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Shipwright - Federal Salaries of 2022
Pay Rates for "Shipwright"
How much does a Shipwright in the federal government get paid? $70,265.10* *Based on the 2022 average.Shipwright was the 502nd most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2022, with 10 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 Shipwright, with an average salary of $70,037.
Government Shipwright jobs are classified under the Federal Wage Schedule, Wage Grade (FWS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Shipwright job is FWS-10, 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 is used to grade nonsupervisory work involved in the drydocking of marine craft and in the maintenance of marine drydocking equipment.
Agencies that have hired a Shipwright
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Coast Guard | 8 | $70,037.13 |
| National Park Service | 2 | $71,177.00 |
Shipwright Pay Distribution
The average pay for a Shipwright is $70,265.10. The highest paid Shipwright made $86,652 in 2022.
Common Shipwright Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Shipwright Employees |
|---|---|
| WG - Nonsupervisory Pay Schedules - Federal Wage System | 9 |
| WL - Leader Pay Schedule - Federal Wage System | 1 |
| Starting Paygrade: | $11.60 to $32.52 / hour at paygrade FWS-10 |
| Maximum Paygrade: | $11.60 to $32.52 / hour at paygrade FWS-10 |
| Occupation Family: | MISCELLANEOUS OCCUPATIONS FAMILY |
Other Jobs at the FWS-10 Paygrade
FWS-10 is the starting paygrade for Shipwright jobs. Here are some other Federal Government jobs that can be held by employees at the FWS-10 paygrade.
| Occupation | Starting Paygrade | Maximum Paygrade |
|---|---|---|
| Welding | FWS-8 | FWS-11 |
| Drill Rig Operating | FWS-8 | FWS-11 |
| Pipefitting | FWS-10 | FWS-10 |
| Electrical Equipment Repairing | FWS-7 | FWS-10 |
| Offset Photography | FWS-7 | FWS-11 |
Average Shipwright Pay Trend from 2004 to 2022
In 2004, the average pay for a Shipwright was $46,953. Since then, the average pay has increased to $70,265 in 2022.
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 5220.