Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Ex. Engines (49-3042) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		760
Mean wage		$26.54
Entry wage		$19.61
10th percentile wage		$18.25
50th percentile wage		$26.78
90th percentile wage		$36.23

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods	300	39.4%
Specialty Trade Contractors	120	15.5%
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction	100	13.6%
Rental and Leasing Services	80	10.9%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Public Administration	50	28.86
Rental and Leasing Services	80	27.46
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods	300	27.22
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction	100	26.88

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Ex. Engines (49-3042)

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors, used in construction, logging, and surface mining. Exclude "Rail Car Repairers" (49-3043) and "Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists" (49-3031).


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$26.78		$24.05		$2.73
2016	$26.13	+2.5%	$23.46	+2.5%	$2.66
2015	$25.62	+2%	$23.01	+2%	$2.61
2014	$25.10	+2.1%	$22.54	+2.1%	$2.56
2013	$24.57	+2.1%	$22.06	+2.1%	$2.50
2012	$24.21	+1.5%	$21.74	+1.5%	$2.47
2011	$23.69	+2.2%	$21.27	+2.2%	$2.41
2010	$23.41	+1.2%	$21.02	+1.2%	$2.39
2009	$23.01	+1.7%	$20.67	+1.7%	$2.35
2008	$22.34	+3%	$20.06	+3%	$2.28
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$26.78		$22.06		$4.72
2016	$26.13	+2.5%	$21.36	+3.3%	$4.77
2015	$25.62	+2%	$20.91	+2.1%	$4.71
2014	$25.10	+2.1%	$20.46	+2.2%	$4.63
2013	$24.57	+2.1%	$20.05	+2.1%	$4.52
2012	$24.21	+1.5%	$19.70	+1.7%	$4.51
2011	$23.69	+2.2%	$19.39	+1.6%	$4.29
2010	$23.41	+1.2%	$19.07	+1.7%	$4.34
2009	$23.01	+1.7%	$18.81	+1.4%	$4.20
2008	$22.34	+3%	$18.33	+2.6%	$4.01

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2017

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.


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