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Estimated employment150
Mean wage$21.05
Entry wage$15.32
10th percentile wage$13.73
50th percentile wage$21.48
90th percentile wage$28.55
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Trade, Transportation and Utilities$21.52
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$21.48 $22.47  -$0.98
2015$20.95+2.5%$21.91 +2.5%-$0.96
2014$20.52+2.1%$21.46 +2.1%-$0.94
2013$20.09+2.1%$21.01 +2.1%-$0.92
2012$19.79+1.5%$20.71 +1.5%-$0.91
2011$19.36+2.2%$20.26 +2.2%-$0.89
2010$19.14+1.2%$20.02 +1.2%-$0.88
2009$18.81+1.7%$19.68 +1.7%-$0.86
2008$18.26+3.0%$19.10 +3.0%-$0.84
2007$17.73+3.0%$18.54 +3.0%-$0.81
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$21.48 $19.32  $2.16
2015$20.95+2.5%$18.78 +2.9%$2.17
2014$20.52+2.1%$18.38 +2.2%$2.14
2013$20.09+2.1%$18.01 +2.1%$2.08
2012$19.79+1.5%$17.70 +1.7%$2.09
2011$19.36+2.2%$17.42 +1.6%$1.94
2010$19.14+1.2%$17.13 +1.7%$2.01
2009$18.81+1.7%$16.90 +1.4%$1.92
2008$18.26+3.0%$16.46 +2.6%$1.80
2007$17.73+3.0%$15.94 +3.3%$1.79
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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