First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of mechanics, installers, and repairers. May also advise customers on recommended services. Excludes team or work leaders.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers to increase by 4.1% between 2024 and 2034, from 629,000 to 654,500 jobs. Its estimate of 48,900 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($79,860), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (Less than 5 years) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
629,000
Projected employment (2034)
654,500
Projected change (2024–2034)
4%
Annual openings (projected average)
48,900
Pay & Preparation
$79,860
High school diploma or equivalent
Less than 5 years
None
Essential Skills
Monitoring (4/5) • Management of Personnel Resources (3.88/5) • Critical Thinking (3.75/5) • Speaking (3.75/5) • Coordination (3.75/5) • Judgment and Decision Making (3.75/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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