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First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers vs. Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics: Salary Comparison (2026)

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairerss earn a median salary of $78,300/year, while Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanicss earn $49,670/year - a difference of $28,630. First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairerss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Median salary
$78,300
$49,670
Hourly rate
$37.64/hr
$23.88/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$48,460
$33,660
Senior level (90th %)
$124,280
$80,850
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
600,680
688,840
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Repair & Maintenance
Repair & Maintenance
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