SOC 493053

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.

National Median

$46,560

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$46,560

Entry Level (10th pct)

$33,600

Experienced (90th pct)

$64,540

Total Employed

34,240

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$33,600 - $38,260
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$38,260 - $56,080
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$56,080 - $64,540

Highest Paying Locations for Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics

Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT

$67,740

+45.5% vs national

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$59,420

+27.6% vs national

Kahului-Wailuku, HI

$59,070

+26.9% vs national

Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

$58,480

+25.6% vs national

Rochester, MN

$57,780

+24.1% vs national

Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT	$67,740	100
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$59,420	180
Kahului-Wailuku, HI	$59,070	50
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$58,480	260
Rochester, MN	$57,780	60
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$57,670	950
Worcester, MA	$57,290	60
Salinas, CA	$57,250	40
Massachusetts	$57,060	400
Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area	$56,510	80
New Jersey	$55,760	710
Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area	$55,650	140
Reno, NV	$55,540	60
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$55,260	260
Connecticut	$54,110	490
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT	$54,080	140
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$54,020	90
North Missouri nonmetropolitan area	$53,980	50
Wyoming	$53,910	40
Fargo, ND-MN	$53,680	40
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX	$53,590	290
Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area	$52,950	60
Bend, OR	$52,820	60
Hawaii	$52,820	240
Lexington-Fayette, KY	$52,810	60
Idaho Falls, ID	$52,750	40
Washington	$52,260	650
Ann Arbor, MI	$52,160	60
Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT	$51,850	50
Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area	$51,750	30
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$51,720	710
Connecticut nonmetropolitan area	$51,720	50
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$51,710	220
Waterbury-Shelton, CT	$51,650	60
Akron, OH	$51,630	60
Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ	$51,490	50
Stockton-Lodi, CA	$51,480	60
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$51,460	50
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA	$51,190	160
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$51,090	450
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$50,950	190
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area	$50,910	50
St. Cloud, MN	$50,890	40
Rhode Island	$50,830	130
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$50,750	490
Alaska	$50,680	30
Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area	$50,660	50
New Hampshire	$50,610	200
Portland-South Portland, ME	$50,400	110
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$50,290	530

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics?

The national median annual salary for Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics is $46,560, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanicss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanicss is Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median salary of $67,740.

How much can an experienced Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics make?

Top-earning Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanicss (90th percentile) make $64,540 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.