Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics (49-3053) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		630
Mean wage		$23.36
Entry wage		$14.82
10th percentile wage		$13.37
50th percentile wage		$21.90
90th percentile wage		$36.86

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers	350	55.6%
Administrative and Support Services	90	14.4%
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries	50	7.4%
Public Administration	20	3.7%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Public Administration	20	$28.73
Administrative and Support Services	90	$27.81
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries	50	$21.89
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers	350	$19.54

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.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$21.90		$25.45		-$3.55
2017	$21.85	+.2%	$25.39	+.2%	-$3.54
2016	$21.20	+3.1%	$24.63	+3.1%	-$3.43
2015	$20.78	+2.0%	$24.15	+2.0%	-$3.36
2014	$20.38	+2.0%	$23.68	+2.0%	-$3.30
2013	$19.96	+2.1%	$23.19	+2.1%	-$3.23
2012	$19.54	+2.1%	$22.71	+2.1%	-$3.16
2011	$19.25	+1.5%	$22.38	+1.5%	-$3.12
2010	$18.84	+2.2%	$21.89	+2.2%	-$3.05
2009	$18.62	+1.2%	$21.64	+1.2%	-$3.01
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$21.90		$22.55		-$0.65
2017	$21.85	+.2%	$22.31	+1.1%	-$0.46
2016	$21.20	+3.1%	$21.71	+2.8%	-$0.51
2015	$20.78	+2.0%	$21.22	+2.3%	-$0.43
2014	$20.38	+2.0%	$20.77	+2.1%	-$0.39
2013	$19.96	+2.1%	$20.33	+2.2%	-$0.37
2012	$19.54	+2.1%	$19.92	+2.1%	-$0.37
2011	$19.25	+1.5%	$19.58	+1.7%	-$0.32
2010	$18.84	+2.2%	$19.27	+1.6%	-$0.43
2009	$18.62	+1.2%	$18.95	+1.7%	-$0.32

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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