First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers Salary in Durham, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Durham-Chapel Hill, NC

Median annual salary $74,520 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $35.83
10th percentile $47,670
90th percentile $107,330
Employed locally 1,070
National median $78,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,670
    25th
    $61,540
    50th (median)
    $74,520
    75th
    $92,100
    90th
    $107,330

    Durham economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,017 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary vs area income 92% Median First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary is 8% below 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
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $100,510
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,150
    Anchorage, AK $97,360
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $85,300
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $85,060
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $83,510

    Related occupations in Durham, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,790
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $52,250
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $56,380
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $61,500
    Maintenance Workers, Machinery $60,960
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $57,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in Durham, NC is $35.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.66 or more per hour.

    Is Durham 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 Durham, NC is 4.8% 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 Durham?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $47,670 per year in Durham, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,540.