First-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,600 | $23.85 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $79,860 | $38.39 |
| Mean (average) | $85,220 | $40.97 |
| 90th percentile | $126,790 | $60.96 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
First-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 54 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $74,830 | $45,560 | $119,890 | 13,390 | 1.6 |
| Alaska | $98,110 | $60,300 | $137,900 | 2,720 | 2.11 |
| Arizona | $76,240 | $45,640 | $119,960 | 13,490 | 1.05 |
| Arkansas | $71,460 | $44,140 | $110,160 | 7,590 | 1.47 |
| California | $93,660 | $56,720 | $154,820 | 51,670 | 0.71 |
| Colorado | $83,260 | $57,300 | $127,250 | 13,590 | 1.19 |
| Connecticut | $94,050 | $59,240 | $132,770 | 6,230 | 0.92 |
| Delaware | $83,250 | $60,390 | $125,460 | 1,890 | 0.98 |
| District of Columbia | $83,460 | $65,040 | $126,690 | 1,260 | 0.45 |
| Florida | $75,900 | $47,740 | $116,940 | 41,250 | 1.05 |
| Georgia | $77,010 | $47,840 | $122,300 | 23,180 | 1.19 |
| Guam | $48,760 | $30,730 | $91,370 | 380 | 1.42 |
| Hawaii | $87,550 | $55,750 | $133,830 | 3,380 | 1.36 |
| Idaho | $74,940 | $46,440 | $118,800 | 3,780 | 1.11 |
| Illinois | $83,180 | $52,740 | $129,210 | 17,710 | 0.73 |
| Indiana | $79,650 | $52,420 | $121,610 | 13,210 | 1.04 |
| Iowa | $78,340 | $49,670 | $111,220 | 6,450 | 1.04 |
| Kansas | $78,390 | $50,160 | $120,510 | 6,780 | 1.19 |
| Kentucky | $76,760 | $46,890 | $123,120 | 10,020 | 1.26 |
| Louisiana | $75,550 | $47,020 | $128,920 | 10,490 | 1.37 |
| Maine | $79,260 | $49,940 | $121,830 | 2,640 | 1.04 |
| Maryland | $82,330 | $55,630 | $123,500 | 10,120 | 0.92 |
| Massachusetts | $92,250 | $59,540 | $129,970 | 12,140 | 0.84 |
| Michigan | $77,810 | $46,490 | $121,840 | 15,740 | 0.9 |
| Minnesota | $87,160 | $57,210 | $127,410 | 9,110 | 0.78 |
| Mississippi | $70,900 | $40,850 | $108,370 | 6,930 | 1.5 |
| Missouri | $77,470 | $48,420 | $121,940 | 11,220 | 0.96 |
| Montana | $81,440 | $51,880 | $125,310 | 2,690 | 1.32 |
| Nebraska | $77,850 | $53,120 | $112,660 | 4,610 | 1.13 |
| Nevada | $79,860 | $50,030 | $124,980 | 5,450 | 0.88 |
| New Hampshire | $87,560 | $57,420 | $126,850 | 3,360 | 1.24 |
| New Jersey | $92,680 | $58,750 | $133,250 | 14,930 | 0.88 |
| New Mexico | $77,550 | $44,970 | $127,750 | 3,780 | 1.09 |
| New York | $91,150 | $59,750 | $137,730 | 26,930 | 0.7 |
| North Carolina | $76,800 | $47,580 | $117,400 | 21,110 | 1.08 |
| North Dakota | $90,600 | $59,990 | $139,570 | 1,920 | 1.13 |
| Ohio | $78,730 | $49,040 | $117,120 | 19,410 | 0.88 |
| Oklahoma | $77,040 | $45,760 | $123,990 | 10,260 | 1.51 |
| Oregon | $86,970 | $59,110 | $138,040 | 7,120 | 0.91 |
| Pennsylvania | $79,400 | $50,900 | $120,850 | 20,220 | 0.84 |
| Puerto Rico | $47,660 | $27,380 | $92,420 | 2,980 | 0.8 |
| Rhode Island | $78,840 | $56,250 | $122,950 | 1,460 | 0.73 |
| South Carolina | $75,120 | $47,490 | $115,710 | 10,140 | 1.11 |
| South Dakota | $80,810 | $53,580 | $107,300 | 1,750 | 0.96 |
| Tennessee | $75,830 | $41,630 | $118,280 | 15,070 | 1.16 |
| Texas | $76,760 | $46,860 | $125,700 | 75,340 | 1.35 |
| Utah | $78,930 | $48,830 | $123,020 | 6,980 | 1.01 |
| Vermont | $83,050 | $58,570 | $122,340 | 630 | 0.52 |
| Virgin Islands | $58,660 | $42,900 | $98,370 | 220 | 1.76 |
| Virginia | $80,770 | $52,030 | $122,590 | 16,910 | 1.04 |
| Washington | $94,420 | $64,560 | $144,790 | 14,680 | 1.04 |
| West Virginia | $71,360 | $43,190 | $121,420 | 4,070 | 1.46 |
| Wisconsin | $82,570 | $55,930 | $124,090 | 10,640 | 0.91 |
| Wyoming | $87,460 | $57,290 | $135,120 | 2,030 | 1.82 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 48,900. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 0.5%.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers
- Typical entry education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- Less than 5 years
