SOC 49-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers — Louisiana
Louisiana · 10 metro areas compared
At $75,550, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in Louisiana tracks the national median of $79,860 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $75,550, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in Louisiana tracks the national median of $79,860 closely. Pay ranges from under $47,020 at the tenth percentile to more than $128,920 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $58,670 to $100,340.
The area has 10,490 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.37 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Louisiana ranks number 45th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Lake Charles records the highest median at $94,280. Of the 679 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 167th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,020 | −41.1% |
| 25th | $58,670 | −26.5% |
| Median (50th) | $75,550 | −5.4% |
| 75th | $100,340 | +25.6% |
| 90th | $128,920 | +61.4% |
| Mean | $82,180 | +2.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Louisiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Charles | $94,280 | 690 | |
| 2 | Baton Rouge | $78,770 | 2,230 | |
| 3 | New Orleans | $77,640 | 2,180 | |
| 4 | Shreveport | $76,250 | 990 | |
| 5 | Slidell | $73,150 | 380 | |
| 6 | Houma | $68,620 | 510 | |
| 7 | Lafayette | $68,620 | 830 | |
| 8 | Alexandria | $67,800 | 400 | |
| 9 | Hammond | $63,900 | 230 | |
| 10 | Monroe | $61,570 | 530 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Louisiana run 11.8% below the national average, so the median of $75,550 goes as far as $85,658 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 7.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$75,550as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$85,658US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $75,550 a year, 5.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,020 to $128,920 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 10,490 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 45th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lake Charles, at $94,280.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in Louisiana?
The median annual wage is $75,550, or $36.32 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 Louisiana is 5.4% 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 Louisiana earns more than $128,920 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,020 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 Lake Charles, at $94,280 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 10,490 jobs in this occupation in Louisiana. 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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