First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $83,430 +6.6% vs national
Median hourly $40.11
10th percentile $57,130
90th percentile $123,430
Employed locally 2,590
National median $78,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,130
    25th
    $70,340
    50th (median)
    $83,430
    75th
    $100,450
    90th
    $123,430

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary vs area income 109% Median First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary is 9% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $94,610
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $93,430
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $90,480
    Duluth, MN-WI $84,230
    Green Bay, WI $83,400
    Appleton, WI $82,980

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $52,130
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $68,550
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $60,730
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,740
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $63,490
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $59,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in Milwaukee, WI is $40.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.17 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee, WI is 6.6% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $57,130 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,340.