How much does a repair supervisor make?
a year · about $38 an hour
A typical repair supervisor in the United States makes $79,860 a year, about $38 an hour, about 1.6× a typical US worker (median, May 2025, US Bureau of Labor Statistics).
What do they do?
They review repair needs and assign jobs based on urgency, equipment, and workers’ skills. They inspect finished work and check tools and safety, and may step in to do repairs themselves.
Did you know? Repair supervisors may do repairs themselves, using power tools, hydraulic presses, or welding equipment—not just give instructions.
Is that a lot?
Compared with jobs you knowIf 100 people had this job
Most earn between $49,600 and $126,790How do you become one?
In the U.S., finish high school, then learn a repair trade through technical training or an apprenticeship and gain hands-on experience in that specialty. After building those skills, workers can move into supervision; a related college program may help.
School needed: Vocational school or a few years' experience
Good for people who like leading and selling and keeping things organized
Why does pay differ?
In the U.S., pay can differ with experience, repair skills, useful credentials, the industry or employer, location, and how much responsibility the supervisor has. Overtime or shift-work premiums may also affect pay.
Where does it pay most?
Highest in Alaska ($98,110), lowest in Mississippi ($70,900).
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Data table and sources
| Lower earner (10th from bottom) | Typical person (median) | Higher earner (10th from top) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|---|
| $49,600 | $79,860 | $126,790 | about 618,000 |
| State | Typical person (median) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $98,110 | about 3,000 |
| Washington | $94,420 | about 15,000 |
| Connecticut | $94,050 | about 6,000 |
| California | $93,660 | about 52,000 |
| New Jersey | $92,680 | about 15,000 |
Official definition: Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of mechanics, installers, and repairers. May also advise customers on recommended services. Excludes team or work leaders.
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (bls.gov); descriptions and related jobs from O*NET 31.0. Figures as of May 2025, full-time yearly pay (hourly × 2,080 hours). bls.gov/oes · O*NET OnLine
Pages used for the text
- www.onetonline.org/link/details/49-1011.00
- www.careeronestop.org/Videos/careeronestop-videos.aspx?videocode=49101100
- dlr.sd.gov/lmic/publications/occupational_profiles/first_line_supervisors_mechan
- www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2015/article/wage-differences.htm
Data: US BLS OEWS, May 2025 · 1 USD = 150 JPY