GS-0622 Medical Supply Aide And Technician — Federal Salary & Workforce Data (2026)
Federal Medical Supply Aide — GS-0622. The verified average salary for GS-0622 Medical Supply Aide And Technicians is $69,043/year (OPM FedScope, 2026). Data from 3,301 non-redacted OPM records (April 2026).
Salary Source: OPM Federal Workforce Data (EHRI Snapshot, April 2026) • Records included: 3,301 • Redaction rate: 6.3%
GS-0622 Medical Supply Aide And Technician — Pay at a Glance
Salary and workforce snapshot from OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot, April 2026.
The GS-0622 Medical Supply Aide And Technician series showed 3,301 non-redacted federal employees in the April 2026 OPM snapshot. The verified average salary is $69,043/year (OPM FedScope, 2026). Use our GS Pay Calculator for your exact salary by grade, step, and location.
Salary = base pay + locality pay; excludes benefits. REDACTED records (OPM data release policy) are excluded from averages. Pay plan: General Schedule (GS). View occupation salary detail on OPM FedScope →
GS-0622 Employment Overview
| Metric | Value | Source & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Series Salary | $69,043 | OPM EHRI Snapshot (April 2026). 3,301 non-redacted records. Base + locality pay; excludes benefits. |
| Non-redacted records (sample size) | 3,301 | OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot, April 2026. REDACTED records excluded per OPM data release policy. |
| Redaction rate | 6.3% | OPM redacts salary records for privacy-sensitive positions (DoD, law enforcement, intelligence). FedTools suppresses series averages when redaction exceeds 20%. |
| Pay plan(s) | General Schedule (GS) | Primary pay plan(s) used for this occupational series in the federal government. |
| Typical grades | GS-3 to GS-7 | Most common grade range for this series. Actual assignment depends on the position description and agency. |
| Locality pay | 17.06% – 46.34% | Varies by duty station across 58 OPM pay areas. Rate x base pay = locality supplement. Included in the average salary above. |
| Pay cap (2026) | $197,200 | Executive Schedule Level IV. Applies to GS employees whose locality-adjusted salary would exceed this amount. Title 38 and special pay plans may exceed this cap. |
Top Agencies Employing GS-0622 Medical Supply Aide And Technicians
Based on OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot (April 2026). Actual grade, step, and locality assignment varies by position and location.
- →Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
- →Department of Defense (DoD)
- →Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Key Duties — GS-0622 Medical Supply Aide And Technician
Representative duties for the 0622 occupational series based on OPM classification standards. Specific responsibilities vary by position and agency.
- →Sterilization and reprocessing of surgical instruments (sterile processing)
- →Medical supply inventory management and distribution
- →Operating and maintaining autoclave and sterilization equipment
- →Tracking instrument sets through reprocessing workflows
- →Infection control compliance in sterile supply departments
About the GS-0622 Medical Supply Aide And Technician Series
Medical Supply Aides and Technicians work primarily in sterile processing and central supply departments of VA medical centers, military treatment facilities, and federal hospitals. The Sterile Processing Technician role within this series requires specialized training in decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of reusable medical devices. VA is the dominant employer given its 171 hospital network. The entry-to-mid-level GS grade range (GS-3 to GS-7) explains the $69,043 average, which is below the government-wide mean but reflects a critical clinical support function.
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GS-0622 Medical Supply Aide And Technician — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for a GS-0622 Medical Supply Aide And Technician?
The verified average salary for the GS-0622 Medical Supply Aide And Technician series is $69,043 as of 2026, based on OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot data (3,301 non-redacted records; 6.3% redaction rate). Use our GS Pay Calculator to find your exact pay by grade, step, and duty station.
What GS grades apply to the 0622 series?
The GS-0622 Medical Supply Aide And Technician series typically spans GS-3 to GS-7. Actual grade assignment depends on the position description, agency, and your qualifications. Use our GS Pay Calculator to look up the exact salary for any grade, step, and locality.
Which agencies employ GS-0622 Medical Supply Aide And Technicians?
The largest federal employers of GS-0622 Medical Supply Aide And Technicians include: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). These figures are based on the OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot (April 2026).
How is federal pay determined for GS-0622 positions?
Federal civilian pay for GS positions = Base Pay (by grade and step) × (1 + Locality Rate). The GS table has 15 grades (GS-1 through GS-15) and 10 steps per grade. Locality adjustments range from 17.06% (Rest of U.S.) to 46.34% in San Jose–San Francisco. Use our GS Pay Calculator for an instant result.
Do GS-0622 federal employees receive FERS retirement benefits?
Yes, most GS-0622 positions qualify for the full federal benefits package: FERS pension (1–1.1% × High-3 Salary × Years of Service), TSP with up to 5% agency match, FEHB health insurance (government pays ~70% of premium), FEGLI life insurance, and FEDVIP dental/vision. Use our FERS Retirement Calculator to estimate your retirement income.
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Data Accuracy Notice (YMYL): Salary figures are from the OPM Federal Workforce Data portal (EHRI Employment Snapshot, April 2026). The annualized_adjusted_basic_pay field captures base pay + locality pay under all pay plans (GS, Title 38, special rates). REDACTED records are excluded per OPM data release policy. FedTools publishes series-specific averages only when the non-redacted sample is representative (redaction ≤ 20%, n ≥ 50). This page does not constitute financial or career advice. Always verify current pay rates with your agency HR office and OPM.gov.