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



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		8,070
Mean wage		$23.49
Entry wage		$14.99
10th percentile wage		$13.30
50th percentile wage		$22.78
90th percentile wage		$34.85

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers	3,830	47.4%
Repair and Maintenance	3,100	38.4%
Gasoline Stations	340	4.3%
Public Administration	220	2.8%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Utilities	40	$40.72
Public Administration	220	$29.94
Postal Service	70	$29.82
Management of Companies and Enterprises	30	$29.59

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	$22.78		$25.45		-$2.67
2017	$22.73	+.2%	$25.39	+.2%	-$2.66
2016	$22.05	+3.1%	$24.63	+3.1%	-$2.58
2015	$21.61	+2.0%	$24.15	+2.0%	-$2.53
2014	$21.20	+2.0%	$23.68	+2.0%	-$2.48
2013	$20.76	+2.1%	$23.19	+2.1%	-$2.43
2012	$20.32	+2.1%	$22.71	+2.1%	-$2.38
2011	$20.03	+1.5%	$22.38	+1.5%	-$2.34
2010	$19.59	+2.2%	$21.89	+2.2%	-$2.29
2009	$19.37	+1.2%	$21.64	+1.2%	-$2.26
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$22.78		$22.55		$0.23
2017	$22.73	+.2%	$22.31	+1.1%	$0.42
2016	$22.05	+3.1%	$21.71	+2.8%	$0.34
2015	$21.61	+2.0%	$21.22	+2.3%	$0.40
2014	$21.20	+2.0%	$20.77	+2.1%	$0.42
2013	$20.76	+2.1%	$20.33	+2.2%	$0.43
2012	$20.32	+2.1%	$19.92	+2.1%	$0.41
2011	$20.03	+1.5%	$19.58	+1.7%	$0.45
2010	$19.59	+2.2%	$19.27	+1.6%	$0.32
2009	$19.37	+1.2%	$18.95	+1.7%	$0.42

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2018

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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