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



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment		600
Mean wage		$23.64
Entry wage		$14.77
10th percentile wage		$13.49
50th percentile wage		$22.10
90th percentile wage		$37.28

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities	370	61.7%
Professional and Business Services	100	15.9%
Leisure and Hospitality	40	6.7%
Public Administration	30	4.8%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Public Administration	30	$33.54
Professional and Business Services	100	$27.93
Leisure and Hospitality	40	$24.88
Trade, Transportation and Utilities	370	$19.98

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	$22.10		$26.12		-$4.02
2018	$22.03	+.3%	$26.04	+.3%	-$4.00
2017	$21.60	+2.0%	$25.53	+2.0%	-$3.92
2016	$20.96	+3.1%	$24.77	+3.1%	-$3.81
2015	$20.54	+2.0%	$24.28	+2.0%	-$3.73
2014	$20.15	+2.0%	$23.81	+2.0%	-$3.66
2013	$19.73	+2.1%	$23.32	+2.1%	-$3.58
2012	$19.32	+2.1%	$22.83	+2.1%	-$3.51
2011	$19.04	+1.5%	$22.50	+1.5%	-$3.46
2010	$18.62	+2.2%	$22.01	+2.2%	-$3.38
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$22.10		$23.07		-$0.97
2018	$22.03	+.3%	$22.87	+.9%	-$0.83
2017	$21.60	+2.0%	$22.17	+3.1%	-$0.56
2016	$20.96	+3.1%	$21.58	+2.8%	-$0.61
2015	$20.54	+2.0%	$21.08	+2.3%	-$0.53
2014	$20.15	+2.0%	$20.64	+2.1%	-$0.49
2013	$19.73	+2.1%	$20.20	+2.2%	-$0.46
2012	$19.32	+2.1%	$19.79	+2.1%	-$0.47
2011	$19.04	+1.5%	$19.45	+1.7%	-$0.41
2010	$18.62	+2.2%	$19.15	+1.6%	-$0.52

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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