Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics (49-3053) in Northwest Workforce Development Area



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Northwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment		150
Mean wage		$21.12
Entry wage		$16.47
10th percentile wage		$15.61
50th percentile wage		$18.86
90th percentile wage		$31.02

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Leisure and Hospitality	20	12.8%
Public Administration	10	7.5%
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities
Other Services

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Public Administration	10	$35.09
Leisure and Hospitality	20	$19.92
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities		$18.88
Other Services		$17.15

Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics (49-3053)

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul small engines used to power lawn mowers, chain saws, recreational sporting equipment, and related equipment.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$18.86		$25.12		-$6.26
2019	$18.20	+3.6%	$24.25	+3.6%	-$6.04
2018	$17.85	+2.0%	$23.77	+2.0%	-$5.92
2017	$17.31	+3.1%	$23.06	+3.1%	-$5.74
2016	$16.97	+2.0%	$22.61	+2.0%	-$5.63
2015	$16.64	+2.0%	$22.17	+2.0%	-$5.52
2014	$16.30	+2.1%	$21.71	+2.1%	-$5.41
2013	$15.96	+2.1%	$21.26	+2.1%	-$5.29
2012	$15.73	+1.5%	$20.95	+1.5%	-$5.22
2011	$15.39	+2.2%	$20.49	+2.2%	-$5.10
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$18.86		$21.91		-$3.05
2019	$18.20	+3.6%	$21.02	+4.2%	-$2.81
2018	$17.85	+2.0%	$20.38	+3.1%	-$2.53
2017	$17.31	+3.1%	$19.83	+2.8%	-$2.51
2016	$16.97	+2.0%	$19.38	+2.3%	-$2.40
2015	$16.64	+2.0%	$18.98	+2.1%	-$2.33
2014	$16.30	+2.1%	$18.57	+2.2%	-$2.26
2013	$15.96	+2.1%	$18.20	+2.1%	-$2.23
2012	$15.73	+1.5%	$17.88	+1.7%	-$2.15
2011	$15.39	+2.2%	$17.60	+1.6%	-$2.21

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.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2020

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