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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$17.71
Entry wage$12.74
10th percentile wage$11.32
50th percentile wage$18.00
90th percentile wage$23.61
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Trade, Transportation and Utilities$17.78
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$18.00 $25.05 -$7.05
2018$17.95+.3%$24.97+.3%-$7.02
2017$17.60+2.0%$24.49+2.0%-$6.89
2016$17.07+3.1%$23.76+3.1%-$6.68
2015$16.73+2.0%$23.29+2.0%-$6.55
2014$16.41+2.0%$22.84+2.0%-$6.42
2013$16.07+2.1%$22.37+2.1%-$6.29
2012$15.73+2.1%$21.90+2.1%-$6.16
2011$15.51+1.5%$21.58+1.5%-$6.07
2010$15.17+2.2%$21.11+2.2%-$5.94
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$18.00 $23.16 -$5.16
2018$17.95+.3%$22.96+.9%-$5.00
2017$17.60+2.0%$22.26+3.1%-$4.66
2016$17.07+3.1%$21.66+2.8%-$4.59
2015$16.73+2.0%$21.17+2.3%-$4.43
2014$16.41+2.0%$20.72+2.1%-$4.31
2013$16.07+2.1%$20.28+2.2%-$4.20
2012$15.73+2.1%$19.87+2.1%-$4.13
2011$15.51+1.5%$19.53+1.7%-$4.02
2010$15.17+2.2%$19.22+1.6%-$4.05
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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