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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$27.78
Entry wage$20.68
10th percentile wage$17.92
50th percentile wage$28.32
90th percentile wage$37.11
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Professional and Business Services
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Professional and Business Services$29.76
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
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$28.32 $25.74 $2.58
2018$28.24+.3%$25.66+.3%$2.57
2017$27.68+2.0%$25.16+2.0%$2.52
2016$26.86+3.1%$24.41+3.1%$2.45
2015$26.33+2.0%$23.93+2.0%$2.40
2014$25.82+2.0%$23.46+2.0%$2.35
2013$25.29+2.1%$22.98+2.1%$2.30
2012$24.76+2.1%$22.50+2.1%$2.26
2011$24.40+1.5%$22.17+1.5%$2.22
2010$23.87+2.2%$21.69+2.2%$2.17
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$28.32 $21.96 $6.36
2018$28.24+.3%$21.77+.9%$6.47
2017$27.68+2.0%$21.10+3.1%$6.58
2016$26.86+3.1%$20.54+2.8%$6.32
2015$26.33+2.0%$20.07+2.3%$6.26
2014$25.82+2.0%$19.65+2.1%$6.17
2013$25.29+2.1%$19.23+2.2%$6.06
2012$24.76+2.1%$18.84+2.1%$5.91
2011$24.40+1.5%$18.52+1.7%$5.88
2010$23.87+2.2%$18.23+1.6%$5.64
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 2019
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $31.79130
South Central $28.32 
North Central $18.62160
Northwest $18.60110
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $18.62160
Southwest $31.79130
Northwest $18.60110
Eastern $18.00 
Wages in other areas
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