SOC 49-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers — St. Joseph
St. Joseph, MO-KS · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in St.
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 St. Joseph, MO is $85,120 per year, close to the national median of $79,860 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $62,440 and $102,590. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $45,860 and the ninetieth at $124,350.
The area has 290 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 5.3 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Joplin records the highest median at $81,350. Of the 232 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 37th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,860 | −42.6% |
| 25th | $62,440 | −21.8% |
| Median (50th) | $85,120 | +6.6% |
| 75th | $102,590 | +28.5% |
| 90th | $124,350 | +55.7% |
| Mean | $84,820 | +6.2% |
Other metro areas in Missouri
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joplin | $81,350 | 420 | |
| 2 | St. Louis | $80,410 | 4,930 | |
| 3 | Kansas City | $79,060 | 4,360 | |
| 4 | Jefferson City | $77,250 | 340 | |
| 5 | Cape Girardeau | $75,830 | 180 | |
| 6 | Columbia | $74,050 | 330 | |
| 7 | Springfield | $73,150 | 860 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in St. Joseph run 9.2% below the national average, so the median of $85,120 goes as far as $93,744 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 17.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$85,120as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$93,744US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $85,120 a year, 6.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,860 to $124,350 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 290 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Joplin, at $81,350.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in St. Joseph, MO?
The median annual wage is $85,120, or $40.92 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 St. Joseph, MO is 6.6% 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 St. Joseph, MO earns more than $124,350 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,860 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 Joplin, at $81,350 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 290 jobs in this occupation in St. Joseph, MO. 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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