First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers Salary in Wisconsin
The median for first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers in Wisconsin is $82,570 a year, somewhat above the national $79,860 (+3%); the state ranks 19th of 51 states by median. First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers earn 64% more than the median across all occupations in Wisconsin ($50,270). Among neighbouring states, Minnesota and Illinois pay more (up to $87,160 in Minnesota) and Iowa and Michigan pay less (down to $77,810 in Michigan). Wisconsin employs 10,640 first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers, 3.62 per 1,000 jobs, the 21st largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.91 is close to the national share.
Wisconsin vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Wisconsin | Hourly | $26.89 | $32.21 | $39.70 | $48.89 | $59.66 | $41.61 | 10,640 | 3.62 | 0.91 |
| Annual | $55,930 | $66,990 | $82,570 | $101,690 | $124,090 | $86,550 | ||||
| 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
- 19th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 21st of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.91
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.62
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Wisconsin'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 Wisconsin
15 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Wisconsin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $44.33 | $92,200 | $58,710 | $129,510 | 5,450 | 2.79 | 0.70 |
| Appleton, WI | $41.31 | $85,930 | $55,830 | $125,000 | 570 | 4.59 | 1.16 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $40.96 | $85,200 | $57,980 | $125,150 | 2,560 | 3.12 | 0.79 |
| Madison, WI | $40.84 | $84,950 | $57,970 | $129,420 | 1,400 | 3.44 | 0.87 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $40.55 | $84,340 | $56,720 | $118,570 | 520 | 4.15 | 1.05 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $40.41 | $84,050 | $57,530 | $119,200 | 280 | 3.02 | 0.76 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $39.96 | $83,110 | $58,680 | $128,100 | 240 | 3.89 | 0.98 |
| Green Bay, WI | $39.85 | $82,890 | $58,390 | $121,520 | 770 | 4.39 | 1.10 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $39.81 | $82,800 | $53,380 | $121,030 | 170 | 3.93 | 0.99 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | $39.68 | $82,540 | $52,440 | $119,890 | 280 | 3.72 | 0.94 |
| Kenosha, WI | $39.47 | $82,110 | $53,670 | $122,380 | 240 | 3.23 | 0.81 |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $38.59 | $80,270 | $55,040 | $122,540 | 250 | 3.65 | 0.92 |
| Wausau, WI | $38.40 | $79,870 | $57,990 | $116,350 | 390 | 5.57 | 1.40 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $38.14 | $79,330 | $53,630 | $114,400 | 330 | 3.87 | 0.97 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $38.02 | $79,070 | $52,480 | $120,540 | 310 | 3.73 | 0.94 |
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $38.60 | $80,290 | $50,840 | $122,660 | 910 | 4.32 | 1.09 |
| Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $38.02 | $79,090 | $52,400 | $119,940 | 530 | 4.17 | 1.05 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $36.59 | $76,100 | $52,200 | $119,940 | 730 | 3.73 | 0.94 |
| Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $35.29 | $73,400 | $46,320 | $104,460 | 190 | 3.84 | 0.97 |
Neighbouring states
See the national page for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (every state ranked) and the Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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.