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Ordnance Equipment Mechanic - Federal Salaries of 2021
Pay Rates for "Ordnance Equipment Mechanic"
How much does an Ordnance Equipment Mechanic in the federal government get paid? $67,544.70* *Based on the 2021 average.Ordnance Equipment Mechanic was the 469th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2021, with 20 employed. The most common payscale was the nonsupervisory pay schedules - federal wage system payscale.
In 2021, the U.S. Coast Guard hired the most employees titled Ordnance Equipment Mechanic, with an average salary of $67,545.
Government Ordnance Equipment Mechanic jobs are classified under the Federal Wage Schedule, Wage Grade (FWS) payscale. 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 involved in maintaining and overhauling major items and assemblies of ordnance systems and equipment. The work requires the knowledge and application of mechanical and electrical principles and the skill to perform intricate repair and adjustment of hydraulic and pneumatic components and devices. The work also requires skill in such processes as troubleshooting, repairing, modifying, rebuilding, assembling, testing, and installing a variety of equipment such as missiles, torpedoes, mines, depth charges, and associated testing equipment and transporting, handling, erecting, and launching devices.
Agencies that have hired an Ordnance Equipment Mechanic
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Coast Guard | 20 | $67,544.70 |
Ordnance Equipment Mechanic Pay Distribution
The average pay for an Ordnance Equipment Mechanic is $67,544.70. The highest paid Ordnance Equipment Mechanic made $93,602 in 2021.
Common Ordnance Equipment Mechanic Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Ordnance Equipment Mechanic Employees |
|---|---|
| WG - Nonsupervisory Pay Schedules - Federal Wage System | 14 |
| WL - Leader Pay Schedule - Federal Wage System | 3 |
| WS - Supervisory Pay Schedules - Federal Wage System | 2 |
| WD - Production Facilitating Non-supervisory - Federal Wage System | 1 |
| Occupation Family: | ARMAMENT WORK FAMILY |
Average Ordnance Equipment Mechanic Pay Trend from 2004 to 2021
In 2004, the average pay for an Ordnance Equipment Mechanic was $48,731. Since then, the average pay has increased to $67,545 in 2021.
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The series code of this occupation is 6641.