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



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Southwest WDA (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		160
Mean wage		$31.61
Entry wage		$22.88
10th percentile wage		$21.30
50th percentile wage		$29.65
90th percentile wage		$46.44

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment / Percent
Leisure and Hospitality	10	7.4%
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities
Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment / Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality	10	$32.45
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities		$30.97

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	$29.65		$27.71		$1.94
2017	$29.58	+.2%	$27.65	+.2%	$1.94
2016	$28.70	+3.1%	$26.82	+3.1%	$1.88
2015	$28.13	+2.0%	$26.29	+2.0%	$1.84
2014	$27.59	+2.0%	$25.78	+2.0%	$1.81
2013	$27.02	+2.1%	$25.25	+2.1%	$1.77
2012	$26.45	+2.1%	$24.72	+2.1%	$1.73
2011	$26.07	+1.5%	$24.36	+1.5%	$1.71
2010	$25.50	+2.2%	$23.83	+2.2%	$1.67
2009	$25.21	+1.2%	$23.56	+1.2%	$1.65
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$29.65		$24.57		$5.08
2017	$29.58	+.2%	$24.31	+1.1%	$5.27
2016	$28.70	+3.1%	$23.66	+2.8%	$5.04
2015	$28.13	+2.0%	$23.12	+2.3%	$5.01
2014	$27.59	+2.0%	$22.63	+2.1%	$4.95
2013	$27.02	+2.1%	$22.15	+2.2%	$4.87
2012	$26.45	+2.1%	$21.70	+2.1%	$4.75
2011	$26.07	+1.5%	$21.33	+1.7%	$4.74
2010	$25.50	+2.2%	$21.00	+1.6%	$4.51
2009	$25.21	+1.2%	$20.64	+1.7%	$4.56

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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