First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers Salary in State College, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • State College, PA

Median annual salary $75,330 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $36.22
10th percentile $50,510
90th percentile $99,400
Employed locally 270
National median $78,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,510
    25th
    $61,900
    50th (median)
    $75,330
    75th
    $85,030
    90th
    $99,400

    State College economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,748 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary vs area income 104% Median First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary is 4% above 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
    Lexington Park, MD $96,060
    Napa, CA $94,080
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $90,480
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $88,960
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $82,510
    Reading, PA $80,800

    Related occupations in State College, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$53,360
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$47,590
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$57,410
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$52,580
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$58,180
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$62,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in State College, PA is $36.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.56 or more per hour.

    Is State College 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 State College, PA is 3.8% below 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 State College?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $50,510 per year in State College, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,900.