Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of mechanics, installers, and repairers. May also advise customers on recommended services. Excludes team or work leaders.
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
SOC: 49-1011 O*NET: 49-1011.00
Median Salary
$78,300
per year
Job Growth
➡️ 3.1%
Average (2024-2034)
Annual Openings
52.4
projected jobs/year
Education Level
Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree
Job Zone 3
Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of mechanics, installers, and repairers. May also advise customers on recommended services. Excludes team or work leaders.
What does a First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers do?
How much can you earn?
Entry Level
$48,460
10th percentile
Early Career
$61,240
25th percentile
Median
$78,300
50th percentile
Experienced
$99,630
75th percentile
Top Earners
$124,280
90th percentile
National Salary Distribution
10th
$48,460
25th
$61,240
Middle 50%
MEDIAN
$78,300
Mean: $82,930
75th
$99,630
90th
$124,280
Middle 50% of earners
Median salary
Mean (average)
Key Insights
- •Salary range spans $75,820 from entry level to top earners
- •Middle 50% earn between $61,240 and $99,630
- •Salary spread is 49.0% around the median, showing high variation
- •Total national employment: 600,680 professionals
What's the job outlook?
Job Market Intelligence
Medium Demand
Market demand
Medium Risk
Automation risk
Current Employment
National Employment:617,500
Top Industries
Retail Trade12.1%
Construction10.8%
Other Services (except Public Administration)10.6%
10-Year Outlook
Growth Rate:+3.1%
Annual Openings:52,400
Employment Projections
2024 (Current)617,500
Current
2034 (Projected)636,500
+3.1%
+19,100
Employment Change
+3.1%
Growth Rate
10
Year Projection
Growth Category: As fast as average
Geographic Salary & Employment Data
Explore where First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers professionals work across the United States
Showing 15 of 50 locations
Texas
68,540 jobs$75,0501.27x
California
51,520 jobs$89,8800.73x
Florida
40,290 jobs$72,2801.05x
New York
27,180 jobs$85,0000.73x
Georgia
23,480 jobs$75,1201.24x
Pennsylvania
21,750 jobs$77,3400.93x
North Carolina
21,050 jobs$73,7301.10x
Ohio
19,620 jobs$77,4300.91x
Illinois
18,120 jobs$82,6800.77x
Virginia
16,970 jobs$80,6501.07x
Michigan
15,970 jobs$77,3400.93x
Washington
14,640 jobs$92,8201.06x
New Jersey
14,130 jobs$88,1200.85x
Colorado
13,210 jobs$81,4501.17x
Indiana
13,160 jobs$79,5301.06x
Understanding the Data
Location Quotient (LQ):
- • LQ > 1.0: More jobs than national average
- • LQ = 1.0: Same as national average
- • LQ < 1.0: Fewer jobs than national average
Data Source:
Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024
Key Growth Factors
- •Average growth expected
What skills do you need?
Top 10 Most Important Skills
#1
Monitoring
100%
#2
Management of Personnel Resources
94%
#3
Time Management
86%
#4
Critical Thinking
80%
#5
Speaking
74%
#6
Coordination
66%
#7
Judgment and Decision Making
60%
#8
Reading Comprehension
54%
#9
Quality Control Analysis
46%
#10
Active Listening
40%
Skills Overview
Monitoring
advanced5.0
100%
Management of Personnel Resources
advanced4.7
94%
Time Management
intermediate4.3
86%
Critical Thinking
intermediate4.0
80%
Speaking
intermediate3.7
74%
Coordination
intermediate3.3
66%
Judgment and Decision Making
intermediate3.0
60%
Reading Comprehension
basic2.7
54%
Skills are rated on a scale of 0-5, with 5 being the most important. The complexity level indicates how advanced the skill typically needs to be.
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Monitoring
advancedImportance100%
skills
5.0/5.0
Management of Personnel Resources
advancedImportance94%
skills
4.7/5.0
Time Management
intermediateImportance86%
skills
4.3/5.0
Critical Thinking
intermediateImportance80%
abilities
4.0/5.0
Speaking
intermediateImportance74%
skills
3.7/5.0
Coordination
intermediateImportance66%
skills
3.3/5.0
Judgment and Decision Making
intermediateImportance60%
abilities
3.0/5.0
Reading Comprehension
basicImportance54%
abilities
2.7/5.0
Quality Control Analysis
basicImportance46%
skills
2.3/5.0
Active Listening
basicImportance40%
skills
2.0/5.0
Highly Transferable Skills
These skills are valuable across multiple career paths, making career transitions easier:
Recycling Coordinators82%
5 shared skills
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers82%
5 shared skills
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers82%
5 shared skills
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers73%
5 shared skills
Sheet Metal Workers73%
5 shared skills
Administrative Services Managers67%
5 shared skills
Skills by Career Stage
Entry Level
Must Have:
- ✓Monitoring
- ✓Management of Personnel Resources
- ✓Time Management
Learn on the Job:
- →Coordination
- →Judgment and Decision Making
- →Reading Comprehension
Mid Career
Expected:
- ✓Monitoring
- ✓Management of Personnel Resources
- ✓Time Management
- ✓Critical Thinking
Senior Level
Mastery Required:
- ★Critical Thinking
- ★Speaking
Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on developing the top 5 skills first - they have the highest impact on career success
- •Transferable skills open doors to related careers and provide flexibility
- •Balance technical skills with soft skills for well-rounded professional development
- •Entry-level positions prioritize foundational skills that can be built upon over time
What technology will you use?
