First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers Salary in Wilmington, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wilmington, NC

Median annual salary $65,970 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $31.72
10th percentile $45,340
90th percentile $112,350
Employed locally 910
National median $78,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,340
    25th
    $56,220
    50th (median)
    $65,970
    75th
    $81,990
    90th
    $112,350

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary vs area income 90% Median First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers salary is 10% below 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
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $100,510
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,150
    Anchorage, AK $97,360
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $85,300
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $85,060
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $83,510

    Related occupations in Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$45,730
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$46,520
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$49,230
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$52,950
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$73,580
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers$50,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in Wilmington, NC is $31.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.05 or more per hour.

    Is Wilmington 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 Wilmington, NC is 15.7% 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $45,340 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,220.