First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $90,430 +15.5% vs national
Median hourly $43.48
10th percentile $60,230
90th percentile $133,820
Employed locally 500
National median $78,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,230
    25th
    $72,590
    50th (median)
    $90,430
    75th
    $108,480
    90th
    $133,820

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary vs area income 96% Median First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary is 4% below 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
    Vallejo, CA $100,500
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,150
    Napa, CA $94,080
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $92,100
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $90,510

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$49,980
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$62,260
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$71,550
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$46,760
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$75,190
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$67,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in Salinas, CA is $43.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.71 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas 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 Salinas, CA is 15.5% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $60,230 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,590.