First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers Salary in Altoona, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Altoona, PA

Median annual salary $70,550 -9.9% vs national
Median hourly $33.92
10th percentile $45,180
90th percentile $101,670
Employed locally 230
National median $78,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,180
    25th
    $56,080
    50th (median)
    $70,550
    75th
    $83,980
    90th
    $101,670

    Altoona economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,594 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary vs area income 116% Median First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary is 16% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $110,140
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,020
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $104,000
    Longview-Kelso, WA $101,150
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $100,510
    Vallejo, CA $100,500

    Nearby metros — First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lexington Park, MD $96,060
    Napa, CA $94,080
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $90,480
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $88,960
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $82,510
    Reading, PA $80,800

    Related occupations in Altoona, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$45,270
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$45,850
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$57,320
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$58,410
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$54,010
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers$46,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers make per hour in Altoona?

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in Altoona, PA is $33.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.58 or more per hour.

    Is Altoona above or below average for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salaries?

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary in Altoona, PA is 9.9% below the national median of $78,300. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in Altoona?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $45,180 per year in Altoona, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,080.