First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary
- 10th pct
- $49,600
- Middle 50%
- $62,690–$101,360
- 90th pct
- $126,790
The BLS estimates 617,500 First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers jobs in the U.S. with a median base pay of $79,860 ($38.39 an hour) (May 2025, SOC 49-1011). Across 479 metros with published figures, medians range from $47,680 in San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR to $120,040 in Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE617,500 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall U.S. employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Where First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers earn the most
479 metros · BLS
Highest-paying metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $120,040 | 1,020 |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $106,550 | 780 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $106,300 | 590 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $104,070 | 2,360 |
| Vallejo, CA | $102,840 | 630 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $102,360 | 6,130 |
| Napa, CA | $99,460 | 260 |
| Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $99,010 | 940 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $98,640 | 590 |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | $98,110 | 340 |
Largest metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $97,560 | 24,570 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $78,740 | 19,530 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $78,250 | 19,390 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $93,870 | 17,470 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $78,310 | 12,920 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $77,310 | 11,870 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $85,420 | 11,630 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $86,370 | 9,670 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $85,870 | 9,350 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $77,000 | 9,150 |
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Questions
What is the median First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary in the U.S.?
$79,860 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle half earn $62,690–$101,360.
How much do First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers make an hour?
The BLS U.S. median is $38.39 an hour (May 2025). The middle half earn $30.14–$48.73 an hour, and the 90th percentile is $60.96. These are straight-time wages, before overtime and shift differentials.
Where do First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers earn the most?
Highest metro medians: Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA ($120,040), Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area ($106,550), West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area ($106,300). Cost of living differs, so compare offers locally.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025 (metro, state and national estimates). Employer filing counts: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data FY2026 Q3, visa-sponsored positions only.