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Utility Systems Repairman/Operator - Federal Salaries of 2022
Pay Rates for "Utility Systems Repairman/Operator"
How much does an Utility Systems Repairman/Operator in the federal government get paid? $71,377.74* *Based on the 2022 average.Utility Systems Repairman/Operator was the 138th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2022, with 1,422 employed. The most common payscale was the nonsupervisory pay schedules - federal wage system payscale.
In 2022, the Veterans Health Administration hired the most employees titled Utility Systems Repairing-operating, with an average salary of $66,215.
Government Utility Systems Repairing-operating jobs are classified under the Federal Wage Schedule, Wage Grade (FWS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Utility Systems Repairing-operating 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 that primarily involves repairing and operating one or more utility systems (air conditioning, heating, water, wastewater, etc.). Such work requires the ability to start, stop, and regulate the utility or utilities for optimum efficiency and troubleshoot, maintain, and repair them. Work requires knowledge of user requirements and the locations and functions of all equipment in the system(s) and the repair procedures and specifications.
Agencies that have hired an Utility Systems Repairman/Operator
Utility Systems Repairman/Operator Pay Distribution
The average pay for an Utility Systems Repairman/Operator is $71,377.74. The highest paid Utility Systems Repairman/Operator made $122,340 in 2022.
Common Utility Systems Repairman/Operator Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Utility Systems Repairing-operating Employees |
|---|---|
| WG - Nonsupervisory Pay Schedules - Federal Wage System | 842 |
| WS - Supervisory Pay Schedules - Federal Wage System | 435 |
| WL - Leader Pay Schedule - Federal Wage System | 71 |
| BB - Nonsupervisory - Negotiated Pay Employees | 66 |
| AD - Administratively Determined Rates, Not Elsewhere Specified | 2 |
| XA - Special Overlap Area Rate Schedule - Nonsupervisory - Federal Wage System | 2 |
| WB - Wage Positions Under The Federal Wage System Not Otherwise Designated | 2 |
| BL - Leader - Negotiated Pay Employees | 1 |
| FW - Wage Grade (similar To The Nonsupervisory Pay Schedule Under The Federal Wage System) | 1 |
| 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: | GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS WORK FAMILY |
Other Jobs at the FWS-8 Paygrade
FWS-8 is the starting paygrade for Utility Systems Repairing - Operating jobs. Here are some other Federal Government jobs that can be held by employees at the FWS-8 paygrade.
| Occupation | Starting Paygrade | Maximum Paygrade |
|---|---|---|
| Rigging | FWS-8 | FWS-10 |
| Water Treatment Plant Operating | FWS-7 | FWS-9 |
| Braking-Switching and Conducting | FWS-7 | FWS-9 |
| Railroad Maintenance Vehicle Operating | FWS-5 | FWS-9 |
| Aircraft Electrician | FWS-8 | FWS-10 |
Average Utility Systems Repairing-operating Pay Trend from 2004 to 2022
In 2004, the average pay for an Utility Systems Repairman/Operator was $49,710. Since then, the average pay has increased to $71,378 in 2022.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 4742.