a Model Maker
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Secret Service | 3 | $79,625.00 |
| Bureau of Reclamation | 2 | $74,572.00 |
| Forest Service | 2 | $64,096.50 |
| Environmental Protection Agency | 1 | $87,060.00 |
| Food and Drug Administration | 1 | $87,695.00 |
| U.S. Coast Guard | 1 | $77,031.00 |
Model Maker Pay Distribution
The average pay for a Model Maker is $76,799.80. The highest paid Model Maker made $87,695 in 2021.
Common Model Maker Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Model Making Employees |
|---|---|
| WG - Nonsupervisory Pay Schedules - Federal Wage System | 8 |
| BB - Nonsupervisory - Negotiated Pay Employees | 2 |
| Starting Paygrade: | $13.43 to $40.23 / hour at paygrade FWS-14 |
| Maximum Paygrade: | $13.88 to $41.89 / hour at paygrade FWS-15 |
| Occupation Family: | GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS WORK FAMILY |
Other Jobs at the FWS-14 Paygrade
FWS-14 is the starting paygrade for Model Making jobs. Here are some other Federal Government jobs that can be held by employees at the FWS-14 paygrade.
| Occupation | Starting Paygrade | Maximum Paygrade |
|---|---|---|
| Patternmaking | FWS-14 | FWS-14 |
| Instrument Making | FWS-14 | FWS-15 |
| Die Sinking | FWS-14 | FWS-14 |
| Model Making | FWS-14 | FWS-15 |
Average Model Making Pay Trend from 2004 to 2021
In 2004, the average pay for a Model Maker was $54,308. Since then, the average pay has increased to $76,800 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 4714.