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



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Estimated employment		100
Mean wage		$29.42
Entry wage		$21.41
10th percentile wage		$20.77
50th percentile wage		$28.64
90th percentile wage		$41.17

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Public Administration	10	11.2%
Leisure and Hospitality	10	10.3%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Public Administration	10	$35.92
Leisure and Hospitality	10	$32.78

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	$28.64		$30.60		-$1.96
2019	$27.64	+3.6%	$29.53	+3.6%	-$1.89
2018	$27.10	+2.0%	$28.96	+2.0%	-$1.85
2017	$26.29	+3.1%	$28.09	+3.1%	-$1.79
2016	$25.77	+2.0%	$27.54	+2.0%	-$1.76
2015	$25.28	+2.0%	$27.01	+2.0%	-$1.72
2014	$24.76	+2.1%	$26.45	+2.1%	-$1.69
2013	$24.24	+2.1%	$25.90	+2.1%	-$1.65
2012	$23.88	+1.5%	$25.52	+1.5%	-$1.63
2011	$23.36	+2.2%	$24.96	+2.2%	-$1.59
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$28.64		$26.48		$2.16
2019	$27.64	+3.6%	$25.40	+4.2%	$2.24
2018	$27.10	+2.0%	$24.63	+3.1%	$2.47
2017	$26.29	+3.1%	$23.97	+2.8%	$2.32
2016	$25.77	+2.0%	$23.42	+2.3%	$2.35
2015	$25.28	+2.0%	$22.93	+2.1%	$2.34
2014	$24.76	+2.1%	$22.44	+2.2%	$2.31
2013	$24.24	+2.1%	$21.99	+2.1%	$2.25
2012	$23.88	+1.5%	$21.61	+1.7%	$2.27
2011	$23.36	+2.2%	$21.27	+1.6%	$2.09

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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