First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers Salary in Washington
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in Washington earn a median $94,420 a year, +18% against the national median of $79,860; they and rank 2nd of 51 states by median. First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers earn 50% more than the median across all occupations in Washington ($62,990). Washington pays more than every neighbouring state: Oregon and Idaho range from $74,940 in Idaho to $86,970 in Oregon. Washington employs 14,680 first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers, 4.13 per 1,000 jobs, the 14th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.04 is close to the national share.
Washington vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Washington | Hourly | $31.04 | $36.37 | $45.39 | $57.46 | $69.61 | $47.46 | 14,680 | 4.13 | 1.04 |
| Annual | $64,560 | $75,660 | $94,420 | $119,510 | $144,790 | $98,730 | ||||
| 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
- 2nd of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 14th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.04
- Jobs per 1,000
- 4.13
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Washington'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 Washington
13 metropolitan areas and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching Washington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $57.71 | $120,040 | $77,430 | $130,950 | 1,020 | 10.88 | 2.74 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $47.42 | $98,640 | $63,850 | $144,790 | 590 | 4.56 | 1.15 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $46.89 | $97,530 | $70,200 | $136,620 | 270 | 6.50 | 1.64 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $46.88 | $97,510 | $61,390 | $149,300 | 250 | 4.93 | 1.24 |
| Bellingham, WA | $46.34 | $96,400 | $62,470 | $138,990 | 340 | 3.67 | 0.92 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $45.45 | $94,530 | $63,110 | $155,310 | 280 | 5.28 | 1.33 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $45.39 | $94,420 | $69,090 | $116,500 | 120 | 4.47 | 1.13 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $44.82 | $93,230 | $65,240 | $155,090 | 7,820 | 3.75 | 0.94 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $44.81 | $93,200 | $62,860 | $142,110 | 4,390 | 3.63 | 0.91 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $42.84 | $89,110 | $66,300 | $126,700 | 410 | 3.17 | 0.80 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $40.52 | $84,280 | $59,020 | $136,630 | 1,050 | 4.10 | 1.03 |
| Yakima, WA | $40.20 | $83,610 | $59,930 | $122,060 | 420 | 4.38 | 1.10 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $37.27 | $77,520 | $49,730 | $152,850 | 160 | 5.47 | 1.38 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $45.39 | $94,420 | $62,520 | $160,110 | 630 | 4.84 | 1.22 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $42.19 | $87,760 | $61,360 | $152,160 | 650 | 5.99 | 1.51 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $45.39 | $94,420 | 14,680 | 1.04 |
| Idaho | $36.03 | $74,940 | 3,780 | 1.11 |
| Oregon | $41.81 | $86,970 | 7,120 | 0.91 |
See the national page for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (every state ranked) and the Washington 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 Washington 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.