Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanicss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $49,990 ≈ $24/hr
National median salary $47,880
Total employment 36,060 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +2.5%
About as fast as average
Annual openings 3,500 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 36,900 → 37,800 (+900)
Typical entry education High school diploma or equivalent
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Connecticut$62,610
- Massachusetts$59,070
- Alaska$58,930
- New Hampshire$58,710
- Rhode Island$57,270
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- West Virginia$39,490
- Mississippi$40,650
- Arkansas$41,080
- New Mexico$43,090
- Alabama$43,640
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $62,610 | $56,680 | $30 | +25.2% | 560 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $59,070 | $57,830 | $28 | +18.2% | 800 |
| 3 | Alaska | $58,930 | $60,190 | $28 | +17.9% | 50 |
| 4 | New Hampshire | $58,710 | $57,610 | $28 | +17.4% | 210 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $57,270 | $52,160 | $28 | +14.6% | 100 |
| 6 | Hawaii | $57,170 | $58,110 | $27 | +14.4% | 210 |
| 7 | Idaho | $57,100 | $55,320 | $27 | +14.2% | 190 |
| 8 | Nevada | $56,820 | $56,750 | $27 | +13.7% | 170 |
| 9 | Washington | $56,780 | $53,990 | $27 | +13.6% | 590 |
| 10 | Colorado | $56,360 | $52,620 | $27 | +12.7% | 690 |
| 11 | New Jersey | $56,140 | $52,000 | $27 | +12.3% | 660 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $55,470 | $55,990 | $27 | +11% | 630 |
| 13 | Delaware | $54,680 | $54,230 | $26 | +9.4% | 80 |
| 14 | California | $53,680 | $50,790 | $26 | +7.4% | 2,470 |
| 15 | Oregon | $53,520 | $50,020 | $26 | +7.1% | 280 |
| 16 | New York | $52,570 | $50,640 | $25 | +5.2% | 1,480 |
| 17 | Maine | $52,280 | $47,960 | $25 | +4.6% | 300 |
| 18 | Missouri | $52,230 | $55,120 | $25 | +4.5% | 690 |
| 19 | Utah | $51,860 | $50,840 | $25 | +3.7% | 250 |
| 20 | Vermont | $51,330 | $51,250 | $25 | +2.7% | 110 |
| 21 | Virginia | $51,020 | $47,480 | $25 | +2.1% | 1,240 |
| 22 | North Dakota | $50,920 | $50,540 | $24 | +1.9% | 190 |
| 23 | Wisconsin | $50,810 | $48,140 | $24 | +1.6% | 1,020 |
| 24 | Maryland | $50,780 | $45,630 | $24 | +1.6% | 440 |
| 25 | Nebraska | $50,300 | $49,710 | $24 | +0.6% | 300 |
| 26 | Illinois | $50,030 | $46,190 | $24 | +0.1% | 780 |
| 27 | Florida | $49,890 | $47,840 | $24 | -0.2% | 3,450 |
| 28 | Montana | $49,300 | $47,880 | $24 | -1.4% | 190 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $48,770 | $46,270 | $23 | -2.4% | 1,590 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $48,360 | $47,510 | $23 | -3.3% | 660 |
| 31 | North Carolina | $47,880 | $47,370 | $23 | -4.2% | 1,950 |
| 32 | Iowa | $47,700 | $45,830 | $23 | -4.6% | 430 |
| 33 | Michigan | $47,700 | $46,730 | $23 | -4.6% | 1,860 |
| 34 | Georgia | $47,600 | $47,360 | $23 | -4.8% | 1,620 |
| 35 | Texas | $47,230 | $45,720 | $23 | -5.5% | 2,270 |
| 36 | Louisiana | $46,710 | $43,200 | $22 | -6.6% | 260 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $46,690 | $46,060 | $22 | -6.6% | 1,200 |
| 38 | Indiana | $46,540 | $47,260 | $22 | -6.9% | 1,150 |
| 39 | Arizona | $46,170 | $46,580 | $22 | -7.6% | 1,050 |
| 40 | Kansas | $46,070 | $46,540 | $22 | -7.8% | 170 |
| 41 | Ohio | $45,990 | $46,110 | $22 | -8% | 1,480 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $45,400 | $42,630 | $22 | -9.2% | 380 |
| 43 | Kentucky | $44,860 | $43,110 | $22 | -10.3% | 500 |
| 44 | South Dakota | $44,020 | $41,580 | $21 | -11.9% | 160 |
| 45 | Alabama | $43,640 | $43,110 | $21 | -12.7% | 400 |
| 46 | New Mexico | $43,090 | $42,520 | $21 | -13.8% | 110 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $41,080 | $37,610 | $20 | -17.8% | 390 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $40,650 | $37,900 | $20 | -18.7% | 150 |
| 49 | West Virginia | $39,490 | $39,210 | $19 | -21% | 130 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 271 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Haven, CT | $72,260 | $74,740 | 70 |
| 2 | Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $62,450 | $62,410 | 40 |
| 3 | Rochester, MN | $61,920 | $58,310 | 50 |
| 4 | Idaho Falls, ID | $61,360 | $65,670 | 30 |
| 5 | Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $61,070 | $58,680 | 40 |
| 6 | Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $60,900 | $60,250 | 50 |
| 7 | Anchorage, AK | $60,190 | $58,030 | 30 |
| 8 | Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $60,010 | $67,840 | 160 |
| 9 | Worcester, MA | $59,960 | $59,550 | 80 |
| 10 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $59,950 | $58,360 | 290 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanicss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $70,660 | $70,410 | 40 |
| 2 | Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $70,660 | $70,410 | 40 |
| 3 | Educational Services, Privately Owned | $67,790 | $70,150 | 80 |
| 4 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $64,320 | $65,600 | 110 |
| 5 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $64,320 | $65,600 | 110 |
| 6 | Sector 55 - Management of Companies and Enterprises | $64,320 | $65,600 | 110 |
| 7 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Privately Owned | $64,130 | $71,020 | 70 |
| 8 | Roofing Contractors | $60,250 | $62,040 | — |
| 9 | Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $59,140 | $59,660 | 1,040 |
| 10 | Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $59,130 | $59,480 | 1,150 |
| 11 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $58,970 | $59,580 | 1,260 |
| 12 | Sector 99 - Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS | $58,970 | $59,580 | 1,260 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics make in the U.S.?
The median outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics salary in the United States is $47,880 per year (mean $49,990), and about 80% earn between $34,670 and $67,260.
How much do outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics make per hour?
Roughly $24 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $49,990 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics the most?
Connecticut has the highest average pay for outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics at $62,610 per year (median $56,680).
What is the job outlook for outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics?
Employment is projected to change +2.5% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 3,500 openings per year.