How to become First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairerseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter
Median annual pay
$79,860
25th–75th pct. $62,690–$101,360
Top pay (est.)
$164,800
Top 10% $126,790
Pay in 5 years
$93,000est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$108,300est.
$93,200–$125,800
Outlook score
58/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
38%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+4.1%
49K openings / yr
How to become First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
Less than 5 years
On-the-job training
None
A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.
Skills, education and requirements for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
Key skills
O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).
Key knowledge areas
What the work involves
Handling and Moving ObjectsCoordinating the Work and Activities of OthersOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkGuiding, Directing, and Motivating SubordinatesUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsCoaching and Developing Others
Important abilities
Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionInformation OrderingWritten ComprehensionNear Vision
Education of workers
Training before entry
Related work experience
Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)
Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)
Career path and how to earn more as First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.