Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$46,560
↑ 54.2% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 54.2% since 2011 ($30,200 → $46,560)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $46,560
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 4.0% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +5%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $46,560 | +5.5% |
| 2023 | $44,140 | +10.3% |
| 2022 | $40,030 | +6.6% |
| 2021 | $37,540 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | $37,530 | +4.0% |
| 2019 | $36,100 | +2.0% |
| 2018 | $35,400 | +3.0% |
| 2017 | $34,370 | +1.9% |
| 2016 | $33,730 | +3.1% |
| 2015 | $32,710 | +1.8% |
| 2014 | $32,120 | +5.2% |
| 2013 | $30,540 | +0.1% |
| 2012 | $30,510 | +1.0% |
| 2011 | $30,200 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.