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



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Northwest WDA (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		90
Mean wage		$22.19
Entry wage		$15.31
10th percentile wage		$13.89
50th percentile wage		$22.24
90th percentile wage		$30.66

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment / Percent
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	60	68.9%
Leisure and Hospitality
Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment / Median Wage
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	60	$22.72
Leisure and Hospitality		$18.17

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	$22.24		$24.33		-$2.09
2017	$22.19	+.2%	$24.27	+.2%	-$2.08
2016	$21.53	+3.1%	$23.55	+3.1%	-$2.02
2015	$21.10	+2.0%	$23.08	+2.0%	-$1.98
2014	$20.69	+2.0%	$22.64	+2.0%	-$1.94
2013	$20.27	+2.1%	$22.17	+2.1%	-$1.90
2012	$19.84	+2.1%	$21.71	+2.1%	-$1.86
2011	$19.55	+1.5%	$21.39	+1.5%	-$1.83
2010	$19.13	+2.2%	$20.93	+2.2%	-$1.79
2009	$18.91	+1.2%	$20.68	+1.2%	-$1.77
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$22.24		$20.63		$1.61
2017	$22.19	+.2%	$20.41	+1.1%	$1.78
2016	$21.53	+3.1%	$19.86	+2.8%	$1.66
2015	$21.10	+2.0%	$19.41	+2.3%	$1.69
2014	$20.69	+2.0%	$19.00	+2.1%	$1.69
2013	$20.27	+2.1%	$18.60	+2.2%	$1.67
2012	$19.84	+2.1%	$18.22	+2.1%	$1.62
2011	$19.55	+1.5%	$17.91	+1.7%	$1.64
2010	$19.13	+2.2%	$17.63	+1.6%	$1.50
2009	$18.91	+1.2%	$17.33	+1.7%	$1.58

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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