First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers Salary in New York
The median for first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers in New York is $91,150 a year, somewhat above the national $79,860 (+14%); the state ranks 7th of 51 states by median. First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers earn 53% more than the median across all occupations in New York ($59,670). Among neighbouring states, Connecticut, New Jersey and Massachusetts pay more (up to $94,050 in Connecticut) and Vermont and Pennsylvania pay less (down to $79,400 in Pennsylvania). New York employs 26,930 first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers, 2.78 per 1,000 jobs, the 4th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.70 means it is less common in New York than nationally.
New York vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| New York | Hourly | $28.73 | $35.18 | $43.82 | $57.00 | $66.21 | $46.01 | 26,930 | 2.78 | 0.70 |
| Annual | $59,750 | $73,160 | $91,150 | $118,550 | $137,730 | $95,710 | ||||
| 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
- 7th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 4th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.70
- Jobs per 1,000
- 2.78
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of New York'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 New York
13 metropolitan areas and 3 nonmetropolitan areas touching New York 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $46.90 | $97,560 | $62,740 | $142,060 | 24,570 | 2.59 | 0.65 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $40.40 | $84,020 | $58,820 | $131,050 | 970 | 3.63 | 0.91 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $39.60 | $82,360 | $56,740 | $132,470 | 1,770 | 3.95 | 0.99 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $38.57 | $80,230 | $55,950 | $124,530 | 1,840 | 3.43 | 0.86 |
| Syracuse, NY | $38.53 | $80,140 | $56,730 | $128,350 | 1,370 | 4.58 | 1.15 |
| Rochester, NY | $38.43 | $79,920 | $56,260 | $121,390 | 1,730 | 3.51 | 0.88 |
| Kingston, NY | $38.39 | $79,840 | $60,040 | $137,750 | 250 | 4.27 | 1.07 |
| Ithaca, NY | $37.64 | $78,280 | $53,320 | $120,450 | 160 | 3.35 | 0.84 |
| Elmira, NY | $36.83 | $76,600 | $48,970 | $125,950 | 140 | 4.06 | 1.02 |
| Binghamton, NY | $36.12 | $75,130 | $54,320 | $112,590 | 360 | 3.68 | 0.93 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum, NY | $36.06 | $75,010 | $49,310 | $112,860 | 220 | 5.62 | 1.42 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $35.63 | $74,110 | $51,180 | $109,990 | 470 | 3.93 | 0.99 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $35.53 | $73,910 | $50,150 | $121,380 | 250 | 4.99 | 1.26 |
| Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area | $36.81 | $76,560 | $52,480 | $124,210 | 680 | 3.86 | 0.97 |
| Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area | $36.67 | $76,270 | $51,000 | $121,950 | 680 | 4.90 | 1.23 |
| Central East New York nonmetropolitan area | $36.40 | $75,710 | $53,730 | $125,470 | 580 | 3.66 | 0.92 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $43.82 | $91,150 | 26,930 | 0.70 |
| Connecticut | $45.22 | $94,050 | 6,230 | 0.92 |
| Massachusetts | $44.35 | $92,250 | 12,140 | 0.84 |
| New Jersey | $44.56 | $92,680 | 14,930 | 0.88 |
| Pennsylvania | $38.17 | $79,400 | 20,220 | 0.84 |
| Vermont | $39.93 | $83,050 | 630 | 0.52 |
See the national page for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (every state ranked) and the New York 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 New York 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.