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For Educators: Military Resources

Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

Median Salary
75,820
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of mechanics, installers, and repairers. May also advise customers on recommended services. Excludes team or work leaders.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

77%

State and local government

12%

Private not for profit

6%

Self-employed

3%

Federal Government

2%

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Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$44,990

10%

$75,820

Median

$94,650

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    54%

  • Some college

    16%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    13%

  • Bachelor's degree

    7%

  • Associate's degree

    3%

  • Less than high school

    3%

  • Doctoral degree

    2%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Operations Management and Supervision
  • Mechanics and Repairers, General
  • Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General
  • Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
  • Lineworker
  • High Performance and Custom Engine Technician/Mechanic
  • Energy Systems Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
  • Wind Energy System Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
  • Solar Energy System Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
  • Recreation Vehicle (RV) Service Technician

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Leadership

    High

  • Technology Design and Control

    High

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    High

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Math and Science Skills

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Mechanical
  • Administration and Management
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Mathematics

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    High

  • Responsibility

    High

  • Time Pressure

    Mid

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Decision Making

    Mid

  • Physical Activity

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Mid

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Enterprising

You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

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