First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $75,340 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $36.22
10th percentile $45,320
90th percentile $111,910
Employed locally 460
National median $78,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,320
    25th
    $59,370
    50th (median)
    $75,340
    75th
    $94,210
    90th
    $111,910

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 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
    Midland, MI $92,970
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $90,480
    Minot, ND $90,150
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $86,430
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $85,690
    Monroe, MI $85,630

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$46,830
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$62,720
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$48,150
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$60,910
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers$48,520
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$57,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in Kalamazoo, MI is $36.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.16 or more per hour.

    Is Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo, MI is 3.8% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $45,320 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,370.