First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers Salary in Missouri
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in Missouri have a median of $77,470 a year, below the national $79,860 (−3%); the state ranks 36th of 51 states by median. First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers earn 62% more than the median across all occupations in Missouri ($47,800). Among neighbouring states, Illinois, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska pay more (up to $83,180 in Illinois) and Oklahoma, Kentucky, Tennessee and Arkansas pay less (down to $71,460 in Arkansas). Missouri employs 11,220 first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers, 3.82 per 1,000 jobs, the 20th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.96 is close to the national share.
Missouri vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Missouri | Hourly | $23.28 | $29.73 | $37.25 | $47.72 | $58.63 | $39.54 | 11,220 | 3.82 | 0.96 |
| Annual | $48,420 | $61,830 | $77,470 | $99,260 | $121,940 | $82,230 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $23.85 | $30.14 | $38.39 | $48.73 | $60.96 | $40.97 | 617,500 | – | – |
| Annual | $49,600 | $62,690 | $79,860 | $101,360 | $126,790 | $85,220 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 36th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 20th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.96
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.82
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Missouri's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Missouri
8 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Missouri publish a row for first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $40.92 | $85,120 | $45,860 | $124,350 | 290 | 5.33 | 1.34 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $39.11 | $81,350 | $48,930 | $131,090 | 420 | 4.80 | 1.21 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $38.66 | $80,410 | $52,040 | $124,720 | 4,930 | 3.68 | 0.93 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $38.01 | $79,060 | $51,310 | $125,010 | 4,360 | 3.98 | 1.00 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $37.14 | $77,250 | $49,240 | $123,840 | 340 | 4.26 | 1.07 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $36.46 | $75,830 | $51,290 | $116,210 | 180 | 4.09 | 1.03 |
| Columbia, MO | $35.60 | $74,050 | $45,640 | $118,050 | 330 | 3.04 | 0.77 |
| Springfield, MO | $35.17 | $73,150 | $48,110 | $110,200 | 860 | 3.84 | 0.97 |
| North Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $36.68 | $76,280 | $42,390 | $121,320 | 420 | 3.93 | 0.99 |
| Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $34.00 | $70,710 | $41,900 | $110,660 | 590 | 3.81 | 0.96 |
| Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $33.22 | $69,090 | $44,200 | $106,590 | 630 | 3.80 | 0.96 |
| Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $30.54 | $63,510 | $42,340 | $103,740 | 320 | 4.00 | 1.01 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $37.25 | $77,470 | 11,220 | 0.96 |
| Arkansas | $34.36 | $71,460 | 7,590 | 1.47 |
| Iowa | $37.67 | $78,340 | 6,450 | 1.04 |
| Illinois | $39.99 | $83,180 | 17,710 | 0.73 |
| Kansas | $37.69 | $78,390 | 6,780 | 1.19 |
| Kentucky | $36.91 | $76,760 | 10,020 | 1.26 |
| Nebraska | $37.43 | $77,850 | 4,610 | 1.13 |
| Oklahoma | $37.04 | $77,040 | 10,260 | 1.51 |
| Tennessee | $36.46 | $75,830 | 15,070 | 1.16 |
See the national page for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (every state ranked) and the Missouri wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Missouri estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.