SOC 49-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers — South Florida
South Florida nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in South Florida, FL is $72,790 per year, 8.9% below the national median of $79,860.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in South Florida, FL is $72,790 per year, 8.9% below the national median of $79,860. Half of workers earn between $55,340 and $93,030. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $45,240 and the ninetieth at $114,490.
Employment stands at 500, or 5.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, North Port records the highest median at $78,100. Of the 284 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 69th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,240 | −43.4% |
| 25th | $55,340 | −30.7% |
| Median (50th) | $72,790 | −8.9% |
| 75th | $93,030 | +16.5% |
| 90th | $114,490 | +43.4% |
| Mean | $75,840 | −5.0% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Port | $78,100 | 1,340 | |
| 2 | Crestview | $77,680 | 670 | |
| 3 | Miami | $77,310 | 11,870 | |
| 4 | Jacksonville | $77,250 | 3,320 | |
| 5 | Cape Coral | $76,280 | 1,240 | |
| 6 | Port St. Lucie | $76,040 | 670 | |
| 7 | Tampa | $75,880 | 5,610 | |
| 8 | Naples | $75,530 | 810 | |
| 9 | Lakeland | $75,440 | 1,200 | |
| 10 | Orlando | $74,590 | 5,760 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in South Florida run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $72,790 buys what $70,397 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 11.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$72,790as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$70,397US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $72,790 a year, 8.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,240 to $114,490 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 500 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is North Port, at $78,100.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in South Florida, FL?
The median annual wage is $72,790, or $35.00 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 South Florida, FL is 8.9% 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 South Florida, FL earns more than $114,490 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,240 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 North Port, at $78,100 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 500 jobs in this occupation in South Florida, FL. 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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