First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers Salary: $98,794 Median Pay (2026 stats)
TL;DR
About 600,680 first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers nationally earn a mean of $98,794. Projections imply about 1.2% annual growth; CA accounts for about 47,050 jobs in our geographic extract.
Key Statistics
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 percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $58,290 |
| 25th percentile | $72,082 |
| Median (50th) | $92,303 |
| 75th percentile | $119,066 |
| 90th percentile | $153,110 |
What education do you need?
For First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers, O*NET incumbent surveys in our extract most often report: Some college (29%), High School or Equivalent (27%), Bachelors Degree (22%).
These are education levels of current workers, not minimum legal requirements.
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 Workforce in 2023
The First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers workforce has been growing over time.
Historical employment trends for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers.
Yearly Wage Ranking
$98,794 Average Wage
In 2023, First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers earned an average of $98,794.
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.
Metropolitan employment on this page is from the California OEWS extract. Area names omit state codes; all listed metros are in California, so the state chart shows California totals (not a multi-state ranking).
Top States by Employment
Top States by Employment:
- CA: 47,050 employees, $99,292 avg wage
Top 10 states by employment for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers.
Top Metropolitan Areas
Top Metropolitan Areas:
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale MD: 12,680 employees, $100,495 avg wage
- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA: 5,540 employees, $94,131 avg wage
- Anaheim-Santa Ana-Irvine MD: 4,720 employees, $95,649 avg wage
- San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad MSA: 4,030 employees, $91,821 avg wage
- Oakland-Fremont-Berkeley MD: 3,950 employees, $111,666 avg wage
- Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom MSA: 3,090 employees, $96,298 avg wage
- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara MSA: 2,290 employees, $115,708 avg wage
- San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City MD: 2,010 employees, $105,998 avg wage
- Fresno MSA: 1,360 employees, $90,291 avg wage
- Bakersfield-Delano MSA: 1,150 employees, $97,880 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 workforce of First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in 2023 was 600,680 people, with 62.0% women and 38.0% men.
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
The average yearly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers was $98,794 in 2023.
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.