First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $79,360 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $38.15
10th percentile $53,050
90th percentile $122,150
Employed locally 1,820
National median $78,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,050
    25th
    $61,720
    50th (median)
    $79,360
    75th
    $100,720
    90th
    $122,150

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary vs area income 112% Median First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary is 12% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,020
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $91,970
    Albany, OR $89,360
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $84,020
    Elmira, NY $81,070
    Kingston, NY $80,600

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$48,600
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$47,580
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$70,570
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$60,160
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$61,790
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers$48,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in Buffalo, NY is $38.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.87 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo 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 Buffalo, NY is 1.4% above 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $53,050 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,720.