Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics in the United States was $47,880 ($23.02 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,670 | $16.67 |
| 25th | $40,670 | $19.56 |
| Median | $47,880 | $23.02 |
| 75th | $58,560 | $28.15 |
| 90th | $67,260 | $32.34 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 49-3053
- Total U.S. employment: 36,060
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
The numbers in context
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $34,670, median pay is $47,880, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $67,260.
Across the United States, 36,060 outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this a mid-sized occupations in the national economy.
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $43,110 | $20.73 | -10.0% | 400 |
| Alaska | $60,190 | $28.94 | +25.7% | 50 |
| Arizona | $46,580 | $22.39 | -2.7% | 1,050 |
| Arkansas | $37,610 | $18.08 | -21.4% | 390 |
| California | $50,790 | $24.42 | +6.1% | 2,470 |
| Colorado | $52,620 | $25.30 | +9.9% | 690 |
| Connecticut | $56,680 | $27.25 | +18.4% | 560 |
| Delaware | $54,230 | $26.07 | +13.3% | 80 |
| Florida | $47,840 | $23.00 | -0.1% | 3,450 |
| Georgia | $47,360 | $22.77 | -1.1% | 1,620 |
| Hawaii | $58,110 | $27.94 | +21.4% | 210 |
| Idaho | $55,320 | $26.59 | +15.5% | 190 |
| Illinois | $46,190 | $22.21 | -3.5% | 780 |
| Indiana | $47,260 | $22.72 | -1.3% | 1,150 |
| Iowa | $45,830 | $22.03 | -4.3% | 430 |
| Kansas | $46,540 | $22.38 | -2.8% | 170 |
| Kentucky | $43,110 | $20.72 | -10.0% | 500 |
| Louisiana | $43,200 | $20.77 | -9.8% | 260 |
| Maine | $47,960 | $23.06 | +0.2% | 300 |
| Maryland | $45,630 | $21.94 | -4.7% | 440 |
| Massachusetts | $57,830 | $27.80 | +20.8% | 800 |
| Michigan | $46,730 | $22.47 | -2.4% | 1,860 |
| Minnesota | $55,990 | $26.92 | +16.9% | 630 |
| Mississippi | $37,900 | $18.22 | -20.8% | 150 |
| Missouri | $55,120 | $26.50 | +15.1% | 690 |
| Montana | $47,880 | $23.02 | 0.0% | 190 |
| Nebraska | $49,710 | $23.90 | +3.8% | 300 |
| Nevada | $56,750 | $27.29 | +18.5% | 170 |
| New Hampshire | $57,610 | $27.70 | +20.3% | 210 |
| New Jersey | $52,000 | $25.00 | +8.6% | 660 |
| New Mexico | $42,520 | $20.44 | -11.2% | 110 |
| New York | $50,640 | $24.35 | +5.8% | 1,480 |
| North Carolina | $47,370 | $22.77 | -1.1% | 1,950 |
| North Dakota | $50,540 | $24.30 | +5.6% | 190 |
| Ohio | $46,110 | $22.17 | -3.7% | 1,480 |
| Oklahoma | $42,630 | $20.50 | -11.0% | 380 |
| Oregon | $50,020 | $24.05 | +4.5% | 280 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,270 | $22.24 | -3.4% | 1,590 |
| Rhode Island | $52,160 | $25.08 | +8.9% | 100 |
| South Carolina | $47,510 | $22.84 | -0.8% | 660 |
| South Dakota | $41,580 | $19.99 | -13.2% | 160 |
| Tennessee | $46,060 | $22.15 | -3.8% | 1,200 |
| Texas | $45,720 | $21.98 | -4.5% | 2,270 |
| Utah | $50,840 | $24.44 | +6.2% | 250 |
| Vermont | $51,250 | $24.64 | +7.0% | 110 |
| Virginia | $47,480 | $22.83 | -0.8% | 1,240 |
| Washington | $53,990 | $25.96 | +12.8% | 590 |
| West Virginia | $39,210 | $18.85 | -18.1% | 130 |
| Wisconsin | $48,140 | $23.14 | +0.5% | 1,020 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics?
The median annual wage for outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics is $47,880 ($23.02 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 36,060 outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $23.02. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.