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



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment		750
Mean wage		$24.10
Entry wage		$16.06
10th percentile wage		$15.33
50th percentile wage		$21.96
90th percentile wage		$39.57

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	460	61.9%
Professional and Business Services	120	16.3%
Leisure and Hospitality	60	7.6%
Public Administration	30	3.8%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Public Administration	30	$34.62
Professional and Business Services	120	$28.49
Leisure and Hospitality	60	$23.10
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	460	$20.32

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

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul small engines used to power lawn mowers, chain saws, recreational sporting equipment, and related equipment.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$21.96		$27.19		-$5.23
2019	$21.20	+3.6%	$26.24	+3.6%	-$5.04
2018	$20.78	+2.0%	$25.73	+2.0%	-$4.94
2017	$20.16	+3.1%	$24.96	+3.1%	-$4.80
2016	$19.76	+2.0%	$24.47	+2.0%	-$4.70
2015	$19.38	+2.0%	$24.00	+2.0%	-$4.61
2014	$18.98	+2.1%	$23.50	+2.1%	-$4.52
2013	$18.58	+2.1%	$23.01	+2.1%	-$4.42
2012	$18.31	+1.5%	$22.67	+1.5%	-$4.36
2011	$17.92	+2.2%	$22.18	+2.2%	-$4.26
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$21.96		$23.93		-$1.97
2019	$21.20	+3.6%	$22.96	+4.2%	-$1.76
2018	$20.78	+2.0%	$22.26	+3.1%	-$1.47
2017	$20.16	+3.1%	$21.66	+2.8%	-$1.50
2016	$19.76	+2.0%	$21.17	+2.3%	-$1.40
2015	$19.38	+2.0%	$20.73	+2.1%	-$1.34
2014	$18.98	+2.1%	$20.28	+2.2%	-$1.30
2013	$18.58	+2.1%	$19.87	+2.1%	-$1.28
2012	$18.31	+1.5%	$19.53	+1.7%	-$1.21
2011	$17.92	+2.2%	$19.23	+1.6%	-$1.31

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2020

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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