- On-the-job training
- None
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
- Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General CIP 46.0301
- Lineworker CIP 46.0303
- Mechanics and Repairers, General CIP 47.0000
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General CIP 47.0600
- High Performance and Custom Engine Technician/Mechanic CIP 47.0617
- Recreation Vehicle (RV) Service Technician CIP 47.0618
- Energy Systems Installation and Repair Technology/Technician CIP 47.0701
- Solar Energy System Installation and Repair Technology/Technician CIP 47.0703
- Wind Energy System Installation and Repair Technology/Technician CIP 47.0704
- Hydroelectric Energy System Installation and Repair Technology/Technician CIP 47.0705
- Geothermal Energy System Installation and Repair Technology/Technician CIP 47.0706
- Operations Management and Supervision CIP 52.0205
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Inspect, test, and measure completed work, using devices such as hand tools or gauges to verify conformance to standards or repair requirements.
- Inspect and monitor work areas, examine tools and equipment, and provide employee safety training to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules.
- Interpret specifications, blueprints, or job orders to construct templates and lay out reference points for workers.
- Monitor employees' work levels and review work performance.
- Perform skilled repair or maintenance operations, using equipment such as hand or power tools, hydraulic presses or shears, or welding equipment.
- 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.
Technology skills
- Microsoft Excel (in demand)
- Microsoft Office software (in demand)
- Microsoft Outlook (in demand)
- Autodesk AutoCAD (hot technology)
- Microsoft Access (hot technology)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (hot technology)
- Microsoft Project (hot technology)
- Microsoft SharePoint (hot technology)
- Microsoft Windows (hot technology)
- Microsoft Word (hot technology)
- Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management (hot technology)
- SAP software (hot technology)
- Yardi software (hot technology)
- Automated inventory software
- ComputerEase construction accounting software
- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
Transferable skills for career changers: Management of Personnel Resources, Coordination, Judgment and Decision Making, Time Management, Quality Control Analysis, Operations Monitoring.
Common job titles: Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor (E and I Supervisor), Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, Facility Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Coordinator, Maintenance Foreman, Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Planner, Maintenance Superintendent, Maintenance Supervisor, Service Manager.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers make?
The national median annual wage for first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers was $79,860 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $49,600 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $126,790. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers need?
BLS lists high school diploma or equivalent as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with less than 5 years of related work experience and none on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers a growing career?
BLS projects employment of first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers to change +4.1% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 48,900 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were Alaska ($98,110), Washington ($94,420), Connecticut ($94,050). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.