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First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers Salary in U.S.

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in U.S. make a median of $78,300 a year, or about $37.64 an hour. The range runs from $48K at the entry level to $124K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$78K
Median annual
$37.64/hr
Hourly rate
$48K
Entry level (10th %)
$124K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $78K get you in U.S.?

Estimated monthly take-home$5,289/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,412/mo
Rent as % of take-home26.7% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$78,300/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$3,877/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, U.S.

Bar chart showing First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary percentiles in U.S.: 10th percentile $48,460, 25th percentile $61,240, median $78,300, 75th percentile $99,630, 90th percentile $124,280. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$48K25th$61KMedian$78K75th$100K90th$124K
Bar chart showing First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary percentiles in U.S.: 10th percentile $48,460, 25th percentile $61,240, median $78,300, 75th percentile $99,630, 90th percentile $124,280. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers (10th percentile) start around $48K. Mid-career wages sit at $78K.Top earners bring in $124K or more - a $76K spread from bottom to top.

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First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Alaska$99K+26%2,190
District of Columbia$93K+19%970
Washington$93K+19%14,640
California$90K+15%51,520
New Jersey$88K+13%14,130
Connecticut$88K+12%6,080
Massachusetts$87K+11%12,790
Hawaii$86K+10%3,110
North Dakota$85K+9%1,820
Wyoming$85K+9%2,110
New York$85K+9%27,180
Minnesota$84K+8%9,140
Delaware$83K+6%1,900
New Hampshire$83K+6%3,000
Illinois$83K+6%18,120

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Frequently asked questions

How much do first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers make in U.S.?

The median is $78,300 a year - that works out to about $37.64 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $48,460, and experienced first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers can clear $124,280. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $78K enough to live in U.S.?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,289/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 26.7% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers salary go in U.S.?

U.S. has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers salary is worth about $78,300 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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