How much does a repair supervisor make?
Answer: A typical repair supervisor in the United States makes $79,860 a year (median, May 2025, US Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Line up 100 people; this is the one in the middle (median). about 618,000 people work in this job. Well above the US-wide typical pay ($50,980).
If 100 people had this job
Lowest at bottom-left, highest at top-rightHover over a person to see their yearly pay
Repair supervisor pay in the United States (May 2025, median and spread)
| 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 |
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.
What if you lived in a different state?
Pay varies a lot by state in the USTop 5 and bottom 3 states, typical (median) yearly pay.
What does a repair supervisor do?
Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of mechanics, installers, and repairers. May also advise customers on recommended services. Excludes team or work leaders.
What's a typical day like?
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.
How to get this job
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.
Vocational school or a few years' experience (preparation level 3 of 5)
Good for people who like leading and selling and keeping things organized.
Did you know?
Repair supervisors may do repairs themselves, using power tools, hydraulic presses, or welding equipment—not just give instructions.
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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