First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers pay in Tennessee
$77,760avg. a year
$37.39 an hour · 15,070 employed
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in Tennessee earn an average of $77,760 a year. That is $7,460 (9%) less than the U.S. average of $85,220. The best-paying metro area is Clarksville, TN-KY at $81,600.
$75,830Median pay
$37.39Average hourly
+17%Avg. pay since 2020
#48Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Tennessee metro areas
Average pay for first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers by metro area. Swipe to see all 10.
1450 jobs
Clarksville, TN-KY
$81,600
$39.23 an hour
2250 jobs
Morristown, TN
$81,060
$38.97 an hour
32,600 jobs
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
$80,490
$38.70 an hour
45,210 jobs
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
$79,360
$38.15 an hour
51,910 jobs
Knoxville, TN
$79,170
$38.06 an hour
6460 jobs
Jackson, TN
$78,060
$37.53 an hour
7550 jobs
Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA
$77,370
$37.20 an hour
8180 jobs
Cleveland, TN
$76,090
$36.58 an hour
9300 jobs
Johnson City, TN
$74,600
$35.86 an hour
101,690 jobs
Chattanooga, TN-GA
$63,970
$30.75 an hour
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First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers pay in Tennessee, charted
Pay over time
Tennessee, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Tennessee first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Tennessee vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $85,220 | $40.97 |
| Tennessee | $77,760 | $37.39 |
| Virginia | $84,880 | $40.81 |
| Missouri | $82,230 | $39.54 |
| Kentucky | $81,350 | $39.11 |
| Georgia | $80,610 | $38.76 |
| North Carolina | $80,050 | $38.49 |
Related jobs in Tennessee
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$49,570
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$54,590
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$66,880
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$57,810
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$60,590
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$63,020
Average pay, Tennessee, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers make in Tennessee?
The average is $77,760 a year, and the median is $75,830. That is $7,460 (9%) less than the U.S. average of $85,220.
What is the hourly wage in Tennessee?
$37.39 an hour on average; the median is $36.46.
Where in Tennessee do they earn the most?
Clarksville, TN-KY ($81,600), followed by Morristown, TN ($81,060). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Chattanooga, TN-GA ($63,970).
How does Tennessee rank?
Tennessee ranks #48 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 49-1011. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national first-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.