SOC 49-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers — Carson City
Carson City, NV · 2 metro areas compared
At $78,950, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in Carson City, NV tracks the national median of $79,860 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $78,950, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in Carson City, NV tracks the national median of $79,860 closely. Pay ranges from under $45,750 at the tenth percentile to more than $137,580 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $62,310 to $98,080.
Employment stands at 110, or 3.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Reno records the highest median at $82,800. Of the 174 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 47th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,750 | −42.7% |
| 25th | $62,310 | −22.0% |
| Median (50th) | $78,950 | −1.1% |
| 75th | $98,080 | +22.8% |
| 90th | $137,580 | +72.3% |
| Mean | $84,270 | +5.5% |
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What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Carson City sit close to the national average, so $78,950 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$78,950as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$78,950US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $78,950 a year, 1.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,750 to $137,580 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Reno, at $82,800.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in Carson City, NV?
The median annual wage is $78,950, or $37.96 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $79,860, so pay in Carson City, NV is 1.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Carson City, NV earns more than $137,580 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,750 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Reno, at $82,800 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in Carson City, NV. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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