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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $83,980 +7.3% vs national

Median hourly $40.37

10th percentile $54,340

90th percentile $132,690

Employed locally 550

National median $78,300

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First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

Santa Maria, CA

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$54,340

25th

$67,710

50th (median)

$83,980

75th

$103,650

90th

$132,690

Santa Maria economic context

Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS

Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary vs area income 88% Median First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary is 12% 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 Maria, CA

Occupation	Median salary
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	$50,460
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics	$64,060
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other	$50,370
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	$74,890
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	$63,810
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	$77,520

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in Santa Maria, CA is $40.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.47 or more per hour.

Is Santa Maria 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 Maria, CA is 7.3% 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 Maria?

Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $54,340 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,710.