Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (49-3042) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		660
Mean wage		$26.46
Entry wage		$19.03
10th percentile wage		$17.18
50th percentile wage		$25.47
90th percentile wage		$37.71

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods	170	26.3%
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction	140	20.6%
Rental and Leasing Services	110	16.9%
Specialty Trade Contractors	100	14.4%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Public Administration	60	$29.45
Rental and Leasing Services	110	$27.24
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods	170	$26.04
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers		$25.27

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (49-3042)

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors, used in construction, logging, and surface mining. Exclude "Rail Car Repairers" (49-3043) and "Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists" (49-3031).


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$25.47		$25.45		$0.02
2017	$25.41	+.2%	$25.39	+.2%	$0.02
2016	$24.65	+3.1%	$24.63	+3.1%	$0.02
2015	$24.17	+2.0%	$24.15	+2.0%	$0.02
2014	$23.70	+2.0%	$23.68	+2.0%	$0.02
2013	$23.21	+2.1%	$23.19	+2.1%	$0.02
2012	$22.72	+2.1%	$22.71	+2.1%	$0.02
2011	$22.39	+1.5%	$22.38	+1.5%	$0.02
2010	$21.91	+2.2%	$21.89	+2.2%	$0.02
2009	$21.65	+1.2%	$21.64	+1.2%	$0.02
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$25.47		$22.55		$2.92
2017	$25.41	+.2%	$22.31	+1.1%	$3.10
2016	$24.65	+3.1%	$21.71	+2.8%	$2.94
2015	$24.17	+2.0%	$21.22	+2.3%	$2.95
2014	$23.70	+2.0%	$20.77	+2.1%	$2.92
2013	$23.21	+2.1%	$20.33	+2.2%	$2.88
2012	$22.72	+2.1%	$19.92	+2.1%	$2.81
2011	$22.39	+1.5%	$19.58	+1.7%	$2.82
2010	$21.91	+2.2%	$19.27	+1.6%	$2.64
2009	$21.65	+1.2%	$18.95	+1.7%	$2.71

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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