Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics (49-3053) in South Central Workforce Development Area



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South Central WDA (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		90
Mean wage		$24.44
Entry wage		$16.51
10th percentile wage		$15.97
50th percentile wage		$24.07
90th percentile wage		$35.39

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment / Percent
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	30	32.9%
Professional and Business Services
Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment / Median Wage
Professional and Business Services		$28.23
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	30	$21.35

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	$24.07		$25.54		-$1.47
2017	$24.01	+.2%	$25.48	+.2%	-$1.46
2016	$23.30	+3.1%	$24.72	+3.1%	-$1.42
2015	$22.84	+2.0%	$24.23	+2.0%	-$1.39
2014	$22.40	+2.0%	$23.76	+2.0%	-$1.36
2013	$21.94	+2.1%	$23.27	+2.1%	-$1.33
2012	$21.48	+2.1%	$22.79	+2.1%	-$1.31
2011	$21.16	+1.5%	$22.45	+1.5%	-$1.29
2010	$20.70	+2.2%	$21.97	+2.2%	-$1.26
2009	$20.46	+1.2%	$21.71	+1.2%	-$1.24
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$24.07		$21.63		$2.44
2017	$24.01	+.2%	$21.40	+1.1%	$2.61
2016	$23.30	+3.1%	$20.83	+2.8%	$2.47
2015	$22.84	+2.0%	$20.35	+2.3%	$2.49
2014	$22.40	+2.0%	$19.93	+2.1%	$2.47
2013	$21.94	+2.1%	$19.50	+2.2%	$2.44
2012	$21.48	+2.1%	$19.11	+2.1%	$2.37
2011	$21.16	+1.5%	$18.78	+1.7%	$2.38
2010	$20.70	+2.2%	$18.48	+1.6%	$2.22
2009	$20.46	+1.2%	$18.17	+1.7%	$2.29

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 2018

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