Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics in the U.S. is $47,880 ($23.02 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $47,880
- Mean annual wage
- $49,990
- Median hourly wage
- $23.02
- Employment
- 36,060
36,060 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,670 | $16.67 |
| 25th percentile | $40,670 | $19.56 |
| Median (50th) | $47,880 | $23.02 |
| 75th percentile | $58,560 | $28.15 |
| 90th percentile | $67,260 | $32.34 |
Highest-paying states for outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $60,190 | 50 |
| Hawaii | $58,110 | 210 |
| Massachusetts | $57,830 | 800 |
| New Hampshire | $57,610 | 210 |
| Nevada | $56,750 | 170 |
| Connecticut | $56,680 | 560 |
| Minnesota | $55,990 | 630 |
| Idaho | $55,320 | 190 |
| Missouri | $55,120 | 690 |
| Delaware | $54,230 | 80 |
Lowest-paying states
- Arkansas: $37,610 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $37,900 median annual wage
- West Virginia: $39,210 median annual wage
- South Dakota: $41,580 median annual wage
- New Mexico: $42,520 median annual wage
About this occupation
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul small engines used to power lawn mowers, chain saws, recreational sporting equipment, and related equipment.
Typical tasks
- Dismantle engines, using hand tools, and examine parts for defects.
- Perform routine maintenance such as cleaning and oiling parts, honing cylinders, and tuning ignition systems.
- Repair or replace defective parts such as magnetos, water pumps, gears, pistons, and carburetors, using hand tools.
- Repair and maintain gasoline engines used to power equipment such as portable saws, lawn mowers, generators, and compressors.
- Remove engines from equipment, and position and bolt engines to repair stands.
- Test and inspect engines to determine malfunctions, to locate missing and broken parts, and to verify repairs, using diagnostic instruments.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 15.7% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 47.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 18.4% |
| Associate's degree | 11.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 5.6% |
| Master's degree | 0.9% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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