SOC 49-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers — Modesto
Modesto, CA · 10 metro areas compared
In Modesto, CA the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers is $89,590 a year, which is 12.2% higher than the national figure of $79,860.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Modesto, CA the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers is $89,590 a year, which is 12.2% higher than the national figure of $79,860. Half of workers earn between $68,640 and $107,550. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $53,960 and the ninetieth at $133,260.
The area has 610 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 3.1 of every thousand jobs. San Jose leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $104,070. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 98th of 398 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,960 | −32.4% |
| 25th | $68,640 | −14.0% |
| Median (50th) | $89,590 | +12.2% |
| 75th | $107,550 | +34.7% |
| 90th | $133,260 | +66.9% |
| Mean | $92,020 | +15.2% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $104,070 | 2,360 | |
| 2 | Vallejo | $102,840 | 630 | |
| 3 | San Francisco | $102,360 | 6,130 | |
| 4 | Napa | $99,460 | 260 | |
| 5 | Stockton | $94,300 | 980 | |
| 6 | Bakersfield | $94,280 | 1,170 | |
| 7 | Merced | $93,920 | 290 | |
| 8 | Los Angeles | $93,870 | 17,470 | |
| 9 | Sacramento | $92,680 | 2,930 | |
| 10 | Santa Rosa | $92,620 | 720 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Modesto run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $89,590 buys what $80,930 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 1.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$89,590as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$80,930US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $89,590 a year, 12.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $53,960 to $133,260 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 610 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Jose, at $104,070.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in Modesto, CA?
The median annual wage is $89,590, or $43.07 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 Modesto, CA is 12.2% higher. 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 Modesto, CA earns more than $133,260 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $53,960 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 San Jose, at $104,070 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 610 jobs in this occupation in Modesto, CA. 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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