First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers Salary in Wausau, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wausau, WI

Median annual salary $78,050 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $37.52
10th percentile $53,750
90th percentile $113,090
Employed locally 410
National median $78,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,750
    25th
    $62,670
    50th (median)
    $78,050
    75th
    $98,520
    90th
    $113,090

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary vs area income 102% Median First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary is 2% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $94,610
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $93,430
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $90,480
    Duluth, MN-WI $84,230
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $83,430
    Green Bay, WI $83,400

    Related occupations in Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $53,000
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $62,380
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $52,750
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $55,600
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $59,550
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers $52,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in Wausau, WI is $37.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.94 or more per hour.

    Is Wausau 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 Wausau, WI is 0.3% 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $53,750 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,670.