First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $81,490 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $39.18
10th percentile $53,520
90th percentile $115,790
Employed locally 640
National median $78,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,520
    25th
    $65,520
    50th (median)
    $81,490
    75th
    $100,560
    90th
    $115,790

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $110,140
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $98,730
    Anchorage, AK $97,360
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $93,430
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $91,970
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $90,670

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $50,070
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $52,130
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $66,240
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $60,250
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $62,050
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $65,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in Salem, OR is $39.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.61 or more per hour.

    Is Salem 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 Salem, OR is 4.1% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $53,520 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,520.