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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $104,020 +32.8% vs national
Median hourly $50.01
10th percentile $63,360
90th percentile $172,160
Employed locally 2,290
National median $78,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,360
    25th
    $80,100
    50th (median)
    $104,020
    75th
    $133,830
    90th
    $172,160

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary vs area income 66% Median First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary is 34% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $104,000
    Longview-Kelso, WA $101,150
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $100,510
    Vallejo, CA $100,500
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,150

    Nearby metros — First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Salinas, CA $90,430

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$63,300
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$77,260
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$83,980
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$59,850
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$81,180
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$84,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in San Jose, CA is $50.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.67 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose 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 San Jose, CA is 32.8% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $63,360 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,100.