Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics Salary
The median outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics salary in the United States is $47,880 per year ($23.02/hour). Salaries range from $34,670 at the entry level to $67,260+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 36,060 outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 2.5% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$47,880
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.02
per hour
Employment
36,060
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$34,670
25th percentile
$40,670
Median
$47,880
75th percentile
$58,560
90th percentile
$67,260
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+2.5%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
3,500
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$38K$60K■ No data
Top Paying States
Alaska
$60K
+26%
Hawaii
$58K
+21%
Massachusetts
$58K
+21%
New Hampshire
$58K
+20%
Nevada
$57K
+19%
Connecticut
$57K
+18%
Minnesota
$56K
+17%
Idaho
$55K
+16%
Missouri
$55K
+15%
Delaware
$54K
+13%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $60,190 | +25.7% |
| Hawaii | $58,110 | +21.4% |
| Massachusetts | $57,830 | +20.8% |
| New Hampshire | $57,610 | +20.3% |
| Nevada | $56,750 | +18.5% |
| Connecticut | $56,680 | +18.4% |
| Minnesota | $55,990 | +16.9% |
| Idaho | $55,320 | +15.5% |
| Missouri | $55,120 | +15.1% |
| Delaware | $54,230 | +13.3% |
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Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven, CT | $72,260 | +50.9% |
| Rochester, MN | $61,920 | +29.3% |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $61,360 | +28.2% |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $61,070 | +27.5% |
| Anchorage, AK | $60,190 | +25.7% |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $60,010 | +25.3% |
| Worcester, MA | $59,960 | +25.2% |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $59,950 | +25.2% |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $59,880 | +25.1% |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $58,790 | +22.8% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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