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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $88,960 +13.6% vs national
Median hourly $42.77
10th percentile $36,200
90th percentile $166,220
Employed locally 500
National median $78,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,200
    25th
    $61,960
    50th (median)
    $88,960
    75th
    $136,100
    90th
    $166,220

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary vs area income 95% Median First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary is 5% 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 San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $47,900
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $61,280
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $120,680
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $60,360
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $48,800
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $66,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $42.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.00 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo, CA is 13.6% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $36,200 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,960.