Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (49-3023) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		8,430
Mean wage		$21.95
Entry wage		$13.92
10th percentile wage		$11.97
50th percentile wage		$21.48
90th percentile wage		$32.20

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers	3,710	44%
Repair and Maintenance	3,110	36.8%
Gasoline Stations	710	8.4%
Public Administration	230	2.7%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Utilities	60	39.02
Management of Companies and Enterprises	30	38.79
Administrative and Support Services	20	29.29
Public Administration	230	28.92

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (49-3023)

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles. Exclude "Automotive Body and Related Repairers" (49-3021), "Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists" (49-3031), and "Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles" (49-2096).


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$21.48		$24.05		-$2.57
2016	$20.96	+2.5%	$23.46	+2.5%	-$2.50
2015	$20.55	+2%	$23.01	+2%	-$2.45
2014	$20.13	+2.1%	$22.54	+2.1%	-$2.40
2013	$19.71	+2.1%	$22.06	+2.1%	-$2.35
2012	$19.42	+1.5%	$21.74	+1.5%	-$2.32
2011	$19.00	+2.2%	$21.27	+2.2%	-$2.27
2010	$18.78	+1.2%	$21.02	+1.2%	-$2.24
2009	$18.46	+1.7%	$20.67	+1.7%	-$2.20
2008	$17.92	+3%	$20.06	+3%	-$2.14
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$21.48		$22.06		-$0.58
2016	$20.96	+2.5%	$21.36	+3.3%	-$0.39
2015	$20.55	+2%	$20.91	+2.1%	-$0.35
2014	$20.13	+2.1%	$20.46	+2.2%	-$0.33
2013	$19.71	+2.1%	$20.05	+2.1%	-$0.34
2012	$19.42	+1.5%	$19.70	+1.7%	-$0.28
2011	$19.00	+2.2%	$19.39	+1.6%	-$0.39
2010	$18.78	+1.2%	$19.07	+1.7%	-$0.29
2009	$18.46	+1.7%	$18.81	+1.4%	-$0.35
2008	$17.92	+3%	$18.33	+2.6%	-$0.41

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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