First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers Salary in Reading, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reading, PA

Median annual salary $80,800 +3.2% vs national

Median hourly $38.85

10th percentile $53,620

90th percentile $115,790

Employed locally 690

National median $78,300

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First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

Reading, PA

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$53,620

25th

$66,740

50th (median)

$80,800

75th

$96,440

90th

$115,790

Reading economic context

Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS

Median household income $77,684 2023 • Census ACS

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary vs area income 104% Median First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary is 4% above the area median household income

Top-paying metros for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

Metro area	Median 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 area	Median salary
Lexington Park, MD	$96,060
Napa, CA	$94,080
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$90,480
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA	$88,960
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$82,510
Spartanburg, SC	$79,750

Occupation	Median salary
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	$51,000
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics	$50,520
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	$65,750
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	$66,150
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	$61,170
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	$63,450

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in Reading, PA is $38.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.33 or more per hour.

Is Reading 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 Reading, PA is 3.2% 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 Reading?

Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $53,620 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,740.