SOC 491011

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of mechanics, installers, and repairers. May also advise customers on recommended services. Excludes team or work leaders.

National Median

$78,300

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$78,300

Entry Level (10th pct)

$48,460

Experienced (90th pct)

$124,280

Total Employed

600,680

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$48,460 - $61,240
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$61,240 - $99,630
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$99,630 - $124,280

Highest Paying Locations for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA

$110,140

+40.7% vs national

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

$104,020

+32.8% vs national

Alaska nonmetropolitan area

$104,000

+32.8% vs national

Longview-Kelso, WA

$101,150

+29.2% vs national

Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area

$100,510

+28.4% vs national

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA	$110,140	1,090
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$104,020	2,290
Alaska nonmetropolitan area	$104,000	780
Longview-Kelso, WA	$101,150	240
Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area	$100,510	720
Vallejo, CA	$100,500	650
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$100,150	6,250
Alaska	$99,030	2,190
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area	$98,730	550
Anchorage, AK	$97,360	1,080
Fairbanks-College, AK	$96,290	290
Lexington Park, MD	$96,060	310
Kokomo, IN	$95,140	210
Kennewick-Richland, WA	$94,610	590
Napa, CA	$94,080	220
Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT	$93,430	450
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$93,330	7,450
District of Columbia	$93,170	970
Midland, MI	$92,970	150
Washington	$92,820	14,640
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$92,100	17,390
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$91,970	24,680
Urban Honolulu, HI	$91,630	2,280
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area	$90,670	280
Bakersfield-Delano, CA	$90,510	1,150
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$90,480	5,480
Salinas, CA	$90,430	500
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA	$90,370	280
Western Washington nonmetropolitan area	$90,320	730
Minot, ND	$90,150	150
Stockton-Lodi, CA	$89,890	990
California	$89,880	51,520
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$89,540	12,560
Albany, OR	$89,360	210
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$89,250	9,210
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA	$88,960	500
Worcester, MA	$88,700	1,290
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA	$88,700	380
New Jersey	$88,120	14,130
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$88,090	9,160
Connecticut	$87,850	6,080
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT	$87,850	1,450
Modesto, CA	$87,430	630
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT	$87,290	2,230
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$87,280	3,090
Pueblo, CO	$87,160	330
Massachusetts	$86,780	12,790
Waterbury-Shelton, CT	$86,710	580
Greeley, CO	$86,640	640
Merced, CA	$86,470	260

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers?

The national median annual salary for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers is $78,300, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairerss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairerss is Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA, with a median salary of $110,140.

How much can an experienced First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers make?

Top-earning First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairerss (90th percentile) make $124,280 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.