First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $76,340 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $36.70
10th percentile $50,260
90th percentile $107,920
Employed locally 180
National median $78,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,260
    25th
    $62,040
    50th (median)
    $76,340
    75th
    $93,020
    90th
    $107,920

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary vs area income 107% Median First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary is 7% 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
    District of Columbia $93,170
    California $89,880
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $89,250
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $88,700
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $84,310
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $83,980

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $52,370
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $52,460
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $60,980
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $74,510
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $63,880
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $61,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in Ames, IA is $36.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.46 or more per hour.

    Is Ames 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 Ames, IA is 2.5% 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 Ames?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $50,260 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,040.