Career Profile
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, & Repairers
Supervisor, Mechanic, Installer & Repairer directly supervise and coordinate the activities of mechanics, installers, and repairers.
General Information
Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of mechanics, installers, and repairers. May also advise customers on recommended services. Excludes team or work leaders.
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First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, & Repairers
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 231 openings per year are projected for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, & Repairers.
Employment Change
Employment for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, & Repairers is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 14.4% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $29.86/hour. Entry level workers are paid $22.33, while experienced workers are paid $37.83. The median wage is above average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 1,727 First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, & Repairers in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 1,976.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, & Repairers are Automotive Repair and Maintenance, Building Equipment Contractors, and Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, & Repairers include Administration and Management, Mechanical, and Customer and Personal Service.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, & Repairers is HS diploma or less. 15% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.