Telecommunications Mechanic federal employee pay and staffing
This page shows how large the Telecommunications Mechanic 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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Occupation family
Telecommunications Mechanic is reported under the Wire Communications Equipment Installation and Maintenance Family family in the latest OPM summary.
Agencies that employ the most Telecommunications Mechanic 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 | 38 | $2,758,128 | $72,582 | 18.1% |
| U.s. Marine Corps | Department of Defense | 30 | $2,250,990 | $75,033 | 14.3% |
| United States Army Cyber Command | Department of Defense | 17 | $1,418,684 | $83,452 | 8.1% |
| Veterans Health Administration | Department of Veterans Affairs | 14 | $980,014 | $70,001 | 6.7% |
Common pay plans for Telecommunications Mechanic
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 | 99 | $74,826 | 47.1% |
Occupation totals come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).