SOC 49-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers — Olympia
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Olympia, WA comes to $89,110 a year, ahead of the national median of $79,860 by 11.6%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Olympia, WA comes to $89,110 a year, ahead of the national median of $79,860 by 11.6%. Pay ranges from under $66,300 at the tenth percentile to more than $126,700 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $76,040 to $103,390.
The area has 410 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.80 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Bremerton records the highest median at $120,040. Of the 345 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 109th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,300 | −17.0% |
| 25th | $76,040 | −4.8% |
| Median (50th) | $89,110 | +11.6% |
| 75th | $103,390 | +29.5% |
| 90th | $126,700 | +58.7% |
| Mean | $93,930 | +17.6% |
Other metro areas in Washington
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bremerton | $120,040 | 1,020 | |
| 2 | Kennewick | $98,640 | 590 | |
| 3 | Longview | $97,530 | 270 | |
| 4 | Wenatchee | $97,510 | 250 | |
| 5 | Bellingham | $96,400 | 340 | |
| 6 | Mount Vernon | $94,530 | 280 | |
| 7 | Walla Walla | $94,420 | 120 | |
| 8 | Seattle | $93,230 | 7,820 | |
| 9 | Spokane | $84,280 | 1,050 | |
| 10 | Yakima | $83,610 | 420 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Olympia run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $89,110 buys what $83,280 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 4.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$89,110as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$83,280US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $89,110 a year, 11.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $66,300 to $126,700 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 410 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bremerton, at $120,040.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in Olympia, WA?
The median annual wage is $89,110, or $42.84 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 Olympia, WA is 11.6% 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 Olympia, WA earns more than $126,700 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $66,300 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 Bremerton, at $120,040 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 410 jobs in this occupation in Olympia, WA. 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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