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



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2022)
All Industry
Estimated Employment		360
Mean wage		$26.36
Entry wage		$17.82
10th percentile wage		$15.00
50th percentile wage		$23.67
90th percentile wage		$37.78

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers	160	45.2%
Administrative and Support Services	50	14.6%
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries	40	12.1%
Public Administration	40	11.8%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Public Administration	40	$37.77
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries	40	$36.90
Administrative and Support Services	50	$23.66
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers	160	$22.96

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	$23.67		$29.29		-$5.62
2021	$22.91	+3.3%	$28.35	+3.3%	-$5.43
2020	$22.16	+3.4%	$27.42	+3.4%	-$5.26
2019	$21.42	+3.5%	$26.50	+3.5%	-$5.08
2018	$20.92	+2.4%	$25.89	+2.4%	-$4.96
2017	$20.45	+2.3%	$25.30	+2.3%	-$4.85
2016	$19.92	+2.6%	$24.65	+2.6%	-$4.73
2015	$19.59	+1.7%	$24.24	+1.7%	-$4.65
2014	$19.15	+2.3%	$23.69	+2.3%	-$4.54
2013	$18.73	+2.2%	$23.18	+2.2%	-$4.44
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$23.67		$24.37		-$0.69
2021	$22.91	+3.3%	$23.42	+4.0%	-$0.51
2020	$22.16	+3.4%	$22.62	+3.5%	-$0.45
2019	$21.42	+3.5%	$21.98	+2.9%	-$0.56
2018	$20.92	+2.4%	$21.34	+3.0%	-$0.41
2017	$20.45	+2.3%	$20.73	+2.9%	-$0.27
2016	$19.92	+2.6%	$20.24	+2.4%	-$0.32
2015	$19.59	+1.7%	$19.73	+2.6%	-$0.14
2014	$19.15	+2.3%	$19.31	+2.2%	-$0.16
2013	$18.73	+2.2%	$18.96	+1.9%	-$0.22

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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