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How Much Does an Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanic Make?

An outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanic in the US earns a median salary of $47,880 a year, or $23.02 an hour (BLS, May 2025). The average is $49,990, and the middle half earn between $40,670 and $58,560.

Median a year $47,880
Median an hour $23.02
Median a month $3,990
Average a year $49,990

Outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanic pay range

What outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics earn at each point of the pay scale. The 10th percentile is a rough guide to starting pay.

Percentile A year An hour
10th (lowest 10%) $34,670 $16.67
25th $40,670 $19.56
Median (50th) $47,880 $23.02
75th $58,560 $28.15
90th (top 10%) $67,260 $32.34

The median is 6% less than the $50,980 median for all US jobs. About 36,060 people work as outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics in the US.

After tax and by period

A week
$921
Every two weeks
$1,842
Twice a month
$1,995
A month
$3,990

At the median salary, before tax.

Outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanic salary by state

Sorted by average pay. Connecticut pays outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics the most, at $62,610 a year on average.

State Average Median Jobs After tax
Connecticut $62,610 $56,680 560 After tax
Massachusetts $59,070 $57,830 800 After tax
Alaska $58,930 $60,190 50 After tax
New Hampshire $58,710 $57,610 210 After tax
Rhode Island $57,270 $52,160 100 After tax
Hawaii $57,170 $58,110 210 After tax
Idaho $57,100 $55,320 190 After tax
Nevada $56,820 $56,750 170 After tax
Washington $56,780 $53,990 590 After tax
Colorado $56,360 $52,620 690 After tax
New Jersey $56,140 $52,000 660 After tax
Minnesota $55,470 $55,990 630 After tax
Delaware $54,680 $54,230 80 After tax
California $53,680 $50,790 2,470 After tax
Oregon $53,520 $50,020 280 After tax
New York $52,570 $50,640 1,480 After tax
Maine $52,280 $47,960 300 After tax
Missouri $52,230 $55,120 690 After tax
Utah $51,860 $50,840 250 After tax
Vermont $51,330 $51,250 110 After tax
Virginia $51,020 $47,480 1,240 After tax
North Dakota $50,920 $50,540 190 After tax
Wisconsin $50,810 $48,140 1,020 After tax
Maryland $50,780 $45,630 440 After tax
Nebraska $50,300 $49,710 300 After tax
Illinois $50,030 $46,190 780 After tax
Florida $49,890 $47,840 3,450 After tax
Montana $49,300 $47,880 190 After tax
Pennsylvania $48,770 $46,270 1,590 After tax
South Carolina $48,360 $47,510 660 After tax
North Carolina $47,880 $47,370 1,950 After tax
Iowa $47,700 $45,830 430 After tax
Michigan $47,700 $46,730 1,860 After tax
Georgia $47,600 $47,360 1,620 After tax
Texas $47,230 $45,720 2,270 After tax
Louisiana $46,710 $43,200 260 After tax
Tennessee $46,690 $46,060 1,200 After tax
Indiana $46,540 $47,260 1,150 After tax
Arizona $46,170 $46,580 1,050 After tax
Kansas $46,070 $46,540 170 After tax
Ohio $45,990 $46,110 1,480 After tax
Oklahoma $45,400 $42,630 380 After tax
Kentucky $44,860 $43,110 500 After tax
South Dakota $44,020 $41,580 160 After tax
Alabama $43,640 $43,110 400 After tax
New Mexico $43,090 $42,520 110 After tax
Arkansas $41,080 $37,610 390 After tax
Mississippi $40,650 $37,900 150 After tax
West Virginia $39,490 $39,210 130 After tax
Puerto Rico $27,410 $23,730 110

A dash means BLS did not publish that figure for the state.

Other installation, maintenance and repair jobs

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (published 2026), for “Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics” (SOC 49-3053). Wages are before tax and leave out self-employed workers. All job salaries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does an outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanic make an hour?

The median hourly wage for an outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanic is $23.02, and the average is $24.04. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $16.67 an hour and the top 10% over $32.34.

How much does an outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanic make a month?

At the median salary of $47,880, an outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanic earns about $3,990 a month before tax, or $1,842 every two weeks.

Which state pays outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics the most?

Connecticut has the highest average pay for an outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanic, at $62,610 a year. Next are Massachusetts and Alaska. Pay is usually higher where living costs are higher, so compare take-home pay too.

What is the starting salary for an outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanic?

The lowest-paid 10% of outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics earn less than $34,670 a year, and the lowest 25% less than $40,670. That is a fair guide to starting pay, which depends on the state, the employer and your experience.

How much do the highest-paid outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics make?

The top 10% earn more than $67,260 a year, and the top 25% more than $58,560.