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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $79,290 +1.3% vs national

Median hourly $38.12

10th percentile $53,300

90th percentile $129,720

Employed locally 280

National median $78,300

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First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

Santa Cruz, CA

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$53,300

25th

$58,920

50th (median)

$79,290

75th

$104,680

90th

$129,720

Santa Cruz economic context

Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS

Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary vs area income 73% Median First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary is 27% below 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
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 Santa Cruz, CA

Occupation	Median salary
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	$48,870
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics	$66,170
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	$80,240
Automotive Body and Related Repairers	$61,290
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	$70,150
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other	$50,960

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in Santa Cruz, CA is $38.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.20 or more per hour.

Is Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz, CA is 1.3% 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 Santa Cruz?

Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $53,300 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,920.