First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers Salary in Ohio
At $78,730 a year, the median for first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers in Ohio is close to the national median of $79,860 (−1%); Ohio ranks 30th of 51 states by median. First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers earn 59% more than the median across all occupations in Ohio ($49,380). Among neighbouring states, Indiana and Pennsylvania pay more (up to $79,650 in Indiana) and Michigan, Kentucky and West Virginia pay less (down to $71,360 in West Virginia). Ohio employs 19,410 first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers, 3.50 per 1,000 jobs, the 8th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.88 is close to the national share.
Ohio vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Ohio | Hourly | $23.58 | $29.45 | $37.85 | $46.73 | $56.31 | $38.82 | 19,410 | 3.50 | 0.88 |
| Annual | $49,040 | $61,250 | $78,730 | $97,200 | $117,120 | $80,750 | ||||
| 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
- 30th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 8th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.88
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.50
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Ohio'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 Ohio
15 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Ohio 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $40.98 | $85,240 | $45,360 | $124,890 | 400 | 6.85 | 1.72 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $39.58 | $82,330 | $54,010 | $127,050 | 4,000 | 3.63 | 0.91 |
| Columbus, OH | $38.85 | $80,800 | $50,030 | $119,070 | 3,630 | 3.28 | 0.83 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $38.14 | $79,340 | $49,210 | $112,420 | 1,160 | 3.11 | 0.78 |
| Lima, OH | $37.89 | $78,820 | $47,600 | $109,920 | 210 | 4.12 | 1.04 |
| Cleveland, OH | $37.87 | $78,760 | $48,300 | $111,920 | 3,510 | 3.40 | 0.86 |
| Akron, OH | $37.81 | $78,630 | $52,170 | $118,420 | 1,220 | 3.83 | 0.96 |
| Toledo, OH | $37.59 | $78,180 | $49,760 | $115,810 | 1,160 | 3.98 | 1.00 |
| Mansfield, OH | $36.65 | $76,230 | $45,210 | $120,140 | 180 | 3.72 | 0.94 |
| Springfield, OH | $36.52 | $75,960 | $47,490 | $101,480 | 200 | 4.44 | 1.12 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $36.15 | $75,190 | $45,740 | $114,590 | 660 | 4.06 | 1.02 |
| Sandusky, OH | $35.65 | $74,160 | $46,490 | $122,620 | 230 | 4.55 | 1.15 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $34.83 | $72,440 | $45,870 | $111,310 | 620 | 3.88 | 0.98 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $32.99 | $68,620 | $36,780 | $122,510 | 160 | 4.41 | 1.11 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $31.30 | $65,100 | $38,680 | $118,910 | 650 | 4.63 | 1.17 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $37.52 | $78,050 | $42,640 | $120,680 | 640 | 3.89 | 0.98 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $37.53 | $78,050 | $47,990 | $113,670 | 980 | 3.94 | 0.99 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $36.64 | $76,220 | $47,060 | $107,720 | 960 | 3.89 | 0.98 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $35.57 | $73,990 | $46,110 | $114,500 | 630 | 4.60 | 1.16 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $37.85 | $78,730 | 19,410 | 0.88 |
| Indiana | $38.29 | $79,650 | 13,210 | 1.04 |
| Kentucky | $36.91 | $76,760 | 10,020 | 1.26 |
| Michigan | $37.41 | $77,810 | 15,740 | 0.90 |
| Pennsylvania | $38.17 | $79,400 | 20,220 | 0.84 |
| West Virginia | $34.31 | $71,360 | 4,070 | 1.46 |
See the national page for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (every state ranked) and the Ohio 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 Ohio 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.