First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers Salary
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations · 618K employed in the U.S.
Median annual
$79,860
Median hourly
$38
Average annual
$85,220
Typical range
$49,600–$126,790
Pay distribution
10th to 90th percentile, with the median marked.
What this role pays
The median annual salary for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers is $79,860 as of May 2025, based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey. That works out to about $38 an hour at a full-time schedule.
Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of mechanics, installers, and repairers. May also advise customers on recommended services.
Most earn between $49,600 and $126,790 a year. There are roughly 618K people employed as first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers in the United States. Use the state and metro pages below to see how pay changes by location, and the calculator to convert any hourly or annual figure.
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Convert your pay and see where it lands for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers.
- Hourly
- $38.39
- Daily
- $307
- Weekly
- $1,536
- Bi-weekly
- $3,072
- Monthly
- $6,655
- Annual
- $79,860
$79,860 a year is around the 50th percentile for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairerss. The median is $79,860.
Highest-paying states
Median annual wage by state.
- 1Alaska$98,110
- 2Washington$94,420
- 3Connecticut$94,050
- 4California$93,660
- 5New Jersey$92,680
- 6Massachusetts$92,250
- 7New York$91,150
- 8North Dakota$90,600
- 9New Hampshire$87,560
- 10Hawaii$87,550
- 11Wyoming$87,460
- 12Minnesota$87,160
Top-paying metro areas
Median annual wage by metro area.
- 1Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA$120,040
- 2San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA$104,070
- 3Vallejo, CA$102,840
- 4San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$102,360
- 5Napa, CA$99,460
- 6Kennewick-Richland, WA$98,640
- 7Fairbanks-College, AK$98,110
- 8Lexington Park, MD$98,020
- 9Anchorage, AK$97,830
- 10New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$97,560
- 11Longview-Kelso, WA$97,530
- 12Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA$97,510
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- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$69,500
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$49,100
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$55,940
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$48,560
- First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$59,320
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$87,520
What a First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers does
- Compute estimates and actual costs of factors such as materials, labor, or outside contractors.
- Monitor tool and part inventories and the condition and maintenance of shops to ensure adequate working conditions.
- Requisition materials and supplies, such as tools, equipment, or replacement parts.
- Examine objects, systems, or facilities and analyze information to determine needed installations, services, or repairs.
- Counsel employees about work-related issues and assist employees to correct job-skill deficiencies.
- Investigate accidents or injuries and prepare reports of findings.
- Conduct or arrange for worker training in safety, repair, or maintenance techniques, operational procedures, or equipment use.
- Determine schedules, sequences, and assignments for work activities, based on work priority, quantity of equipment, and skill of personnel.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers make?
- The median annual wage for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers is $79,860 ($38 per hour). Pay ranges from about $49,600 at the 10th percentile to $126,790 at the 90th percentile.
- What is the average salary for a First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers?
- The average (mean) annual salary is $85,220, which is higher than the median because a small number of high earners pull the average up.
- Which state pays First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairerss the most?
- Alaska has the highest median annual wage for this occupation at $98,110.
- Is First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers a growing occupation?
- BLS employment data for May 2025 counts about 618K people in this occupation. Projected growth is published separately in the BLS Employment Projections program.
- What does a First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers do?
- Compute estimates and actual costs of factors such as materials, labor, or outside contractors.; Monitor tool and part inventories and the condition and maintenance of shops to ensure adequate working conditions.; Requisition materials and supplies, such as tools, equipment, or replacement parts..