First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers Salary by State
Also called: Supervisors of Mechanics and Repairers
The national median pay for first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers is $79,860 a year. By state, it ranges from $70,900 in Mississippi to $98,110 in Alaska.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $49,600
- 25th percentile
- $62,690
- Median
- $79,860
- 75th percentile
- $101,360
- Top 10%
- $126,790
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 617,500 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $98,110 | +23% | $60,300 | $137,900 | 2,720 |
| 2 | Washington | $94,420 | +18% | $64,560 | $144,790 | 14,680 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $94,050 | +18% | $59,240 | $132,770 | 6,230 |
| 4 | California | $93,660 | +17% | $56,720 | $154,820 | 51,670 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $92,680 | +16% | $58,750 | $133,250 | 14,930 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $92,250 | +16% | $59,540 | $129,970 | 12,140 |
| 7 | New York | $91,150 | +14% | $59,750 | $137,730 | 26,930 |
| 8 | North Dakota | $90,600 | +13% | $59,990 | $139,570 | 1,920 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $87,560 | +10% | $57,420 | $126,850 | 3,360 |
| 10 | Hawaii | $87,550 | +10% | $55,750 | $133,830 | 3,380 |
| 11 | Wyoming | $87,460 | +10% | $57,290 | $135,120 | 2,030 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $87,160 | +9% | $57,210 | $127,410 | 9,110 |
| 13 | Oregon | $86,970 | +9% | $59,110 | $138,040 | 7,120 |
| 14 | District of Columbia | $83,460 | +5% | $65,040 | $126,690 | 1,260 |
| 15 | Colorado | $83,260 | +4% | $57,300 | $127,250 | 13,590 |
| 16 | Delaware | $83,250 | +4% | $60,390 | $125,460 | 1,890 |
| 17 | Illinois | $83,180 | +4% | $52,740 | $129,210 | 17,710 |
| 18 | Vermont | $83,050 | +4% | $58,570 | $122,340 | 630 |
| 19 | Wisconsin | $82,570 | +3% | $55,930 | $124,090 | 10,640 |
| 20 | Maryland | $82,330 | +3% | $55,630 | $123,500 | 10,120 |
| 21 | Montana | $81,440 | +2% | $51,880 | $125,310 | 2,690 |
| 22 | South Dakota | $80,810 | +1% | $53,580 | $107,300 | 1,750 |
| 23 | Virginia | $80,770 | +1% | $52,030 | $122,590 | 16,910 |
| 24 | Nevada | $79,860 | 0% | $50,030 | $124,980 | 5,450 |
| 25 | Indiana | $79,650 | 0% | $52,420 | $121,610 | 13,210 |
| 26 | Pennsylvania | $79,400 | −1% | $50,900 | $120,850 | 20,220 |
| 27 | Maine | $79,260 | −1% | $49,940 | $121,830 | 2,640 |
| 28 | Utah | $78,930 | −1% | $48,830 | $123,020 | 6,980 |
| 29 | Rhode Island | $78,840 | −1% | $56,250 | $122,950 | 1,460 |
| 30 | Ohio | $78,730 | −1% | $49,040 | $117,120 | 19,410 |
| 31 | Kansas | $78,390 | −2% | $50,160 | $120,510 | 6,780 |
| 32 | Iowa | $78,340 | −2% | $49,670 | $111,220 | 6,450 |
| 33 | Nebraska | $77,850 | −3% | $53,120 | $112,660 | 4,610 |
| 34 | Michigan | $77,810 | −3% | $46,490 | $121,840 | 15,740 |
| 35 | New Mexico | $77,550 | −3% | $44,970 | $127,750 | 3,780 |
| 36 | Missouri | $77,470 | −3% | $48,420 | $121,940 | 11,220 |
| 37 | Oklahoma | $77,040 | −4% | $45,760 | $123,990 | 10,260 |
| 38 | Georgia | $77,010 | −4% | $47,840 | $122,300 | 23,180 |
| 39 | North Carolina | $76,800 | −4% | $47,580 | $117,400 | 21,110 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $76,760 | −4% | $46,890 | $123,120 | 10,020 |
| 41 | Texas | $76,760 | −4% | $46,860 | $125,700 | 75,340 |
| 42 | Arizona | $76,240 | −5% | $45,640 | $119,960 | 13,490 |
| 43 | Florida | $75,900 | −5% | $47,740 | $116,940 | 41,250 |
| 44 | Tennessee | $75,830 | −5% | $41,630 | $118,280 | 15,070 |
| 45 | Louisiana | $75,550 | −5% | $47,020 | $128,920 | 10,490 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $75,120 | −6% | $47,490 | $115,710 | 10,140 |
| 47 | Idaho | $74,940 | −6% | $46,440 | $118,800 | 3,780 |
| 48 | Alabama | $74,830 | −6% | $45,560 | $119,890 | 13,390 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $71,460 | −11% | $44,140 | $110,160 | 7,590 |
| 50 | West Virginia | $71,360 | −11% | $43,190 | $121,420 | 4,070 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $70,900 | −11% | $40,850 | $108,370 | 6,930 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary questions
Which state pays first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers the most?
Alaska, with a median of $98,110 a year (+23% vs. the national median of $79,860). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $70,900 a year (−11% vs. national).
Where do most first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 75,340, with a median of $76,760.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.