First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers Salary in Lake Charles, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lake Charles, LA

Median annual salary $80,740 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $38.82
10th percentile $42,890
90th percentile $163,600
Employed locally 620
National median $78,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,890
    25th
    $60,270
    50th (median)
    $80,740
    75th
    $128,190
    90th
    $163,600

    Lake Charles economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,010 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary vs area income 120% Median First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary is 20% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $104,000
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $100,510
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,150
    Alaska $99,030
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $94,610

    Related occupations in Lake Charles, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$51,480
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$41,940
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$62,090
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$62,760
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$54,080
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$45,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in Lake Charles, LA is $38.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.05 or more per hour.

    Is Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles, LA is 3.1% 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 Lake Charles?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $42,890 per year in Lake Charles, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,270.