First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $83,500 +6.6% vs national
Median hourly $40.14
10th percentile $52,860
90th percentile $117,420
Employed locally 330
National median $78,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,860
    25th
    $64,910
    50th (median)
    $83,500
    75th
    $95,820
    90th
    $117,420

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary vs area income 121% Median First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary is 21% 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
    District of Columbia $93,170
    California $89,880
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $89,250
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $88,700
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $84,310
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $83,980

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $51,200
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,910
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,960
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $61,090
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $63,460
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $56,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in Waterloo, IA is $40.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.11 or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo 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 Waterloo, IA is 6.6% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $52,860 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,910.