Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (49-3042) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2022)
All Industry
Estimated Employment		570
Mean wage		$30.41
Entry wage		$21.50
10th percentile wage		$18.84
50th percentile wage		$30.13
90th percentile wage		$39.39

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods	170	30.1%
Specialty Trade Contractors	100	18.4%
Rental and Leasing Services	90	15.4%
Public Administration	80	14.3%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Rental and Leasing Services	90	$37.56
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction	50	$37.18
Public Administration	80	$31.61
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods	170	$30.00

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (49-3042)

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors, used in construction, logging, and mining. Excludes Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (49-3031) and Rail Car Repairers (49-3043).


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$30.13		$29.29		$0.84
2021	$29.16	+3.3%	$28.35	+3.3%	$0.81
2020	$28.21	+3.4%	$27.42	+3.4%	$0.79
2019	$27.26	+3.5%	$26.50	+3.5%	$0.76
2018	$26.63	+2.4%	$25.89	+2.4%	$0.74
2017	$26.03	+2.3%	$25.30	+2.3%	$0.73
2016	$25.36	+2.6%	$24.65	+2.6%	$0.71
2015	$24.94	+1.7%	$24.24	+1.7%	$0.70
2014	$24.37	+2.3%	$23.69	+2.3%	$0.68
2013	$23.85	+2.2%	$23.18	+2.2%	$0.66
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$30.13		$24.37		$5.76
2021	$29.16	+3.3%	$23.42	+4.0%	$5.74
2020	$28.21	+3.4%	$22.62	+3.5%	$5.59
2019	$27.26	+3.5%	$21.98	+2.9%	$5.28
2018	$26.63	+2.4%	$21.34	+3.0%	$5.30
2017	$26.03	+2.3%	$20.73	+2.9%	$5.30
2016	$25.36	+2.6%	$20.24	+2.4%	$5.12
2015	$24.94	+1.7%	$19.73	+2.6%	$5.21
2014	$24.37	+2.3%	$19.31	+2.2%	$5.06
2013	$23.85	+2.2%	$18.96	+1.9%	$4.89

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2022

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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