Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary by state
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About this role
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers is a professional role within the function in the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family.
Typical entry preparation: High School Diploma and up to 1 year of related work experience, per O*NET occupational data. Advancement typically requires additional years in role.
What First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairerss do
Typical education: High School Diploma
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.
Top skills:MonitoringManagement of Personnel ResourcesTime ManagementSpeakingJudgment and Decision MakingCritical Thinking
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers pay by experience level
Entry level$51,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$65,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$82,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$105,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$131,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+3.1%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
52,400
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary by industry
Repair and Maintenance
62,870 workers
$78,500
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
57,600 workers
$91,500
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers
57,160 workers
$83,000
Specialty Trade Contractors
48,290 workers
$90,500
Real Estate
47,970 workers
$74,000
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
46,390 workers
$75,500
Building Equipment Contractors
43,320 workers
$91,000
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
38,280 workers
$90,000
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
34,740 workers
$88,500
Automobile Dealers
33,660 workers
$97,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
Who works in this role
About 285,000 people held this occupation in the United States in 2025.
Women
6.1%
White
82.8%
Black or African American
7.8%
Asian
2.7%
Hispanic or Latino
14.8%
Race categories and Hispanic or Latino ethnicity overlap, so shares can sum to more than 100 percent. Figures describe this occupation across the national workforce, not any single employer. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Population Survey, Annual Averages, Table 11, 2025.
Pay trend
National median annual wage, 2020 to 2025: $70,240 to $79,860.
+13.7% over this period
Medians as published each May in the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics national estimates. Nominal dollars, not adjusted for inflation. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS.
Pay by experience level
How annual pay for this occupation spreads from newcomers to the highest paid, aged to 2026.
Entry10th percentile
$51,500
Early career25th percentile
$65,000
Median50th percentile
$82,500
Experienced75th percentile
$105,000
Top earners90th percentile
$131,000
Bands are the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages for this occupation nationally. Percentiles reflect the full mix of tenure, employer, and location, so they approximate but do not equal years of experience. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS national estimates.
Where this job pays most
Top-paying states for this occupation, average annual wage aged to 2026.
State averages for this occupation from the BLS OEWS state estimates. Cost of living differs by state; a higher wage does not always mean more buying power.
The abilities employers and analysts most associate with this occupation.
MonitoringManagement of Personnel ResourcesTime ManagementSpeakingJudgment and Decision MakingCritical Thinking
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, O*NET occupational database.
Typical duties and FLSA status
Core duties
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.
FLSA classification (typical)
Typically Non-exempt · Service, trades, or production work
Occupations in this SOC group are typically classified as Non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay under FLSA rules. Actual classification depends on the specific job duties, salary basis, and any applicable state or local rules. The current federal salary threshold for exemption is $684 per week ($35,568 per year), per the 2020 Department of Labor rule; the 2024 rule that would have raised the threshold was struck down by federal court in November 2024.
Pay outlook
Five-year pay outlook for this title
2026$88,000
2027$91,000
2028$94,500
2029$97,500
2030$101,000
2031$104,500
Projection assumes market wages keep rising about 3.5% a year, consistent with recent wage growth measured by the BLS Employment Cost Index. It reflects market movement for the title, not individual raises or promotions, which vary.
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How much does a First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers make?
The median market pay for a First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in the United States is about $88,000 per year in 2026, based on WePayFairly's market model.
What is the salary range for a First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers?
Most First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers pay falls between about $65,000 (25th percentile) and $105,000 (75th percentile), with top earners above $131,000.
What does a First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers do?
Core responsibilities include: inspect, test, and measure completed work, using devices such as hand tools or gauges to verify conformance to standards or repair requirements; and 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.
Is pay for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers roles growing?
Yes. The national median wage for this occupation moved from $70,240 in 2020 to $79,860 in 2025, a change of +13.7% in nominal dollars.
How this role compares
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers pays 32% above the average across 52 roles in the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family (family average $66,500).
Similar-paying roles in Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers make?
The average base salary for a First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in the United States is $88,000 per year, or about $42.31 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $65,000 and $105,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair roles?
The Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family averages $66,500 across 52 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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