Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics Salary - BLS OEWS Wage Benchmarks
SOC 49-3053 · National · May 2025 OEWS Data
Median Annual Salary
$47,882
$23.02/hr
Verified BLS OEWS data · Updated May 18, 2026
Source: BLS OEWS · Published May 15, 2026
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The national median salary for Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics is $47,882 per year ($23.02/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025. The middle 50% of earners make between $40,685 and $58,552 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $67,267 per year. There are approximately 36,060 outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics employed in the United States.
About This Role
BLS Standard Occupational Classification 2018
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul small engines used to power lawn mowers, chain saws, recreational sporting equipment, and related equipment.
Career Outlook
BLS Employment Projections · 2024-2034
10-year growth
+2.5%
About as fast as average
Annual openings
4K
per year, on avg
Workforce today
37K
as of 2024
Why those openings exist
3% from new growth97% from people leaving the role
Most openings come from replacement, not growth. Retention matters more than recruiting here.
Typical entry requirements
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Industry Wage Breakdown
Top 5 industries by employment · median annual wage, sector-specific
Industry
Workforce
Median Pay
Lawn and Garden Equipment and Supplies Retailers
NAICS 444200
7K
$46,890
Services to Buildings and Dwellings
NAICS 561700
7K
$51,240
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
NAICS 713900
5K
$49,200
Building Material and Supplies Dealers
NAICS 444100
5K
$44,840
Other Motor Vehicle Dealers
NAICS 441200
2K
$45,470
Wage range across top 5 industries: $44,840 to $51,240 (14% spread)
Wage Percentiles
Hourly & annualized (2,080 hours)
Percentile
Hourly Rate
Annual Salary
P10
$16.67
$34,674
P25
$19.56
$40,685
P50MEDIAN
$23.02
$47,882
P75
$28.15
$58,552
P90
$32.34
$67,267
Market Context Signal
JOLTS · manufacturing sector
Stable
Openings Rate
3.5%
Quits Rate
1.4%
Manufacturing openings ticked up to 462K (+19K) in March, with the rate at 3.5%. Hires rose to 310K. The sector has stabilized after late-2025 softening.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics salary?
The national median salary for Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics is $47,882 per year ($23.02/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data. The middle 50% earn between $40,685 and $58,552 annually.
How much do top-earning outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics make?
The 90th percentile salary for Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics is $67,267 per year ($32.34/hr). The 75th percentile is $58,552 per year.
What is the entry-level salary for outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics?
Entry-level Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics (10th percentile) earn approximately $34,674 per year ($16.67/hr). The 25th percentile is $40,685 per year.
Wage figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025 release. OEWS surveys roughly 1.1 million establishments annually. It is the most comprehensive employer-reported wage dataset in the United States.
P10 through P90 percentiles represent the wage distribution across all surveyed employers (not self-reported by workers). Geographic adjustments use BLS-derived cost multipliers calibrated from regional wage variation.
Wages are estimates. Individual compensation depends on experience, education, employer size, industry, and negotiation. Use this as benchmark context, not absolute ground truth.
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