First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
Job Zone 3 - Medium preparation needed
Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of mechanics, installers, and repairers. May also advise customers on recommended services. Excludes team or work leaders.
Median pay: $79,860/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +3.1% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 52,400 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Inspect, test, and measure completed work, using devices such as hand tools or gauges to verify conformance to standards or repair requirements.
• Inspect and monitor work areas, examine tools and equipment, and provide employee safety training to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules.
• Interpret specifications, blueprints, or job orders to construct templates and lay out reference points for workers.
• Monitor employees' work levels and review work performance.
• Perform skilled repair or maintenance operations, using equipment such as hand or power tools, hydraulic presses or shears, or welding equipment.
• Compute estimates and actual costs of factors such as materials, labor, or outside contractors.
• Monitor tool and part inventories and the condition and maintenance of shops to ensure adequate working conditions.
• Requisition materials and supplies, such as tools, equipment, or replacement parts.
What's the median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers?
The median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers is $79,860 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers?
Employment for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers is projected to change +3.1% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers?
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
How many job openings are there each year for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers?
About 52,400 openings per year, on average, over the decade.