First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers Salary: $78,300 Median Pay (2026 stats)
Executive Summary
About 600,680 first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers work nationally, and $78,300 is the BLS national median annual wage. Projections imply about 1.2% annual growth; much hiring sits in real estate.
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers: what the data shows
Common questions about first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers careers, answered from BLS OEWS and O*NET in this repository.
What is a first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers?
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers is tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics under SOC 49-1011.
U.S. employment in our OEWS extract is about 600,680 workers.
What does a first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers do?
O*NET work activities rated highest for this occupation include Making Decisions and Solving Problems, Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings, Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work, Getting Information, Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards, Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates, and related tasks. See Work Activities for the full list.
How much does a first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers make?
BLS national median annual wage: $78,300 (May 2024 in our extract).
Mean annual wage in our occupational extract: $98,794 — higher than the median, which often reflects top earners in the distribution.
Wage percentiles below are from the California OEWS extract (not national unless noted).
| Wage percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $58,290 |
| 25th percentile | $72,082 |
| Median (50th) | $92,303 |
| 75th percentile | $119,066 |
| 90th percentile | $153,110 |
What skills do you need?
O*NET ratings for this occupation emphasize skills such as Monitoring, Management of Personnel Resources, Speaking, Coordination, Critical Thinking, Time Management, and knowledge areas including Administration and Management, Mechanical, Customer and Personal Service, Administrative. See Education & Skills for detail.
Is first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers in demand?
Historical employment trend in our series implies about 1.2% annual growth (compound rate in the extract).
Five-year projected employment change: 6.4%.
Ten-year projected employment change: 13.1%.
Current U.S. headcount: 600,680.
We report federal series only—compare wages, growth, and openings against your target market.
Where do first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairerss work?
Top industries by employment share in our OEWS industry extract:
| Industry | Employment | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cross-industry | 600,680 | 18.5% |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | 526,690 | 16.2% |
| Real Estate | 97,500 | 3.0% |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | 73,990 | 2.3% |
| Retail Trade | 72,420 | 2.2% |
| Construction | 64,640 | 2.0% |
See Industry for charts.
What degrees lead to this career?
Common majors for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in O*NET:
See Related degrees.
What careers are related?
Other occupations linked through shared degree pathways in our mapping:
| Occupation | U.S. employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| New Accounts Clerks | 38,030 | $46,610 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | 219,010 | $84,130 |
| Gambling Cage Workers | 13,490 | $36,990 |
| Database Administrators | 73,180 | $104,620 |
| Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners | 7,600 | $30,460 |
Employment
Employment and salary information for the First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers workforce.
Employment Over Time
600,680 U.S. workforce (OEWS)
California employment for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers grew from 166,700 in 2009 to 203,060 in 2025 (21.8%).
Historical employment for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers from the California OEWS series, 2009–2025. The U.S. workforce figure is national and is not the endpoint of this line.
Yearly Wage Ranking
$78,300 Median pay (BLS national)
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers earn $78,300 as the BLS national median annual wage.
Wage ranking compared to other occupations.
Wage Distribution
This chart shows the distribution of average salaries by income buckets for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers.
Salary distribution for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers.
Employment Growth Projections
1.2% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
215,974 Projected Employment (5 years)
Projected growth: 6.4%
229,709 Projected Employment (10 years)
Projected growth: 13.1%
This occupation is projected to grow at 1.2% annually, indicating strong future demand.
Historical employment trends and future projections for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers.
Industry
Information on the industries that employ First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers and on wages for those in the field.
Occupations by Industries
This graphic shows the share of First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers employed by various industries.
Industry distribution for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers.
Wage Trends by Industry
3.0% Average Annual Wage Growth Rate
Historical wage growth trends by industry for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers.
Geographic Distribution
Employment and wage information by geographic location for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers.
State employment and wages are from the U.S. BLS OEWS May 2024 state extract. Metropolitan areas use the national MSA file when available.
Top States by Employment
Top States by Employment:
- TX: 68,540 employees, $78,740 avg wage
- CA: 51,520 employees, $96,200 avg wage
- FL: 40,290 employees, $76,140 avg wage
- NY: 27,180 employees, $91,790 avg wage
- GA: 23,480 employees, $78,700 avg wage
- PA: 21,750 employees, $80,400 avg wage
- NC: 21,050 employees, $76,700 avg wage
- OH: 19,620 employees, $78,630 avg wage
- IL: 18,120 employees, $87,080 avg wage
- VA: 16,970 employees, $84,540 avg wage
Top 10 states by employment for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers.
Top Metropolitan Areas
Top Metropolitan Areas:
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ: 24,680 employees, $94,960 avg wage
- Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX: 18,280 employees, $79,270 avg wage
- Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX: 17,510 employees, $84,000 avg wage
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA: 17,390 employees, $96,580 avg wage
- Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA: 13,070 employees, $82,430 avg wage
- Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN: 12,560 employees, $91,020 avg wage
- Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL: 11,460 employees, $78,960 avg wage
- Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD: 9,700 employees, $86,610 avg wage
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV: 9,210 employees, $92,470 avg wage
- Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH: 9,160 employees, $92,640 avg wage
Top 10 metropolitan statistical areas by employment for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers.
Diversity
Demographic information on First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in the US.
Gender and Age
The U.S. workforce for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers is about 600,680 people in our OEWS extract.
Gender and age distribution for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers.
Races
Racial and ethnic shares when present in the career dataset. If the chart area shows a notice instead, occupational race/ethnicity fields are not yet populated for this extract.
Race and ethnicity distribution for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers.
Education & Skills
Data on higher education choices and required skills for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers.
Majors
The most common majors achieved by First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in 2023 were Business Administration, Technical Training, Engineering.
Common majors for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers.
Education Levels
The main educational levels achieved by First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers workers.
Education level distribution for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers.
Skills
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers need many skills, but most especially Monitoring, Management of Personnel Resources, Speaking, Coordination, Critical Thinking.
Required skills for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers.
Knowledge & Abilities
Knowledge areas and abilities required for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers.
Knowledge Areas
The most important knowledge areas for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers include Administration and Management, Mechanical, Customer and Personal Service, Administrative, Personnel and Human Resources.
Knowledge areas required for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers.
Abilities
Key abilities needed for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers include Written Comprehension, Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Inductive Reasoning, Near Vision.
Required abilities for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers.
Work Activities
Common work activities performed by First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers.
Daily Activities
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers spend their time on activities such as Making Decisions and Solving Problems, Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings, Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work, Getting Information, Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards.
Most important work activities for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers.
About
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers earn $78,300 as the BLS national median annual wage.
SOC Code
49-1011 - First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
Insights and Analysis
Compensation snapshot: First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers reports an average salary of $98,794.
Labor market presence: The current workforce is approximately 600,680 workers, indicating sustained demand.
Forward outlook: Projected annual growth is 1.2%, which should inform long-term career planning.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS), and O*NET Online.
All wage figures represent annual averages and may vary by location, industry, and experience level.