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Estimated employment50
Mean wage$18.66
Entry wage$13.69
10th percentile wage$12.97
50th percentile wage$18.68
90th percentile wage$24.02
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Trade, Transportation and Utilities$16.44
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics (49-3053)
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul small engines used to power lawn mowers, chain saws, and related equipment.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$18.68 $23.15  -$4.47
2015$18.22+2.5%$22.57 +2.5%-$4.35
2014$17.84+2.1%$22.11 +2.1%-$4.26
2013$17.47+2.1%$21.65 +2.1%-$4.17
2012$17.21+1.5%$21.33 +1.5%-$4.11
2011$16.84+2.2%$20.87 +2.2%-$4.02
2010$16.64+1.2%$20.63 +1.2%-$3.98
2009$16.36+1.7%$20.27 +1.7%-$3.91
2008$15.88+3.0%$19.68 +3.0%-$3.80
2007$15.42+3.0%$19.11 +3.0%-$3.68
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$18.68 $20.53  -$1.85
2015$18.22+2.5%$19.96 +2.9%-$1.73
2014$17.84+2.1%$19.53 +2.2%-$1.68
2013$17.47+2.1%$19.14 +2.1%-$1.66
2012$17.21+1.5%$18.81 +1.7%-$1.59
2011$16.84+2.2%$18.51 +1.6%-$1.67
2010$16.64+1.2%$18.20 +1.7%-$1.55
2009$16.36+1.7%$17.95 +1.4%-$1.59
2008$15.88+3.0%$17.49 +2.6%-$1.61
2007$15.42+3.0%$16.94 +3.3%-$1.51
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 2016
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $22.54 310
Southwest $22.40 170
Northwest $21.48 150
Eastern $18.68 50
South Central $17.86 110
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $22.54 310
Southwest $22.40 170
Northwest $21.48 150
South Central $17.86 110
Eastern $18.68 50
Wages in other areas
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