First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers Salary in Tennessee
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in Tennessee have a median of $75,830 a year, below the national $79,860 (−5%); the state ranks 44th of 51 states by median. First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers earn 60% more than the median across all occupations in Tennessee ($47,380). Among neighbouring states, Virginia, Missouri, Georgia, North Carolina and Kentucky pay more (up to $80,770 in Virginia) and Alabama, Arkansas and Mississippi pay less (down to $70,900 in Mississippi). Tennessee employs 15,070 first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers, 4.60 per 1,000 jobs, the 12th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.16 is close to the national share.
Tennessee vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Tennessee | Hourly | $20.02 | $28.24 | $36.46 | $46.18 | $56.86 | $37.39 | 15,070 | 4.60 | 1.16 |
| Annual | $41,630 | $58,740 | $75,830 | $96,040 | $118,280 | $77,760 | ||||
| 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
- 44th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 12th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.16
- Jobs per 1,000
- 4.60
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Tennessee'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 Tennessee
10 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Tennessee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morristown, TN | $37.67 | $78,350 | $48,360 | $117,400 | 250 | 5.28 | 1.33 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $37.40 | $77,780 | $47,050 | $119,300 | 2,600 | 4.26 | 1.07 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $37.36 | $77,700 | $50,170 | $124,340 | 450 | 4.34 | 1.09 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $36.87 | $76,680 | $43,390 | $119,440 | 5,210 | 4.74 | 1.19 |
| Knoxville, TN | $36.51 | $75,930 | $46,900 | $120,420 | 1,910 | 4.50 | 1.13 |
| Jackson, TN | $36.47 | $75,860 | $48,690 | $116,900 | 460 | 5.43 | 1.37 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $35.76 | $74,390 | $42,920 | $117,320 | 550 | 4.59 | 1.16 |
| Cleveland, TN | $35.76 | $74,380 | $44,220 | $108,630 | 180 | 4.19 | 1.05 |
| Johnson City, TN | $33.99 | $70,700 | $45,760 | $111,720 | 300 | 3.70 | 0.93 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $29.49 | $61,340 | $29,040 | $110,530 | 1,690 | 6.27 | 1.58 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $39.70 | $82,570 | $48,930 | $117,640 | 520 | 4.73 | 1.19 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $37.51 | $78,030 | $46,510 | $110,670 | 470 | 4.00 | 1.01 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $36.65 | $76,230 | $44,740 | $116,070 | 490 | 4.30 | 1.08 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $34.63 | $72,030 | $41,230 | $117,220 | 700 | 5.00 | 1.26 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $36.46 | $75,830 | 15,070 | 1.16 |
| Alabama | $35.98 | $74,830 | 13,390 | 1.60 |
| Arkansas | $34.36 | $71,460 | 7,590 | 1.47 |
| Georgia | $37.02 | $77,010 | 23,180 | 1.19 |
| Kentucky | $36.91 | $76,760 | 10,020 | 1.26 |
| Missouri | $37.25 | $77,470 | 11,220 | 0.96 |
| Mississippi | $34.09 | $70,900 | 6,930 | 1.50 |
| North Carolina | $36.92 | $76,800 | 21,110 | 1.08 |
| 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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.