First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

SOC 49-1011

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of mechanics, installers, and repairers. May also advise customers on recommended services. Excludes team or work leaders.

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Five-year wage trends

Median wage levels across states

Focus level

Level III median wage up 12.4% since 2020-21.

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Thresholds for Level III & IV

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Level III threshold: $71,771

Level IV threshold: $80,413

Most common level in filings: Level II

Latest Level III median

2025-26

$71,771

Level I$55,422

Level II$63,773

Level III$71,771

Level IV$80,413

Top metros by Level III wages

Latest year median for this occupation

Rank	Metro Area	Level I	Level II	Level III	Level IV
1	San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, CA	$69,992	$91,229	$112,445	$133,682
2	San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, CA	$66,997	$86,715	$106,413	$126,131
3	Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA, WA	$84,802	$95,555	$106,330	$117,083
4	Vallejo, CA, CA	$68,682	$86,466	$104,250	$122,034
5	Longview-Kelso, WA, WA	$70,990	$87,402	$103,834	$120,245
6	Kennewick-Richland, WA, WA	$67,517	$83,054	$98,592	$114,130
7	Anchorage, AK, AK	$70,179	$84,344	$98,530	$112,694
8	Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, WA	$67,205	$82,638	$98,093	$113,526
9	San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA, CA	$50,814	$73,965	$97,115	$120,266
10	Chico, CA, CA	$60,008	$78,229	$96,429	$114,650

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First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

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