How much does a first-line supervisors of mechanic make in California?
$93,660a year
Median yearly pay for first-line supervisors of mechanics in California. That is $45.03 an hour or $7,805 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.03
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 51,670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,720Median: $93,660Highest 10%: $154,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,720 | $27.27 | |
| 25th | $72,910 | $35.05 | |
| Median | $93,660 | $45.03 | |
| 75th | $120,100 | $57.72 | |
| 90th | $154,800 | $74.43 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $104,100 |
| Vallejo, CA | $102,800 |
| San Francisco, CA | $102,400 |
| Napa, CA | $99,460 |
| Stockton, CA | $94,300 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $94,280 |
| Merced, CA | $93,920 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $93,870 |
| Sacramento, CA | $92,680 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $92,620 |
| Chico, CA | $92,140 |
| Salinas, CA | $91,850 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $91,050 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $90,000 |
| Modesto, CA | $89,590 |
| Oxnard, CA | $88,840 |
| Riverside, CA | $88,690 |
| Hanford, CA | $86,480 |
| San Diego, CA | $85,080 |
| Visalia, CA | $84,430 |
| Yuba City, CA | $83,860 |
| Fresno, CA | $82,960 |
| Redding, CA | $81,390 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $80,820 |
| El Centro, CA | $80,640 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for first-line supervisors of mechanics.
| 1. Alaska | $98,110 |
| 2. Washington | $94,420 |
| 3. Connecticut | $94,050 |
| 4. California | $93,660 |
| 5. New Jersey | $92,680 |
| 6. Massachusetts | $92,250 |
| 7. New York | $91,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a first-line supervisors of mechanic make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $45.03 ($93,660 a year).
Do first-line supervisors of mechanics make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $93,660 against $79,860 nationally, 17% more.
Where does California rank for first-line supervisors of mechanic pay?
California ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays first-line supervisors of mechanics the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $104,100 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.