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



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment		860
Mean wage		$27.25
Entry wage		$20.12
10th percentile wage		$18.94
50th percentile wage		$26.33
90th percentile wage		$37.78

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities	430	49.8%
Construction	230	27.2%
Public Administration	80	9.2%
Financial Activities	80	9.0%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Public Administration	80	$32.18
Financial Activities	80	$26.45
Trade, Transportation and Utilities	430	$26.29
Manufacturing	20	$25.04

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Ex. 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	$26.33		$26.12		$0.21
2018	$26.25	+.3%	$26.04	+.3%	$0.21
2017	$25.74	+2.0%	$25.53	+2.0%	$0.21
2016	$24.97	+3.1%	$24.77	+3.1%	$0.20
2015	$24.48	+2.0%	$24.28	+2.0%	$0.20
2014	$24.00	+2.0%	$23.81	+2.0%	$0.19
2013	$23.51	+2.1%	$23.32	+2.1%	$0.19
2012	$23.02	+2.1%	$22.83	+2.1%	$0.18
2011	$22.68	+1.5%	$22.50	+1.5%	$0.18
2010	$22.19	+2.2%	$22.01	+2.2%	$0.18
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$26.33		$23.07		$3.26
2018	$26.25	+.3%	$22.87	+.9%	$3.38
2017	$25.74	+2.0%	$22.17	+3.1%	$3.57
2016	$24.97	+3.1%	$21.58	+2.8%	$3.39
2015	$24.48	+2.0%	$21.08	+2.3%	$3.39
2014	$24.00	+2.0%	$20.64	+2.1%	$3.36
2013	$23.51	+2.1%	$20.20	+2.2%	$3.31
2012	$23.02	+2.1%	$19.79	+2.1%	$3.22
2011	$22.68	+1.5%	$19.45	+1.7%	$3.23
2010	$22.19	+2.2%	$19.15	+1.6%	$3.04

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2019

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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