First-Line Supervisor of Mechanics, Installer, and Repairer Salary in Sector of Manufacturing

The salary statistics of first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers in the industry sector of manufacturing are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare first-line supervisor of mechanics, installer, and repairer salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.

Average Annual Salary of First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$49,020
25th Percentile Wage
$59,790
50th Percentile Wage
$74,120
75th Percentile Wage
$91,490
90th Percentile Wage
$107,180

Table 1 shows the average annual salary for first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers in the industry sector of manufacturing. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers is $107,180. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $74,120. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers is $49,020.

Median salary trend (2012 to 2018)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers in the industry sector of manufacturing from 2012 to 2018.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth6-Year Growth
2018
$74,120
2.40% 10.91%
2017
$72,340
2.45% -
2016
$70,570
1.90% -
2015
$69,230
1.89% -
2014
$67,920
1.60% -
2013
$66,830
1.20% -
2012
$66,030
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Compare First-Line Supervisor of Mechanics, Installer, and Repairer Salary in Different Industries within the Manufacturing Sector

The average salaries of first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers in 29 industries in the manufacturing sector are shown below. We note that within this industry sector, the salaries vary among different industries. The highest paying industry for first-line supervisor of mechanics, installer, and repairer occupations is the pesticide, fertilizer, and other agricultural chemical manufacturing industry with an annual salary $83,210. The lowest paying industry is the footwear manufacturing industry (annual salary $53,850). For detailed first-line supervisor of mechanics, installer, and repairer salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.

Industry Name Median Annual Salary
Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing
$83,210
Jewelry and Silverware Manufacturing
$81,240
Basic Chemical Manufacturing
$79,370
Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing
$78,720
Hardware Manufacturing
$75,280
Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
$72,200
Lime and Gypsum Product Manufacturing
$70,740
Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
$70,400
Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing
$69,880
Apparel Knitting Mills
$69,840
Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing
$69,790
Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing
$69,690
Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing
$69,120
Other Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
$69,080
Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing
$68,980
Spring and Wire Product Manufacturing
$68,820
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
$68,770
Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing
$68,620
Forging and Stamping
$68,610
Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing
$66,710
Clay Product and Refractory Manufacturing
$66,710
Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing
$65,040
Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing
$64,750
Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing
$64,240
Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing
$62,340
Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing
$60,310
Household and Institutional Furniture and Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturing
$59,020
Household and Institutional Furniture Manufacturing
$57,940
Footwear Manufacturing
$53,850

Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].