First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $75,620 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $36.36
10th percentile $48,080
90th percentile $127,190
Employed locally 2,140
National median $78,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,080
    25th
    $59,650
    50th (median)
    $75,620
    75th
    $98,940
    90th
    $127,190

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary vs area income 121% Median First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary is 21% 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 New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$42,060
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$54,680
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$49,140
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$63,080
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$57,780
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$60,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in New Orleans, LA is $36.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.33 or more per hour.

    Is New Orleans 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 New Orleans, LA is 3.4% 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 New Orleans?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $48,080 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,650.