Miscellaneous Metal Work federal employee pay and staffing
This page shows how large the Miscellaneous Metal Work series is across government, what the average pay looks like, and which agencies employ the biggest share of people in this occupation.
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Use this page when you want to see where a federal occupation is concentrated, which agencies employ the most people in it, and what the average pay looks like across government.
Occupation family
Miscellaneous Metal Work is reported under the Metal Work Family family in the latest OPM summary.
Agencies that employ the most Miscellaneous Metal Work staff
These are the agencies with the biggest reported headcount in this occupation series.
| Agency | Department | Employees | Total salary expense | Average pay | Share of occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Fleet Forces Command | Department of Defense | 72 | $4,313,640 | $59,912 | 19.2% |
| Air Force Materiel Command | Department of Defense | 62 | $4,234,352 | $68,296 | 16.5% |
| U.s. Coast Guard | Department of Homeland Security | 23 | $1,456,347 | $63,319 | 6.1% |
| U.s. Army Tank-Automotive and Armament Command (Tacom) | Department of Defense | 16 | $1,078,560 | $67,410 | 4.3% |
Common pay plans for Miscellaneous Metal Work
This shows the pay plans most commonly attached to this occupation series in the latest OPM summary.
| Pay plan | Employees | Average pay | Share of occupation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WG | 125 | $70,178 | 33.3% |
| WT | 48 | $48,139 | 12.8% |
Occupation totals come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).