Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul small engines used to power lawn mowers, chain saws, recreational sporting equipment, and related equipment.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 390 | $38,210 | $18.37 | |
| Alaska | 100 | $46,550 | $22.38 | |
| Arizona | 690 | $40,760 | $19.60 | |
| Arkansas | 300 | $33,760 | $16.23 | |
| California | 2,770 | $46,540 | $22.38 | |
| Colorado | 610 | $43,660 | $20.99 | |
| Connecticut | 360 | $53,060 | $25.51 | |
| Delaware | 90 | $47,380 | $22.78 | |
| Florida | 2,710 | $38,430 | $18.48 | |
| Georgia | 960 | $35,660 | $17.14 | |
| Hawaii | 290 | $48,780 | $23.45 | |
| Idaho | 430 | $36,890 | $17.74 | |
| Illinois | 830 | $36,320 | $17.46 | |
| Indiana | 1,170 | $39,450 | $18.97 | |
| Iowa | 380 | $37,500 | $18.03 | |
| Kansas | 260 | $41,020 | $19.72 | |
| Kentucky | 500 | $34,090 | $16.39 | |
| Louisiana | 260 | $38,530 | $18.52 | |
| Maine | 280 | $41,750 | $20.07 | |
| Maryland | 500 | $45,720 | $21.98 | |
| Massachusetts | 470 | $48,400 | $23.27 | |
| Michigan | 1,370 | $39,150 | $18.82 | |
| Minnesota | 680 | $41,650 | $20.02 | |
| Mississippi | 200 | $35,340 | $16.99 | |
| Missouri | 1,580 | $36,450 | $17.53 | |
| Montana | 120 | $42,170 | $20.28 | |
| Nebraska | 280 | $41,540 | $19.97 | |
| Nevada | 190 | $38,070 | $18.31 | |
| New Hampshire | 300 | $45,950 | $22.09 | |
| New Jersey | 620 | $48,010 | $23.08 | |
| New Mexico | 140 | $37,690 | $18.12 | |
| New York | 1,890 | $43,670 | $21.00 | |
| North Carolina | 1,580 | $36,930 | $17.75 | |
| North Dakota | 70 | $47,900 | $23.03 | |
| Ohio | 1,510 | $34,800 | $16.73 | |
| Oklahoma | 530 | $41,450 | $19.93 | |
| Oregon | 470 | $42,250 | $20.31 | |
| Pennsylvania | 1,740 | $41,580 | $19.99 | |
| Rhode Island | 60 | $44,700 | $21.49 | |
| South Carolina | 490 | $36,160 | $17.39 | |
| South Dakota | 100 | $40,960 | $19.69 | |
| Tennessee | 940 | $37,380 | $17.97 | |
| Texas | 2,540 | $37,780 | $18.16 | |
| Utah | 220 | $40,370 | $19.41 | |
| Vermont | 130 | $36,750 | $17.67 | |
| Virginia | 1,120 | $37,920 | $18.23 | |
| Washington | 800 | $50,840 | $24.44 | |
| West Virginia | 120 | $30,710 | $14.77 | |
| Wisconsin | 530 | $42,210 | $20.29 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
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$40,360 per yearNational average salaryModerateJob growth rate
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High school diploma or equivalentTypical education requirement
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Moderate-term on-the-job trainingTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics.
- Less than high school 14%
- High school graduate 44%
- College dropout 27%
- Associate’s degree 10%
- Bachelor’s degree 4%
- Master’s degree 1%
- Doctorate degree 1%
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