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Estimated employment120
Mean wage$30.01
Entry wage$22.09
10th percentile wage$21.13
50th percentile wage$29.61
90th percentile wage$40.46
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Public Administration1011.0%
Leisure and Hospitality108.6%
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration1035.99
Leisure and Hospitality1032.78
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities22.95
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
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$29.61 $30.22  -$0.60
2019$28.58+3.6%$29.17 +3.6%-$0.58
2018$28.02+2.0%$28.60 +2.0%-$0.57
2017$27.18+3.1%$27.74 +3.1%-$0.56
2016$26.65+2.0%$27.20 +2.0%-$0.54
2015$26.13+2.0%$26.67 +2.0%-$0.53
2014$25.59+2.1%$26.12 +2.1%-$0.52
2013$25.06+2.1%$25.57 +2.1%-$0.51
2012$24.69+1.5%$25.20 +1.5%-$0.50
2011$24.16+2.2%$24.65 +2.2%-$0.49
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$29.61 $26.15  $3.46
2019$28.58+3.6%$25.09 +4.2%$3.49
2018$28.02+2.0%$24.32 +3.1%$3.70
2017$27.18+3.1%$23.67 +2.8%$3.51
2016$26.65+2.0%$23.13 +2.3%$3.51
2015$26.13+2.0%$22.65 +2.1%$3.48
2014$25.59+2.1%$22.16 +2.2%$3.43
2013$25.06+2.1%$21.72 +2.1%$3.34
2012$24.69+1.5%$21.34 +1.7%$3.35
2011$24.16+2.2%$21.01 +1.6%$3.15
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 2020
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
New Haven $31.9270
Bridgeport-Stamford $29.61120
Norwich-New London $21.8730
Hartford $20.64330
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $20.64330
Bridgeport-Stamford $29.61120
New Haven $31.9270
Norwich-New London $21.8730
Wages in other areas
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