First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers Salary in North Carolina
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in North Carolina have a median of $76,800 a year, below the national $79,860 (−4%); the state ranks 39th of 51 states by median. First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers earn 60% more than the median across all occupations in North Carolina ($47,970). Among neighbouring states, Virginia and Georgia pay more (up to $80,770 in Virginia) and Tennessee and South Carolina pay less (down to $75,120 in South Carolina). North Carolina employs 21,110 first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers, 4.27 per 1,000 jobs, the 6th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.08 is close to the national share.
North Carolina vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| North Carolina | Hourly | $22.88 | $29.30 | $36.92 | $46.72 | $56.44 | $38.49 | 21,110 | 4.27 | 1.08 |
| Annual | $47,580 | $60,950 | $76,800 | $97,170 | $117,400 | $80,050 | ||||
| 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
- 39th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 6th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.08
- Jobs per 1,000
- 4.27
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of North Carolina'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 North Carolina
16 metropolitan areas and 3 nonmetropolitan areas touching North Carolina 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $38.49 | $80,070 | $48,350 | $122,270 | 5,750 | 4.24 | 1.07 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $38.30 | $79,660 | $48,890 | $112,010 | 3,360 | 4.40 | 1.11 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $37.19 | $77,360 | $46,190 | $110,090 | 220 | 5.33 | 1.34 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $36.92 | $76,800 | $47,830 | $107,460 | 1,050 | 3.05 | 0.77 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC | $36.85 | $76,640 | $48,210 | $114,900 | 200 | 4.77 | 1.20 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $36.75 | $76,450 | $48,760 | $114,130 | 3,120 | 4.20 | 1.06 |
| Greenville, NC | $36.59 | $76,100 | $46,750 | $104,350 | 360 | 4.48 | 1.13 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $36.28 | $75,470 | $45,740 | $113,840 | 970 | 3.58 | 0.90 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | $36.12 | $75,120 | $46,530 | $111,550 | 660 | 4.27 | 1.08 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $36.06 | $75,000 | $49,380 | $106,810 | 1,740 | 4.76 | 1.20 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $35.70 | $74,260 | $46,010 | $107,390 | 610 | 4.64 | 1.17 |
| Wilmington, NC | $35.17 | $73,160 | $46,020 | $120,740 | 880 | 4.60 | 1.16 |
| Asheville, NC | $35.15 | $73,100 | $46,570 | $103,390 | 800 | 4.42 | 1.11 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $34.57 | $71,910 | $48,440 | $107,470 | 260 | 4.72 | 1.19 |
| Burlington, NC | $34.55 | $71,850 | $45,250 | $101,980 | 260 | 3.86 | 0.97 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $33.03 | $68,710 | $39,580 | $104,260 | 230 | 4.31 | 1.09 |
| Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $38.46 | $79,990 | $48,620 | $121,030 | 1,460 | 5.53 | 1.39 |
| Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $36.26 | $75,430 | $46,450 | $121,730 | 1,340 | 5.27 | 1.33 |
| Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $36.14 | $75,170 | $45,540 | $107,640 | 1,020 | 4.29 | 1.08 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $36.92 | $76,800 | 21,110 | 1.08 |
| Georgia | $37.02 | $77,010 | 23,180 | 1.19 |
| South Carolina | $36.12 | $75,120 | 10,140 | 1.11 |
| Tennessee | $36.46 | $75,830 | 15,070 | 1.16 |
| Virginia | $38.83 | $80,770 | 16,910 | 1.04 |
See the national page for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (every state ranked) and the North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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.