First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers Salary in Pennsylvania
At $79,400 a year, the median for first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers in Pennsylvania is close to the national median of $79,860 (−1%); Pennsylvania ranks 26th of 51 states by median. First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers earn 60% more than the median across all occupations in Pennsylvania ($49,690). Among neighbouring states, New Jersey, New York, Delaware and Maryland pay more (up to $92,680 in New Jersey) and Ohio and West Virginia pay less (down to $71,360 in West Virginia). Pennsylvania employs 20,220 first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers, 3.33 per 1,000 jobs, the 7th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.84 is close to the national share.
Pennsylvania vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Pennsylvania | Hourly | $24.47 | $30.42 | $38.17 | $47.15 | $58.10 | $39.80 | 20,220 | 3.33 | 0.84 |
| Annual | $50,900 | $63,280 | $79,400 | $98,080 | $120,850 | $82,790 | ||||
| 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
- 26th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 7th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.84
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.33
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Pennsylvania'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 Pennsylvania
16 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Pennsylvania 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $41.28 | $85,870 | $58,100 | $127,160 | 9,350 | 3.23 | 0.81 |
| Reading, PA | $40.57 | $84,380 | $56,290 | $123,400 | 760 | 4.32 | 1.09 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $40.02 | $83,240 | $51,030 | $123,520 | 1,330 | 3.53 | 0.89 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $39.37 | $81,880 | $54,230 | $106,470 | 270 | 4.52 | 1.14 |
| Lebanon, PA | $38.82 | $80,750 | $52,460 | $103,270 | 260 | 4.80 | 1.21 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $38.21 | $79,480 | $49,650 | $120,080 | 3,430 | 3.08 | 0.78 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $37.96 | $78,970 | $57,030 | $121,670 | 790 | 4.29 | 1.08 |
| Lancaster, PA | $37.67 | $78,360 | $51,410 | $110,430 | 990 | 3.92 | 0.99 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $37.47 | $77,940 | $50,280 | $125,250 | 910 | 3.57 | 0.90 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $37.12 | $77,210 | $52,790 | $107,020 | 1,160 | 3.47 | 0.87 |
| Williamsport, PA | $36.56 | $76,030 | $51,140 | $108,060 | 210 | 4.27 | 1.08 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $36.32 | $75,540 | $50,260 | $109,780 | 110 | 3.45 | 0.87 |
| State College, PA | $36.27 | $75,450 | $54,100 | $103,090 | 250 | 3.64 | 0.92 |
| Altoona, PA | $34.97 | $72,740 | $47,000 | $103,130 | 250 | 4.20 | 1.06 |
| Erie, PA | $34.89 | $72,580 | $48,200 | $102,400 | 400 | 3.33 | 0.84 |
| Johnstown, PA | $34.04 | $70,810 | $43,750 | $102,710 | 190 | 3.96 | 1.00 |
| Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $37.02 | $77,000 | $48,990 | $104,220 | 750 | 4.00 | 1.01 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $36.37 | $75,650 | $47,590 | $113,460 | 580 | 4.48 | 1.13 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $35.58 | $74,000 | $45,130 | $124,460 | 640 | 4.58 | 1.15 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $33.64 | $69,970 | $42,750 | $108,100 | 670 | 4.47 | 1.13 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $38.17 | $79,400 | 20,220 | 0.84 |
| Delaware | $40.03 | $83,250 | 1,890 | 0.98 |
| Maryland | $39.58 | $82,330 | 10,120 | 0.92 |
| New Jersey | $44.56 | $92,680 | 14,930 | 0.88 |
| New York | $43.82 | $91,150 | 26,930 | 0.70 |
| Ohio | $37.85 | $78,730 | 19,410 | 0.88 |
| 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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.