Technology & Digital Skills
Essential technology proficiencies for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
Technology Intensity
Very High
Digital Literacy Requirements
This career requires expert digital literacy
1
Basic
2
Intermediate
3
Advanced
4
Expert
Key Digital Competencies:
Advanced software proficiencySystem architecture understandingAutomation and scriptingEmerging technology adaptationTechnical problem-solving
🔥
Hot Technologies in Demand
These technologies are currently trending and highly sought after in this field
Autodesk AutoCAD
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Access
🔥 Hot TechYardi software
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft SharePoint
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Outlook
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Dynamics
🔥 Hot TechSAP software
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Office software
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Windows
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft PowerPoint
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Project
🔥 Hot TechOracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
🔥 Hot TechTechnology Stack
Technology Stack Overview
Key technologies used in this career
Autodesk AutoCAD
Microsoft Access
Yardi software
Microsoft SharePoint
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Dynamics
SAP software
Microsoft Office software
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Project
Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
📚 Technology Learning Resources
Recommended Certifications
- •Vendor-specific software certifications
- •Industry-recognized technology credentials
- •Professional development courses
Online Learning Platforms
- •LinkedIn Learning - Comprehensive technology courses
- •Coursera - University-level programs
- •Udemy - Practical skills training
💡 Technology Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on mastering hot technologies first - they're currently most in-demand
- •Build a portfolio demonstrating your proficiency with key tools and software
- •Stay current through continuous learning - technology evolves rapidly
- •Consider vendor certifications to validate your skills to employers
What's the work environment like?
🏢
Location
MOSTLY INDOOR
💪
Physical Demand
MODERATE
👥
Team Orientation
MOSTLY TEAM
🤝
Customer Interaction
CONSTANT
💡Is This Work Environment Right for You?
Consider these factors when evaluating if you'll thrive in this work environment:
- •Are you comfortable working in mostly indoor environments?
- •Can you meet moderate physical demands?
- •Do you enjoy mostly team team environments?
- •Are you comfortable working with safety protocols and protective equipment?
What are the key tasks?
Tasks & Responsibilities
21
Core Tasks
8
Daily Tasks
20
Work Activities
0
Emerging Tasks
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General Responsibilities (10)Operations & Execution (2)Analysis & Evaluation (1)Training & Development (2)Documentation & Record-Keeping (2)Communication & Coordination (1)Planning & Development (3)
1
Determine schedules, sequences, and assignments for work activities, based on work priority, quantity of equipment, and skill of personnel.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities100% perform100%
2
Monitor employees' work levels and review work performance.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Operations & Execution97% perform98%
3
Examine objects, systems, or facilities and analyze information to determine needed installations, services, or repairs.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Analysis & Evaluation94% perform96%
4
Participate in budget preparation and administration, coordinating purchasing and documentation and monitoring departmental expenditures.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities91% perform94%
5
Counsel employees about work-related issues and assist employees to correct job-skill deficiencies.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities88% perform92%
6
Requisition materials and supplies, such as tools, equipment, or replacement parts.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities85% perform90%
7
Compute estimates and actual costs of factors such as materials, labor, or outside contractors.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities82% perform88%
8
Interpret specifications, blueprints, or job orders to construct templates and lay out reference points for workers.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities79% perform86%
9
Conduct or arrange for worker training in safety, repair, or maintenance techniques, operational procedures, or equipment use.
🟡Weekly
Importance:
Training & Development76% perform84%
10
Investigate accidents or injuries and prepare reports of findings.
🟡Weekly
Importance:
Documentation & Record-Keeping73% perform82%
💡 Key Takeaways
- •Daily tasks focus primarily on general responsibilities activities
- •33% of tasks are performed by most workers in this occupation
- •Career advancement brings increased leadership and strategic responsibilities
What career paths are available?
Career Pathways
0
Advancement Opportunities
0
Lateral Move Options
0%
Avg. Salary Increase
Advancement Opportunities
Typical career progression paths from First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
💡 Career Planning Tips
- •Most successful advancement happens after 3-5 years of experience
- •Lateral moves can provide valuable cross-functional experience for future leadership roles
- •Focus on developing skills that are transferable across multiple career paths
- •Consider industry trends when planning long-term career moves
Is this career right for you?
Personality & Values Fit
Is This Career Right for You?
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers professionals typically have a ECR Holland code and highly value independence
EEnterprising
CConventional
RRealistic
Important Personality Traits
Work styles that contribute to success as a First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
Dependability
Very ImportantDependability
Importance Level4.27
Attention to Detail
Very ImportantAttention to Detail
Importance Level4.25
Stress Tolerance
Very ImportantStress Tolerance
Importance Level4.20
Integrity
Very ImportantIntegrity
Importance Level4.16
Self-Control
Very ImportantSelf-Control
Importance Level4.09
Leadership
Very ImportantLeadership
Importance Level4.06
Complete Work Styles Profile
Dependability
4.3
Attention to Detail
4.3
Stress Tolerance
4.2
Integrity
4.2
Self-Control
4.1
Leadership
4.1
Cooperation
4.0
Initiative
3.9
Adaptability/Flexibility
3.9
Concern for Others
3.9
💡 Tips for Career Fit Success
- •While personality fit is important, skills can be developed with practice and training
- •Consider informational interviews to better understand the day-to-day personality requirements
- •Work environments vary by employer - research specific companies for cultural fit
- •Your interests and values may evolve - reassess periodically throughout your career
What education is required?
Education Level
Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree
Typical duration: Varies
Preparation Level
Job Zone 3
Medium Preparation Needed
Experience Needed
Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience required
📚 Education Requirement
Required Level:Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree
Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Training:
Training of more than one year
💼 Experience Requirement
Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience required
Common pathways to gain experience:
- • Associate degree programs
- • Apprenticeships (1-2 years)
- • Vocational training with related experience
3
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Associate degree programsApprenticeships (1-2 years)Vocational training with related experience
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